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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 goal of this bill is to improve transportation infrastructure in Chisago County, Minnesota, by constructing roundabouts at specific highway intersections. The bill also involves the allocation of funds through the sale and issuance of state bonds to support these projects.

Main Provisions

  1. Appropriations for Intersection Improvements:

    • City of Shafer: $3,000,000 is allocated for the environmental analysis, design, engineering, and construction of a roundabout at the intersection of U.S. Highway 8 and Chisago County State-Aid Highway 21.
    • City of Almelund: $5,000,000 is allocated for similar purposes at the intersection of U.S. Highway 95 and Chisago County State-Aid Highway 12.
    • City of Sunrise: $5,000,000 is designated for a roundabout at the intersection of U.S. Highway 95 and Chisago County State-Aid Highway 9.
    • City of North Branch: Another $5,000,000 is designated for a roundabout at the intersection of U.S. Highway 95 and Chisago County Road 67.

  2. Bond Authorization:

    • The bill authorizes the commissioner of management and budget to sell and issue state bonds up to $18,000,000. These proceeds will be used to finance the construction projects mentioned, with funds deposited into the bond proceeds account in the trunk highway fund.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

The bill facilitates the sale and issuance of bonds specific to the outlined highway projects, which represents a targeted enhancement to the current transportation funding and infrastructure strategy within Chisago County.

Relevant Terms

  • Intersection Improvements
  • Roundabouts
  • State Bonds
  • Highway Infrastructure
  • Transportation Funding
  • Chisago County

Bill text versions

Actions

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

Citations

 
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    "citation": "Minnesota Constitution article XIV section 11",
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