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SF2130 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Metropolitan regional parks and trails bond issuance and appropriation

Related bill: HF1815

AI Generated Summary

This bill, Minnesota Senate File No. 2130, proposes an appropriation of $20 million from bond proceeds to the Metropolitan Council for capital improvements, betterments, and land acquisitions related to metropolitan regional parks and trails. The funds must be used in accordance with the Metropolitan Council's policy plan (as outlined in Minnesota Statutes, Section 473.147) and cannot be used for the purchase of easements.

To finance this appropriation, the bill authorizes the sale and issuance of state bonds in the amount of $20 million, following the legal procedures set forth in Minnesota Statutes (Sections 16A.631 to 16A.675) and the Minnesota Constitution (Article XI, Sections 4 to 7).

The bill was introduced on March 3, 2025, and referred to the Capital Investment Committee.

Bill text versions

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
March 02, 2025SenateFloorActionIntroduction and first reading
March 02, 2025SenateFloorActionReferred toCapital Investment

Citations

 
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  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Specifies appropriations for the costs related to recreational land acquisition."
      ],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "Appropriation made to Metropolitan Council for regional recreational open-space lands as per established policy plan.",
      "modified": []
    },
    "citation": "473.147"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "The bond sale and issuance will follow the terms prescribed by the referenced sections.",
      "modified": []
    },
    "citation": "16A.631 to 16A.675"
  }
]

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