SF525

SF525 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Chisholm Minnesota Discovery Center renovation and expansion bond issue and appropriation

Related bill: HF579

AI Generated Summary

Senate File No. 525 is a legislative bill that aims to fund the renovation and expansion of the Minnesota Discovery Center in Chisholm, Minnesota. The bill proposes allocating $8,150,000 from the bond proceeds fund for the project. This money will be used to design, construct, renovate, furnish, and equip the center. The renovations will include upgrading the museum's windows and doors, making the facility compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act, and improving energy efficiency among other infrastructure upgrades. To raise the necessary funds, the bill authorizes the sale and issuance of state bonds as outlined by the applicable Minnesota Statutes and state constitution provisions.

Bill text versions

Introduction PDF file

Actions

Date	Chamber	Where	Type	Name	Committee Name
January 22, 2025	House	Floor	Action	Introduction and first reading
January 22, 2025	Senate	Floor	Action	Introduction and first reading
January 22, 2025	House	Floor	Action	Referred to	Capital Investment
January 22, 2025	Senate	Floor	Action	Referred to	Capital Investment

Citations

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      "summary": "This section allows the state to enter into a lease or management agreement for the operation of programs within the Minnesota Discovery Center.",
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    },
    "citation": "16A.695",
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    "analysis": {
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      "summary": "Governs the sale and issuance of state bonds.",
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    "citation": "16A.631",
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      "summary": "Specifies terms for the sale and issuance of state bonds.",
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      "summary": "Constitutional provisions related to state debt and issuance of bonds.",
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    "citation": "Minnesota Constitution article XI sections 4 to 7",
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