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SF1644 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Hennepin Avenue suspension bridge reconstruction bond issue and appropriation

Related bill: HF998

AI Generated Summary

This bill, S.F. No. 1644, pertains to capital investment and seeks to appropriate $8.6 million for the reconstruction of the Hennepin Avenue Suspension Bridge and its approach bridges in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Key Provisions:

  1. Appropriation:

    • $8.6 million is allocated from the state transportation fund to the Minnesota Department of Transportation for a grant to Hennepin County.
    • Funds can be used for:
      • Design and engineering
      • Construction engineering
      • Reconstruction of three bridges
      • Roadway approach work, including:
      • Right-of-way acquisition
      • Design
      • Construction engineering

  2. Bond Sale Authorization:

    • The Minnesota Commissioner of Management and Budget is authorized to sell and issue state bonds worth $8.6 million to finance the project.
    • Proceeds from the bond sale will be deposited in the bond proceeds account of the state transportation fund.

This bill facilitates Phase 2 of the bridge’s reconstruction, ensuring the preservation of this iconic and historic infrastructure in Minneapolis.

Bill text versions

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
February 19, 2025SenateFloorActionIntroduction and first reading
February 19, 2025SenateFloorActionReferred toCapital Investment

Citations

 
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        "Sale and issuance specifics related to this appropriation."
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