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HF3034 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Phase 2 of a multiuse trail to connect Itasca State Park to the Heartland Trail funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.

Related bill: SF3147

AI Generated Summary

Purpose of the Bill

The purpose of this bill is to allocate funds for the development of a multiuse recreational trail that will connect Itasca State Park to the Heartland Trail. This is the second phase of a project to enhance outdoor recreational opportunities and access within Minnesota.

Main Provisions

  • The bill appropriates $6,250,000 from the state bond proceeds fund to the commissioner of natural resources.
  • The funds will be used to acquire land and construct a paved multiuse trail segment starting approximately two miles east of the Heartland Trail Phase 1 tunnel under Highway 71 towards the city of Emmaville.
  • The bill includes provisions for an environmental review, predesign, design, and construction of the trail and a trailhead in Emmaville.
  • The commissioner of management and budget is authorized to sell and issue state bonds to provide the appropriated funds.

Significant Changes

  • This bill authorizes the use of state bond proceeds to fund the second phase of the trail project, establishing a financial mechanism for its completion.
  • It extends the trail network, providing additional resources to complete a crucial link between popular recreational areas.

Relevant Terms

  • Capital investment, state bonds, multiuse trail, Itasca State Park, Heartland Trail, land acquisition, infrastructure development, outdoor recreation, funding appropriation, environmental review.

Bill text versions

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
April 01, 2025HouseFloorActionIntroduction and first reading, referred toCapital Investment

Citations

 
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