SF2901

Purpose of the Bill

The bill is designed to invest in the development of mental health infrastructure in Minnesota by financing a new psychiatric facility at the Anoka Metro Regional Treatment Center. This investment aims to expand the state's capacity to provide mental health services.

Main Provisions

• Appropriation of Funds: The bill allocates funds from the bond proceeds fund to the commissioner of administration. These funds are specifically intended to cover the costs associated with the planning, design, and site preparation for a new psychiatric facility.

• Facility Details: The proposed psychiatric facility will have a capacity of 50 beds, offering additional resources for mental health treatment in the state.

• Bond Issuance: The bill authorizes the sale and issuance of state bonds to generate the funds appropriated for this project. The commissioner of management and budget is responsible for overseeing the bond sale, ensuring it adheres to the conditions set forth in the relevant state statutes and the Minnesota Constitution.

Significant Changes

• The bill represents a financial commitment to expanding mental health services through state-funded infrastructure projects.
• It involves the sale and issuance of bonds, which is a strategy for raising necessary funds to support large capital projects like the construction of healthcare facilities.

Relevant Terms

anoka metro regional treatment center, psychiatric facility, mental health, state bonds, infrastructure, capital investment, bond issuance, predesign, site preparation.