1.1 	A bill for an act
1.2 	relating to Hennepin County; authorizing business entity participation for certain 
1.3 	energy-related purposes; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, 
1.4 	chapter 383B.
1.5 	BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

1.6 	Section 1. [383B.82] WIND AND SOLAR BUSINESS ENTITY PARTICIPATION.
1.7 	To exercise the authority granted to counties under section 373.48, Hennepin County 
1.8 	may be a limited partner in a partnership, a member of a limited liability company, or a 
1.9 	shareholder in a corporation established for the purpose of constructing, acquiring, owning 
1.10 	in whole or in part, financing, or operating a facility that generates electricity from wind 
1.11 	or solar energy. Liability for Hennepin County is governed by section 466.04. Section 
1.12 	466.04 also governs liability for a limited liability company or a corporation, either of 
1.13 	which is wholly owned by Hennepin County and formed under this section.