HF1725
Mankato; new Bureau of Criminal Apprehension regional office and laboratory facility funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.
Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026)
Related bill: SF2389
AI Generated Summary
Purpose of the Bill
The purpose of the bill is to allocate funds for the construction of a new regional office and laboratory facility for the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) in southern Minnesota, specifically in the city of Mankato. This aims to enhance the law enforcement infrastructure in the region.
Main Provisions
- Appropriation of Funds: The bill appropriates $68,684,000 from the bond proceeds fund specifically for the construction, furnishing, and equipping of the new BCA facility.
- Bond Issuance Authorization: It authorizes the sale and issuance of state bonds to raise the necessary funds for this project. The Minnesota Commissioner of Management and Budget is tasked with handling the sale and issuance of these bonds.
Significant Changes
- The bill represents the allocation of a significant sum of money, through state bonds, dedicated to establishing a new BCA regional office that did not previously exist in Mankato. This could potentially improve law enforcement capabilities and response times in southern Minnesota.
Relevant Terms
- Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA)
- Regional office
- Laboratory facility
- State bonds
- Appropriation
- City of Mankato
- Capital investment
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Where | Type | Name | Committee Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 27, 2025 | House | Action | Introduction and first reading, referred to | Capital Investment |
Bill information comes from public records published by the Office of the Revisor of Statutes, the Minnesota House and the Minnesota Senate. AI summaries are written by MinneSlate and are not official. MinneSlate is independent and is not affiliated with the State of Minnesota or the Minnesota Legislature.
Progress through the legislative process
In Committee