SF2700 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))
Chisago County corridor improvements bond issue and appropriation
Related bill: HF2791
AI Generated Summary
Purpose of the Bill
The bill aims to allocate funds for infrastructure improvements in Chisago County, Minnesota, by focusing on specific corridors. It seeks to enhance transportation efficiency and safety by improving key transportation routes.
Main Provisions
Funding Allocation: The bill allocates money from the trunk highway fund for corridor improvements in Chisago County, specifically targeting Interstate Highway 35 and Chisago County State Aid Highways 19 and 22.
Environmental and Engineering Work: The funds will be used for environmental analysis, pre-design, design, engineering, and construction work necessary for the improvements.
Bond Issuance: The bill authorizes the sale and issuance of state bonds to raise up to $47,000,000. These bonds will generate the capital needed for the appropriation.
Significant Changes to Existing Law
- The bill facilitates the use of state bonds specifically for the transportation project outlined, adhering to Minnesota's statutory and constitutional requirements for issuing state bonds. This implies an introduction of new funding focused on specific regional highway improvements, which was not previously accounted for.
Relevant Terms
- Transportation capital investment
- Corridor improvements
- Interstate Highway 35
- Chisago County State Aid Highway
- Bond proceeds
- Trunk highway fund
- Environmental analysis
- Engineering and construction
- State bonds
- Infrastructure improvements
Bill text versions
- Introduction PDF file
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Where | Type | Name | Committee Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 19, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Introduction and first reading | |
| March 19, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Referred to | Transportation |
Citations
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"summary": "The bill authorizes the use of state bonds for transportation projects as prescribed by Minnesota Statutes sections 167.50 to 167.52.",
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