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SF3074 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Capitol tunnel improvements appropriation

Related bill: HF2712

AI Generated Summary

Purpose of the Bill

The purpose of this bill is to allocate funds for improvements to the Capitol tunnel in Minnesota. These improvements aim to bring a section of the tunnel into compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

Main Provisions

  • Funding Allocation: The bill appropriates $8,500,000 from the general fund for fiscal year 2026.
  • Project Scope: The funds are designated for designing, constructing, and equipping improvements to the tunnel. The specific area is located under Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard and extends east to the State Capitol.
  • One-time Appropriation: The funding is on a one-time basis and is available until the project is either completed or abandoned.

Significant Changes

  • The bill does not create new laws but instead provides funding to ensure existing infrastructure complies with current ADA standards, enhancing accessibility for individuals with disabilities.

Relevant Terms

  • Capital investment
  • Capitol tunnel improvements
  • Americans with Disabilities Act compliance
  • General fund appropriation
  • Infrastructure accessibility

Bill text versions

Actions

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

Citations

 
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    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Not applicable as this only references existing appropriation expiration laws."
      ],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "The bill references the financial requirements for appropriations and their expiration as outlined in section 16A.642.",
      "modified": [
        "References design and compliance standards to ensure ADA compliance."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "16A.642",
    "subdivision": ""
  }
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