Bill > HF2223

This bill extends the availability of a previously authorized $42,000,000 appropriation for the reconstruction of U.S. Highway 8 in Chisago County, Minnesota. The project involves redesigning and reconstructing a segment of U.S. Highway 8 from Karmel Avenue in Chisago City to Interstate Highway 35, with potential improvements including expanding the highway to four lanes, constructing pedestrian and bike trails, and realigning local roads to improve access. Originally, there was a standard expiration date for the bond sale authorization and appropriation, but this bill specifically extends that deadline from the original timeline to December 31, 2029, which will provide additional time for the project to be completed. The extension is made by modifying language in the original 2023 legislation, specifically allowing the bond sale authorization and proceeds to remain available for a longer period, despite typical statutory limitations on such funding.

Budget and Finance

https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=House&f=HF2223&ssn=0&y=2025