HF2485 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))
Capital investment spending authorized, bonds issued, and money appropriated.
Related bill: SF2933
AI Generated Summary
Purpose of the Bill
This bill proposes a comprehensive plan for capital investment in Minnesota, focusing on the acquisition, improvement, and maintenance of public land and buildings. The bill aims to authorize the spending of state resources and the issuance of state bonds for various infrastructure and capital improvement projects across multiple sectors, including education, natural resources, transportation, and public safety.
Main Provisions
- Appropriations for Capital Improvements: The bill allocates funds to several state agencies for projects that enhance public infrastructure, such as universities, state colleges, and the Minnesota State Academies. These include repair and replacement of existing structures and improvements to comply with legal standards.
- University and Community Projects: Funding is provided for upgrades at state educational institutions, including utility infrastructure and building renovations at the University of Minnesota campuses.
- Environmental and Natural Resource Projects: Funding is directed toward preserving state-owned lands and recreational assets, flood hazard mitigation, reforestation, dam safety, and community tree planting efforts.
- Transportation Projects: Funds are allocated for the replacement and rehabilitation of local bridges, improvement of public transportation infrastructure, and road safety enhancements.
- Public Safety and Health Projects: The bill supports the construction of new facilities and improvements for public safety services and health infrastructure, including water contamination mitigation projects.
- Housing and Community Development: It includes provisions for public housing rehabilitation and supporting economic development in Greater Minnesota through infrastructure grants.
Significant Changes to Existing Law
- Issuance of State Bonds: The bill authorizes the sale of state bonds to finance the proposed projects, in accordance with the Minnesota Constitution and relevant statutes.
- Modification of Existing Programs: Certain existing programs will be updated to better align with the new capital investment plans, involving changes in appropriations and funding mechanisms.
Relevant Terms
- Bond proceeds, capital improvement, state bonds, infrastructure grants, flood mitigation, public housing, transportation fund, asset preservation, reforestation, drinking water contamination, ADA compliance, dam renovation, University of Minnesota, and state transportation fund.
Bill text versions
- Introduction PDF file
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Where | Type | Name | Committee Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 16, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Introduction and first reading, referred to | Capital Investment |
Citations
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"It specifies new funding provisions for facility construction and renovation."
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"removed": [
"The previous restriction on the scope of facility types eligible for grants."
],
"summary": "The bill amends the statutes related to early childhood learning facilities under section 142A.46.",
"modified": [
"Clarified the criteria for funding allocation based on community needs."
]
},
"citation": "142A.46"
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"analysis": {
"added": [
"A clause for additional reporting requirements by grant recipients."
],
"removed": [
"Previous clause that limited grant amounts based on city population."
],
"summary": "Modifications are made to inflow and infiltration grants provisions under section 473.5491.",
"modified": [
"Adjusts allocation criteria to include sustainability measures."
]
},
"citation": "473.5491"
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"analysis": {
"added": [
"New processes for notifying of completed projects for reallocation."
],
"removed": [
"Strict timeline for utilization of unspent funds."
],
"summary": "Concerning the reallocation of funds for completed capital projects under section 16A.642.",
"modified": [
"Expanded scope for reallocation to include broader asset categories."
]
},
"citation": "16A.642"
},
{
"analysis": {
"added": [
"Inclusion of detailed reporting requirements for spent funds."
],
"removed": [
"Previous limitations on fund uses to structural repairs only."
],
"summary": "Governs capital asset preservation for Minnesota academies and centers under section 16B.307.",
"modified": [
"Broadened to include improvements in energy efficiency projects."
]
},
"citation": "16B.307"
},
{
"analysis": {
"added": [
"Guidelines for utilization of funds in restoring natural habitats."
],
"removed": [
"Past clauses that excluded specific types of restoration activities."
],
"summary": "Directs preservation and replacement activities under section 84.946 for natural resources.",
"modified": [
"Changed the framework for prioritizing projects based on environmental impact."
