HF1422 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))
Dassel-Cokato school district community recreation facility funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.
Related bill: SF1873
AI Generated Summary
Purpose
Provide state funding for a community recreation facility in DasselCokato by authorizing a grant and issuing state bonds. The goal is to support recreation and community services for Independent School District No. 466 DasselCokato.
Main Provisions
- Appropriation: $5,000,000 is appropriated from the bond proceeds fund to the commissioner of education as a grant to Independent School District No. 466 DasselCokato for constructing, equipping, and furnishing a community recreation facility. The facility scope includes a walking track, field house, ice rink, gymnastics facility, and a community center.
- Bond Sale: The state will sell and issue bonds up to $5,000,000 from the bond proceeds fund to fund the appropriation, under the terms and effects specified by Minnesota law (statutes 16A.631 to 16A.675) and the Minnesota Constitution (Article XI, sections 4 to 7).
Funding Details and How It Works
- The money comes from the bond proceeds fund as an appropriation to the district via a state grant.
- The bond sale is to be conducted by the state, following existing borrowing and debt management laws.
Beneficiary and Administration
- Grant recipient: Independent School District No. 466 DasselCokato.
- Oversight/Administration: The appropriation and bond process involve the commissioner of education (as grant administrator) and the commissioner of management and budget (for issuing bonds), in line with established state procedures.
Legal Framework and Significance
- Legal authority relies on Minnesota Statutes sections 16A.631 to 16A.675 and Minnesota Constitution Article XI, sections 4 to 7.
- This bill represents a capital investment project by funding a community recreation facility, rather than an ongoing operating appropriation.
Significant Changes (what this bill changes)
- Establishes a new $5,000,000 bond-backed appropriation to fund a community recreation facility for DasselCokato, marking a new capital investment for the district.
- Creates authority to issue state bonds up to $5,000,000 to support the grant, aligning with state debt and bond management laws.
Relevant Terms - appropriation - bond proceeds fund - grant - Independent School District No. 466 DasselCokato (DasselCokato) - community recreation facility - walking track - field house - ice rink - gymnastics facility - community center - commissioner of education - commissioner of management and budget - bonds - state bonds - Minnesota Statutes sections 16A.631 to 16A.675 - Minnesota Constitution Article XI sections 4 to 7
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Where | Type | Name | Committee Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 24, 2025 | House | Action | Introduction and first reading, referred to | Capital Investment | |
| February 26, 2025 | House | Action | Author added |
Citations
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]Progress through the legislative process
In Committee