SF2622 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))
Capital improvement appropriation to bring public right-of-way facilities in compliance with ADA requirements
Related bill: HF1776
AI Generated Summary
Purpose of the Bill
The bill aims to improve public infrastructure by bringing facilities along public rights-of-way into compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements. This is focused on enhancing accessibility, particularly in the city of Minneapolis.
Main Provisions
- Funding Allocation: The bill proposes an appropriation of $5,000,000 from state bond proceeds to the Commissioner of Transportation. This funding is designated for a grant to the city of Minneapolis. The grant will be used to construct ADA-accessible facilities, specifically targeting pedestrian curb ramp upgrades.
- Funding Conditions: The appropriation will be available only after the Commissioner of Management and Budget confirms that sufficient resources have been secured from non-state sources to complete the project.
Significant Changes
- Issuance of Bonds: To fund the aforementioned improvements, the Commissioner of Management and Budget is authorized to sell and issue state bonds up to the amount of $5,000,000. This process will adhere to existing guidelines as outlined in Minnesota Statutes sections 16A.631 to 16A.675 and the Minnesota Constitution.
Relevant Terms
- ADA compliance
- Accessibility
- Minneapolis pedestrian curb ramps
- State bonds
- Capital investment
Bill text versions
- Introduction PDF file
Actions
Date | Chamber | Where | Type | Name | Committee Name |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
March 16, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Introduction and first reading | |
March 16, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Referred to | Capital Investment |
March 23, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Author added | |
March 23, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Author added |
Citations
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