HF746

HF746 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Anoka; Rum River Dam capital improvements funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.

Related bill: SF1659

AI Generated Summary

This legislative bill proposes using state funds to improve the Rum River Dam in Anoka, Minnesota. It plans to spend $11,950,000 from bond proceeds for enhancements that ensure the dam operates safely, supports hydroelectric power, allows for river surfing, and either modifies the current spillway into a lock or adds a fish passage if a lock isn't possible. The bill also authorizes the state to issue bonds to finance these improvements.

Bill text versions

Introduction PDF file

Upcoming committee meetings

Capital Investment on: April 08, 2025 10:15

Actions

Date	Chamber	Where	Type	Name	Committee Name
February 12, 2025	House	Floor	Action	Introduction and first reading, referred to	Capital Investment

Citations

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  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Inclusion of bonds for developing hydroelectric power generation."
      ],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "The bill authorizes the commissioner of management and budget to sell and issue bonds for funding the Rum River Dam improvements.",
      "modified": []
    },
    "citation": "16A.631 to 16A.675"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Detailed procedures for the sale and issuance of state bonds."
      ],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "The bill references the constitutional guidelines for issuing state bonds.",
      "modified": []
    },
    "citation": "Minnesota Constitution article XI sections 4 to 7"
  }
]