HF3569
Sand Hill River Watershed District flood hazard mitigation project funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.
Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026)
Related bill: SF3558
AI Generated Summary
Purpose
Explain and fund a flood hazard mitigation effort in the Sand Hill River Watershed District by replacing capital equipment that pumps water between two lakes in the district.
Main provisions
- Appropriation: $1,500,000 is appropriated from the bond proceeds fund to the commissioner of natural resources for a grant to the Sand Hill River Watershed District. The grant is for the replacement of capital equipment used to pump water between two lakes in the district.
- Bond authority: The commissioner of management and budget shall sell and issue state bonds up to $1,500,000 to pay for the appropriation. This bonding must follow the terms and effects of Minnesota statutes sections 16A.631 to 16A.675 and the Minnesota Constitution, article XI, sections 4 to 7.
Key terms and entities
- Sand Hill River Watershed District
- Flood hazard mitigation
- Capital equipment
- Grant
- Department of Natural Resources (commissioner of natural resources)
- Bond proceeds fund
- Bond sale / state bonds
- Minnesota Statutes 16A.631–16A.675
- Minnesota Constitution article XI, sections 4–7
Financial and legal details
- Source of funding: bond proceeds fund
- Bond issuance: up to $1,500,000 to finance the appropriation
- Legislative basis: provisions governed by Minnesota Statutes on bonding and the state constitution
Impact on existing law
- Adds a new appropriation and bonding authority specifically for flood hazard mitigation in the Sand Hill River Watershed District, enabling the DNR to grant funds for replacing pumping equipment.
Implementation overview
- The DNR will administer the grant to the Sand Hill River Watershed District.
- The project focuses on replacing capital equipment used to pump water between two lakes, thereby supporting flood hazard mitigation in the watershed.
Relevant Terms - flood hazard mitigation - Sand Hill River Watershed District - capital equipment - grant - pump water - two lakes - bond proceeds fund - bond sale - state bonds - Minnesota Statutes 16A.631 to 16A.675 - Minnesota Constitution article XI, sections 4 to 7
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Actions
| Date | Chamber | Where | Type | Name | Committee Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 23, 2026 | House | Action | Introduction and first reading, referred to | Capital Investment | |
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