SF1748 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

City of Hastings water treatment plant bond issuance and appropriation

Related bill: HF1192

AI Generated Summary

This bill proposes a capital investment appropriation for the city of Hastings, Minnesota, to fund the design, construction, and equipment of the Eastern Water Treatment Plant. The project's goal is to remove perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and nitrates from the city's drinking water, as well as to connect the plant to the Minnesota Veterans Home.

The bill appropriates $16,600,000 from the bond proceeds fund to the Public Facilities Authority for a grant to Hastings. To finance the project, the commissioner of management and budget is authorized to issue and sell state bonds in an amount up to $16,600,000, following the guidelines set by Minnesota law and the state constitution.

Bill text versions

Actions

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

Citations

 
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    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Appropriation for the construction of the Eastern Water Treatment Plant."
      ],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "This bill authorizes bond sales for financing a water treatment plant in Hastings, referencing sections 16A.631 to 16A.675 for procedure.",
      "modified": []
    },
    "citation": "16A.631 to 16A.675"
  }
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