HF904 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))
Little Falls/Morrison County Airport hangar renovation, bonds issued, and money appropriated.
Related bill: SF299
AI Generated Summary
Purpose
This bill provides funding and bonding authority to support upgrades to a hangar at the Little Falls-Morrison County Airport (also known as Lindbergh Field). It aims to help with planning and building improvements so the hangar can be used more effectively.
Key Provisions
Subdivision 1 – Appropriation
- $500,000 is appropriated from the bond proceeds fund.
- The money goes to the commissioner of transportation to provide one or more grants to the city of Little Falls, Morrison County, or both.
- The grants are for predesign, design, construction, renovation, furnishing, and equipping of a renovation project for an airplane hangar at the Little Falls-Morrison County Airport (Lindbergh Field).
Subdivision 2 – Bond Sale
- To fund the appropriation, the commissioner of management and budget must sell and issue state bonds up to $500,000.
- Bond issuance must follow Minnesota law (Minnesota Statutes sections 16A.631 to 16A.675) and the Minnesota Constitution (Article XI, sections 4 to 7).
Effect on Existing Law
- Establishes a new appropriation and a new authorization to issue up to $500,000 in state bonds for the airport hangar project. It does not otherwise change current law beyond enabling this funding and bonding for the project.
Significance
- Enables capital investment in airport infrastructure by funding planning and construction activities for a hangar upgrade.
- Uses a bond financing mechanism (bond proceeds fund) to pay for the project.
Implementation Notes (informal)
- The project involves multiple phases (predesign through furnishing) and targets the Little Falls-Morrison County Airport, also known as Lindbergh Field.
- Bond issuance will be conducted under established state procedures.
Relevant Terms - bond proceeds fund - appropriation - grants - city of Little Falls - Morrison County - Little Falls-Morrison County Airport - Lindbergh Field - predesign - design - construct - renovate - furnish - equip - airplane hangar - bonds / state bonds - Commissioner of Transportation - Commissioner of Management and Budget - Minnesota Statutes 16A.631 to 16A.675 - Minnesota Constitution Article XI, sections 4 to 7
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Where | Type | Name | Committee Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 17, 2025 | House | Action | Introduction and first reading, referred to | Capital Investment |
Citations
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]Progress through the legislative process
In Committee