HF2485 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))
Capital investment spending authorized, bonds issued, and money appropriated.
Related bill: SF2933
AI Generated Summary
Purpose of the Bill
The bill aims to authorize spending for the acquisition and improvement of public land and buildings, and to support other capital improvement projects across Minnesota. It includes provisions for issuing state bonds to fund various state and community infrastructure projects.
Main Provisions
- Appropriations: Allocates funds primarily derived from bond sales for specific projects aimed at improving public infrastructure and facilities. These funds are designated for use by different state agencies for high-priority projects.
- University of Minnesota and Minnesota State Colleges: Appropriates funds for the maintenance and enhancement of their facilities, including critical utility and infrastructure improvements.
- Flood Mitigation and Natural Resource Preservation: Provides funding for flood prevention projects and environmental conservation efforts, including reforestation and dam safety.
- Public Safety and Transportation: Allocates funds for constructing new public safety facilities and for major transportation infrastructure projects, such as local roads and bridges.
- Water Quality and Safety: Directs funds to improve water infrastructure, addressing contamination and ensuring safe water supplies across the state.
- Housing and Community Development: Supports rehabilitation of public housing and provides grants for developing community facilities and enhancing local infrastructure.
Significant Changes to Existing Law
- Bond Issuance: Authorizes the sale and issuance of state bonds to fund these appropriations.
- Modification of Existing Programs: Updates and modifies existing capital improvement programs to align with current priorities, including amending past appropriations.
- Repeals and Amendments: Repeals certain outdated statutes and amends others to facilitate the proposed projects and funding measures.
Relevant Terms
capital investment, public land acquisition, state bonds, flood mitigation, infrastructure improvement, public safety, transportation, water quality, housing rehabilitation, reforestation.
Bill text versions
- Introduction PDF file
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Where | Type | Name | Committee Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 16, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Introduction and first reading, referred to | Capital Investment |
Citations
[
{
"analysis": {
"added": [],
"removed": [],
"summary": "Relates to library construction grants for early childhood learning facilities.",
"modified": []
},
"citation": "142A.46",
"subdivision": "subdivision 1"
},
{
"analysis": {
"added": [],
"removed": [],
"summary": "Refers to grants for metropolitan cities addressing sewer inflow and infiltration.",
"modified": []
},
"citation": "473.5491",
"subdivision": "subdivisions 1, 2, 4"
},
{
"analysis": {
"added": [],
"removed": [],
"summary": "Specifies the availability duration of appropriations for projects.",
"modified": []
},
"citation": "16A.642",
"subdivision": ""
},
{
"analysis": {
"added": [],
"removed": [],
"summary": "Relates to capital asset preservation improvements and betterments.",
"modified": []
},
"citation": "16B.307",
"subdivision": ""
},
{
"analysis": {
"added": [],
"removed": [],
"summary": "Addresses preservation and replacement projects for state-owned facilities.",
"modified": []
},
"citation": "84.946",
"subdivision": ""
},
{
"analysis": {
"added": [],
"removed": [],
"summary": "Pertains to the Higher Education Asset Preservation and Replacement (HEAPR).",
"modified": []
},
"citation": "135A.046",
"subdivision": ""
},
{
"analysis": {
"added": [],
"removed": [],
"summary": "Outlines requirements of the natural resources capital improvement program.",
"modified": []
},
"citation": "86A.12",
"subdivision": ""
},
{
"analysis": {
"added": [],
"removed": [],
"summary": "Addresses state participation in flood hazard mitigation grants.",
"modified": []
},
"citation": "103F.161",
"subdivision": ""
},
{
"analysis": {
"added": [],
"removed": [],
"summary": "Refers to wetland replacement credits related to public road projects.",
"modified": []
},
"citation": "103G.222",
"subdivision": "subdivision 1"
},
{
"analysis": {
"added": [],
"removed": [],
"summary": "Mandates reforestation requirements on state forest lands.",
"modified": []
},
"citation": "89.002",
"subdivision": "subdivision 2"
},
{
"analysis": {
"added": [],
"removed": [],
"summary": "Addresses dam safety protocols and project authorizations.",
"modified": []
},
"citation": "103G.511",
"subdivision": ""
},
{
"analysis": {
"added": [],
"removed": [],
"summary": "Outlines funding and prioritization of dam renovation projects.",
"modified": []
},
"citation": "103G.515",
"subdivision": ""
},
{
"analysis": {
"added": [],
"removed": [],
"summary": "Refers to the statewide drinking water contamination mitigation program.",
"modified": []
},
"citation": "115B.245",
"subdivision": ""
},
{
"analysis": {
"added": [],
"removed": [],
"summary": "Pertains to Reinvest in Minnesota (RIM) Reserve Program easements.",
"modified": []
},
"citation": "103F.515",
"subdivision": "subdivision 5"
},
{
"analysis": {
"added": [],
"removed": [],
"summary": "Relates to grants for historic preservation projects.",
"modified": []
},
"citation": "138.0525",
"subdivision": ""
},
{
"analysis": {
"added": [],
"removed": [],
"summary": "Addresses grants for Greater Minnesota Business Development Public Infrastructure.",
"modified": []
},
"citation": "116J.431",
"subdivision": ""
},
{
"analysis": {
"added": [],
"removed": [],
"summary": "Contributes to the clean water revolving fund state match.",
"modified": []
},
"citation": "446A.07",
"subdivision": ""
},
{
"analysis": {
"added": [],
"removed": [],
"summary": "Aims to match funds for the drinking water revolving fund.",
"modified": []
},
"citation": "446A.081",
"subdivision": ""
},
{
"analysis": {
"added": [],
"removed": [],
"summary": "Funding program for water infrastructure grants to municipalities.",
"modified": []
},
"citation": "446A.072",
"subdivision": ""
},
{
"analysis": {
"added": [],
"removed": [],
"summary": "Point Source Implementation Grants Program for eligible municipalities.",
"modified": []
},
"citation": "446A.073",
"subdivision": ""
},
{
"analysis": {
"added": [],
"removed": [],
"summary": "Provides grants for addressing emerging contaminants.",
"modified": []
},
"citation": "446A.082",
"subdivision": ""
},
{
"analysis": {
"added": [],
"removed": [],
"summary": "Supports rehabilitation of public housing projects.",
"modified": []
},
"citation": "462A.202",
"subdivision": "subdivision 3a"
},
{
"analysis": {
"added": [],
"removed": [],
"summary": "Provides grants for Greater Minnesota housing infrastructure.",
"modified": []
},
"citation": "462A.395",
"subdivision": "subdivision 3"
},
{
"analysis": {
"added": [],
"removed": [],
"summary": "Authorizes expenses and proceeds related to bond sales.",
"modified": []
},
"citation": "16A.641",
"subdivision": "subdivision 8"
},
{
"analysis": {
"added": [],
"removed": [],
"summary": "Pertains to the sale and issuance of state bonds.",
"modified": []
},
"citation": "16A.675",
"subdivision": ""
},
{
"analysis": {
"added": [],
"removed": [],
"summary": "Discusses terms and effects of debt prepayment and defeasance.",
"modified": []
},
"citation": "475.67",
"subdivision": "subdivisions 5 to 10 and 13"
}
]