HF3338

Purpose of the Bill

The primary purpose of this legislative bill is to improve traffic flow and enhance safety at specific intersections on Trunk Highway 24 in Wright County, Minnesota, through the construction of roundabouts. To achieve this, the bill authorizes the appropriation of funds and the issuance of state bonds.

Main Provisions

• Funding Appropriation: The bill allocates a sum of $2,790,000 from the bond proceeds account of the trunk highway fund. This money is designated for the Minnesota Commissioner of Transportation to undertake various project phases, including predesign, design, engineering, and construction.

• Project Details: The bill specifically aims to construct two roundabouts. These are planned at the intersections of Marked Trunk Highway 24 with Wright County State-Aid Highway 7 and Wright County Road 145, particularly near the city of Clearwater.

• Bond Issuance: To cover the appropriated amount, the bill authorizes the Commissioner of Management and Budget to sell and issue state bonds. The total amount specified for bond issuance is up to $2,790,000. This process will adhere to conditions and requirements set by existing state statutes and the Minnesota Constitution.

Significant Changes

The bill does not alter existing laws but facilitates the funding for an infrastructure project that requires financial backing through state-issued bonds. There are no additional legislative changes proposed within the bill beyond appropriations and bond issuance for this specific highway improvement project.

Relevant Terms

• Trunk Highway 24
• Roundabouts
• Wright County
• State bonds
• Commissioner of Transportation
• Bond proceeds account
• Infrastructure improvement