Purpose of the Bill

This bill is designed to fund improvements to public water access and boating facilities, as well as state fish hatcheries in Minnesota. It aims to enhance infrastructure related to recreational water activities and conservation efforts.

Main Provisions

• Appropriation of Funds: The bill allocates $12,000,000 for capital improvements at public water access points and boating facilities that are owned by the state.

• Bond Issuance: To finance these improvements, the state will issue and sell bonds amounting to $12,000,000. This process will be managed by the commissioner of management and budget and will follow specific legal and constitutional requirements outlined in Minnesota statutes and the state's constitution.

Significant Changes

• The bill introduces a financial mechanism through state bond sales to directly support the development and maintenance of water access and boating infrastructure, which may not have been funded in this manner previously.

Relevant Terms

• Public water access
• Boating facilities
• State bonds
• Capital improvements
• Appropriation
• Commissioner of natural resources
• Minnesota statutes