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