SF611 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))
Mesabi Trail segment bond issuance and appropriation
Related bill: HF1787
AI Generated Summary
Senate File No. 611 is a legislative bill proposing that the state of Minnesota allocates $3 million from its bond proceeds fund. This money is intended for the Commissioner of Natural Resources to issue a grant to the St. Louis and Lake Counties Regional Railroad Authority. The funds will be used specifically to plan, design, engineer, and build a segment of the Mesabi Trail, including a pedestrian bridge. This construction is necessary due to the permanent closure of a highway in the city of Mountain Iron. The bill also authorizes the state to sell and issue bonds to secure the required $3 million for this project.
Bill text versions
- Introduction PDF file
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Where | Type | Name | Committee Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 26, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Introduction and first reading | |
| January 26, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Referred to | Capital Investment |
Citations
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{
"analysis": {
"added": [
"Allocation of bond proceeds for the Mesabi Trail project."
],
"removed": [
"N/A"
],
"summary": "This bill authorizes the sale and issuance of state bonds under Minnesota Statutes sections 16A.631 to 16A.675.",
"modified": [
"Clarification of bond issuance process."
]
},
"citation": "16A.631 to 16A.675"
}
]