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SF2802 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Early childhood learning and child protection facilities bond issuance and appropriation

Related bill: HF2486

AI Generated Summary

Purpose of the Bill

The purpose of this bill is to allocate funding for the development and improvement of early childhood learning and child protection facilities in Minnesota. It aims to ensure that these facilities are equipped to provide adequate services by utilizing state bond funds.

Main Provisions

  • Appropriation of Funds: The bill proposes an appropriation of $3,000,000 from the bond proceeds fund. These funds are intended for use by the commissioner of human services to provide grants. The grants will be utilized for the pre-design, design, construction, renovation, furnishing, and equipping of early childhood learning and child protection facilities.

  • Bond Issuance: To support this appropriation, the bill authorizes the sale and issuance of state bonds. The commissioner of management and budget is tasked with selling and issuing state bonds up to the amount of $3,000,000. This will be done in accordance with specific Minnesota statutes and constitutional articles, ensuring the funds will be available for the designated purposes.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

This bill introduces funding specifically earmarked for early childhood learning and child protection facilities through the use of state-issued bonds. It builds upon existing laws governing state bond sales and appropriations but does not specifically amend any existing statute beyond authorizing this particular allocation.

Relevant Terms

  • Early Childhood Learning
  • Child Protection Facilities
  • State Bonds
  • Appropriation
  • Commissioner of Human Services
  • Minnesota Statutes

Bill text versions

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
March 19, 2025SenateFloorActionIntroduction and first reading
March 19, 2025SenateFloorActionReferred toCapital Investment

Citations

 
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