SF444 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Carver levee restoration appropriation

Related bill: HF459

AI Generated Summary

Senate File No. 444 is a bill proposing the allocation of funds for the repair and enhancement of the Carver levee in Carver, Minnesota. The bill suggests providing $3,350,000 in fiscal year 2026 from the state's general fund to the city of Carver. This money is intended for various improvements to the levee, such as increasing its height, improving internal drainage, creating better clearance around surrounding structures, and ensuring it meets the certification standards of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). The goal of these upgrades is to better protect a significant historic district along the Minnesota River from flooding. The funding specified in this bill is in addition to prior allocations for the same project and will remain available until the project is either completed or officially discontinued.

Bill text versions

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
January 20, 2025SenateFloorActionIntroduction and first reading
January 20, 2025SenateFloorActionReferred toCapital Investment

Citations

 
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      "summary": "This bill includes an appropriation for the restoration of the Carver levee and references the availability of funds in accordance with section 16A.642.",
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    "citation": "16A.642"
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