SF2964

SF2964 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

PROCEED grant appropriation for a community center in St. Paul

Related bill: HF2845

AI Generated Summary

Purpose of the Bill

The purpose of this bill is to secure funding for the construction of a new community center in St. Paul, Minnesota, which will serve the local community with various programs and services.

Main Provisions

The bill proposes the allocation of $3,000,000 from Minnesota's general fund.
The funds will be issued as a grant to Progressive Center for Education and Economic Development (PROCEED), a nonprofit organization.
The grant is intended for the design, construction, furnishing, and equipping of a new community center located on the east side of St. Paul.
The community center will support programs such as youth after-school activities, college preparation, and include a health clinic.
The appropriation is a one-time allocation and is available until the project is completed or abandoned, as per Minnesota Statutes section 16A.642.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

This bill creates a one-time financial grant to support the construction of a new facility intended to provide educational and health services to the community, which had not been previously funded.

Relevant Terms

community center, St. Paul, general fund, grant, nonprofit organization, youth programs, college preparation, health clinic, 501(c)(3), appropriation

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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    "analysis": {
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      "summary": "The bill references the availability of appropriations for capital projects as detailed in Minnesota Statutes section 16A.642.",
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    "citation": "16A.642"
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