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
Past committee meetings
- Capital Investment on: April 08, 2025 10:15
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Where | Type | Name | Committee Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 13, 2025 | House | 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"
}
]Progress through the legislative process
In Committee