HF2657
Hennepin County; U.S. Highway 7 corridor safety improvements funding provided, and money appropriated.
Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026)
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
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Where | Type | Name | Committee Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 24, 2025 | House | Action | Introduction and first reading, referred to | Transportation Finance and Policy |
Bill information comes from public records published by the Office of the Revisor of Statutes, the Minnesota House and the Minnesota Senate. AI summaries are written by MinneSlate and are not official. MinneSlate is independent and is not affiliated with the State of Minnesota or the Minnesota Legislature.
Progress through the legislative process
In Committee