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SF2354 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Chisago County U.S. Highway 8 reconstruction project bond issuance and appropriation extension provision

Related bill: HF2222

AI Generated Summary

Purpose of the Bill

The bill aims to extend the period during which funds can be used for the reconstruction of U.S. Highway 8 in Chisago County, Minnesota. This will support improvements to the highway and its surrounding infrastructure, including pedestrian and bike trails.

Main Provisions

  • Grant to Chisago County: The bill allocates a grant specifically for designing, engineering, and constructing the reconstruction of U.S. Highway 8 from Karmel Avenue in Chisago City to Interstate 35.
  • Road Expansion and Improvements: The project may include expanding sections of the highway to four lanes, constructing or reconstructing associated roads, and realigning local roads to better manage access points on and off the highway.
  • Pedestrian and Bike Trails: The bill includes provisions for the establishment of pedestrian and bike trails along the highway.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

  • Extension of Bond Sale Authorization: The authorization for selling bonds and using the proceeds has been extended until December 31, 2029. This is a change from the previous statute and removes time constraints on funding availability.
  • Allocation of MnDOT Funds: The bill redirects planned funds from the Minnesota Department of Transportation's Metro District Ten Year Capital Highway Investment Study for resurfacing towards the reconstruction efforts instead, thus supplementing existing appropriations for the highway project.

Relevant Terms

  • Chisago County
  • U.S. Highway 8
  • Reconstruction
  • General obligation bonds
  • Pedestrian and bike trails
  • MnDOT
  • Metro District Ten Year Capital Highway Investment Study

Bill text versions

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
March 09, 2025SenateFloorActionIntroduction and first reading
March 09, 2025SenateFloorActionReferred toCapital Investment

Citations

 
[
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "The bond sale authorization and appropriation are extended to December 31, 2029."
      ],
      "removed": [
        "Previous expiration date for the bond sale authorization."
      ],
      "summary": "This bill extends the availability period for bond sale authorization and appropriation under Minnesota Statutes section 16A.642.",
      "modified": [
        "Extension of the time period during which the appropriation is available."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "16A.642"
  }
]

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