HF903 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Aitkin County; Health and Human Services building capital improvements funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.

Related bill: SF127

AI Generated Summary

This legislative bill, authored by Representative Kresha and referred to the Committee on Capital Investment, involves appropriating funds for improvements to the Health and Human Services building in Aitkin County, Minnesota. The bill outlines a $2,000,000 investment from the state's bond proceeds fund to finance various enhancements to the facility. These upgrades include:

  1. Renovation and expansion of the existing building.
  2. Replacement of heating and cooling systems.
  3. Renovation of spaces to add secure interview rooms, ADA-accessible restrooms, and versatile meeting and work areas.
  4. Lobby renovation.
  5. Implementation of increased security measures, such as badge access systems, panic buttons, and clear escape routes.

To facilitate this funding, the bill also authorizes the sale and issuance of state bonds up to the amount of $2,000,000, as dictated by relevant sections of the Minnesota Statutes and the Minnesota Constitution. This financial strategy is aimed at enhancing the functional and safety features of the Health and Human Services building to better serve the community.

Bill text versions

Actions

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

Citations

 
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        "Procedures for the sale and issuance of bonds for capital improvements."
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      "summary": "This bill authorizes the issuance of state bonds under section 16A.631.",
      "modified": []
    },
    "citation": "16A.631"
  },
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    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Specific terms and conditions for bond sales."
      ],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "Section 16A.675 provides additional guidelines for bond issuance following section 16A.631.",
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    "citation": "16A.675"
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