This bill, H.F. No. 1633, introduced in the Minnesota House of Representatives, proposes funding for capital improvements to public water access and boating facilities on public waters, as well as for improvements at state fish hatcheries.

Key Provisions:

1. Appropriation:

   • Allocates $12,000,000 from bond proceeds for improvements to state-owned public water access sites and boating facilities.

2. Bond Sale Authorization:

   • Authorizes the commissioner of management and budget to sell and issue bonds worth up to $12,000,000 to fund these projects.
     
   • Bonds will be issued following Minnesota Statutes (Sections 16A.631 - 16A.675) and the Minnesota Constitution (Article XI, Sections 4-7).

Purpose:

• To enhance public access to water bodies for recreational boating and fishing.
  
• To maintain and improve state-owned boating infrastructure.
  
• To support conservation and fishery management through upgrades to fish hatcheries.

The bill has been referred to the Committee on Capital Investment for further examination.