Local roads and bridges bond issuance and appropriation

SF 289 authorizes Minnesota to issue up to $400 million in state bonds to fund local infrastructure. It appropriates $250 million for county road projects, prioritizing statewide/regional roads and rural safety improvements on county state-aid highways. An additional $150 million is allocated for bridge repairs, including matching federal funds to replace or rehabilitate deficient bridges, covering design, construction, and land acquisition costs. The funds directly support counties and local communities by improving road safety and bridge infrastructure. The bill enables these investments through bond financing rather than direct state budget spending.