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HF3303 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

St. Paul; Conway Recreation Center improvements funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.

Related bill: SF3511

AI Generated Summary

Purpose of the Bill

The primary purpose of this bill is to allocate funds for the improvement and expansion of the Conway Recreation Center in St. Paul, Minnesota. This is intended to enhance community services and facilities available to local residents.

Main Provisions

  • The bill appropriates $3,000,000 from the bond proceeds fund. These funds are specifically designated for a grant to the Sanneh Foundation, a nonprofit organization.
  • The funds are to be used to design, construct, furnish, and equip improvements to the Conway Recreation Center.
  • The renovation and expansion will add new facilities to the center, including a permanent food distribution center, a senior center, a health and wellness clinic, and a women's athletic center. These new amenities aim to support community gatherings, healthcare service delivery, and nutritional outreach programs.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

  • The bill authorizes the sale and issuance of state bonds to finance the project. The commissioner of management and budget is tasked with selling and issuing bonds up to the amount of $3,000,000. The bond sale will occur under the existing legal framework provided by Minnesota Statutes and the state constitution.

Relevant Terms

  • Capital investment
  • Bond proceeds
  • Sanneh Foundation
  • Recreation center
  • State bonds
  • Community services
  • Nutritional outreach
  • Health and wellness clinic

Bill text versions

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
May 05, 2025HouseFloorActionIntroduction and first reading, referred toCapital Investment
May 05, 2025HouseFloorActionIntroduction and first reading, referred toCapital Investment

Citations

 
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    "analysis": {
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