HF1508
University of Minnesota-Duluth; Academic Health Center facility funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.
Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026)
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.
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Where | Type | Name | Committee Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 26, 2025 | House | Action | Introduction and first reading, referred to | Capital Investment | |
| March 03, 2025 | House | Action | Author added | ||
| February 17, 2026 | House | Action | Author added |
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