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MN HF3700

MN HF3700
Duluth; Lake Superior Zoo capital improvements funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.


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Introduced
02/25/2026
In Committee
02/25/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

94th Legislature 2025-2026

Bill Summary

A bill for an act relating to capital investment; appropriating money for capital improvements at the Lake Superior Zoo in the city of Duluth; authorizing the sale and issuance of state bonds.

AI Summary

This bill appropriates $6,000,000 from the bond proceeds fund to the commissioner of employment and economic development, who will then provide a grant to the city of Duluth for capital improvements at the Lake Superior Zoo. These improvements will include predesign, design, construction, furnishing, and equipping of the zoo, with a focus on major projects to preserve or replace mechanical or electrical systems, utility infrastructure, and other site renovations essential for exhibit renewal and daily operations. The bill also authorizes the commissioner of management and budget to sell and issue state bonds up to $6,000,000 to fund this appropriation, following established state statutes and constitutional guidelines for bond sales.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance

Sponsors (6)

Last Action

Introduction and first reading, referred to Capital Investment (on 02/25/2026)

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