HF1508 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))
University of Minnesota-Duluth; Academic Health Center facility funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.
Related bill: SF516
AI Generated Summary
This bill, H.F. No. 1508, introduced in the Minnesota House of Representatives during the Ninety-Fourth Session (2025) by Representatives Johnson P. and Skraba, pertains to capital investment for the University of Minnesota-Duluth.
Summary of the Bill:
- Purpose: The bill appropriates $15 million for the predesign, design, and preconstruction services of a new Academic Health Center facility for the Duluth College of Pharmacy and Medical School.
- Location: The facility will be co-located in the emerging Medical District in downtown Duluth.
- Funding Source: The appropriation will come from state bond proceeds.
- Bond Issuance: The Commissioner of Management and Budget is authorized to sell and issue state bonds up to $15 million to fund this project, in accordance with Minnesota Statutes (sections 16A.631 to 16A.675) and the Minnesota Constitution (Article XI, sections 4 to 7).
Essentially, this bill seeks to secure funding through state bonds for the early-stage development of a new academic health center within Duluth’s Medical District, benefiting the University of Minnesota-Duluth’s pharmacy and medical programs.
Bill text versions
- Introduction PDF file
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Where | Type | Name | Committee Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 25, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Introduction and first reading, referred to | Capital Investment |
| March 02, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Author added |
Citations
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{
"analysis": {
"added": [
"Clarification of fund usage for bond proceeds related to predesign and preconstruction services."
],
"removed": [
"No removal related to this statute in the bill."
],
"summary": "This bill authorizes the sale and issuance of state bonds following the guidelines in section 16A.631.",
"modified": [
"Reiteration of existing bond sale and issuance processes as per section 16A.631."
]
},
"citation": "16A.631"
},
{
"analysis": {
"added": [
"Specification on bond issuance limits and guidelines."
],
"removed": [
"No removal related to this statute in the bill."
],
"summary": "This bill, through sections 16A.631 to 16A.675, outlines the proper issuance manner for the bonds.",
"modified": [
"Ensures compliance with current bond issuance protocols as per section 16A.675."
]
},
"citation": "16A.675"
}
]