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SF2701 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Chisago County intersection improvements bond issue and appropriation

Related bill: HF2795

AI Generated Summary

Purpose of the Bill

The purpose of this bill is to allocate funds for transportation infrastructure improvements in Chisago County, Minnesota. Specifically, it aims to improve traffic flow and safety at key intersections by constructing roundabouts.

Main Provisions

  1. Funding Allocation: The bill appropriates a total of $18,000,000 from the bond proceeds account in the trunk highway fund to finance the design and construction of roundabouts at various intersections in Chisago County.

  2. Specific Projects:

    • City of Shafer: $3,000,000 is allocated for developing a roundabout on U.S. Highway 8 at the intersection with Chisago County State Aid Highway 21.
    • City of Almelund: $5,000,000 is allocated for constructing a roundabout on U.S. Highway 95 at the intersection with Chisago County State Aid Highway 12.
    • City of Sunrise: $5,000,000 is designated for a roundabout on U.S. Highway 95 at the intersection with Chisago County State Aid Highway 9.
    • City of North Branch: $5,000,000 is provided for a roundabout on U.S. Highway 95 at the intersection with Chisago County Road 67.

  3. Bond Authorization: The bill authorizes the sale and issuance of state bonds to cover the appropriated funds. The Minnesota commissioner of management and budget will handle the bond sales according to state laws and constitution.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

The bill introduces new intersections for improvement projects through the construction of roundabouts, funded by state bonds. It allows these projects to be financed by issuing bonds from the trunk highway fund, following existing statutory and constitutional guidelines.

Relevant Terms

  • Traffic infrastructure
  • Roundabout construction
  • State bonds
  • Trunk highway fund
  • Chisago County intersections

Bill text versions

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
March 19, 2025SenateFloorActionIntroduction and first reading
March 19, 2025SenateFloorActionReferred toTransportation

Citations

 
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