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HF2712 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Capitol tunnel improvements funding provided relating to disabilities compliance (ADA), and money appropriated.

Related bill: SF3074

AI Generated Summary

Purpose of the Bill

The purpose of this bill is to allocate funding for improving accessibility in a portion of the tunnel system under Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard leading to the Minnesota State Capitol. The improvements aim to ensure compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

Main Provisions

  • The bill appropriates $8,500,000 from the state’s general fund for the fiscal year 2026.
  • The allocated funds are intended for the design, construction, and equipping necessary to make the specified tunnel section accessible according to ADA standards.
  • The funding is a one-time appropriation, which means it will not be made available again unless specifically allocated in a future bill.
  • The appropriation will remain available until the upgrade project is completed or abandoned.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

  • This bill does not amend any existing laws but facilitates the specific goal of achieving ADA compliance in a designated section of the Capitol’s tunnel infrastructure.

Relevant Terms

  • Capital investment
  • Appropriation
  • Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
  • Fiscal year 2026
  • Accessibility improvements
  • Minnesota State Capitol

Bill text versions

Upcoming committee meetings

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
March 23, 2025HouseFloorActionIntroduction and first reading, referred toCapital Investment
March 23, 2025HouseFloorActionIntroduction and first reading, referred toCapital Investment

Citations

 
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