Minnesota SF5102: Lower Sioux Indian Community renewable energy projects grant appropriation

What the bill says

A bill for an act relating to energy; appropriating money for a grant to fund renewable energy projects in the Lower Sioux Indian Community; requiring reports.

From the introduced text, April 10, 2026:

A bill for an act relating to energy; appropriating money for a grant to fund renewable energy projects in the Lower Sioux Indian Community; requiring reports. Section 1. new text begin [ADDED: LOWER SIOUX INDIAN COMMUNITY ENERGY PROJECT.] new text end new text begin [ADDED: Subdivision 1.] new text end new text begin [ADDED: Appropriation.] new text end new text begin [ADDED: (a) Notwithstanding Minnesota Statutes, section 116C.779, subdivision 1, paragraph (j), $15,000,000 in fiscal year 2027 is appropriated from the renewable development account under Minnesota Statutes, section 116C.779, subdivision 1, to the commissioner of commerce for a grant to the Lower Sioux Indian Community to plan, develop, and construct a renewable energy project that may include solar energy generation facilities, battery energy storage systems, microgrids, and associated electrical equipment to support a community-controlled energy delivery system that improves reliability, resilience, and long-term affordability for the Lower Sioux Indian Community. The base for this project is $15,000,000 in fiscal year 2028 and $0 in fiscal year 2029. The commissioner of commerce must manage the grant, including the disbursement of grant money to the Lower Sioux Indian Community. Any unspent money remaining after the project is complete cancels to the renewable development account.] new text end new text begin [ADDED: (b) The commissioner of commerce must enter into a grant contract …

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Sponsors

• Gary Dahms (R) · primary sponsor
• Kunesh, Mary K. (D, 39)

Latest actions

1. April 13, 2026: Referred to Energy, Utilities, Environment, and Climate
2. April 13, 2026: Introduction and first reading

Common questions

What is SF5102?

SF5102 is a bill in the Minnesota Legislature (94th Legislature 2025-2026): Lower Sioux Indian Community renewable energy projects grant appropriation.

What does SF5102 do?

In its own words: A bill for an act relating to energy; appropriating money for a grant to fund renewable energy projects in the Lower Sioux Indian Community; requiring reports.

What is the status of SF5102?

In committee as of April 13, 2026. Latest action: Referred to Energy, Utilities, Environment, and Climate (April 13, 2026).

Who sponsored SF5102?

Gary Dahms (R), with 1 co-sponsor.

Where is the official record for SF5102?

On the Minnesota Legislature website: https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?f=SF5102&y=2025&ssn=0&b=senate