SF1087

SF1087 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Faribault River Bend Nature Center bond issue and appropriation

Related bill: HF578

AI Generated Summary

Senate File No. 1087 is a legislative bill proposing financial support for improvements at the River Bend Nature Center in Faribault, Minnesota. The bill suggests allocating $500,000 from the state's bond proceeds fund. This money will be used for site preparation, construction of a new building, and enhancements to outdoor public spaces and trails at the center. The new facilities are intended to serve as an environmental and multicultural visitor center, providing education and exhibits to the public. To fund this appropriation, the bill authorizes the sale and issuance of state bonds, adhering to specific Minnesota statutes and constitutional provisions.

Bill text versions

Introduction PDF file

Actions

Date	Chamber	Where	Type	Name	Committee Name
February 05, 2025	Senate	Floor	Action	Introduction and first reading
February 05, 2025	Senate	Floor	Action	Referred to	Capital Investment
March 19, 2025	Senate	Floor	Action	Author added
March 26, 2025	Senate	Floor	Action	Author added

Citations

[
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "New appropriations for site preparation and construction at River Bend Nature Center."
      ],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "This bill involves appropriations related to the River Bend Nature Center under section 16A.695, which governs use of bond proceeds.",
      "modified": [
        "Clarifies the use of bond proceeds in accordance with section 16A.695."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "16A.695"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Authorization for bond issuance to fund the River Bend Nature Center project."
      ],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "References existing statutes for the sale and issuance of state bonds required to finance the project.",
      "modified": []
    },
    "citation": "16A.631 to 16A.675"
  }
]