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Read. Follow. Verify.Minnesota allocates $25 million in state bonds for Big Lake wastewater treatment plant upgrades
Last action · February 10, 2025: Introduction and first reading, referred to Capital InvestmentSponsor: Shane Mekeland
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What This Bill Proposed
Minnesota appropriates $25 million from the to the for a grant to the city of Big Lake to upgrade its wastewater treatment facility. The measure authorizes the commissioner of management and budget to issue up to $25 million in state bonds to fund the project, effective the day following final enactment.
The measure provides state-backed financing for local infrastructure repairs, drawing on state debt issuance to supplement prior funding awarded under Laws 2018.
- State bond proceeds funds are utilized by Minnesota to finance capital improvement projects across local municipalities. context
- The Public Facilities Authority administers various state and federal loan and grant programs for municipal water and wastewater infrastructure. context
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 Big Lake
The city receives a $25 million grant to design, engineer, construct, and equip wastewater treatment facility improvements.
Public Facilities Authority
The authority receives the bond proceeds appropriation to issue the grant to the city of Big Lake.
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This bill did not become law - Died at adjournment · introduced in the House.
Procedural history
1 action- Feb 10, 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 35)
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