]
},
"citation": "84.946"
},
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"analysis": {
"added": [
"Provisions to include digital infrastructure as eligible under preservation funds."
],
"removed": [
"Previous exclusion of non-conventional structural improvements."
],
"summary": "Regulates asset preservation investments for higher education under section 135A.046.",
"modified": [
"Criteria for prioritizing the distribution of funds among institutions."
]
},
"citation": "135A.046"
},
{
"analysis": {
"added": [
"Financial oversight mechanisms for ongoing projects."
],
"removed": [
"Upper cap limits on the bond funding amounts applicable per project."
],
"summary": "Provides guidelines for construction projects under section 16B.322 regarding financing.",
"modified": [
"Renewed emphasis on fiscal responsibility and budget adherence."
]
},
"citation": "16B.322"
},
{
"analysis": {
"added": [
"Focus on long-term project sustainability and community impact."
],
"removed": [
"Mandate for third-party evaluation pre-approval."
],
"summary": "Alters the criteria for project funding decisions under section 16C.144.",
"modified": [
"Streamlined evaluation processes for project application reviews."
]
},
"citation": "16C.144"
},
{
"analysis": {
"added": [
"Increased flexibility in fund reallocations between projects."
],
"removed": [
"The previous requirement for independent audits post-completion."
],
"summary": "Rules concerning project completion funds under section 16A.502.",
"modified": [
"Regulations for how over-budget projects receive additional funding."
]
},
"citation": "16A.502"
},
{
"analysis": {
"added": [
"New safety checks and water testing benchmarks."
],
"removed": [
"Old procedural steps were replaced with more efficient systems."
],
"summary": "Addresses drinking water contamination issues under section 115B.245.",
"modified": [
"Updated timelines for mandatory inter-agency cooperation."
]
},
"citation": "115B.245"
},
{
"analysis": {
"added": [
"Enhanced requirements for annual reporting on risk management strategies."
],
"removed": [
"Subsection regarding outdated community risk assessments."
],
"summary": "Manages flood hazard mitigation grants under section 103F.161.",
"modified": [
"Eligibility criteria to encompass previously marginalized regions."
]
},
"citation": "103F.161"
},
{
"analysis": {
"added": [
"Additional exemptions for small municipal projects with minor impacts."
],
"removed": [
"Clause tying replacement ratios directly to project budgets."
],
"summary": "Regulates the replacement requirements for wetlands under section 103G.222.",
"modified": [
"Increased collaboration incentives between state and local entities."
]
},
"citation": "103G.222"
},
{
"analysis": {
"added": [
"Additional periodic evaluations for dam infrastructure integrity."
],
"removed": [
"Annual review process dismantled in favor of bi-annual reviews."
],
"summary": "Outlines provisions for dam safety inspection under section 103G.511.",
"modified": [
"Broader assessment criteria to cover new environmental data insights."
]
},
"citation": "103G.511"
},
{
"analysis": {
"added": [
"Incentives for modernizing outdated infrastructure."
],
"removed": [
"Previous emphasis on maintaining legacy systems."
],
"summary": "Covers organizational and structural adjustments under section 103G.515.",
"modified": [
"Encourages proactive community defense strategies in structural planning."
]
},
"citation": "103G.515"
},
{
"analysis": {
"added": [
"Provisions for planting diversified species to enhance ecological resilience."
],
"removed": [
"Homogenous planting requirements were standard."
],
"summary": "Concerns reforestation protocols under section 89.002.",
"modified": [
"Puts emphasis on public and private partnership in reforestation programs."
]
},
"citation": "89.002"
},
{
"analysis": {
"added": [
"Consideration for green technology integration in new projects."
],
"removed": [
"Clauses restricting the receiving of multiple grants by a singular community."
],
"summary": "Deals with public infrastructure development under section 116J.431.",
"modified": [
"Broader criteria for projects to include more varied infrastructure needs."
