Public water access and boating facilities on public waters and state fish hatcheries capital improvements bond issue and appropriation

This bill authorizes $12 million in state bonds for capital improvements to public water access points and boating facilities on Minnesota's public waters, managed by the Department of Natural Resources. It also allocates $17.8 million in bonds for capital upgrades to state fish hatcheries, including up to $3 million specifically for planning and designing a new St. Paul hatchery facility in the metro area with research and education capabilities. The funds will be drawn from a bond proceeds fund, with bond sales governed by Minnesota's bond laws. The bill directly affects state natural resources management and public users of water access sites and hatchery facilities.