SF3575 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))
City of Independence U.S. Highway 12 safety and mobility improvements bond issue and appropriation
Related bill: HF3523
AI Generated Summary
Purpose
- The bill aims to fund safety and mobility improvements on U.S. Highway 12 in the City of Independence by providing a grant from the bond proceeds fund to the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) for predesign, design, and construction work. The targeted highway segment is from County Line Road to County Road 90 in Hennepin County. The improvements are for parts of the project that can be funded with general obligation bonds.
Main Provisions
- Subdivision 1: Appropriation
- Appropriates 4,000,000 dollars from the bond proceeds fund to the MnDOT commissioner.
- The money is for a grant to the City of Independence to cover predesign, design, and construction of critical safety and mobility improvements along U.S. Highway 12 in the specified area.
- The funding is intended for portions of the project eligible to be funded with general obligation bonds.
- Subdivision 2: Bond Sale
- Requires the Commissioner of Management and Budget to sell and issue state bonds up to 4,000,000 dollars to fund the appropriation.
- Bonds are to be issued under the terms of Minnesota Statutes sections 16A.631 to 16A.675 and the Minnesota Constitution, Article XI, sections 4 to 7.
Funding and Legal Mechanisms
- Funding Source: Bond proceeds fund.
- Bond Type: General obligation bonds.
- Legal Authority: Uses existing bond statutes (16A.631–16A.675) and the state constitution for authorization and sale.
Scope of the Project
- Location: U.S. Highway 12, City of Independence, Hennepin County.
- Activities: Predesign, design, and construction of safety and mobility improvements on the highway segment from County Line Road to County Road 90.
Significance and Changes to Law
- Creates a one-time appropriation and bond sale authority for a local infrastructure project.
- Does not establish new ongoing programs or tax changes; it reallocates or allocates funds via general obligation bonds for this specific street/road project.
- Integrates the project into existing bonding and capital investment procedures.
Relevant terms - U.S. Highway 12, Independence, Hennepin County - safety and mobility improvements - predesign, design, construction - grant to the City of Independence - bond proceeds fund - general obligation bonds - bond sale, Commissioner of Management and Budget - Minnesota Statutes 16A.631–16A.675 - Minnesota Constitution Article XI, sections 4–7 - MnDOT (Department of Transportation) - County Line Road, County Road 90
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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