HF3523 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))
Independence; U.S. Highway 12 safety and mobility improvements funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.
Related bill: SF3575
AI Generated Summary
Purpose
- This bill authorizes a state funding plan to improve safety and mobility on U.S. Highway 12 in the city of Independence, Minnesota. It provides money and a process for the project to move forward using state general obligation bonds.
Main Provisions
- Appropriation of 4,000,000 from the bond proceeds fund:
- The money is given to the commissioner of transportation as a grant to the city of Independence.
- It covers predesign, design, and construction of critical safety and mobility improvements along marked U.S. Highway 12 from County Line Road to County Road 90 in Hennepin County.
- The funding applies to portions of the project that are eligible to be funded with general obligation bonds.
- Bond sale authorization:
- The commissioner of management and budget must sell and issue state bonds up to 4,000,000 to cover the appropriation.
- The bond sale follows Minnesota statutes 16A.631 to 16A.675 and the Minnesota Constitution, Article XI, sections 4 through 7.
Funding and Implementation Details
- Source of funds: bond proceeds fund.
- Purpose of funds: a grant to the City of Independence for planning and construction work on the specified segment of U.S. Highway 12.
- Responsible agencies: Minnesota Department of Transportation (for the grant) and the Commissioner of Management and Budget (for issuing the bonds).
Relationship to Existing Law and Impact
- This bill uses the existing general obligation bond framework (as defined in Minnesota Statutes 16A.631 to 16A.675 and Article XI, sections 4–7) to finance the project.
- It does not create new bonding authorities outside the standard statewide bond process; instead, it allocates a specific amount and project scope within that framework.
Relevant Terms - U.S. Highway 12 - Independence (city) - County Line Road - County Road 90 - Hennepin County - Grant - Predesign - Design - Construction - Critical safety and mobility improvements - General obligation bonds - Bond proceeds fund - Appropriation - Commissioner of Transportation - Commissioner of Management and Budget - Minnesota Statutes sections 16A.631 to 16A.675 - Minnesota Constitution Article XI, sections 4 to 7
Bill text versions
- Introduction PDF PDF file
Past committee meetings
- Capital Investment on: March 17, 2026 10:15
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