]
},
"citation": "116J.431"
},
{
"analysis": {
"added": [
"Particular grants dedicated to energy-efficient structures."
],
"removed": [
"Previous mandates that limited applications to specific industries."
],
"summary": "Guides the economic development infrastructure grants under section 116J.436.",
"modified": [
"Priority given to innovation in infrastructure development."
]
},
"citation": "116J.436"
},
{
"analysis": {
"added": [
"Additional checks for compliance with new environmental regulations."
],
"removed": [
"Old consent decree-related funding pathways."
],
"summary": "Pertains to state revolving loan programs under section 446A.07.",
"modified": [
"Stringent qualifying metrics for project approval established."
]
},
"citation": "446A.07"
},
{
"analysis": {
"added": [
"New eligibility criteria that include modern risk assessment models."
],
"removed": [
"Elimination of outdated assessment frameworks."
],
"summary": "Guiding statute for drinking water revolving funds under section 446A.081.",
"modified": [
"Updated the scope of applicable projects to enhance public safety."
]
},
"citation": "446A.081"
},
{
"analysis": {
"added": [
"Prioritizes projects with significant community health impacts."
],
"removed": [
"Grant limitations based on geographical location criteria."
],
"summary": "Regulations for water infrastructure grants under section 446A.072.",
"modified": [
"The scope broadened to include technology-driven filtration solutions."
]
},
"citation": "446A.072"
},
{
"analysis": {
"added": [
"Emphasized pollution reduction strategies in point-source grant allocations."
],
"removed": [
"Prescriptive guidelines on grant allocations were revoked."
],
"summary": "Governs point source implementation grants under section 446A.073.",
"modified": [
"Enhanced metrics for success in pollution reduction operations included."
]
},
"citation": "446A.073"
},
{
"analysis": {
"added": [
"Funds designated for research on recently identified contaminants."
],
"removed": [
"Old restrictions on the kinds of contaminants eligible for grants."
],
"summary": "Framework for emerging contaminants grants under section 446A.082.",
"modified": [
"Broadened eligible activities to include preventive measures and early action."
]
},
"citation": "446A.082"
},
{
"analysis": {
"added": [
"Provision for integrated energy-saving upgrades in housing developments."
],
"removed": [
"Previous caps on improvements by category."
],
"summary": "Relates to public housing rehabilitation projects under section 462A.202.",
"modified": [
"Restructured to ensure balanced urban-rural development support."
]
},
"citation": "462A.202"
},
{
"analysis": {
"added": [
"Incentives for sustainable and resilient housing structures."
],
"removed": [
"Provisions tying funding to specific geographical regions."
],
"summary": "Covers funding mechanisms for housing infrastructure under section 462A.395.",
"modified": [
"Harmonization of policy goals with long-term housing strategies."
]
},
"citation": "462A.395"
},
{
"analysis": {
"added": [
"Additional skills-based training for preservation practices."
],
"removed": [
"Restrictive boundaries on what qualifies as 'historic' for funding."
],
"summary": "Addresses funding for local historic preservation under section 138.0525.",
"modified": [
"More inclusive criteria for project selection and funding applicable."
]
},
"citation": "138.0525"
},
{
"analysis": {
"added": [
"Constructs for flexibility in managing unexpected funding shortfalls."
],
"removed": [
"Elimination of timeliness penalties for early loan repayments."
],
"summary": "Pertains to bond management for state general obligations under section 475.67.",
"modified": [
"Expanded risk management protocols concerning debt obligations."
]
},
"citation": "475.67"
},
{
"analysis": {
"added": [
"New reporting and accountability measures for bond-financed projects."
],
"removed": [
"Past oversight mechanisms considered redundant."
],
"summary": "Involves the management of state bond-financed property under section 16A.695.",
"modified": [
"Updated liability frameworks for stakeholders involved in bond projects."
]
},
"citation": "16A.695"
}
]