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SF3283 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Glacial Lakes Trail final segment appropriation

Related bill: HF2886

AI Generated Summary

Purpose

Provide a one-time funding allocation from Minnesota’s General Fund to complete the final segment of the Glacial Lakes Trail. The final trail segment runs between the city of New London and Sibley State Park, and the funding is intended for design and construction work.

Main Provisions

  • Amount and timing: $4,000,000 in fiscal year 2026 from the General Fund.
  • Recipient and purpose: To the commissioner of natural resources (Department of Natural Resources) to design and construct the final trail segment of the Glacial Lakes Trail.
  • Trail context: The Glacial Lakes Trail is established under Minnesota Statutes section 85.015, subdivision 5.
  • One-time funding: This is a one-time appropriation and remains available until the project is completed or abandoned.
  • Legal framework: The appropriation is subject to Minnesota Statutes section 16A.642 (rules about appropriations and project disposition).
  • Administration: Managed under the capital investment framework.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

  • No new statutory changes to the trail’s legal status or the existing statutes are enacted. The bill simply provides a one-time funding appropriation to complete the final trail segment, using the existing Glacial Lakes Trail framework and the general capital investment process.

Rationale (Context)

  • The bill aims to finalize the last segment of the Glacial Lakes Trail by securing dedicated funding to complete design and construction, advancing state bike/pipeline/trail infrastructure within the established statutory framework.

Relevant Terms - Glacial Lakes Trail - New London - Sibley State Park - Minnesota Statutes § 85.015, subd. 5 - Department of Natural Resources - commissioner of natural resources - design and construct - final trail segment - General Fund - fiscal year 2026 - onetime appropriation - project completed or abandoned - Minnesota Statutes § 16A.642 - capital investment

Bill text versions

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
April 03, 2025SenateActionIntroduction and first reading
April 03, 2025SenateActionReferred toCapital Investment

Citations

 
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    "citation": "85.015",
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Progress through the legislative process

17%
In Committee

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