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SF2603 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Fillmore County historic Forestville bridge preservation bond issue and appropriation

Related bill: HF2044

AI Generated Summary

Purpose of the Bill

The bill aims to secure funding for preserving the historic Forestville bridge located in Fillmore County, Minnesota. It focuses on maintaining the structure through planned rehabilitation efforts.

Main Provisions

  • Appropriation of Funds: The bill allocates $3,000,000 from the bond proceeds fund to the commissioner of natural resources. This money is meant to be used as a grant for Fillmore County to aid in the engineering, design, and construction work necessary for the bridge’s rehabilitation.

  • Issuance of State Bonds: To provide the funding, the commissioner of management and budget will be responsible for the sale and issuance of state bonds. The amount should not exceed $3,000,000. This process must align with specific sections of the Minnesota Statutes and the Minnesota Constitution.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

This bill primarily authorizes the appropriation of funds and the issuance of state bonds specifically for the Forestville bridge project. It does not make sweeping changes to existing laws but enables financial support for this particular infrastructure project.

Relevant Terms

  • Capital investment
  • Historic preservation
  • State bonds
  • Forestville bridge
  • Rehabilitation
  • Fillmore County

Bill text versions

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
March 16, 2025SenateFloorActionIntroduction and first reading
March 16, 2025SenateFloorActionReferred toCapital Investment

Citations

 
[
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Authorizes the sale and issuance of state bonds for the Forestville bridge project."
      ],
      "removed": [
        "No existing provisions are removed."
      ],
      "summary": "This bill authorizes the sale and issuance of state bonds according to sections 16A.631 to 16A.675.",
      "modified": [
        "Specifies the use of funds from bond proceeds for the bridge rehabilitation project."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "16A.631 to 16A.675"
  }
]

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