HF4599
St. Joseph; infrastructure improvements funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.
Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026)
Related bill: SF4025
AI Generated Summary
Purpose
- Provide funding to help St. Joseph expand its wastewater collection system and related infrastructure to support industrial lots and economic development.
Main Provisions
Subdivision 1 – Appropriation
- An amount of 2,250,000 dollars is appropriated from the bond proceeds fund.
- The money goes to the Public Facilities Authority (PFA) as a grant to the city of St. Joseph.
- The grant is for predesign, design, construction, and equipment of infrastructure improvements needed to expand the wastewater collection system and related infrastructure for industrial lots to promote economic development.
Subdivision 2 – Bond Sale
- The commissioner of management and budget must issue state bonds up to 2,250,000 dollars to fund this appropriation.
- Bond issuance must follow the terms and effects of Minnesota Statutes sections 16A.631 to 16A.675 and Minnesota Constitution article XI sections 4 to 7.
What the Bill Seeks to Accomplish
- Finance infrastructure improvements in St. Joseph to support growth in industrial development by expanding the wastewater system.
- Use state bond proceeds to provide a grant through the Public Facilities Authority to the city for the project.
Significant Changes to Existing Law
- Creates a new appropriation of 2,250,000 dollars from the bond proceeds fund for St. Joseph infrastructure and sets up a bond issuance to fund the appropriation.
- Uses established bond-issuing processes under Minnesota Statutes and the state constitution; no broad changes to policy beyond funding this specific project.
Implementation and Oversight
- The Public Facilities Authority administers the grant to St. Joseph.
- The bond sale must be conducted in accordance with applicable state statutes and constitutional provisions.
Potential Outcomes
- Expanded wastewater infrastructure in St. Joseph.
- Increased capacity for industrial development and related economic activity.
- Potential job creation and broader economic benefits tied to improved infrastructure.
Relevant Terms - Public Facilities Authority - bond proceeds fund - grant - city of St. Joseph - wastewater collection system - infrastructure improvements - industrial lots - economic development - predesign - design - construct - equip - bond sale - state bonds - Minnesota Statutes 16A.631 to 16A.675 - Minnesota Constitution article XI
Bill text versions
- Introduction PDF PDF file
Past committee meetings
- Capital Investment on: April 09, 2026 10:15
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Where | Type | Name | Committee Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 23, 2026 | House | Action | Introduction and first reading, referred to | Capital Investment |
Citations
[
{
"analysis": {
"added": [],
"removed": [],
"summary": "The bill authorizes the sale and issuance of state bonds and specifies that the bond sale must be conducted in accordance with Minnesota Statutes sections 16A.631 to 16A.675.",
"modified": []
},
"citation": "Minnesota Statutes sections 16A.631 to 16A.675",
"subdivision": "Subd. 2"
}
]Progress through the legislative process
In Committee