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This bill authorizes the issuance of capital improvement bonds totaling approximately $727 million for various state projects and infrastructure improvements. The bill includes appropriations for multiple state agencies and institutions, with significant funding allocated to areas such as higher education, water infrastructure, transportation, public safety, and various state facilities. Key provisions include $60 million for the University of Minnesota, $84 million for Minnesota State Colleges and Universities (including a new Transportation Center in Alexandria), $44 million for Natural Resources projects, $67 million for a new Bureau of Criminal Apprehension facility in Mankato, $176 million for water infrastructure funding through the Public Facilities Authority, and $29 million for housing rehabilitation and manufactured housing infrastructure. The bill also includes provisions for bond sale authorization, specifying that up to $649,365,000 in general obligation bonds can be issued, with additional transportation-related bond authorization of $78 million. The legislation provides detailed guidelines for how these funds can be used, including asset preservation, infrastructure improvements, and specific capital projects across various state agencies and local entities.

https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=Senate&f=SF0021&ssn=1&y=2025