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SF2184 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Magnus Veterans Wellness Clinic capital improvements appropriation

Related bill: HF1689

AI Generated Summary

Purpose

Provide a one-time funding appropriation to support capital improvements at the Magnus Veterans Wellness Clinic in Dayton. The money is intended to help a private foundation (Magnus Veterans Foundation) design, construct, renovate, equip, and furnish upgrades to the clinic, with a focus on reconfiguring and expanding space, improving energy efficiency, and maintaining essential building systems.

Main Provisions

  • Onetime appropriation of $900,000 in fiscal year 2026 from the General Fund.
  • Source and administration: money goes to the commissioner of veterans affairs to issue a grant to Magnus Veterans Foundation.
  • Purpose of the grant: to design, construct, renovate, equip, and furnish capital improvements to the Magnus Veterans Wellness Clinic in Dayton.
  • Scope of projects:
    • Major projects to reconfigure, renovate, and expand existing space.
    • Energy efficiency improvements.
    • Major projects to preserve or replace HVAC, plumbing, and electrical systems.
    • Other site renovations to support ongoing operations.
  • The improvements are aimed at supporting ongoing operations of the clinic.

Financial Details

  • Amount: $900,000 (one-time).
  • Fiscal year: 2026.
  • Fund source: General Fund.
  • Recipient: Magnus Veterans Foundation (via the commissioner of veterans affairs).

Timing and Availability

  • This is a one-time appropriation.
  • Funds are available until the project is completed or abandoned, in accordance with Minnesota Statutes section 16A.642.

Notable Changes to Law

  • Creates a new, one-time capital funding stream for a specific veterans clinic project.
  • No broad changes to ongoing programs; the appropriation is narrowly targeted to the Magnus Veterans Wellness Clinic in Dayton and subject to the time/availability rules in 16A.642.

Relevant Terms - appropriation - general fund - commissioner of veterans affairs - Magnus Veterans Foundation - Magnus Veterans Wellness Clinic - Dayton - capital improvements - design - construct - renovate - equip - furnish - major projects - reconfigure - energy efficiency improvements - HVAC - plumbing - electrical systems - site renovations - ongoing operations - onetime - available until completed or abandoned - Minnesota Statutes section 16A.642 - fiscal year 2026

Bill text versions

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
March 06, 2025SenateActionIntroduction and first reading
March 06, 2025SenateActionReferred toCapital Investment

Citations

 
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Progress through the legislative process

17%
In Committee

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