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SF2701 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Chisago County intersection improvements bond issue and appropriation

Related bill: HF2795

AI Generated Summary

Purpose of the Bill

This bill aims to improve road safety and traffic flow in Chisago County, Minnesota, by funding the construction of roundabouts at specific highway intersections. It authorizes the sale and issuance of state bonds to finance these improvements.

Main Provisions

  • Intersection Improvements: The bill allocates state funds for building roundabouts at several intersections with U.S. Highways in the cities of Shafer, Almelund, Sunrise, and North Branch.

    • City of Shafer: $3,000,000 is designated for a roundabout on U.S. Highway 8 at its intersection with Chisago County State-Aid Highway 21.
    • City of Almelund: $5,000,000 is allocated for a roundabout on U.S. Highway 95 at its intersection with Chisago County State-Aid Highway 12.
    • City of Sunrise: $5,000,000 is provided for a roundabout on U.S. Highway 95 at its intersection with Chisago County State-Aid Highway 9.
    • City of North Branch: $5,000,000 is earmarked for a roundabout on U.S. Highway 95 at its intersection with Chisago County Road 67.

  • Funding Mechanism: The bill outlines the issuance of state bonds totaling up to $18,000,000 to finance these projects. The funds are available through the trunk highway fund, which will be overseen by the commissioner of transportation.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

  • The bill introduces specific appropriations from the trunk highway fund for intersection improvements through roundabout construction, which is a targeted approach to enhance transportation infrastructure within Chisago County.
  • This legislation involves the issuance of new state bonds, which represents a financial commitment by the state to both improve transportation infrastructure and manage road safety concerns.

Relevant Terms

  • Roundabout construction
  • State bond issuance
  • Transportation infrastructure
  • Chisago County
  • Highway intersection improvements
  • Trunk Highway Fund

Bill text versions

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
March 19, 2025SenateFloorActionIntroduction and first reading
March 19, 2025SenateFloorActionReferred toTransportation

Citations

 
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  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Allows for bond issuance for transportation projects."
      ],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "This bill authorizes the sale and issuance of state bonds under Minnesota Statutes sections 167.50 to 167.52.",
      "modified": [
        "Specifies the process for bond sale in relation to transportation funding."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "167.50 to 167.52"
  }
]

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