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MN HF717

MN HF717
Anoka County Rice Creek Regional Trail funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.


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Introduced
02/13/2025
In Committee
02/13/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

94th Legislature 2025-2026

Bill Summary

A bill for an act relating to capital investment; appropriating money for the Rice Creek Regional Trail in Anoka County; authorizing the sale and issuance of state bonds.

AI Summary

This bill appropriates $6,750,000 from state bond proceeds to Anoka County for the construction of a 1.75-mile segment of the Rice Creek Regional Trail in Circle Pines. The trail project includes two pedestrian and nonmotorized vehicle bridges over Rice Creek, a boardwalk, solar lighting, and interpretive stations. The commissioner of management and budget is authorized to sell and issue state bonds up to the appropriated amount, following standard state bonding procedures outlined in Minnesota Statutes and the state constitution. The bill's provisions will become effective immediately after final enactment, enabling Anoka County to proceed with the trail development project. This type of legislation is common for funding local infrastructure and recreational projects through state capital investment, using bond proceeds to finance regional transportation and recreational improvements.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Introduction and first reading, referred to Capital Investment (on 02/13/2025)

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