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2023 - 2024
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MINNESOTA SENATE 88th LEGISLATURE

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2023 - 2024

Sparks
Chief Author List
Tuesday, May 30, 2023


SF 113 Sparks; Eken; Dahms
HF 66 Hansen
Revisor No.: 13-0710
Topic: Watershed Districts
Short Description: Drainage system provisions modifications
DATED-PG ACTIONS
01/24/201393Introduction and first reading 
01/24/2013Referred to Jobs, Agriculture and Rural Development
02/06/2013152aComm report: To pass as amended 
02/06/2013159Second reading 
02/06/2013167General Orders: Stricken and re-referred to Environment and Energy
02/14/2013224Comm report: To pass 
02/14/2013228Second reading 
02/21/2013340HF substituted on General Orders HF66


SF 200 Sparks; Tomassoni; Stumpf; Rosen; Saxhaug
HF 271 Savick
Revisor No.: 13-0471
Topic: Lakes, Ponds, Rivers, and Streams
Short Description: Shell Rock River watershed bond issue and appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
01/31/2013130Introduction and first reading 
01/31/2013Referred to Finance
See HF1068, Sec. 2, Sub. 3


SF 253 Sparks; Koenen; Eken
HF 251 Poppe
Revisor No.: 13-1175
Topic: Agriculture and Agriculture Department
Short Description: Farmer-lender mediation act sunset date extension
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/04/2013143Introduction and first reading 
02/04/2013Referred to Jobs, Agriculture and Rural Development
See HF 976, Art. 2, Sec. 65


SF 320 Sparks; Dahms; Weber; Eken; Stumpf
HF 322 Erickson, R.
Revisor No.: 13-1210
Topic: Councils
Short Description: Minnesota agriculture education leadership council extension
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/07/2013170Introduction and first reading 
02/07/2013Referred to Jobs, Agriculture and Rural Development
03/04/2013463Comm report: To pass 
03/04/2013466Second reading 
5793Rule 47, returned to Jobs, Agriculture and Rural Development


SF 372 Sparks; Gazelka; Schmit; Chamberlain; Jensen
HF 504 Metsa
Revisor No.: 13-0914
Topic: Workers Compensation
Short Description: Workers compensation reinsurance association prefunded limit elimination
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/11/2013194Introduction and first reading 
02/11/2013Referred to Jobs, Agriculture and Rural Development
02/25/2013373Comm report: To pass 
02/25/2013380Second reading 
04/15/20131798HF substituted on General Orders HF504


SF 420 Sparks
HF 603 Savick
Revisor No.: 13-1631
Topic: Parks and Trails
Short Description: Blazing Star state trail appropriation and bond issue
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/13/2013215Introduction and first reading 
02/13/2013Referred to Finance


SF 421 Sparks
HF 586 Poppe
Revisor No.: 13-1622
Topic: Parks and Trails
Short Description: Shooting Star state trail bond issue and appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/13/2013215Introduction and first reading 
02/13/2013Referred to Finance


SF 448 Sparks; Saxhaug; Skoe; Weber; Dahms
HF 462 Poppe
Revisor No.: 13-1509
Topic: Energy
Short Description: Biofuel production provisions modifications and biobutanol definition
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/14/2013229Introduction and first reading 
02/14/2013Referred to Jobs, Agriculture and Rural Development
02/28/2013428aComm report: To pass as amended and re-refer to Environment and Energy
03/04/2013464Comm report: To pass and re-referred to State and Local Government
03/04/2013486Author added Dahms
03/14/20131005aComm report: Amended 
03/14/2013Comm report: No recommendation 
03/14/20131021Second reading 
5793Rule 47, returned to State and Local Government
See HF 976, Art. 2, Sec. 44, 53, 56, 60-64, 66
See HF677, Art. 18, Sec. 9


SF 499 Sparks; Sheran
HF 280 Poppe
Revisor No.: 13-0975
Topic: Human Services and Human Services Department
Short Description: Intermediate care facilities for persons with developmental disabilities (ICF/DD) division of cost modifications
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/14/2013239Introduction and first reading 
02/14/2013Referred to Health, Human Services and Housing


