SF3538 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Grand Marais wastewater treatment facility improvements bond issue and appropriation

Related bill: HF3341

AI Generated Summary

Purpose of the Bill

The purpose of this bill is to allocate funds for the improvement of the wastewater treatment facility in the city of Grand Marais, Minnesota. The bill aims to ensure that the facility's aging and failing infrastructure is upgraded to better serve the community and handle wastewater management effectively.

Main Provisions

  • Appropriation of Funds: The bill provides for a $5,000,000 appropriation from the bond proceeds fund. This fund will be used to grant the city of Grand Marais the necessary resources to design, construct, and equip various improvements and enhancements to its current wastewater treatment facility.

  • Sale and Issuance of State Bonds: To finance this project, the bill authorizes the commissioner of management and budget to sell and issue state bonds. The total amount of bonds issued will be up to $5,000,000. This process will follow the legal requirements set forth in Minnesota Statutes sections 16A.631 to 16A.675 and supported by the Minnesota Constitution article XI sections 4 to 7.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

  • This bill specifically authorizes new state bond sales for infrastructure improvements in Grand Marais, introducing dedicated financial support for this project that was not previously allocated.

Relevant Terms

wastewater treatment, infrastructure improvement, bond proceeds fund, state bonds, Grand Marais, public facilities, capital investment, appropriation.

Bill text versions

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
May 18, 2025SenateFloorActionIntroduction and first reading
May 18, 2025SenateFloorActionReferred toCapital Investment

Citations

 
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    "citation": "16A.631",
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Progress through the legislative process

17%
In Committee