Capitol tunnel improvements appropriation

This bill appropriates $8.5 million from the general fund for fiscal year 2026 to improve accessibility in the Minnesota State Capitol tunnel system. The funds will cover design, construction, and equipment to bring a section of the tunnel under Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard and east toward the Capitol into compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). These improvements will directly affect people with disabilities who use the tunnel for access to the Capitol, ensuring the space meets current accessibility standards. The funding is a one-time appropriation available until the project is completed.