SF 575 Sparks; Koenen
HF 832 Savick
Revisor No.: 13-1755
Topic: Counties-Specific
Short Description: Freeborn county tax-forfeited land sale
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/18/2013283Introduction and first reading 
02/18/2013Referred to Environment and Energy
See HF740, Sec. 20


SF 584 Sparks; Saxhaug; Dahms; Koenen; Ruud
HF 985 Johnson, S.
Revisor No.: 13-0776
Topic: Telecommunications, Computers, and Information Technology
Short Description: Telecommunications enforcement authority clarification; tariff requirements addition; proprietary information protection; certificates of authority specification; alternative regulation plans termination
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/18/2013285Introduction and first reading 
02/18/2013Referred to Jobs, Agriculture and Rural Development
02/25/2013397Author added Saxhaug
02/28/2013459Authors added Dahms; Koenen; Ruud


SF 641 Sparks; Bonoff
HF 763 Metsa
Revisor No.: 13-0076
Topic: Labor, Employment, and Labor and Industry Department
Short Description: Fair labor standards act conformance to federal law
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/21/2013351Introduction and first reading 
02/21/2013Referred to Jobs, Agriculture and Rural Development
03/14/20131001aComm report: To pass as amended 
03/14/20131021Second reading 
5793Rule 47, returned to Jobs, Agriculture and Rural Development


SF 705 Sparks; Sieben; Ingebrigtsen; Scalze
HF 615 Ward, J.A.
Revisor No.: 13-1700
Topic: Natural Resources and Natural Resources Department
Short Description: Reinvest in Minnesota (RIM) conservation reserve bond issue and appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/25/2013381Introduction and first reading 
02/25/2013Referred to Finance
See HF2490, Art. 1, Sec. 10, Sub. 2


SF 746 Sparks; Miller; Tomassoni
HF 853 Savick
Revisor No.: 13-1878
Topic: Fire and Firefighters
Short Description: Fire and police department aid threshold for financial reports and audits modifications
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/25/2013388Introduction and first reading 
02/25/2013Referred to State and Local Government
03/21/20131385Comm report: To pass 
03/21/20131411Second reading 
04/16/20131859HF substituted on General Orders HF853


SF 748 Sparks; Gazelka
HF 654 Laine
Revisor No.: 13-0970
Topic: Death, Funerals, and Cemeteries
Short Description: Preneed funeral insurance regulations
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/25/2013388Introduction and first reading 
02/25/2013Referred to Commerce
03/14/20131009aComm report: To pass as amended 
03/14/20131021Second reading 
05/01/20133164Special Order 
05/01/20133164Third reading Passed 
05/07/20133255Returned from House 
Presentment date 05/09/13
05/15/20133692Governor's action Approval 05/13/13
05/15/20133692Secretary of State Chapter 53 05/13/13
Effective date 08/01/13


SF 754 Sparks; Tomassoni; Weber; Schmit
HF 1018 Ward, J.E.
Revisor No.: 13-1246
Topic: Employment and Economic Development Department
Short Description: Enterprise Minnesota, Inc. small business growth acceleration program grant appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/25/2013389Introduction and first reading 
02/25/2013Referred to Finance
See HF729, Art. 1, Sec. 3


SF 876 Sparks; Tomassoni; Metzen; Rosen
HF 1014 Mahoney
Revisor No.: 13-1979
Topic: Energy
Short Description: Public utilities economic development rate plans authorization
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/28/2013448Introduction and first reading 
02/28/2013Referred to Environment and Energy


SF 924 Sparks; Tomassoni
HF 1137 Mahoney
Revisor No.: 13-0100
Topic: Unemployment Insurance
Short Description: Unemployment insurance shared work program federal law conformance; converting layoffs into Minnesota businesses (CLIMB) program creation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/28/2013457Introduction and first reading 
02/28/2013Referred to Jobs, Agriculture and Rural Development
03/20/20131275aComm report: To pass as amended 
03/20/20131352Second reading 
04/23/20132608Special Order 
04/23/20132608Third reading Passed 
See HF729, Art. 4, Sec. 1-4, 9, 17


