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HF2657 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Hennepin County; U.S. Highway 7 corridor safety improvements funding provided, and money appropriated.

Related bill: SF2996

AI Generated Summary

Purpose of the Bill

The purpose of this bill is to allocate funds for making safety improvements along the U.S. Highway 7 corridor in Hennepin County, Minnesota.

Main Provisions

  • The bill allocates $2,700,000 from the trunk highway fund for fiscal year 2026.
  • These funds are designated for the costs associated with predesign, design, land acquisition, preconstruction, and construction activities.
  • The safety improvements will take place along the U.S. Highway 7 corridor in the cities of Shorewood, Excelsior, Minnetrista, St. Bonifacius, and Greenwood.

Significant Changes

  • The bill provides a one-time appropriation that remains available until the project is completed or abandoned, ensuring long-term funding support until completion.
  • The allocation is specifically available for project portions that are eligible for trunk highway funds, indicating a targeted use of the funds in line with state highway project criteria.

Relevant Terms

  • Highway safety improvements
  • Trunk highway fund
  • U.S. Highway 7
  • Hennepin County
  • Predesign
  • Land acquisition
  • Preconstruction
  • Onetime appropriation

Bill text versions

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
March 23, 2025HouseFloorActionIntroduction and first reading, referred toTransportation Finance and Policy
March 23, 2025HouseFloorActionIntroduction and first reading, referred toTransportation Finance and Policy

Citations

 
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      "summary": "This bill involves an appropriation for U.S. Highway 7 and refers to section 16A.642 regarding fund availability.",
      "modified": [
        "Specifies availability of funds until project completion or abandonment."
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