Interchange at Interstate Highway 35 and 400th Street in North Branch appropriation

This bill appropriates $4 million from the general fund for fiscal year 2026 to help the city of North Branch plan and build a new interchange at Interstate Highway 35 and 400th Street. The funds cover predesign, design, and land acquisition costs for the project, but only after the state confirms nonstate funding sources are secured. The appropriation is one-time and must be used before the project is completed or abandoned. It directly affects the city of North Branch by providing state funding for a specific infrastructure project.