Purpose of the Bill

The purpose of this bill is to allocate funds for the construction of a new State Patrol headquarters in Minnesota. This initiative aims to enhance state law enforcement facilities in the metropolitan area.

Main Provisions

• Appropriation of Funds: The bill appropriates $97,026,000 from the state bond proceeds fund.

• Facility Construction: The funding will be used to acquire property, prepare the site, and design and construct the new headquarters. The facility will include office space, training areas, evidence storage, and fleet operations space.

• Issuance of Bonds: To finance this project, the commissioner of management and budget will sell and issue state bonds up to the amount of $97,026,000. The sale and issuance of these bonds will follow the procedures outlined in Minnesota Statutes and the state constitution.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

This bill authorizes the issuance of additional state bonds specifically for the construction of the new State Patrol headquarters, representing a new investment in public safety infrastructure.

Relevant Terms

state patrol, headquarters, capital investment, state bonds, bond proceeds fund, metropolitan area, construction, public safety, facility development.