SF2459 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))
Merriam Junction Regional Trail segment bond issue and appropriation
Related bill: HF466
AI Generated Summary
Purpose of the Bill
The purpose of the bill is to support the development of a segment of the Merriam Junction Regional Trail in Scott County, Minnesota. This involves financial investment to acquire necessary land, design, and construct part of the trail.
Main Provisions
- Funding Allocation: The bill appropriates $7,300,000 from the bond proceeds fund to be used by the commissioner of natural resources. This funding is intended as a grant to Scott County.
- Trail Development: The funds will be used for the acquisition of property or interests in property, along with the pre-design, design, and construction of approximately 4.3 miles of the Louisville Segment of the Merriam Junction Regional Trail.
- Trail Location: This segment extends from the Louisville Swamp Trailhead in Louisville Township to the Big Woods Trail in the city of Shakopee.
Significant Changes
- State Bonds Authorization: The bill authorizes the sale and issuance of state bonds up to the amount of $7,300,000 to fund the trail project, as guided by the prescribed sections of Minnesota Statutes and the Minnesota Constitution.
Relevant Terms
- Merriam Junction Regional Trail
- Scott County
- State bonds
- Louisville Segment
- Trail construction
- Bond proceeds fund
- Property acquisition
Bill text versions
- Introduction PDF file
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Where | Type | Name | Committee Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 12, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Introduction and first reading | |
| March 12, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Referred to | Capital Investment |
Citations
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