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HF3135 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Douglas County; Interstate Highway 94 and County State-Aid Highway 17 interchange funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.

Related bill: SF3284

AI Generated Summary

Purpose of the Bill

The purpose of this bill is to allocate funds for infrastructure improvements in Douglas County, Minnesota. Specifically, the bill aims to support the initial planning stages for an interchange at the intersection of Interstate 94 and County State-Aid Highway 17.

Main Provisions

  • Appropriation of Funds: The bill designates $1,500,000 from the bond proceeds account within the state transportation fund. These funds are intended to be used by the commissioner of transportation to provide a grant to Douglas County.
  • Use of Funds: The allocated money is for conducting preliminary engineering and final design work for the interchange project.
  • Bond Sale Authorization: The bill authorizes the sale and issuance of state bonds up to the amount of $1,500,000. This is to finance the grant that will be awarded to Douglas County.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

This bill provides new appropriations and authorizations specific to the construction of an interchange in Douglas County, affecting state transportation funding and bonding processes as outlined in existing Minnesota Statutes.

Relevant Terms

  • Bond issuance
  • Capital investment
  • Transportation fund
  • Highway interchange
  • Douglas County
  • Preliminary engineering

Bill text versions

Past committee meetings

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
April 07, 2025HouseFloorActionIntroduction and first reading, referred toCapital Investment
April 07, 2025HouseFloorActionIntroduction and first reading, referred toCapital Investment

Citations

 
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