HF4592
Martin County; new county offices funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.
Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026)
AI Generated Summary
Purpose
- To provide capital investment funding for Martin County by appropriating money and authorizing state bonds to renovate an existing county-owned building in Fairmont. The renovation would create new office space for the county’s University of Minnesota Extension, 4-H, and Veterans Services offices.
Main Provisions
- Subdivision 1 – Appropriation:
- $300,000 is appropriated from the bond proceeds fund to the Commissioner of Employment and Economic Development.
- The funds are to be granted to Martin County to design, construct, furnish, and equip the renovation of the building to provide new office space for the Extension, 4-H, and Veterans Services offices.
- Subdivision 2 – Bond sale:
- The Commissioner of Management and Budget must sell and issue state bonds up to $300,000 from the bond proceeds fund.
- Bond issuance must follow the requirements of Minnesota Statutes sections 16A.631 to 16A.675 and the Minnesota Constitution, Article XI, sections 4 to 7.
Significance and What It Changes
- Creates a targeted, one-project funding plan for Martin County to improve county government facilities.
- Uses state bond financing (bond proceeds fund) to support local office space improvements for specific programs (Extension, 4-H, Veterans Services).
- Does not change existing law beyond authorizing this particular appropriation and bond sale; follows established state bond issuance procedures.
Funding Source and Process
- Funding source: bond proceeds fund.
- Process: appropriation to Martin County via a state grant; bonds up to $300,000 issued by the state following statutory and constitutional procedures.
Practical Impact
- Martin County gains renovated space for three county programs, potentially improving service delivery to residents served by Extension, 4-H, and Veterans Services.
Relevant Terms - bond proceeds fund - appropriation - grant - Martin County - Fairmont - University of Minnesota Extension - 4-H - Veterans Services - renovation - design - construct - furnish - equip - office space - bond sale - Commissioner of Management and Budget - Minnesota Statutes sections 16A.631 to 16A.675 - Minnesota Constitution Article XI sections 4 to 7
Bill text versions
- Introduction PDF PDF file
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Where | Type | Name | Committee Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 23, 2026 | House | Action | Introduction and first reading, referred to | Capital Investment |
Citations
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]Progress through the legislative process
In Committee