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HF1642 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Sherburne County; U.S. Highway 10 freeway conversion funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.

Related bill: SF2058

AI Generated Summary

Purpose of the Bill

The bill aims to improve transportation infrastructure by converting a section of U.S. Highway 10 in Sherburne County, Minnesota, into a freeway. This project seeks to enhance traffic flow and safety on a key transportation corridor.

Main Provisions

  • Appropriation of Funds: The bill allocates $35,000,000 from the bond proceeds account in the trunk highway fund. These funds are intended for various project needs, including design, engineering, environmental analysis, land acquisition, and construction.
  • Project Scope: The effort will focus on converting U.S. Highway 10 into a freeway. The specific section targeted for conversion stretches from Sherburne County State-Aid Highway 8 (15th Avenue SE in St. Cloud) to Trunk Highway 24 (Main Avenue and County State-Aid Highway 6, Center Street in Clear Lake).
  • Phase 1 Details: Phase 1 will include building an interchange at U.S. Highway 10 and Sherburne County State-Aid Highway 8, along with other improvements around the interchange.

Significant Changes

  • Bond Issuance: The bill authorizes the sale and issuance of state bonds, up to $35,000,000, to fund the project. The bond sales will be managed by the state commissioner of management and budget under the prescribed Minnesota Statutes.

Relevant Terms

  • U.S. Highway 10
  • Sherburne County
  • Freeway conversion
  • Bond proceeds
  • Interchange
  • Infrastructure improvement
  • Transportation funding
  • State bonds

Bill text versions

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
February 26, 2025HouseFloorActionIntroduction and first reading, referred toCapital Investment
March 11, 2025HouseFloorActionMotion to recall and re-refer, motion prevailedTransportation Finance and Policy
March 16, 2025HouseFloorActionAuthor added
March 23, 2025HouseFloorActionAuthor added
March 23, 2025HouseFloorActionAuthor added

Citations

 
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