Legislation was introduced this week that seeks to limit the sales of nonelectric lawn and garden equipment. The bill would go into effect January 2025 and would apply to all new lawn and garden equipment under 25 horsepower.

“This bill is absolutely ridiculous and I can’t even believe this is a priority for Democrats,” said Senator Nathan Wesenberg (R-Little Falls). “We have an $18 billion surplus, we should be thinking of ways to make life easier for Minnesotans, not harder. This bill will adversely affect people in every corner of my district—people want tax relief, not idiotic regulations.”