SF1483

SF1483 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Minnesota Zoo new animal hospital and asset preservation bond issue and appropriation

Related bill: HF1162

AI Generated Summary

The legislative bill S.F. No. 1483 is a proposal that seeks funding for improvements at the Minnesota Zoo. It plans to allocate a total of $21,475,000 for these purposes, which will be obtained through the sale and issuance of state bonds. Specifically, the bill outlines that $17,675,000 will be used to design, construct, furnish, and equip a new animal hospital at the zoo. An additional $3,800,000 is designated for capital asset preservation, which includes making improvements and betterments to the zoo’s infrastructure and exhibits. This may also involve replacing outdated buildings and renovating trails and roads within the zoo premises. The funding and activities are aimed at enhancing the facility’s capabilities and the overall visitor experience.

Bill text versions

Introduction PDF file

Actions

Date	Chamber	Where	Type	Name	Committee Name
February 16, 2025	Senate	Floor	Action	Introduction and first reading
February 16, 2025	Senate	Floor	Action	Referred to	Capital Investment
March 09, 2025	Senate	Floor	Action	Author added

Citations

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  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Includes provisions for replacing outdated buildings and renovating trails and roads."
      ],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "This bill appropriates funds for capital asset preservation and improvements at the Minnesota Zoo under section 16B.307.",
      "modified": []
    },
    "citation": "16B.307"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Incorporates bond issuance terms and procedures."
      ],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "This bill authorizes the sale and issuance of state bonds to finance the Minnesota Zoo projects, in accordance with sections 16A.631 to 16A.675.",
      "modified": []
    },
    "citation": "16A.631 to 16A.675"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Includes constitutional alignment for bonding purposes."
      ],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "This bill conforms to constitutional provisions for state bonding found in article XI, sections 4 to 7.",
      "modified": []
    },
    "citation": "Minnesota Constitution article XI sections 4 to 7"
  }
]