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SF1198 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Roof projects authorization as part of the long-term facilities maintenance program

Related bill: HF51

AI Generated Summary

Senate Bill No. 1198 is a legislative proposal aimed at enhancing education finance in Minnesota. It specifically seeks to include roof repair and replacement projects in the state's long-term facilities maintenance program. This amendment would allow schools to calculate maintenance revenue to include the costs of major roofing projects priced at $100,000 or more. The bill aims to provide appropriate funding for these essential maintenance needs to ensure safe and sustainable school facilities. Additionally, this proposal continues support for schools with prekindergarten programs to modify instructional spaces to better accommodate these programs.

Bill text versions

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
February 09, 2025SenateFloorActionIntroduction and first reading
February 09, 2025SenateFloorActionReferred toEducation Finance
March 23, 2025SenateFloorActionAuthor stricken
March 23, 2025SenateFloorActionAuthor stricken

Citations

 
[
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Roof repair and replacement with an estimated cost of $100,000 or more per site is included in the revenue calculation."
      ],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "This bill amends Minnesota Statutes section 123B.595 to update provisions related to long-term facilities maintenance revenue.",
      "modified": [
        "Adjustments made to the calculation formula for long-term facilities maintenance revenue, considering building age and specific project costs."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "123B.595"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "References section 123B.57 for projects related to indoor air quality, fire alarm and suppression, and asbestos abatement in the revenue calculation.",
      "modified": []
    },
    "citation": "123B.57"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "Highlights schools' qualification for long-term facilities maintenance revenue based on criteria outlined in section 123B.59.",
      "modified": []
    },
    "citation": "123B.59"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "Includes provisions under section 142D.08 for the cost of remodeling to accommodate prekindergarten instruction within eligible revenue uses.",
      "modified": []
    },
    "citation": "142D.08"
  }
]

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