SF 943 Sparks; Nelson
HF 991 Mahoney
Revisor No.: 13-1941
Topic: Economic Development
Short Description: Minnesota investment fund development authorities inclusion authorization; Dakota county community development agency Minnesota investment fund eligibility authorization
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/04/2013467Introduction and first reading 
03/04/2013Referred to Jobs, Agriculture and Rural Development
03/20/20131282aComm report: To pass as amended 
03/20/20131352Second reading 
5793Rule 47, returned to Jobs, Agriculture and Rural Development
See HF729, Art. 3, Sec. 4, 6-7, 22


SF 960 Sparks; Stumpf; Senjem; Hayden; Tomassoni
HF 1070 Ward, J.E.
Revisor No.: 13-2218
Topic: Housing and Housing Finance Agency
Short Description: Public housing rehabilitation bond issue and appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/04/2013470Introduction and first reading 
03/04/2013Referred to Finance
See HF2490, Art. 1, Sec. 23


SF 1001 Sparks; Dahms; Eken; Skoe; Koenen
HF 1235 Fritz
Revisor No.: 13-1828
Topic: Agriculture and Agriculture Department
Short Description: Farm business management programs appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/04/2013477Introduction and first reading 
03/04/2013Referred to Finance
03/07/2013691Author added Koenen


SF 1019 Sparks
HF 1199 Mahoney
Revisor No.: 13-2220
Topic: Economic Development
Short Description: Small business investment income tax credit provisions modification and data practices exemption addition
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/04/2013480Introduction and first reading 
03/04/2013Referred to Taxes
See HF677, Art. 6, Sec. 1-3


SF 1064 Sparks; Koenen; Tomassoni; Thompson; Nelson
HF 802 Lesch
Revisor No.: 13-1067
Topic: Recreation, Tourism, and Amusement
Short Description: Amusement devices retail sale definition for sales tax purposes modification
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/05/2013571Introduction and first reading 
03/05/2013Referred to Taxes
03/28/20147158Author added Nelson


SF 1119 Sparks
HF 1178 Poppe
Revisor No.: 13-2385
Topic: Military and Military Affairs Department
Short Description: Military leave use for state and municipal employees provisions clarification
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/07/2013677Introduction and first reading 
03/07/2013Referred to State and Local Government
03/21/20131388Comm report: To pass and re-referred to Finance
See SF1589, Art. 4, Sec. 1


SF 1160 Sparks; Koenen; Eken
HF 1071 Poppe
Revisor No.: 13-0130
Topic: Agriculture and Agriculture Department
Short Description: Omnibus agriculture policy bill
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/07/2013685Introduction and first reading 
03/07/2013Referred to Jobs, Agriculture and Rural Development
03/11/2013781Author added Eken
04/02/20131418aComm report: To pass as amended 
04/02/20131668Second reading 
04/19/20132507aSpecial Order: Amended 
04/19/20132508Third reading Passed 
See HF976, Art. 2, Sec. 4, 17-39, 43-64


SF 1234 Sparks; Tomassoni; Dziedzic
HF 1359 Mahoney
Revisor No.: 13-0080
Topic: Workers Compensation
Short Description: Miscellaneous workers compensation provisions modifications
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/11/2013769Introduction and first reading 
03/11/2013Referred to Jobs, Agriculture and Rural Development
03/20/20131252aComm report: To pass as amended 
03/20/20131352Second reading 
03/21/20131415Author added Dziedzic
05/03/20133218Special Order: Amendment offered 
05/03/2013Motion did not prevail To strike and re-refer to Commerce
05/03/20133228aAmended 
05/03/2013Motion did not prevail To strike and re-refer to Judiciary
05/03/2013Motion did not prevail To strike and re-refer to Finance
05/03/20133231Third reading Passed 
05/10/20133570Returned from House with amendment 
05/10/20133571Senate concurred and repassed bill 
05/10/20133571Third reading 
Presentment date 05/13/13
05/18/20134194Governor's action Approval 05/16/13
05/20/20135238Secretary of State Chapter 70 05/16/13
Effective date Various Dates


