The bill proposes an appropriation of $21,475,000 from the bond proceeds fund to the Minnesota Zoological Board for capital improvements at the Minnesota Zoo. Specifically, $17,675,000 is allocated for the design, construction, furnishing, and equipping of a new animal hospital, while $3,800,000 is designated for capital asset preservation improvements and betterments to the zoo's infrastructure and exhibits. The bill allows for the asset preservation funds to be used for replacing outdated buildings and for constructing and renovating trails and roads on the zoo site, in accordance with Minnesota Statutes, section 16B.307.

Additionally, the bill authorizes the commissioner of management and budget to sell and issue state bonds up to the amount of $21,475,000 to provide the necessary funding. The bond sale will be conducted in accordance with the relevant Minnesota Statutes and the Minnesota Constitution. The provisions of this bill will take effect the day following its final enactment.