HF3417
Lonsdale; clean water infrastructure funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.
Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026)
Related bill: SF3620
AI Generated Summary
Purpose
This bill would fund clean water infrastructure in the city of Lonsdale by enabling a state-supported project to improve the local water system. It aims to provide money through bonds to support a new water tower and an updated water main loop, improving water reliability and service for residents.
Main Provisions
- Appropriation for Lonsdale water project:
- Allocates 4,851,000 from the bond proceeds fund to the Public Facilities Authority (PFA).
- The PFA would provide a grant to the city of Lonsdale to design, construct, furnish, and equip a new water tower and a water main looping system.
- Bond financing:
- Requires the Commissioner of Management and Budget to sell and issue state bonds up to 4,851,000 to fund the appropriation.
- Bonds would be issued under the state’s debt management laws (Minnesota Statutes sections 16A.631 to 16A.675) and in accordance with the Minnesota Constitution, Article XI, sections 4 to 7.
Significance and Changes to Existing Law
- Establishes a specific capital investment project for clean water infrastructure in Lonsdale.
- Adds a new funding mechanism (state bond issuance) and a grant pathway through the Public Facilities Authority to support local water system improvements.
- Explicitly ties the project to the bond proceeds fund and the framework of Minnesota’s debt statutes and constitutional debt limits.
Terminology and Key Elements
- Capital investment
- Clean water infrastructure
- Lonsdale
- Water tower
- Water main looping
- Grant
- Public Facilities Authority (PFA)
- Bond proceeds fund
- Bond sale / issue of bonds
- Minnesota Statutes 16A.631 to 16A.675
- Minnesota Constitution Article XI (sections 4 to 7)
Relevant Terms - capital investment - bond proceeds fund - Public Facilities Authority - grant - city of Lonsdale - water tower - water main looping - design - construct - furnish - equip - bond sale - Minnesota Statutes 16A.631 to 16A.675 - Minnesota Constitution Article XI
Bill text versions
- Introduction PDF PDF file
Past committee meetings
- Capital Investment on: March 24, 2026 10:15
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Where | Type | Name | Committee Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 17, 2026 | House | Action | Introduction and first reading, referred to | Capital Investment |
Citations
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]Progress through the legislative process
In Committee