Bill > SF3056

This bill provides a comprehensive capital improvement appropriations package for various state agencies and initiatives. The bill authorizes the sale of up to $790 million in state bonds to fund a wide range of capital projects across Minnesota, including infrastructure improvements, facility upgrades, and specific targeted investments. Key appropriations include $102,994,000 for the University of Minnesota and Minnesota State Colleges and Universities for Higher Education Asset Preservation and Replacement (HEAPR), $98,000,000 for the Department of Natural Resources for projects like asset preservation and land improvements, $72,887,000 for Public Safety to construct new Bureau of Criminal Apprehension facilities, and $123,544,000 for the Department of Corrections for asset preservation and renovations at correctional facilities. The bill also establishes new programs like a State Building Renewable Energy, Storage, and Electric Vehicle Account to support green infrastructure projects, and creates an Emerging Contaminants Grant Program to help address drinking water contamination. Additionally, the bill includes provisions for matching federal grants, supporting local infrastructure projects, and providing flexibility in bond issuance and management. The appropriations are primarily one-time and focused on capital improvements, with a strong emphasis on maintaining and upgrading existing state facilities and infrastructure.

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