HF2536 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Shooting Star state trail segment funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.

Related bill: SF2864

AI Generated Summary

Purpose of the Bill

The bill is focused on funding the development of a new segment of the Shooting Star State Trail in Minnesota. It aims to enhance recreational opportunities for pedestrians and bicyclists by extending the existing trail from the city of Taopi to the Iowa state line.

Main Provisions

  • Appropriation of Funds: The bill allocates $1,440,000 from the bond proceeds fund. This money is designated to the commissioner of natural resources for the predesign, design, and construction of an approximately four-mile paved trail segment.

  • Authorization for Bond Sales: To finance the trail project, the commissioner of management and budget is authorized to sell and issue state bonds. The total amount of the bonds is set to not exceed $1,440,000. These bonds will be managed according to specific Minnesota statutes and constitutional provisions.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

  • The bill provides new funding specific to the Shooting Star State Trail segment and gives official authorization for the issuance of bonds to support this initiative.

Relevant Terms

Minnesota State Legislature, capital investment, Shooting Star State Trail, pedestrian and bicycle trail, state bonds, bond proceeds fund, commissioner of natural resources, commissioner of management and budget.

Bill text versions

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
March 19, 2025HouseFloorActionIntroduction and first reading, referred toCapital Investment

Citations

 
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