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SF2864 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Shooting Star state trail segment bond issue and appropriation

Related bill: HF2536

AI Generated Summary

Purpose of the Bill

The primary purpose of this bill is to allocate funds for the development of a segment of the Shooting Star State Trail in Minnesota. The bill aims to improve and extend outdoor recreational facilities for pedestrian and bicycle use.

Main Provisions

  • Funding Allocation: The bill proposes to appropriate $1,440,000 from the bond proceeds fund. This money will be used for the predesign, design, and construction of a new segment of the trail.
  • Trail Segment Details: The new trail segment will be approximately four miles long, intended for pedestrian and bicycle use. It will extend from the city of Taopi south to the Iowa state line.
  • Bonding Authorization: The proposal includes the authorization for the sale and issuance of state bonds up to $1,440,000. The commissioner of management and budget is tasked with handling these transactions in accordance with Minnesota statutes and constitutional provisions.

Significant Changes

The bill introduces financial and logistical arrangements for extending the Shooting Star State Trail, supporting enhanced recreational access for citizens and visitors. It does not amend existing laws but facilitates new state spending through bonds for this infrastructure project.

Relevant Terms

  • Capital investment
  • State bonds
  • Shooting Star State Trail
  • Pedestrian and bicycle trail
  • Minnesota Legislature
  • Bond proceeds fund

Bill text versions

Actions

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

Citations

 
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