Purpose

This bill aims to fund a major capital project by providing money to build a new State Patrol headquarters in the metropolitan area. The funding comes from selling state bonds.

Main Provisions

• Appropriation: $97,026,000 is allocated from the bond proceeds fund to the commissioner of administration. This money is to be used to acquire property, prepare the site, predesign, design, construct, furnish, and equip a new State Patrol headquarters facility in the metropolitan area. The facility would include office space, training space, evidence storage space, and fleet operations space.
• Bond Sale: To provide the money, the commissioner of management and budget must sell and issue bonds up to $97,026,000. The sale and terms must follow Minnesota statutes (sections 16A.631 to 16A.675) and the Minnesota Constitution (Article XI, sections 4 to 7).

Financing and Legal Framework

• Funding Source: Bond proceeds fund.
• Financing Process: The bill requires the state to issue bonds up to the stated amount and to follow the specified statutory and constitutional rules for bond sales.
• Project Scope: Construction and related work for a new State Patrol headquarters, including all stages from site selection through furnishing and equipment.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

• New capital investment authorization: Creates a new state-funded capital project for a State Patrol headquarters and authorizes the associated debt issuance.
• Debt issuance requirements: Establishes compliance with existing bond statutes and constitutional provisions for financing this project.

Practical Impact

• Public safety infrastructure: Aimed at consolidating or improving facilities for the State Patrol by providing dedicated spaces for offices, training, evidence storage, and fleet operations.
• State finances: Increases state bonded debt up to the specified amount to finance the project, subject to annual budget and bond management rules.

Relevant Terms - State Patrol headquarters - bond proceeds fund - appropriation - predesign - design - construct - furnish and equip - site - office space - training space - evidence storage space - fleet operations space - metropolitan area - bonds - sale and issue - Minnesota Statutes 16A.631 to 16A.675 - Minnesota Constitution Article XI sections 4 to 7 - commissioner of administration - commissioner of management and budget