SF181 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Minnesota Rail Service Improvement Program bond issue and appropriation

AI Generated Summary

Senate File No. 181 is a bill introduced in the Minnesota Senate that focuses on improving the state's rail services. The bill proposes to allocate $20,000,000 for the Minnesota Rail Service Improvement Program. This money is planned to come from the sale of state bonds, which the commissioner of management and budget will be responsible for issuing. The funds will be managed by the commissioner of transportation. The aim is to enhance rail services across Minnesota through dedicated financial investment.

Bill text versions

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
January 15, 2025HouseFloorActionIntroduction and first reading
January 15, 2025SenateFloorActionIntroduction and first reading
January 15, 2025HouseFloorActionReferred toCapital Investment
January 15, 2025SenateFloorActionReferred toCapital Investment

Citations

 
[
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Appropriation from bond proceeds for rail service improvement grants."
      ],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "Appropriation for the Minnesota Rail Service Improvement Program under section 222.50.",
      "modified": []
    },
    "citation": "222.50",
    "subdivision": ""
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Guidelines for bond sale related to the appropriation for rail improvements."
      ],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "Authorization for bond sale and issuance under sections 16A.631 to 16A.675.",
      "modified": []
    },
    "citation": "16A.631 to 16A.675",
    "subdivision": ""
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Reference to constitutional provisions governing bond issuances."
      ],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "Constitutional guidance for bond sales and issuance.",
      "modified": []
    },
    "citation": "Minnesota Constitution article XI sections 4 to 7",
    "subdivision": ""
  }
]