SF 1288 Sparks; Tomassoni; Rosen; Weber; Bonoff
HF 1584 Poppe
Revisor No.: 13-2510
Topic: Agriculture and Agriculture Department
Short Description: NextGen energy board examination of biobased chemical production from agricultural and forestry feedstocks requirement
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/11/2013779Introduction and first reading 
03/11/2013Referred to Jobs, Agriculture and Rural Development
03/13/2013977Author added Weber
04/04/20131679Author added Bonoff
See HF 976, Art. 2, Sec. 46-47


SF 1350 Sparks; Weber; Stumpf; Osmek; Skoe
Revisor No.: 13-2654
Topic: Firearms and Weapons
Short Description: Firearms and ammunition regulations and modifications
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/13/2013971Introduction and first reading 
03/13/2013Referred to Judiciary
03/14/20131030Author added Osmek
03/18/20131186Author added Skoe
See SF671, Art. 4, Sec. 1-7, 9-11


SF 1372 Sparks
HF 1494 Savick
Revisor No.: 13-2576
Topic: Minnesota State Colleges and Universities
Short Description: Riverland community college demolition, reconfiguration and renovation bond issue and appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/13/2013975Introduction and first reading 
03/13/2013Referred to Finance


SF 1373 Sparks; Dziedzic
HF 1175 Wagenius
Revisor No.: 13-2260
Topic: Agriculture and Agriculture Department
Short Description: Minnesota agricultural water quality certification pilot program establishment
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/13/2013975Introduction and first reading 
03/13/2013Referred to Jobs, Agriculture and Rural Development
03/20/20131283aComm report: To pass as amended and re-refer to Judiciary
03/21/20131415Author added Dziedzic
04/02/20131527Comm report: To pass and re-referred to Finance
See HF 976, Art. 2, Sec. 1, 5-16


SF 1545 Sparks
HF 1670 Gunther
Revisor No.: 13-2814
Topic: Economic Development
Short Description: Entrepreneurial development assistance grant appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
04/04/20131677Introduction and first reading 
04/04/2013Referred to Finance


SF 1603 Sparks; Tomassoni; Bakk
HF 1799 Metsa
Revisor No.: 13-2983
Topic: Workers Compensation
Short Description: Workers compensation advisory council recommendations adoption
DATED-PG ACTIONS
04/15/20131837Introduction and first reading 
04/15/2013Referred to Jobs, Agriculture and Rural Development
05/01/20133156aComm report: To pass as amended 
05/01/2013Joint rule 2.03, referred to Rules and Administration
5794Withdrawn 
Joint rule 3.02, returned to Jobs, Agriculture and Rural Development
See SF1234, Art. 2


SF 1639 Sparks
HF 1811 Faust
Revisor No.: 13-3088
Topic: Children and Families
Short Description: Spousal income requirements for medical assistance (MA) eligibility modification
DATED-PG ACTIONS
04/29/20133121Introduction and first reading 
04/29/2013Referred to Health, Human Services and Housing


SF 1677 Sparks; Koenen
HF 1852 Mahoney
Revisor No.: 13-2639
Topic: Energy
Short Description: Recovered energy generation facilities renewable energy production incentive inclusion eligibility
DATED-PG ACTIONS
05/19/20134973Introduction and first reading 
05/19/2013Referred to Environment and Energy


SF 1766 Sparks; Jensen
HF 1950 McNamar
Revisor No.: 14-3478
Topic: Agriculture and Agriculture Department
Short Description: Sales tax on labor for farm equipment repair services repeal
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/25/20145823Introduction and first reading 
02/25/2014Referred to Taxes


