SF3978
Town roads and bridges bond issue and appropriation
Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026)
Related bill: HF3767
AI Generated Summary
Purpose
This measure would provide funding for local transportation projects by authorizing a capital investment allocation specifically for town roads and town bridges. It designates 35 million dollars to be used for these purposes, sourced from the bond proceeds fund, and directs that the money be distributed to local improvements under existing state rules.
Main Provisions
- Appropriation of funds:
- 35,000,000 dollars from the bond proceeds fund are allocated to the commissioner of transportation.
- Distribution split: 25,000,000 dollars for town roads and 10,000,000 dollars for town bridges.
- The distribution of these funds must follow Minnesota Statutes section 162.081.
- Bonding authorization:
- The commissioner of management and budget is required to sell and issue state bonds up to 35,000,000 dollars to provide the money for this appropriation.
- The bond sale is governed by Minnesota Statutes sections 16A.631 to 16A.675 and by the Minnesota Constitution article XI, sections 4 to 7.
Significant Changes / Impact
- Creates a new, targeted funding source and binding authorization for capital investments in town roads and bridges.
- Uses state bond financing (bond proceeds fund) to support local infrastructure projects, with a specific 25/10 split between roads and bridges.
- Ties funding distribution to existing state procedures and constitutional requirements, ensuring the process follows established rules for bond issuance and allocation to local projects.
Relationship to Existing Law
- Relies on and integrates with:
- Minnesota Statutes section 162.081 for distribution rules to towns.
- Minnesota Statutes sections 16A.631 to 16A.675 and Minnesota Constitution Article XI (sections 4–7) for the bond issuance process and legal framework.
Practical Effect
- Local communities would gain access to state-backed financing for road and bridge improvements, funded through a bond sale, rather than generalappropriations, with a predetermined funding split.
Relevant Terms - bond proceeds fund - appropriation - capital investment - town roads - town bridges - commissioner of transportation - Minnesota Statutes section 162.081 - commissioner of management and budget - bond sale / bonds / state bonds - Minnesota Statutes 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 26, 2026 | Senate | Action | Introduction and first reading | ||
| February 26, 2026 | Senate | Action | Referred to | Capital Investment | |
| April 13, 2026 | Senate | Action | Author added |
Citations
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]Progress through the legislative process
In Committee