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MN HF2075

MN HF2075
Transportation economic development program grant funding provided, trunk highway bonds issued, and money appropriated.


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Introduced
03/10/2025
In Committee
03/10/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

94th Legislature 2025-2026

Bill Summary

A bill for an act relating to transportation; appropriating money for grants under the transportation economic development program; authorizing the sale and issuance of trunk highway bonds.

AI Summary

This bill provides funding and authorization for the Transportation Economic Development Program by appropriating $15,000,000 from the bond proceeds account in the trunk highway fund. Specifically, the commissioner of transportation is allocated this funding for grants under the existing transportation economic development program, which is designed to support transportation-related economic development initiatives. To secure these funds, the commissioner of management and budget is authorized to sell and issue state bonds up to $15,000,000, following established procedures outlined in Minnesota Statutes sections 167.50 to 167.52 and consistent with the Minnesota Constitution. The bond proceeds, excluding accrued interest and any premium, will be deposited directly into the bond proceeds account in the trunk highway fund. This bill enables the state to support transportation infrastructure and economic growth by providing dedicated funding through a bonding mechanism.

Committee Categories

Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Introduction and first reading, referred to Transportation Finance and Policy (on 03/10/2025)

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