HF853 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Willmar; new curling facility funding provided, and money appropriated.

Related bill: SF578

AI Generated Summary

This bill, proposed by Representative Baker, involves allocating $1,600,000 from Minnesota's general fund in fiscal year 2026 for the construction of a new curling facility in Willmar. The funds will be granted to Glacial Ridge Curling, a nonprofit organization, for the predesign, design, construction, furnishing, and equipping of the facility. The bill mandates that the funds are released only after it is confirmed that enough resources are committed to fully complete the project, in accordance with Minnesota’s financial regulations. The allocation is a one-time arrangement and the funds will remain available until the project is either completed or officially abandoned.

Bill text versions

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
February 16, 2025HouseFloorActionIntroduction and first reading, referred toCapital Investment

Citations

 
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    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "A requirement for funds to be committed before appropriation is available."
      ],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "This bill references funding requirements for capital projects under section 16A.502.",
      "modified": []
    },
    "citation": "16A.502"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "An expiration clause for the appropriation tied to project completion."
      ],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "This bill references the expiration of appropriations under section 16A.642.",
      "modified": []
    },
    "citation": "16A.642"
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