SF3972
Restoration Park in Dodge County bond issue and appropriation
Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026)
Related bill: HF3717
AI Generated Summary
Purpose
- Provide a state funding mechanism to support the expansion of Restoration Park in Dodge County by acquiring adjacent land (an existing quarry site and private land) to create a larger, multiuse, year-round nature-based outdoor recreation area.
Main Provisions
- Appropriation: The bill authorizes a $1,500,000 appropriation from the bond proceeds fund. This money is to be given as a grant to Dodge County to acquire the adjacent quarry and private land for the Restoration Park expansion, with the aim of reclaiming the site for enhanced outdoor recreation opportunities.
- Bond financing: The money appropriated is to be provided through the sale and issuance of state bonds, up to $1,500,000, under the terms and effects specified by Minnesota law and the state constitution.
Financing and Legal Authority
- The appropriation is funded through the bond proceeds fund.
- The sale of bonds will be conducted by the Commissioner of Management and Budget.
- Bond terms must comply with Minnesota Statutes sections 16A.631 to 16A.675 and Minnesota Constitution Article XI, sections 4 to 7.
Impact on Existing Law
- This is a new appropriation and bonding authorization for a specific project; it does not directly change existing statutes but relies on existing bond-financing authority and statutory procedures.
- Creates a new grant mechanism (to Dodge County) tied to land acquisition for Restoration Park expansion.
Key Terms (terminology from the bill)
- Restoration Park
- Dodge County
- adjacent quarry
- private land
- expansion
- multiuse
- year-round
- nature-based outdoor recreation opportunities
- bond proceeds fund
- grant to Dodge County
- commissioner of employment and economic development
- commissioner of management and budget
- sale and issuance of bonds
- Minnesota Statutes sections 16A.631 to 16A.675
- Minnesota Constitution article XI sections 4 to 7
Relevant Terms - Restoration Park - Dodge County - quarry - private land - land acquisition - year-round - nature-based outdoor recreation - bond proceeds fund - grant - unemployment? (Not applicable here; the relevant official is the commissioner of employment and economic development) - Minnesota Statutes 16A.631-16A.675 - Minnesota Constitution Article XI 4-7 - bond sale - capital investment appropriation - debt financing
Bill text versions
- Introduction PDF PDF file
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Where | Type | Name | Committee Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 26, 2026 | Senate | Action | Introduction and first reading | ||
| February 26, 2026 | Senate | Action | Referred to | Capital Investment |
Citations
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]Progress through the legislative process
In Committee