SF 1989 Sparks; Wiger; Senjem; Schmit; Metzen
Revisor No.: 14-3848
Topic: Human Services and Human Services Department
Short Description: Intermediate care facilities for persons with developmental disabilities (ICF/DD) and home and community-based providers reimbursement rates modifications and appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
02/27/20145878Introduction and first reading 
02/27/2014Referred to Finance


SF 2218 Sparks
HF 3247 Johnson, S.
Revisor No.: 14-3617
Topic: Telecommunications, Computers, and Information Technology
Short Description: Telecommunications rate case procedures modification; consumer billing practices standards provision; intrastate call completion requirements; certification procedures modifications; and technical corrections
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/03/20145930Introduction and first reading 
03/03/2014Referred to Jobs, Agriculture and Rural Development


SF 2219 Sparks
HF 2513 Savick
Revisor No.: 14-4911
Topic: Lakes, Ponds, Rivers, and Streams
Short Description: Albert Lea Lake management and invasive species control project grant appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/03/20145931Introduction and first reading 
03/03/2014Referred to Finance
See HF1926, Art. 1, Sec. 2, Sub. 5(l)


SF 2220 Sparks; Pederson, J.
HF 2658 Mahoney
Revisor No.: 14-3512
Topic: Workers Compensation
Short Description: Workers compensation advisory council recommendations adoption
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/03/20145931Introduction and first reading 
03/03/2014Referred to Jobs, Agriculture and Rural Development
03/20/20146475aComm report: To pass as amended and re-refer to Finance
04/09/2014HF substituted in committee HF2658


SF 2221 Sparks; Dahms; Eken
HF 2571 Hansen
Revisor No.: 14-4950
Topic: Water and Water Resources
Short Description: Drainage systems provisions modifications
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/03/20145931Introduction and first reading 
03/03/2014Referred to Environment and Energy
03/06/20145973Comm report: To pass and re-referred to Jobs, Agriculture and Rural Development
03/12/20146129Comm report: To pass 
03/12/20146156Second reading 
04/02/20147364Special Order 
04/02/20147364Third reading Passed 
04/10/20148075Returned from House 
Presentment date 04/10/14
04/22/20148202Governor's action Approval 04/11/14
04/22/20148202Secretary of State Chapter 164 04/11/14
Effective date 08/01/14


SF 2222 Sparks; Sheran
HF 3203 Johnson, C.
Revisor No.: 14-5024
Topic: Energy
Short Description: Biodiesel minimum content requirements exception for certain diesel fuel generators; biodiesel content mandate exceptions extension
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/03/20145931Introduction and first reading 
03/03/2014Referred to Jobs, Agriculture and Rural Development
03/26/20146867Chief author stricken, shown as co-author Sheran
03/26/2014Chief author added Sparks
03/27/20146940aComm report: To pass as amended and re-refer to Environment and Energy
03/27/2014Joint rule 2.03, referred to Rules and Administration


SF 2297 Sparks; Koenen; Nelson
HF 2633 Norton
Revisor No.: 14-4207
Topic: Taxation
Short Description: Greater Minnesota angel investment credit and appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/04/20145962Introduction and first reading 
03/04/2014Referred to Taxes


SF 2331 Sparks; Saxhaug; Jensen; Gazelka
HF 2997 Sawatzky
Revisor No.: 14-4376
Topic: Legal Proceedings
Short Description: Duty of owner of real property to trespasser requirement
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/06/20145985Introduction and first reading 
03/06/2014Referred to Judiciary


SF 2438 Sparks
HF 2947 Mahoney
Revisor No.: 14-5093
Topic: Labor, Employment, and Labor and Industry Department
Short Description: Office of combative sports and construction codes and licensing division housekeeping provisions modifications; interstate compact on industrialized/modular buildings provisions modifications
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/06/20146005Introduction and first reading 
03/06/2014Referred to Jobs, Agriculture and Rural Development
03/20/20146475aComm report: To pass as amended 
03/20/20146494Second reading 
05/12/20149037aSpecial Order: Amended 
05/12/20149038Third reading Passed 


