SF2459
Merriam Junction Regional Trail segment bond issue and appropriation
Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026)
Related bill: HF466
AI Generated Summary
Purpose of the Bill
The purpose of the bill is to support the development of a segment of the Merriam Junction Regional Trail in Scott County, Minnesota. This involves financial investment to acquire necessary land, design, and construct part of the trail.
Main Provisions
- Funding Allocation: The bill appropriates $7,300,000 from the bond proceeds fund to be used by the commissioner of natural resources. This funding is intended as a grant to Scott County.
- Trail Development: The funds will be used for the acquisition of property or interests in property, along with the pre-design, design, and construction of approximately 4.3 miles of the Louisville Segment of the Merriam Junction Regional Trail.
- Trail Location: This segment extends from the Louisville Swamp Trailhead in Louisville Township to the Big Woods Trail in the city of Shakopee.
Significant Changes
- State Bonds Authorization: The bill authorizes the sale and issuance of state bonds up to the amount of $7,300,000 to fund the trail project, as guided by the prescribed sections of Minnesota Statutes and the Minnesota Constitution.
Relevant Terms
- Merriam Junction Regional Trail
- Scott County
- State bonds
- Louisville Segment
- Trail construction
- Bond proceeds fund
- Property acquisition
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Where | Type | Name | Committee Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 13, 2025 | Senate | Action | Introduction and first reading | ||
| March 13, 2025 | Senate | Action | Referred to | Capital Investment |
Bill information comes from public records published by the Office of the Revisor of Statutes, the Minnesota House and the Minnesota Senate. AI summaries are written by MinneSlate and are not official. MinneSlate is independent and is not affiliated with the State of Minnesota or the Minnesota Legislature.
Progress through the legislative process
In Committee