SF3258

SF3258 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Mississippi River Learning Center in St. Paul bond issue and appropriation

Related bill: HF3153

AI Generated Summary

Purpose of the Bill

This bill is intended to support the Mississippi River Learning Center project in St. Paul, Minnesota. It aims to allocate financial resources for the development of facilities and infrastructure related to this project.

Main Provisions

Appropriation of Funds: The bill specifies that $10 million will be allocated from the bond proceeds fund to the Metropolitan Council. This grant will be used by the City of St. Paul for constructing, furnishing, and equipping marina buildings and making site improvements at Crosby Farm Regional Park.
Project Execution: The project will involve site preparation, constructing trails, providing vehicular access, and incorporating marina amenities, all as part of the Mississippi River Learning Center initiative.
Bond Issuance: To finance these activities, the commissioner of management and budget is authorized to sell and issue state bonds amounting up to $10 million. The issuance of these bonds will adhere to the provisions of the Minnesota Statutes and the state constitution.

Significant Changes

The funding provided by this bill is in addition to previous appropriations specified in prior laws (Laws 2023, chapter 72, article 1, section 17, subdivision 5).

Relevant Terms

Capital Investment
State Bonds
Mississippi River Learning Center
Metropolitan Council
Crosby Farm Regional Park
Site Improvements
Minnesota Statutes

Bill text versions

Introduction PDF file

Actions

Date	Chamber	Where	Type	Name	Committee Name
April 02, 2025	Senate	Floor	Action	Introduction and first reading
April 02, 2025	Senate	Floor	Action	Referred to	Capital Investment

Citations

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