SF2354

SF2354 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Chisago County U.S. Highway 8 reconstruction project bond issuance and appropriation extension provision

Related bill: HF2222

AI Generated Summary

This bill, S.F. No. 2354, is related to capital investment and seeks to extend an appropriation and bond sale authorization for a U.S. Highway 8 reconstruction project in Chisago County, Minnesota.

Key Provisions:

Project Scope:
- The bill appropriates funds for the redesign, engineering, and reconstruction of U.S. Highway 8 from Karmel Avenue in Chisago City to Interstate 35.
- The project includes pedestrian and bike trails, along with crossings on this highway segment.
- Possible improvements include:
  - Expanding segments of the highway to four lanes.
  - Constructing or reconstructing frontage and backage roads.
  - Realigning local roads to enhance access and traffic flow.
Funding & Bond Authorization:
- The funding comes from general obligation bonds.
- The bill extends the availability of bond proceeds until December 31, 2029, overriding the standard expiration rules under Minnesota Statutes, section 16A.642.
MnDOT Resurfacing Funds Reallocation:
- The bill directs that funds originally allocated for resurfacing U.S. Highway 8 (as part of the MnDOT Metro District 2020-2029 Investment Study) be reallocated to support the reconstruction of the highway.

Purpose:

This extension ensures that funds and bond sale authorizations remain available to complete or continue the Highway 8 reconstruction project and improve transportation infrastructure in Chisago County.

Bill text versions

Introduction PDF file

Actions

Date	Chamber	Where	Type	Name	Committee Name
March 10, 2025	Senate	Floor	Action	Introduction and first reading
March 10, 2025	Senate	Floor	Action	Referred to	Capital Investment
	Senate	Note	Action	See

Citations

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Progress through the legislative process

17%

In Committee