HF3462 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))
Shakopee; rail crossing improvements funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.
Related bill: SF3795
AI Generated Summary
Purpose
The bill would provide funding for rail crossing improvements in Shakopee to create a quiet zone and improve safety near a Union Pacific Railway corridor. It would authorize the sale of state bonds to pay for these improvements.
Main Provisions
- Appropriation: $3,000,000 is appropriated from the bond proceeds fund to the commissioner of transportation. The money is for a grant to the city of Shakopee to design, construct, and equip rail crossing improvements along the Union Pacific Railway corridor to establish a quiet zone and improve safety.
- Bond sale: The state would issue and sell bonds up to $3,000,000 to finance the appropriation. The bond issuance would follow the terms and conditions set by Minnesota law (Statutes sections 16A.631 to 16A.675) and the Minnesota Constitution (Article XI, sections 4 to 7).
Significant Changes to Existing Law
- Creates a new appropriation and financing mechanism specifically for Shakopee rail crossing improvements to establish a quiet zone.
- Authorizes the issuance and sale of up to $3,000,000 in state bonds to fund this project, under existing state bond laws and constitutional provisions.
How the Bill Affects the City of Shakopee
- Provides funding for design, construction, and equipment related to rail crossing improvements.
- Aims to reduce railroad-related safety risks and noise in the area by establishing a quiet zone.
Implementation Details (Key Terms)
- Quiet zone
- Rail crossing improvements
- Union Pacific Railway corridor
- City of Shakopee
- Grant to the city
- Design, construct, and equip
- Bond proceeds fund
- Bond sale/issuance
- State bonds up to $3,000,000
- Minnesota Statutes 16A.631 to 16A.675
- Minnesota Constitution Article XI, sections 4 to 7
Likely Timeline (where applicable)
- The bill would become law after passage and signing, with bond proceeds made available per the appropriation and sale timing, and construction potentially occurring after funding is authorized.
Relevant Terms quiet zone rail crossing improvements Union Pacific Railway corridor Shakopee appropriation bond proceeds fund commissioner of transportation grant design, construct, and equip bond sale state bonds Minnesota Statutes 16A.631 to 16A.675 Minnesota Constitution Article XI sections 4 to 7
Bill text versions
- Introduction PDF PDF file
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Where | Type | Name | Committee Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 19, 2026 | House | Action | Introduction and first reading, referred to | Capital Investment |
Citations
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]Progress through the legislative process
In Committee