HF2273 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Cambridge; marked Trunk Highway 95 infrastructure improvements and railroad relocation projects funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.

Related bill: SF653

AI Generated Summary

This bill, H.F. No. 2273, introduced in the Minnesota House of Representatives, proposes funding for infrastructure improvements and a railroad track relocation project in the city of Cambridge, along Trunk Highway 95. It authorizes the issuance of state bonds to finance these projects.

Key Provisions:

  1. Infrastructure Improvements:

    • Appropriates $2,750,000 from the state transportation fund’s bond proceeds account.
    • Funds will be used for traffic signals, street lighting, storm sewers, retention ponds, sanitary sewers, and water mains as part of the Trunk Highway 95 reconstruction project in Cambridge.
  2. Railroad Track Relocation:

    • Appropriates $1,280,000 from the state transportation fund’s bond proceeds account.
    • Funds will be used for preliminary engineering, final design, and construction to relocate and improve the Burlington Northern Santa Fe railroad track at its intersection with Trunk Highway 95.
  3. Bond Sale Authorization:

    • Authorizes the Minnesota Commissioner of Management and Budget to issue and sell bonds up to $4,030,000 to fund the appropriations in the bill.
    • These bonds will be issued under the guidelines of Minnesota Statutes (Sections 16A.631 to 16A.675) and the Minnesota Constitution (Article XI, Sections 4 to 7).

This bill aims to improve local transportation infrastructure and enhance safety by relocating a railroad intersection.

Bill text versions

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
March 11, 2025HouseFloorActionIntroduction and first reading, referred toCapital Investment
March 11, 2025HouseFloorActionIntroduction and first reading, referred toCapital Investment

Citations

 
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