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Permit holders harvesting or destroying aquatic plants required to safely use scuba diving equipment, and commercial diving operation requirements established.

Sponsored By: Dave Baker (Republican)

Became Law

WorkforceRules and Administration for comparison with SF1346

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Diving safety violations block plant work permits

Minnesota's commissioner cannot issue or renew aquatic plant permits for applicants with willful workplace scuba safety violations from the previous two years. The commissioner also cannot issue or renew permits while a contested case over such a violation is pending. These limits also cover successors sharing at least three traits listed in the law with the original applicant.

Workplace divers gain protections and safety requirements

The law adds safety requirements for workplace scuba diving while making improvements to land, including removing aquatic plants. Employers cannot allow covered divers to work without a valid open-water scuba certificate. The certificate must come from a nationally recognized and accredited program or agency. Employers must also require these divers to use a buoyancy control device, which helps control depth in the water. Employers can receive citations and penalties for breaking either rule.

Plant work applicants need diving safety reviews

Before issuing an aquatic plant permit, Minnesota's commissioner must ask whether the applicant will use scuba equipment. Applicants using scuba receive a safety information sheet and must submit proof of an independent, on-site hazard survey. A qualified safety professional must have observed their scuba work and completed the survey within the previous year. The written report must include findings, risk-reduction recommendations, and an assessment of safety practices, equipment, and training. Qualified reviewers include state workplace safety consultants, workers' compensation insurance underwriters, and private consultants.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Dave Baker

    Republican • House

Cosponsors

  • Ben Bakeberg

    Republican • House

  • Kaela Berg

    Democratic • House

  • Robert Bierman

    Democratic • House

  • Boldon

    Affiliation unavailable

  • Alex Falconer

    Democratic • House

  • Cedrick Frazier

    Democratic • House

  • Dawn Gillman

    Republican • House

  • Emma Greenman

    Democratic • House

  • Rick Hansen

    Democratic • House

  • Kaohly Vang Her

    Democratic • House

  • John Huot

    Democratic • House

  • Samakab Hussein

    Democratic • House

  • Pete Johnson

    Democratic • House

  • Wayne Johnson

    Republican • House

  • Carlie Kotyza-Witthuhn

    Democratic • House

  • Liish Kozlowski

    Democratic • House

  • Jon Koznick

    Republican • House

  • Joe McDonald

    Republican • House

  • Bernie Perryman

    Republican • House

  • Lucy Rehm

    Democratic • House

  • Aaron Repinski

    Republican • House

  • Kristin Robbins

    Republican • House

  • Bianca Virnig

    Democratic • House

  • Cheryl Youakim

    Democratic • House

  • Natalie Zeleznikar

    Republican • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 311 • No: 10

House vote • 4/22/2025

Repassage, as amended by the Senate

Yes: 130 • No: 0

Senate vote • 4/10/2025

Third Reading

Yes: 54 • No: 10

House vote • 4/3/2025

Passage, as amended

Yes: 127 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. Secretary of State Chapter 8

    5/1/2025Senate

  2. Governor's action Approval

    5/1/2025Senate

  3. Presentment date

    4/29/2025Senate

  4. Bill was repassed as amended by the Senate vote: 130-0

    4/22/2025House

  5. Third reading as amended by the Senate

    4/22/2025House

  6. Motion prevailed

    4/22/2025House

  7. Motion to concur with Senate amendments

    4/22/2025House

  8. Returned from Senate with amendment

    4/22/2025House

  9. House rule 1.15 (c), message requesting concurrence received

    4/21/2025House

  10. Third reading Passed as amended vote: 54-10

    4/10/2025Senate

  11. Amendeda

    4/10/2025Senate

  12. Special Order: Rule 45 amendment stricken

    4/10/2025Senate

  13. Second reading

    4/9/2025Senate

  14. Comm report: Rule 45-amend, subst. General Orders SF1346a

    4/9/2025Senate

  15. Referred to Rules and Administration for comparison with SF1346, now on General Orders

    4/7/2025Senate

  16. Introduction and first reading

    4/7/2025Senate

  17. Received from House

    4/7/2025Senate

  18. Author added Perryman

    4/7/2025House

  19. Authors added Repinski, Robbins, McDonald, and Gillman

    4/3/2025House

  20. Bill was passed as amended vote: 127-0

    4/3/2025House

  21. Third reading as amended

    4/3/2025House

  22. Amendeda

    4/3/2025House

  23. Authors added Bierman and Zeleznikar

    4/1/2025House

  24. House rule 1.21, placed on Calendar for the Day Thursday, April 3, 2025

    4/1/2025House

  25. Second reading

    3/24/2025House

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