Capital Investment

This bill authorizes the Minnesota Department of Transportation to provide grants to local governments and airport authorities for building mobile radar systems. The funding is intended to help these entities acquire radar sensors, construct towers, and install communication networks to monitor low-altitude airspace and waterways. Supported projects will focus on detecting aircraft and drones, improving emergency response, and preventing collisions at public airports and on public waters. The appropriation comes from the state's general fund and is available for use until June 30, 2029.

This bill authorizes the state to issue up to $3 million in bonds to fund infrastructure improvements for the Infinity Center in Breckenridge. The funds will be used to acquire property, design and build a parking lot, and extend municipal utilities to support the expansion of the regional recreation and wellness complex. The money will be provided as a grant to the city through the commissioner of employment and economic development. This legislation is a capital investment measure that does not affect individual taxpayers directly but relies on state bond proceeds.

This bill authorizes the sale of up to $50 million in state bonds to fund a new water treatment facility in Rosemount. The appropriated funds will be given as a grant to the city to cover the costs of designing, building, and equipping the new infrastructure. Once the bonds are sold, the money will be held in a special fund and transferred to the Public Facilities Authority for distribution to the city. The legislation takes effect immediately upon final passage by the legislature.

This bill proposes a constitutional amendment to allow Minnesota to issue bonds and incur public debt specifically for public information technology systems, licenses, and infrastructure. It would add a new provision (section j) to the state constitution, permitting the state and political subdivisions (like counties or cities) to finance capital costs - including design, acquisition, installation, construction, equipping, and servicing - of these IT systems through bonds. The amendment requires voter approval at the 2026 general election, with a specific yes/no question on the ballot. If passed, it would expand existing constitutional authority for public debt to cover modern IT infrastructure needs.

This bill authorizes the state of Minnesota to issue up to $5,000,000 in bonds to fund a project at the Hormel Institute in Austin. The funds will be used to design, construct, and equip a renovated space dedicated to STEM and bioimaging education, as well as workforce development and K-12 engagement. The money will be provided through a grant to the Austin Port Authority, which will oversee the renovation and setup of the facility. Once passed, the state will immediately begin the process of selling these bonds to raise the necessary capital.