SF1728 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

St. Paul CHS Field improvements bond issue and appropriation

Related bill: HF1361

AI Generated Summary

This bill, S.F. No. 1728, proposes an appropriation of $8,000,000 from the bond proceeds fund to the Minnesota Commissioner of Employment and Economic Development for a grant to the city of St. Paul. The funds would be used for improvements at CHS Field, including infrastructure upgrades to meet Major League Baseball ballpark requirements, constructing a new locker room, enhancing visitor amenities, and conducting environmental remediation of contaminated soil. Additionally, the bill authorizes the sale and issuance of state bonds up to $8,000,000 to finance these improvements.

Bill text versions

Actions

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

Citations

 
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  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Authorization for the commissioner of management and budget to issue up to $8,000,000 in bonds for CHS Field improvements."
      ],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "This bill references sections related to the sale and issuance of state bonds.",
      "modified": []
    },
    "citation": "16A.631 to 16A.675"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Provides constitutional basis for the issuance and terms of state bonds."
      ],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "This bill references constitutional provisions for public debt and investment.",
      "modified": []
    },
    "citation": "Minnesota Constitution article XI sections 4 to 7"
  }
]