HF1314 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))
State park and recreation area acquisition funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.
Related bill: SF247
AI Generated Summary
This bill, H.F. No. 1314, introduced in the Minnesota House of Representatives and authored by Representative Hollins, proposes $10 million in funding from state bond proceeds for acquiring private lands from willing sellers. These lands would be used for the creation or expansion of state parks and state recreation areas, as defined under Minnesota Statutes sections 85.012 and 85.013.
To fund the appropriation, the bill authorizes the commissioner of management and budget to sell and issue state bonds up to $10 million, following the procedures outlined in Minnesota Statutes sections 16A.631 to 16A.675 and the Minnesota Constitution, Article XI, Sections 4 to 7.
Bill text versions
- Introduction PDF file
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Where | Type | Name | Committee Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 19, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Introduction and first reading, referred to | Capital Investment |
| March 16, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Author added |
Citations
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{
"analysis": {
"added": [
"Funds allocated for acquisition of private lands from willing sellers."
],
"removed": [
"No longer mandates acquisition only for existing park boundaries."
],
"summary": "This bill appropriates funds for acquiring land for state parks under section 85.012.",
"modified": [
"Expands potential use of funds to new or expanded state parks."
]
},
"citation": "85.012"
},
{
"analysis": {
"added": [
"Inclusion of state recreation areas alongside state parks for land acquisition."
],
"removed": [
"Difficulty in acquiring new land due to previous contractual limitations."
],
"summary": "Funds also appropriated for state recreation areas under section 85.013.",
"modified": [
"Clarifies usage of funds for both new and existing recreation areas."
]
},
"citation": "85.013"
},
{
"analysis": {
"added": [
"Provision for selling and issuing state bonds up to $10,000,000."
],
"removed": [
"Previous restrictions on bond issuance procedures alleviated."
],
"summary": "Sets guidelines for bond issuance under sections 16A.631 to 16A.675.",
"modified": [
"Adjusts terms and conditions under which bonds can be issued."
]
},
"citation": "16A.631 to 16A.675"
}
]