HF2844

HF2844 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Spending to acquire and better public land and buildings and for other improvements of a capital nature with certain conditions authorized, new programs established and existing programs modified, bonds issued, and money appropriated.

Related bill: SF3056

AI Generated Summary

Purpose of the Bill

The bill focuses on authorizing spending for capital investments in Minnesota, including acquiring and improving public lands and buildings, as well as establishing or modifying existing programs. It also involves the sale and issuance of state bonds to support these projects.

Main Provisions

Capital Improvement Appropriations: Allocates funds for various projects including higher education, natural resources, public safety, health facilities, and infrastructure development such as rail crossings and wastewater systems.
University and Colleges: Direct funding to the University of Minnesota and Minnesota State Colleges for asset preservation and infrastructure improvements.
Natural Resources: Invest in the preservation and betterment of state-owned facilities, recreational assets, flood mitigation, and public lands enhancement.
Public Safety: Development of regional offices and laboratories for the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension, along with security upgrades.
Transportation: Funding for highway and port infrastructure improvements, including rail grade crossings.
Water and Soil Resources: Grants for the replacement of wetlands and conservation programs.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

Bond Authorization: The bill proposes the sale and issuance of bonds up to $790,000,000 to fund these improvements, providing a structured schedule for bond sales and managing state debt obligations.
Program Modification: Updates to existing statutes include changes in asset management, infrastructure programs, and the inclusion of new capital improvement projects.
Repeals: Certain sections in the Minnesota Statutes such as section 16A.662, and related provisions are repealed or modified to streamline processes and improve efficiency in capital investments.

Relevant Terms

Capital Improvement
State Bonds
Higher Education Asset Preservation
Natural Resources Asset Preservation
Flood Mitigation
Public Safety Infrastructure
Public Lands Betterment
University of Minnesota
Minnesota State Colleges
Bond Proceeds Fund

Bill text versions

Introduction PDF file

Actions

Date	Chamber	Where	Type	Name	Committee Name
March 25, 2025	House	Floor	Action	Introduction and first reading, referred to	Capital Investment

Citations

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      "added": [
        "Clarifies the appropriation limits and conditions for financial disbursements."
      ],
      "removed": [
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      ],
      "summary": "This section involves procedures related to capital improvement appropriations within Minnesota's budgetary framework.",
      "modified": [
        "Updates the procedures for handling capital appropriations more efficiently."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "16A.501",
    "subdivision": ""
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "New eligibility criteria for grant recipients."
      ],
      "removed": [
        ""
      ],
      "summary": "Relates to the process and criteria for state capital project grants.",
      "modified": [
        "Streamlines the grant application process to reduce administrative overhead."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "16B.97",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 1"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Additional reporting requirements for accountability."
      ],
      "removed": [
        ""
      ],
      "summary": "Outlines the responsibilities and governance regarding capital project oversight.",
      "modified": [
        "Clarification of oversight roles between different departments."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "16B.98",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 1"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Provisions for enhanced environmental compliance."
      ],
      "removed": [
        ""
      ],
      "summary": "Addresses procedures for pollution control and associated facilities' improvement projects.",
      "modified": [
        "Updated time frames for project completion to reflect modern environmental standards."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "116.182",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 5"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Includes new safety standards for facilities."
      ],
      "removed": [
        ""
      ],
      "summary": "Deals with provisions for early childhood facilities and grants.",
      "modified": [
        "Adjustments to the grant awarding process to prioritize underserved communities."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "142A.46",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 1"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Increased fund limits for rural projects."
      ],
      "removed": [
        ""
      ],
      "summary": "Related to state revolvement fund procedures for water projects.",
      "modified": [
        "Refinement of terms for municipal participation."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "446A.07",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 8"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Provision for additional rural infrastructure assistance."
      ],
      "removed": [
        ""
      ],
      "summary": "Focuses on water infrastructure funding and its allocation.",
      "modified": [
        "Funding criteria updated to reflect modern project needs."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "446A.072",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 5a"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Expansion of eligible projects to include small enterprises."
      ],
      "removed": [
        ""
      ],
      "summary": "Relates to grants for point source pollution correction initiatives.",
      "modified": [
        "Revised priorities to favor projects with immediate environmental impact."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "446A.073",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 1"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Additional support for dealing with unexpected contaminants."
      ],
      "removed": [
        ""
      ],
      "summary": "Covers drinking water revolving funds and project allocations.",
      "modified": [
        "Changes in fund allocation to prioritize public health risks."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "446A.081",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 9"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        ""
      ],
      "removed": [
        "Repeals outdated statutory requirements."
      ],
      "summary": "This section is repealed, removing previous governance on capital investment procedures.",
      "modified": [
        "Not applicable as the section is repealed."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "16A.662",
    "subdivision": ""
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        ""
      ],
      "removed": [
        "Eliminates obsolete economic development provisions."
      ],
      "summary": "This section is repealed, affecting economic development procedures and structures.",
      "modified": [
        "Not applicable as the section is repealed."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "116J.417",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 9"
  }
]