SF2015

SF2015 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Moorhead and Buffalo-Red River Watershed District flood mitigation bond issue and appropriation

Related bill: HF2224

AI Generated Summary

This bill, S.F. No. 2015, is a capital investment proposal in the Minnesota Senate that allocates $60,400,000 for flood mitigation projects in Moorhead, Clay County, and the Buffalo-Red River Watershed District. The funds come from the state's bond proceeds and will be used for public infrastructure projects aimed at preventing or reducing flood damage, as authorized under Minnesota Statutes, section 103F.161. Additionally, this funding can also cover local project costs if they exceed a specified threshold based on household income and population. The bill authorizes the Minnesota Commissioner of Management and Budget to issue and sell state bonds to finance this appropriation.

Bill text versions

Introduction PDF file

Actions

Date	Chamber	Where	Type	Name	Committee Name
February 26, 2025	Senate	Floor	Action	Introduction and first reading
February 26, 2025	Senate	Floor	Action	Referred to	Capital Investment

Citations

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      "added": [
        "Inclusion of the Buffalo-Red River Watershed District in the funding program."
      ],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "This bill appropriates funds for flood hazard mitigation grants under section 103F.161.",
      "modified": []
    },
    "citation": "103F.161"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Clarification on bond sale procedures specific to capital investment projects."
      ],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "This bill involves the issuance of state bonds following the procedural guidelines of sections 16A.631 to 16A.675.",
      "modified": []
    },
    "citation": "16A.631"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
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        "Clarification on bond sale procedures specific to capital investment projects."
      ],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "This bill involves the issuance of state bonds following the procedural guidelines of sections 16A.631 to 16A.675.",
      "modified": []
    },
    "citation": "16A.675"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "This bill authorizes the issuance of state bonds according to the Minnesota Constitution article XI, sections 4 to 7.",
      "modified": []
    },
    "citation": "Constitution article XI, sections 4 to 7"
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]