SF4030 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))
County Road 19A in Washington County realignment project bond issue and appropriation
Related bill: HF3636
AI Generated Summary
Purpose
- The bill provides capital investment funding to support the design and construction of a realignment project for County Road 19A in Washington County. It authorizes a state grant to Washington County for this project, which covers the Innovation Road and 100th Street realignment from marked U.S. Highway 61 to Jamaica Avenue South in the city of Cottage Grove. It also authorizes the sale of state bonds to pay for this funding.
Main Provisions
- Subdivision 1 (Appropriation): $22,500,000 is appropriated from the bond proceeds fund to the commissioner of transportation. The money is for a grant to Washington County to design and construct improvements for the County Road 19A realignment project (Innovation Road and 100th Street) from U.S. Highway 61 to Jamaica Avenue South in Cottage Grove.
- Subdivision 2 (Bond Sale): To provide the money, the commissioner of management and budget shall sell and issue state bonds of up to $22,500,000. The bond sale must follow Minnesota law (Statutes sections 16A.631 to 16A.675) and Minnesota’s Constitution (Article XI, sections 4 to 7).
Funding Source and Process
- Funding source: bond proceeds fund.
- Process: the bonds will be sold and issued by the state (through the commissioner of management and budget) in accordance with the specified statutes and constitutional provisions.
Local Impact and Purpose
- This bill directs state resources to a local transportation project in Cottage Grove, enabling Washington County to proceed with the design and construction of the realignment of County Road 19A (including Innovation Road and 100th Street).
Significance
- It represents a capital investment decision that uses state bonding authority to fund a specific road project, expanding capacity and improving transportation infrastructure in the area.
Relevant Terms - appropriation - bond proceeds fund - grant - Washington County - County Road 19A - Innovation Road - 100th Street - realignment - U.S. Highway 61 - Jamaica Avenue South - Cottage Grove - design and construction - bond sale - bonds - Minnesota Statutes 16A.631 to 16A.675 - Minnesota Constitution Article XI sections 4 to 7
Bill text versions
- Introduction PDF PDF file
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Where | Type | Name | Committee Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 02, 2026 | Senate | Action | Introduction and first reading | ||
| March 02, 2026 | Senate | Action | Referred to | Capital Investment |
Citations
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]Progress through the legislative process
In Committee