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SF3067 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

New bike trail from Harmony to Caledonia bond issue and appropriation

Related bill: HF2404

AI Generated Summary

Purpose of the Bill

The purpose of this bill is to allocate funds for the creation of a new bike trail connecting the city of Harmony to the city of Caledonia in Minnesota. This initiative is part of a broader focus on enhancing recreational infrastructure within the state.

Main Provisions

  • Funding Allocation: The bill appropriates $14,000,000 from the bond proceeds fund. This funding is intended for the acquisition of land and easements necessary for the development of the bike trail. It also covers the pre-design and design phases of the project.

  • Trail Route: The proposed bike trail will run alongside marked Trunk Highway 44 and U.S. Highway 52, passing through the cities of Canton, Mabel, and Spring Grove.

  • Phase 1 Completion: The allocated funds are specifically for the first phase of the bike trail project. Any remaining funds after completion of this phase can be used for further engineering and construction efforts.

Significant Changes

  • State Bond Issuance: As a mechanism to raise the necessary funds, the bill authorizes the sale and issuance of state bonds up to the amount of $14,000,000. This process will follow existing regulations and constitutional requirements in Minnesota.

  • Infrastructure Development: The bill supports infrastructure improvements by establishing a new bike trail, potentially impacting local tourism and economic development in the involved regions.

Relevant Terms

bike trail, Harmony, Caledonia, bond proceeds, state bonds, infrastructure, recreational infrastructure, land acquisition, easements, trail design

Bill text versions

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
March 26, 2025SenateFloorActionIntroduction and first reading
March 26, 2025SenateFloorActionReferred toCapital Investment

Citations

 
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