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Read. Follow. Verify.Minnesota House Bill Appropriates $1 Million for Biwabik Public Safety Facility Design
Last action · February 13, 2025: Introduction and first reading, referred to Capital InvestmentSponsors: Cal Warwas and 1 other
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What This Bill Proposed
The Minnesota Legislature is considering a bill to appropriate $1 million in state bond proceeds to fund property acquisition, , and design for a new public safety facility in Biwabik. The commissioner of management and budget would be authorized to issue up to $1 million in state bonds to finance the . If enacted, the measure takes effect the day following final enactment.
The measure commits state borrowing to finance the initial development phase of a municipal public safety building in Biwabik, impacting state debt levels and local infrastructure planning.
Who It Would Have Affected
Groups the bill's text would have affected, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
City of Biwabik
Receives a state grant to acquire property and complete predesign and design work for a public safety facility.
Commissioner of Public Safety
Receives the appropriation to administer the grant to the city of Biwabik.
Commissioner of Management and Budget
Must sell and issue state bonds in an amount up to $1,000,000 to provide the appropriated money.
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Votes, people, money & the original sourceWhere This Stands
This bill did not become law - Died at adjournment · introduced in the House.
Procedural history
1 action- Feb 13, 2025HouseIntroducedIntroduction and first reading, referred to Capital Investment
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Analysis Score
0–100- Significance20Lowered because this bill did not pass (its text scored 25)
- Controversy10Intensity of disagreement among stakeholders
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