Minnesota HF3556: Community solar garden named for Melissa Hortman.

What the bill says

A bill for an act relating to energy; naming the community solar garden program for Melissa Hortman; amending Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 216B.1641, by adding a subdivision.

From the introduced text, February 20, 2026:

A bill for an act relating to energy; naming the community solar garden program for Melissa Hortman; amending Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 216B.1641, by adding a subdivision. Section 1. Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 216B.1641, is amended by adding a subdivision to read: new text begin [ADDED: Subd. 15.] new text end new text begin [ADDED: Short title.] new text end new text begin [ADDED: This section shall be known and may be cited as the "Melissa Hortman Community Solar Garden Program."] new text end new text begin [ADDED: EFFECTIVE DATE.] new text end new text begin [ADDED: This section is effective the day following final enactment.] new text end

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Sponsors

• Patty Acomb (D) · primary sponsor
• Katie Jones (D)
• Ginny Klevorn (D)
• Kristi Pursell (D)
• Smith, Andy (D, 25B)
• Peter Fischer (D)
• John Huot (D)
• Kristin Bahner (D)
• Steve Elkins (D)
• Ned Carroll (D)
• Luger-Nikolai, Meg (D, 64A)
• Jamie Long (D)

Latest actions

1. April 15, 2026: Effective date
2. April 14, 2026: Secretary of State, Filed
3. April 14, 2026: Governor approval
4. April 13, 2026: Presented to Governor
5. April 9, 2026: Third reading Passed vote: 59-7
6. April 9, 2026: Special Order
7. April 9, 2026: Returned from Senate
8. March 18, 2026: Second reading
9. March 18, 2026: Comm report: Subst. for SF on General Orders SF3800
10. March 17, 2026: Referred to Rules and Administration for comparison with SF3800, now on General Orders

Votes

• the passage of the bill (April 9, 2026): 59 yea, 7 nay, passed
• CALENDAR FOR THE DAY - Passage (March 12, 2026): 133 yea, 0 nay, passed

Common questions

What is HF3556?

HF3556 is a bill in the Minnesota Legislature (94th Legislature 2025-2026): Community solar garden named for Melissa Hortman.

What does HF3556 do?

In its own words: A bill for an act relating to energy; naming the community solar garden program for Melissa Hortman; amending Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 216B.1641, by adding a subdivision.

What is the status of HF3556?

Signed into law as of April 15, 2026. Latest action: Effective date (April 15, 2026).

Who sponsored HF3556?

Patty Acomb (D), with 11 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HF3556?

On the Minnesota Legislature website: https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?f=HF3556&y=2025&ssn=0&b=house