Committee deadlocks on bill to limit utility markups by RV park owners after heated debate
Representative Carol presented House File 3733 to extend existing resale rules to RV parks and prevent large markups; stakeholders and members disagreed on business impact and enforcement; a division vote tied 10–10 and the motion to move the bill failed.
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Representative Carol introduced House File 3733 to align RV parks with statutes that govern utility redistribution by landlords and manufactured-home parks. She said the bill would make "the same law" apply to RV park owners who resell utility service to campers and prevent markup beyond what the park pays the utility. Carol said stakeholders including utilities and the Minnesota Department of Commerce participated in crafting the draft and that there was no organized opposition.
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