SF2933

SF2933 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Capital improvement appropriations provisions

Related bill: HF2485

AI Generated Summary

Purpose of the Bill

This legislative bill aims to authorize capital investment for the acquisition and improvement of public lands and buildings across Minnesota. It sets forth conditions for the establishment of new programs, modifies existing ones, and authorizes the sale and issuance of state bonds to finance these objectives.

Main Provisions

Capital Improvement Appropriations: Allocates funds from bond proceeds and other specified sources to various state agencies to improve public infrastructure.
Higher Education Investments: Provides funds to the University of Minnesota and Minnesota State Colleges for asset preservation and infrastructure upgrades, including university campus facilities.
Natural Resources Funding: Supports projects involving state parks, flood hazard mitigation, tree planting, reforestation, and dam renovation.
Transportation and Infrastructure: Allocates funds for local bridge replacements, road improvements, and public facilities enhancements.
Public Safety and Health: Funds are distributed for contamination mitigation, drinking water improvements, and the development of health and correctional facilities.
Cultural and Community Projects: Provides grants for historic preservation, veterans home improvements, and arts education.
Economic Development and Housing: Allots money for economic infrastructure projects and public housing rehabilitation to support job creation and community development.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

Bond Issuance Authorization: The bill allows for significant state bond issuance to fund the appropriations. It modifies prior appropriations relevant to the capital investment programs.
Legislation Amendments and Repeals: Introduces amendments to existing Minnesota statutes and proposes the repeal of certain sections related to appropriations and bond management.

Relevant Terms

Capital improvement
State bonds
Higher Education Asset Preservation and Replacement (HEAPR)
Flood hazard mitigation
Infrastructure funding
Public housing rehabilitation
Minnesota Pollution Control Agency
Wetland replacement program
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliance
Minnesota Historical Society

Bill text versions

Introduction PDF file

Actions

Date	Chamber	Where	Type	Name	Committee Name
March 23, 2025	Senate	Floor	Action	Introduction and first reading
March 23, 2025	Senate	Floor	Action	Introduction and first reading
March 23, 2025	Senate	Floor	Action	Referred to	Capital Investment

Citations

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      "added": [
        "New grants for early childhood learning facilities have been introduced."
      ],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "The bill proposes changes to library construction grants referencing section 142A.46.",
      "modified": [
        "Adjustments were made to funding distribution criteria."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "142A.46"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [
        "Entire section related to bond issuance requirements is repealed."
      ],
      "summary": "This bill repeals section 16A.662 related to state bond issuance.",
      "modified": []
    },
    "citation": "16A.662"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Specific appropriations added for the Perpich Center for Arts Education."
      ],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "The bill addresses asset preservation for several state institutions under section 16B.307.",
      "modified": [
        "Revised spending oversight and reporting obligations for institutions."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "16B.307"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "Funds for preservation and replacement of state-owned facilities fall under section 84.946.",
      "modified": [
        "Expanded scope to include additional recreational assets."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "84.946"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "Grant provisions under the point source implementation grants program are detailed in section 246A.073.",
      "modified": [
        "Refined criteria for municipal grant eligibility."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "246A.073"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [
        "Subsection 9 of this section is repealed."
      ],
      "summary": "This bill repeals certain economic development program requirements under section 116J.417.",
      "modified": []
    },
    "citation": "116J.417"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Increased funding allocations for metropolitan cities."
      ],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "Inflow and infiltration grant programs have been modified under section 473.5491.",
      "modified": [
        "Adjusted grant conditions to incorporate updated environmental standards."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "473.5491"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "Provisions for the sale of state bonds are arranged under section 16A.641.",
      "modified": [
        "Updated instructions for bond issuance to match current needs."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "16A.641"
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    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "The management and sale procedures for bonds are mentioned under section 16A.675.",
      "modified": [
        "Clarifications on procedural requirements for bond sales."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "16A.675"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "Local government grant provisions are modified under the Mighty Ducks program in section 474A.09.",
      "modified": [
        "New project criteria for eliminating R22 under the Mighty Ducks program."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "474A.09"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "Flood hazard mitigation project priorities are defined under section 103F.161.",
      "modified": [
        "Introduced new leveraging criteria for federal matching funds."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "103F.161"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "Wetland replacement requirements are detailed under section 103G.222.",
      "modified": [
        "Updated implementation rules for replacing wetlands affected by public road projects."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "103G.222"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "Dam renovation and safety standards are specified under section 103G.511.",
      "modified": [
        "Expanded allocation for dam safety projects in state facilities."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "103G.511"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "Matching funds for federal clean water programs are outlined in section 446A.07.",
      "modified": [
        "Enhanced criteria for municipal fund matching."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "446A.07"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "Water infrastructure grant funding criteria are expanded in section 446A.072.",
      "modified": [
        "Adjusted eligible project criteria and fund allocation methods."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "446A.072"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "Drinking water revolving fund contributions are detailed under section 446A.081.",
      "modified": [
        "Revised the fundable range criteria for project priority."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "446A.081"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "Matching funds for local historic preservation projects are described under section 138.0525.",
      "modified": [
        "Broadened eligibility criteria for local historical preservation grants."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "138.0525"
  }
]