HF3855

Purpose

The bill provides funding to support the construction of a segment of the Root River State Trail, specifically the Preston to Carimona portion.

Main Provisions

• A one-time appropriation is created to fund construction of the Root River State Trail from the city of Preston to Carimona.
• The appropriation is 6,000,000 dollars for fiscal year 2027.
• The money comes from the parks and trails fund.
• The funds are allocated to the commissioner of natural resources.
• Construction must be carried out under Minnesota Statutes section 85.015.

Funding Details and Availability

• Source: parks and trails fund.
• Recipient: commissioner of natural resources.
• Amount: $6,000,000.
• Timing: fiscal year 2027.
• Availability: the appropriation is a one-time appropriation and remains available until June 30, 2028.
• Related statute: Minnesota Statutes section 85.015.

Legal Authority

• Authority for the project and funding is under Minnesota law referenced in the bill as Minnesota Statutes section 85.015.

Relevant Terms - Root River State Trail - Preston - Carimona - appropriation - 6,000,000 (six million) - fiscal year 2027 - parks and trails fund - commissioner of natural resources - Minnesota Statutes section 85.015 - one-time appropriation - June 30, 2028