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Committee refers helium-exploration framework to taxes after hearing on regulatory oversight
Summary
Senate File 2530, which would create a regulatory framework for helium (natural gas) exploration and authorize the Department of Health to develop program rules, was recommended to pass and referred to the Committee on Taxes following testimony by industry and committee discussion about expedited rulemaking and interagency responsibilities.
Senate File 2530 was recommended to pass by the Senate Health and Human Services Committee and sent to the Committee on Taxes after testimony about primary helium resources in northern Minnesota and proposals to establish state oversight for gas (helium) exploration.
Sen. Andrew Hauschild outlined the bill's purpose: to give the Department of Health authority and funding to stand up a gas-well program to oversee…
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