HF3570 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))
East Grand Forks; Minnesota Department of Agriculture potato inspection facility capital improvements funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.
Related bill: SF3668
AI Generated Summary
Purpose
This bill would provide funding for capital improvements to the Minnesota Department of Agriculture potato inspection facility in East Grand Forks. It aims to renovate, repair, and equip the facility, and also cover hazardous materials abatement.
Main Provisions
- Appropriation: An amount of 2,093,000 is appropriated from the bond proceeds fund to the commissioner of administration to design, construct, and equip the renovation and repair of the potato inspection facility in East Grand Forks.
- Hazardous materials: The appropriation may also be used to design and complete hazardous materials abatement related to the project.
- Existing funding reference: This appropriation is in addition to an existing appropriation for the same purpose found in Laws 2023, chapter 72, article 1, section 10.
- Bond financing: To fund this appropriation, the commissioner of management and budget must sell and issue state bonds up to 2,093,000 under applicable state laws and constitutional provisions (Minnesota Statutes sections 16A.631 to 16A.675 and Constitution article XI, sections 4 to 7).
Funding and Bond Issuance
- Source of funds: Bond proceeds fund.
- Authorized action: Sale and issuance of state bonds up to 2,093,000.
- Oversight and terms: Bond issuance must follow the specified Minnesota statutes and constitutional requirements.
Relationship to Existing Law
- Adds to, rather than replaces, the existing 2023 funding for the same purpose.
- Expands capital investment in the potato inspection facility by providing an additional appropriation and the associated bonding authority.
Administrative Roles and Implementation
- Agencies involved:
- Department of Administration (design, construction, and equipment procurement for the facility).
- Department of Management and Budget (bond issuance).
- Process: Funds are provided as bond proceeds; bonds must be issued under the applicable statutes and constitutional provisions.
Location
- East Grand Forks, Minnesota.
Significance
- Creates a dedicated funding stream to upgrade and modernize a key agricultural inspection facility, potentially improving operations and safety through renovation, new equipment, and hazardous materials cleanup.
Relevant Terms East Grand Forks Minnesota Department of Agriculture potato inspection facility renovation repair design equip hazardous materials abatement bond proceeds fund appropriation 2,093,000 (2,093,000) commissioner of administration commissioner of management and budget bond sale / sale and issue bonds Laws 2023 chapter 72 article 1 section 10 Minnesota Statutes sections 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 23, 2026 | House | Action | Introduction and first reading, referred to | Capital Investment |
Citations
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]Progress through the legislative process
In Committee