SF525 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Chisholm Minnesota Discovery Center renovation and expansion bond issue and appropriation

Related bill: HF579

AI Generated Summary

Senate File No. 525 is a legislative bill that aims to fund the renovation and expansion of the Minnesota Discovery Center in Chisholm, Minnesota. The bill proposes allocating $8,150,000 from the bond proceeds fund for the project. This money will be used to design, construct, renovate, furnish, and equip the center. The renovations will include upgrading the museum's windows and doors, making the facility compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act, and improving energy efficiency among other infrastructure upgrades. To raise the necessary funds, the bill authorizes the sale and issuance of state bonds as outlined by the applicable Minnesota Statutes and state constitution provisions.

Bill text versions

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
January 22, 2025SenateFloorActionIntroduction and first reading
January 22, 2025SenateFloorActionReferred toCapital Investment

Citations

 
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  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Permission for lease or management agreement for the facility."
      ],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "Authorizes the state to enter into lease or management agreements under section 16A.695 for operation of programs at the Minnesota Discovery Center.",
      "modified": []
    },
    "citation": "16A.695"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Issuance of bonds up to $8,150,000."
      ],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "Directs the commissioner of management and budget to issue bonds as per sections 16A.631 to 16A.675.",
      "modified": []
    },
    "citation": "16A.631 to 16A.675"
  }
]