HF3855 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))
Root River State Trail funding provided, and money appropriated.
Related bill: SF4097
AI Generated Summary
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
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 02, 2026 | House | Action | Introduction and first reading, referred to | Legacy Finance |
Citations
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]Progress through the legislative process
In Committee