Minnesota legislation · 94th Legislature 2025-2026
Minnesota SF5054: Water aeration permits for shallow lakes issuance requirements modifications
Status: In committee, April 9, 2026
What the bill says
A bill for an act relating to natural resources; modifying requirements for issuing water aeration permits for shallow lakes; amending Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 103G.611, by adding a subdivision.
From the introduced text, April 8, 2026:
A bill for an act relating to natural resources; modifying requirements for issuing water aeration permits for shallow lakes; amending Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 103G.611, by adding a subdivision. Section 1. Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 103G.611, is amended by adding a subdivision to read: new text begin [ADDED: Subd. 8.] new text end new text begin [ADDED: Shallow lakes.] new text end new text begin [ADDED: (a) Notwithstanding any provision of this section to the contrary, the commissioner must issue a water aeration permit under this section to an applicant if:] new text end new text begin [] new text end new text begin [ and] new text end new text begin [ADDED: (3) the installation and operation of the aeration system will be paid for with nonstate money.] new text end new text begin [ADDED: (b) Nothing in this subdivision requires issuing a water aeration permit if issuing the permit would have the effect of allowing aeration in a lake or chain of lakes more frequently than two out of every three years.] new text end
Sponsors
- Rich Draheim (R) · primary sponsor
- Bill Lieske (R)
Latest actions
- : Referred to Environment, Climate, and Legacy
- : Introduction and first reading
Common questions
- What is SF5054?
- SF5054 is a bill in the Minnesota Legislature (94th Legislature 2025-2026): Water aeration permits for shallow lakes issuance requirements modifications.
- What does SF5054 do?
- In its own words: A bill for an act relating to natural resources; modifying requirements for issuing water aeration permits for shallow lakes; amending Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 103G.611, by adding a subdivision.
- What is the status of SF5054?
- In committee as of April 9, 2026. Latest action: Referred to Environment, Climate, and Legacy (April 9, 2026).
- Who sponsored SF5054?
- Rich Draheim (R), with 1 co-sponsor.
- Where is the official record for SF5054?
- On the Minnesota Legislature website: https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?f=SF5054&y=2025&ssn=0&b=senate
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