HF4556 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))
Minneapolis; West Broadway Avenue reconstruction funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.
Related bill: SF4854
AI Generated Summary
- Purpose
This bill funds reconstruction and safety improvements for a segment of West Broadway Avenue in Minneapolis by providing state financial support and a bond financing mechanism.
Main Provisions
Subdivision 1 (Appropriation): A total of $5,300,000 is appropriated from the bond proceeds account in the state transportation fund. The money is directed to the Commissioner of Transportation to provide a grant to Hennepin County for the design, construction, engineering, and reconstruction of West Broadway Avenue between North Lyndale Avenue and West River Road North.
Subdivision 2 (Bond Sale): To supply the appropriated funds, the Commissioner of Management and Budget must sell and issue state bonds totaling up to $5,300,000. The bond sale must follow the terms and effects set forth in Minnesota Statutes sections 16A.631 to 16A.675 and the Minnesota Constitution, Article XI, sections 4 to 7.
Location and Scope
West Broadway Avenue in the city of Minneapolis, located in Hennepin County, specifically the segment between North Lyndale Avenue and West River Road North.
Funding and Financing Details
Funding comes from the bond proceeds account within the state transportation fund.
The bill outlines the process for issuing and selling the bonds to finance the appropriation.
Significant Changes / Legal Framework
Establishes a new state-funded grant to Hennepin County for this project and creates a state bond financing mechanism to pay for it.
Requires compliance with existing bonding statutes (Minnesota Statutes 16A.631 to 16A.675) and the Minnesota Constitution (Article XI, sections 4–7).
Relevant Terms - West Broadway Avenue - Minneapolis - Hennepin County - reconstruction - safety improvements - design - construction - engineering - grant - bond proceeds account - state transportation fund - Commissioner of Transportation - Commissioner of Management and Budget - bonds / bond sale - Minnesota Statutes sections 16A.631 to 16A.675 - Minnesota Constitution Article XI, sections 4 to 7 - North Lyndale Avenue - West River Road North
Bill text versions
- Introduction PDF PDF file
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Where | Type | Name | Committee Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 23, 2026 | House | Action | Introduction and first reading, referred to | Capital Investment |
Citations
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