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MN HF3700
MN HF3700Duluth; Lake Superior Zoo capital improvements funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.
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Introduced
02/25/2026
02/25/2026
In Committee
02/25/2026
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)
Pete Johnson (D)*,
Robert Bierman (D),
Ned Carroll (D),
David Gottfried (D),
Rick Hansen (D),
Liish Kozlowski (D),
Last Action
Introduction and first reading, referred to Capital Investment (on 02/25/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/94/2026/0/HF/3700/ |
| BillText | https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/94/2026/0/HF/3700/versions/0/pdf/ |
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