SF2671 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))
U.S. Highway 2 in Crookston safety improvements appropriation
Related bill: HF1801
AI Generated Summary
Purpose of the Bill
The purpose of this bill is to allocate funding specifically for safety improvements on U.S. Highway 2 within the city of Crookston, Minnesota.
Main Provisions
- The bill allocates $2,700,000 from the trunk highway fund in fiscal year 2026.
- This funding is designated for various stages of the safety improvement project on U.S. Highway 2, including predesign, design, land acquisition, preconstruction, and construction activities.
- The allocated funds are specifically for those parts of the project that qualify for trunk highway funds.
Significant Changes
- This is a new, one-time appropriation for safety enhancement efforts on a specified segment of U.S. Highway 2, which did not previously have designated funds of this nature.
- The funds will remain available until the project is either completed or abandoned, as per the stipulations of Minnesota Statutes section 16A.642.
Relevant Terms
- Trunk highway fund
- Highway safety improvements
- U.S. Highway 2
- Crookston
- Land acquisition
- Preconstruction
- Minnesota Statutes section 16A.642
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 | Transportation |
Citations
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