HF3673 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))
Middle River; well and well pump house funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.
Related bill: SF3950
AI Generated Summary
Purpose
- Provide a targeted funding plan to help Middle River obtain safe, clean drinking water by supporting a project to design, construct, and equip a new well and well pump house plus related infrastructure.
Main Provisions
- Subdivision 1 – Appropriation: 988,000 is appropriated from the bond proceeds fund to the Public Facilities Authority (PFA) as a grant to the city of Middle River. The grant funds the design, construction, and equipment of a new well and well pump house facility and related infrastructure to supply safe drinking water to residents.
- Subdivision 2 – Bond Sale: To fund the appropriation, the state will issue bonds totaling up to 988,000. The bond sale will follow the terms and effects set forth in existing Minnesota law (Minnesota Statutes sections 16A.631 to 16A.675) and the Minnesota Constitution (Article XI, sections 4 to 7).
Financial Mechanisms
- Source of funds: Bond proceeds fund.
- Recipient and purpose: Public Facilities Authority grants to the city of Middle River for water infrastructure.
- Financing method: Issuance of state bonds up to 988,000 to pay for the project.
Legal/Policy Context
- Uses existing bond issuance framework and constitutional authority to finance the project.
- No new statutory changes are proposed; the bill directs a specific appropriation and the corresponding bond issuance within current law.
Significance / Changes to Existing Law
- Adds a focused capital investment appropriation for a local water infrastructure project.
- Directs the sale of state bonds to support this project, leveraging established bond statutes and constitutional provisions. This does not modify existing law but activates it for a particular local project.
Relevant Terms
- bond proceeds fund
- Public Facilities Authority
- grant
- city of Middle River
- well and pump house facility
- safe drinking water
- design, construct, and equip
- bond sale
- Minnesota Statutes sections 16A.631 to 16A.675
- Minnesota Constitution article XI sections 4 to 7
Relevant Terms - bond proceeds fund - Public Facilities Authority - grant - Middle River - well - pump house - safe drinking water - design - construct - equip - bond sale - 16A.631 to 16A.675 - Constitution Article XI, sections 4-7
Bill text versions
- Introduction PDF PDF file
Upcoming committee meetings
- Capital Investment on: March 26, 2026 10:15
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Where | Type | Name | Committee Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 25, 2026 | House | Action | Introduction and first reading, referred to | Capital Investment |
Citations
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]Progress through the legislative process
In Committee