HF1815 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))
Metropolitan regional parks and trails funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.
Related bill: SF2130
AI Generated Summary
This Minnesota House bill (H.F. No. 1815) proposes a capital investment to support metropolitan regional parks and trails. Specifically, it appropriates $20 million from bond proceeds to the Metropolitan Council for capital improvements, betterments, and land acquisitions for regional recreational open spaces. However, the funds cannot be used to purchase easements.
To finance this appropriation, the bill authorizes the sale and issuance of state bonds up to $20 million, which will be managed by the commissioner of management and budget in accordance with Minnesota state statutes and the state constitution.
Bill text versions
- Introduction PDF file
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Where | Type | Name | Committee Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 02, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Introduction and first reading, referred to | Capital Investment |
| March 02, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Introduction and first reading, referred to | Capital Investment |
Citations
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"summary": "This bill appropriates money for metropolitan regional parks and trails as per the Metropolitan Council policy plan under section 473.147.",
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"Clarifies allocation and usage restrictions of funds for parks and trails."
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