SF3329
Como Zoo habitats for large cats and wolves bond issue and appropriation
Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026)
Related bill: HF3147
AI Generated Summary
Purpose of the Bill
The purpose of this bill is to allocate state funds for improving animal habitats at the Como Zoo located in St. Paul, Minnesota. It aims to enhance the living environments for large cats and wolves, benefiting both the animals and zoo visitors.
Main Provisions
- Funding Allocation: The bill allocates $20,000,000 from the bond proceeds fund specifically for this project.
- Zoo Improvements: Funding is intended for the design, construction, furnishing, and equipping of new habitats. This will include spaces for lions, tigers, cougars, snow leopards, and wolves.
- Additional Facilities: Beyond exhibit areas, the facilities will offer spaces for training, enrichment activities, off-exhibit housing for animals, and veterinary care.
Significant Changes to Existing Law
The bill authorizes the sale and issuance of state bonds to finance the improvement project at the Como Zoo. This involves financial mechanisms governed by sections specified in Minnesota Statutes and the state constitution to ensure proper handling and issuance of the bonds.
Relevant Terms
- Capital investment
- State bonds
- Habitat construction
- Large cats (lions, tigers, cougars, snow leopards)
- Wolves
- Como Zoo
- St. Paul
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Where | Type | Name | Committee Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 07, 2025 | Senate | Action | Introduction and first reading | ||
| April 07, 2025 | Senate | Action | Referred to | Capital Investment | |
| April 10, 2025 | Senate | Action | Author added |
Bill information comes from public records published by the Office of the Revisor of Statutes, the Minnesota House and the Minnesota Senate. AI summaries are written by MinneSlate and are not official. MinneSlate is independent and is not affiliated with the State of Minnesota or the Minnesota Legislature.