SF 2439 Sparks
HF 2321 Savick
Revisor No.: 14-4366
Topic: Cities and Towns-Specific
Short Description: Albert Lea local sales and use taxes expiration date extension
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/06/20146005Introduction and first reading 
03/06/2014Referred to Taxes
See HF 3167, Art. 3, Sec. 23,36


SF 2440 Sparks
HF 2767 Johnson, S.
Revisor No.: 14-5079
Topic: Telecommunications, Computers, and Information Technology
Short Description: Telecommunications obsolete provisions elimination and conforming changes authorization
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/06/20146005Introduction and first reading 
03/06/2014Referred to Jobs, Agriculture and Rural Development
03/26/20146843aComm report: To pass as amended 
03/26/20146864Second reading 


SF 2550 Sparks
HF 2457 Poppe
Revisor No.: 14-5019
Topic: Taxation-Sales and Use
Short Description: Sales tax exemption extension to housing and redevelopment and port authorities
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/12/20146157Introduction and first reading 
03/12/2014Referred to Taxes


SF 2551 Sparks
HF 2814 Poppe
Revisor No.: 14-5221
Topic: Watershed Districts
Short Description: Cedar River watershed district flood hazard mitigation grants bond issue and appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/12/20146158Introduction and first reading 
03/12/2014Referred to Finance
See HF2490, Art. 1, Sec. 7, Sub. 3


SF 2552 Sparks
HF 2815 Poppe
Revisor No.: 14-5224
Topic: Parks and Trails
Short Description: Shooting Star state trail bond issue and appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/12/20146158Introduction and first reading 
03/12/2014Referred to Finance


SF 2588 Sparks; Dahms; Koenen; Schmit; Eken
HF 3018 Poppe
Revisor No.: 14-4756
Topic: Agriculture and Agriculture Department
Short Description: Agricultural utilization research institute board of directors membership expansion
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/12/20146164Introduction and first reading 
03/12/2014Referred to Jobs, Agriculture and Rural Development


SF 2617 Sparks
HF 2948 Mahoney
Revisor No.: 14-5167
Topic: Employment and Economic Development Department
Short Description: Economic development obsolete and redundant laws repeal
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/12/20146169Introduction and first reading 
03/12/2014Referred to Jobs, Agriculture and Rural Development
03/26/20146839aComm report: To pass as amended 
03/26/20146864Second reading 
04/09/20148010HF substituted on General Orders HF2948


SF 2618 Sparks
HF 2746 Poppe
Revisor No.: 14-5155
Topic: Agriculture and Agriculture Department
Short Description: Agriculture department obsolete and redundant laws removal and provisions modifications
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/12/20146170Introduction and first reading 
03/12/2014Referred to Jobs, Agriculture and Rural Development
03/27/20146943aComm report: To pass as amended 
03/27/20147055Second reading 
04/10/20148055HF substituted on General Orders HF2746


SF 2860 Sparks; Tomassoni; Ruud
HF 3143 Ward, J.E.
Revisor No.: 14-5449
Topic: Employment and Economic Development Department
Short Description: New employee training partnership establishment and appropriation
DATED-PG ACTIONS
03/21/20146502Introduction and first reading 
03/21/2014Referred to Jobs, Agriculture and Rural Development


SF 2975 Sparks
HF 3370 Hortman
Revisor No.: 14-5237
Topic: Environment
Short Description: Primary batteries stewardship program establishment
DATED-PG ACTIONS
05/02/20148631Introduction and first reading 
05/02/2014Referred to Environment and Energy


SF 2988 Sparks; Reinert; Schmit; Scalze; Ingebrigtsen
Revisor No.: 14-5536
Topic: Natural Resources and Natural Resources Department
Short Description: Soil and water conservation districts authority modification
DATED-PG ACTIONS
05/15/20149451Introduction and first reading 
05/15/2014Referred to Environment and Energy