SF3819
Benton County Government Center improvements bond issue and appropriation
Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026)
Related bill: HF3803
AI Generated Summary
Purpose
The bill authorizes funding to upgrade the Benton County Government Center. It would provide money from the bond proceeds fund to Benton County so they can design, construct, and equip improvements to the Government Center, including related site and infrastructure improvements.
Key Provisions
- Appropriation: 3,000,000 is appropriated from the bond proceeds fund to the commissioner of employment and economic development as a grant to Benton County for the project.
- Project scope: The grant covers design, construction, and equipment for improvements to the Benton County Government Center, including related site and infrastructure improvements.
- Bond financing: The state would issue bonds to provide the money, up to 3,000,000, with the sale and terms governed by state law and the state constitution.
- Legal framework: Bond issuance must follow Minnesota Statutes sections 16A.631 to 16A.675 and Minnesota Constitution Article XI sections 4 to 7.
Financing and Process
- Source of funds: Bond proceeds fund.
- Borrowing mechanism: The commissioner of management and budget shall sell and issue state bonds up to the stated amount to cover the appropriation.
- Applicable standards: Bond issuance must comply with the referenced statutes and constitutional provisions.
Impact and Implementation
- Local impact: Provides Benton County with funds to improve its government facilities, potentially enhancing infrastructure and services at the Government Center.
- Administration: Involves the Department of Employment and Economic Development (as the grant administrator) and the state’s budgeting and debt management offices in issuing and managing the bonds.
Significant Changes to Existing Law
- Creates or formalizes an appropriation and bond issuance for Benton County Government Center improvements, using existing bond issuance statutes and constitutional authority. It does not create new tax or program categories beyond authorizing up to 3 million in bond funding for this specific project.
Terminology Inclusion
- Bond proceeds fund
- Appropriation
- Grant to Benton County
- Design, construct, and equip
- Site and infrastructure improvements
- Bond sale / bonds
- Minnesota Statutes 16A.631 to 16A.675
- Minnesota Constitution Article XI (sections 4 to 7)
- Commissioner of employment and economic development
- Commissioner of management and budget
Relevant Terms - Bond proceeds fund - Appropriation - Grant - Benton County Government Center - Design - Construct - Equip - Site improvements - Infrastructure improvements - Bond sale - Bonds - Minnesota Statutes 16A.631-16A.675 - Minnesota Constitution Article XI - Department of Employment and Economic Development - Commissioner of Management and Budget
Bill text versions
- Introduction PDF PDF file
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Where | Type | Name | Committee Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 23, 2026 | Senate | Action | Introduction and first reading | ||
| February 23, 2026 | Senate | Action | Referred to | Capital Investment |
Citations
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]Progress through the legislative process
In Committee