HF3062 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))
Former St. Paul Athletic Club building energy efficiency improvements funding provided, and money appropriated.
Related bill: SF3201
AI Generated Summary
Purpose of the Bill
The purpose of this bill is to allocate funding for energy efficiency improvements to a historic building in Minnesota, specifically the former St. Paul Athletic Club.
Main Provisions
- Funding Allocation: The bill appropriates $4,500,000 from the renewable development account. This money is for a grant to Youthprise, an organization likely involved in supporting youth and community initiatives.
- Target Projects: These funds are intended for specific energy efficiency upgrades, which include:
- Roof repair and replacement to accommodate solar panels.
- Installation of LED lighting.
- Covering the costs of design and engineering associated with these improvements.
- Timeline: This is a one-time grant that will be available until June 30, 2028.
Significant Changes to Existing Law
- The bill grants a specific exemption from a provision in Minnesota Statutes section 116C.779. This suggests that normally, these appropriations might not be allowed under existing law without this specific legislative action.
Relevant Terms
renewable development account, energy efficiency improvements, St. Paul Athletic Club, Youthprise, solar panels, LED lighting, appropriation
Bill text versions
- Introduction PDF file
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Where | Type | Name | Committee Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 01, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Introduction and first reading, referred to | Energy Finance and Policy |
Citations
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