HF582 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))
Koochiching County; all terrain vehicle trail system capital improvement funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.
Related bill: SF136
AI Generated Summary
Purpose
To provide funding for capital improvements to the Blue Ox all-terrain vehicle (ATV) trail systems in Koochiching County by authorizing state bonds and directing a grant from the bond proceeds fund.
Main provisions
- Appropriation: $1,000,000 is appropriated from the bond proceeds fund to the commissioner of natural resources for a grant to Koochiching County to support capital improvements to the Blue Ox ATV trail systems.
- Exemption: This appropriation is exempt from certain requirements in Minnesota Statutes section 16A.86, subdivision 4.
- Bond sale: The commissioner of management and budget shall sell and issue state bonds up to $1,000,000 to fund the appropriation, under the terms and effects described by Minnesota Statutes sections 16A.631 to 16A.675 and by the Minnesota Constitution article XI, sections 4 to 7.
Significant changes to existing law
- Establishes a new appropriation for capital improvements to ATV trails and a new authorization to issue up to $1,000,000 in state bonds to finance that appropriation.
- Adds an exemption from a specific statutory requirement (16A.86, subdivision 4) related to the appropriation process.
Funding and administration details
- Source of funds: Bond proceeds fund.
- Administering agency: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR); grant recipient: Koochiching County.
- Financing mechanism: The state will issue bonds up to $1,000,000 to cover the appropriation, in accordance with state law and the state constitution.
Impact and scope
- Geographic focus: Koochiching County, Minnesota.
- Program focus: Capital improvements to the Blue Ox ATV trail systems (all-terrain vehicle trails) to improve infrastructure, safety, and recreation-related services.
- Fiscal impact: Creates state debt (bonded debt) up to $1,000,000 to fund the grant program.
How the financing works (at a glance)
- A grant is funded from bond proceeds to the county via the DNR.
- The state will issue bonds to raise the money, repaid under the usual bond provisions and debt management rules.
Related legal references
- Minnesota Statutes: 16A.631 to 16A.675 (bond issuance framework)
- Minnesota Constitution Article XI, sections 4 to 7 (bond authorization framework)
- Minnesota Statutes section 16A.86, subdivision 4 (exemption applicable to this appropriation)
Relevant Terms - appropriation - bond proceeds fund - grant - Koochiching County - Blue Ox ATV trail systems - all-terrain vehicle (ATV) - capital improvements - commissioner of natural resources - commissioner of management and budget - bonds / bond sale - Minnesota Statutes sections 16A.631 to 16A.675 - Minnesota Constitution Article XI sections 4–7 - 16A.86 subdivision 4 - capital investment appropriations - Blue Ox ATV trails (specific project)
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Where | Type | Name | Committee Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 13, 2025 | House | Action | Introduction and first reading, referred to | Capital Investment |
Citations
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]Progress through the legislative process
In Committee