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HF2795 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Chisago County; intersection improvements funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.

Related bill: SF2701

AI Generated Summary

Purpose of the Bill

The bill aims to improve transportation infrastructure in Chisago County by funding the construction of roundabouts at key intersections. It proposes the issuance and sale of state bonds to finance these improvements.

Main Provisions

  1. Funding for Roundabout Construction:

    • The bill appropriates funds from the bond proceeds account in the trunk highway fund for the construction of roundabouts at specific intersections in Chisago County.
    • Four main projects are outlined:
      • City of Shafer: $3,000,000 for a roundabout on U.S. Highway 8 at its intersection with Chisago County State-Aid Highway 21.
      • City of Almelund: $5,000,000 for a roundabout on U.S. Highway 95 at its intersection with Chisago County State-Aid Highway 12.
      • City of Sunrise: $5,000,000 for a roundabout on U.S. Highway 95 at its intersection with Chisago County State-Aid Highway 9.
      • City of North Branch: $5,000,000 for a roundabout on U.S. Highway 95 at its intersection with Chisago County Road 67.

  2. Environmental and Engineering Work:

    • Funds will also be used for environmental analysis, predesign, design, and engineering necessary for the construction of these roundabouts.

  3. Use of Bonds:

    • The commissioner of transportation is authorized to use the proceeds from the sale of state bonds for these projects.
    • The bill specifies that only portions of the projects eligible for trunk highway bonds can be funded this way.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

  • This bill facilitates the issuance of up to $18,000,000 in state bonds, a significant investment in the local transportation infrastructure, aimed at enhancing road safety and traffic flow through the construction of roundabouts.

Relevant Terms

state bonds, transportation infrastructure, intersection improvements, Chisago County, roundabouts, trunk highway fund, U.S. Highway 8, U.S. Highway 95, environmental analysis, engineering, city of Shafer, city of Almelund, city of Sunrise, city of North Branch

Bill text versions

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
March 25, 2025HouseFloorActionIntroduction and first reading, referred toTransportation Finance and Policy

Citations

 
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