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HF2657 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Hennepin County; U.S. Highway 7 corridor safety improvements funding provided, and money appropriated.

Related bill: SF2996

AI Generated Summary

Purpose of the Bill

The purpose of this bill is to allocate funds for making safety improvements along the U.S. Highway 7 corridor in Hennepin County, Minnesota.

Main Provisions

  • The bill allocates $2,700,000 from the trunk highway fund for fiscal year 2026.
  • These funds are designated for the costs associated with predesign, design, land acquisition, preconstruction, and construction activities.
  • The safety improvements will take place along the U.S. Highway 7 corridor in the cities of Shorewood, Excelsior, Minnetrista, St. Bonifacius, and Greenwood.

Significant Changes

  • The bill provides a one-time appropriation that remains available until the project is completed or abandoned, ensuring long-term funding support until completion.
  • The allocation is specifically available for project portions that are eligible for trunk highway funds, indicating a targeted use of the funds in line with state highway project criteria.

Relevant Terms

  • Highway safety improvements
  • Trunk highway fund
  • U.S. Highway 7
  • Hennepin County
  • Predesign
  • Land acquisition
  • Preconstruction
  • Onetime appropriation

Bill text versions

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
March 24, 2025HouseFloorActionIntroduction and first reading, referred toTransportation Finance and Policy

Citations

 
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  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Appropriates funds for safety improvements on U.S. Highway 7."
      ],
      "removed": [
        ""
      ],
      "summary": "This bill involves an appropriation for U.S. Highway 7 and refers to section 16A.642 regarding fund availability.",
      "modified": [
        "Specifies availability of funds until project completion or abandonment."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "16A.642",
    "subdivision": ""
  }
]

Progress through the legislative process

17%
In Committee

Sponsors