HF3484 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))
Rochester Community and Technical College improvements funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.
Related bill: SF3742
AI Generated Summary
Purpose
The bill authorizes funding and financing to improve facilities for Career and Technical Education programs at the Heintz Center on Rochester Community and Technical College campus, using state bond financing.
Main Provisions
- Subdivision 1 – Appropriation:
- $14,400,000 is appropriated from the bond proceeds fund to the Board of Trustees of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities.
- The money is for designing, renovating, furnishing, and equipping space for Career and Technical Education programs at the Heintz Center at Rochester Community and Technical College.
- Subdivision 2 – Bond sale:
- The Commissioner of Management and Budget must sell and issue state bonds up to $14,400,000 to fund the appropriation.
- Bond issuance is governed by Minnesota Statutes sections 16A.631 to 16A.675 and by the Minnesota Constitution, Article XI, sections 4 to 7.
Funding Source and Financing Details
- Source: Bond proceeds fund.
- Amount: Up to $14,400,000.
- Purpose: Capital investments to improve CTE facilities.
- Issuing authority: Commissioner of Management and Budget, in accordance with applicable statutes and constitutional provisions.
Oversight and Implementation
- Beneficiary: Board of Trustees of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities.
- Process: Bonds sold and issued as specified, with the project managed under state bond financing rules.
Significance
- Supports expansion and modernization of space for career and technical education, potentially improving program capacity and student outcomes at Rochester Community and Technical College.
Relevant Terms bond proceeds fund Rochester Community and Technical College Heintz Center Career and Technical Education (CTE) Board of Trustees of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities design renovate furnish equip capital investment bonds sale / sale and issuance of state bonds Commissioner of Management and Budget Minnesota Statutes sections 16A.631 to 16A.675 Minnesota Constitution Article XI sections 4 to 7 appropriation
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