SF3558

SF3558 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Sand Hill River Watershed District flood hazard mitigation bond issue and appropriation

AI Generated Summary

Purpose

Provide funding for flood hazard mitigation in the Sand Hill River Watershed District by supporting replacement of capital equipment used to move water between two lakes, through a state grant and bonds.

Main Provisions

Subdivision 1 – Appropriation:
- An amount of 1,500,000 is appropriated from the bond proceeds fund to the commissioner of natural resources.
- The funds are designated as a grant to the Sand Hill River Watershed District.
- The grant is for the replacement of capital equipment used to pump water between two lakes in the Sand Hill River Watershed District.
Subdivision 2 – Bond Sale:
- To provide the money, the commissioner of management and budget shall sell and issue state bonds up to 1,500,000.
- Bonds are issued under the terms described by Minnesota statutes (16A.631 to 16A.675) and the Minnesota Constitution (Article XI, sections 4 to 7).

Financing and Bonds

The project is financed through the bond proceeds fund.
Bond issuance is authorized up to 1,500,000 and follows existing state law and constitutional provisions.

Implementation and Administration

Recipient: Sand Hill River Watershed District.
Implementing agencies: Department of Natural Resources receives the grant; the state’s management and budget office handles the bond sale.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

Establishes a new appropriation in the bond proceeds fund for flood hazard mitigation in the Sand Hill River Watershed District.
Directs the sale of up to 1.5 million in state bonds to finance the appropriation, subject to existing statutory and constitutional bond procedures.

Impact Overview

Aims to reduce flood risk by upgrading or replacing pumping equipment that moves water between two lakes within the watershed.
Uses standard state bond financing and grant mechanisms to fund the project.

Relevant Terms - Sand Hill River Watershed District - Flood hazard mitigation - Capital equipment - Pump water between two lakes - Grant - Commissioner of Natural Resources - Bond proceeds fund - Bond sale / sale and issuance of bonds - Commissioner of Management and Budget - Minnesota Statutes sections 16A.631 to 16A.675 - Minnesota Constitution article XI sections 4 to 7

Bill text versions

Introduction PDF PDF file

Actions

Date	Chamber	Where	Type	Name	Committee Name
February 17, 2026	Senate		Action	Introduction and first reading
February 17, 2026	Senate		Action	Referred to	Capital Investment

Citations

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