HF2659 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))
La Crescent; regional ice arena funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.
Related bill: SF3066
AI Generated Summary
Purpose of the Bill
The bill aims to allocate state funds for the renovation and improvement of the regional ice arena in the city of La Crescent, Minnesota.
Main Provisions
- Funding Allocation: The bill proposes an appropriation of $4,000,000 from the bond proceeds fund. This money is intended for the city of La Crescent to carry out renovations on the regional ice arena.
- Ice System Replacement: Part of the renovations includes replacing the existing ice system that currently uses R22 refrigerant, which is notable for its environmental impacts.
- Solar Energy Installation: The project also includes the installation of a solar energy system on the rooftop, which aims to improve energy efficiency and reduce the arena's carbon footprint.
Significant Changes
- Bond Issuance: The bill authorizes the commissioner of management and budget to sell and issue state bonds up to the amount of $4,000,000 to finance these improvements as per specific state statutes and constitutional guidelines.
Relevant Terms
- Capital investment
- Regional ice arena
- La Crescent
- Bond proceeds fund
- R22 refrigerant
- Solar energy system
- State bonds
- Commissioner of management and budget
Bill text versions
- Introduction PDF file
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Where | Type | Name | Committee Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 23, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Introduction and first reading, referred to | Capital Investment |