Direct Care and Treatment new secure psychiatric residential treatment facility bond issue and appropriation

This bill authorizes the state of Minnesota to issue up to $7 million in bonds to fund a new secure psychiatric residential treatment facility operated by Direct Care and Treatment. The appropriated funds will be used to cover the initial design and pre-design costs for the proposed 30-bed facility. The legislation directs the commissioner of administration to manage these funds and requires the commissioner of management and budget to handle the bond sale in accordance with existing state laws.