Minnesota 2023-2024 Regular Session

Minnesota Senate Bill SF2892

Introduced
3/14/23  

Caption

Spending authorization to acquire and better public land and buildings and for other improvements of a capital nature with certain conditions

Impact

The bill is set to impact existing Minnesota statutes by amending them to facilitate more effective management of capital investment projects. It enables the financing of various construction and reconstruction efforts aimed at improving public facilities, which aligns with state interests in maximizing utility and safety across public assets. Funding from the bill is conditional upon established priorities and compliance with state management regulations, ensuring that taxpayer funds are utilized efficiently.

Summary

SF2892 is a significant piece of legislation aimed at authorizing state spending for capital investments, primarily focused on the acquisition and improvement of public land and buildings. The bill outlines the provisions under which funds, primarily from bond proceeds, will be appropriated to various state agencies and programs aimed at enhancing infrastructure and public facilities. A substantial focus is on ensuring that existing state property and infrastructure receive necessary improvements to meet contemporary needs and safety standards.

Contention

While SF2892 aims to advance state infrastructure and public facilities, potential points of contention could arise regarding the allocation of funds and the prioritization of projects. Stakeholders may express differing opinions on which projects deserve funding, particularly in terms of community needs versus broader state interests. Additionally, as the bill processes funding through bond sales, there could be concerns related to state debt levels and the long-term financial implications of accruing such bonds.

Companion Bills

MN HF2880

Similar To Government operations; spending authorized to acquire and better public land and buildings and for other improvements of capital nature with conditions, new programs established and existing programs modified, prior appropriations modified, bonds issued, and money appropriated.

Previously Filed As

MN HF2844

Spending to acquire and better public land and buildings and for other improvements of a capital nature with certain conditions authorized, new programs established and existing programs modified, bonds issued, and money appropriated.

MN HF4856

Spending authorized to acquire and better public land and buildings and for other improvements of a capital nature with certain conditions, new programs and modifying existing programs established, prior appropriations modified, bonds issued, and money appropriated.

MN HF2484

Bonding bill; spending authorized to acquire and better land and buildings and for other improvements of a capital nature, new programs established and existing programs modified, report required, prior appropriations modified and canceled, and money appropriated.

MN HF2844

Spending to acquire and better public land and buildings and for other improvements of a capital nature with certain conditions authorized, new programs established and existing programs modified, bonds issued, and money appropriated.

MN SF4146

University of Minnesota School of Dentistry capital improvements bond issue and authorization

MN SF3766

City of Duluth Lake Superior Zoo capital improvements appropriation and bond issuance authorization

MN SF5036

Carlton County Transfer Station capital improvements appropriation and bond issuance authorization

MN HF2485

Capital investment spending authorized, bonds issued, and money appropriated.

MN SF5005

Capital improvement appropriations provisions, new programs establishment and existing programs modifications, prior appropriations modifications, and bond issuance authorization

MN SF4673

City of Bloomington Old Shakopee Road section capital improvements appropriation and bond issuance authorization

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MN HF780

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MN HF2433

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MN SF4282

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MN HF4856

Spending authorized to acquire and better public land and buildings and for other improvements of a capital nature with certain conditions, new programs and modifying existing programs established, prior appropriations modified, bonds issued, and money appropriated.

MN SF5005

Capital improvement appropriations provisions, new programs establishment and existing programs modifications, prior appropriations modifications, and bond issuance authorization

MN HF1141

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