The bill amends existing legislation to extend the appropriation and bond sale authorization for the reconstruction of U.S. Highway 8 in Chisago County. Specifically, it modifies Laws 2020, Fifth Special Session chapter 3, article 1, section 16, subdivision 34, to provide funding for the predesign, design, engineering, and construction of the highway project, which includes the potential expansion to four lanes and the development of pedestrian and bike trails.

A significant change in the bill is the deletion of the provision stating that the appropriation is available until the project is completed or abandoned. Instead, it introduces a new provision that allows the bond sale authorization and appropriation of bond proceeds for the project to remain available until December 31, 2029, notwithstanding Minnesota Statutes, section 16A.642. Additionally, the bill ensures that funds planned by the Department of Transportation for resurfacing U.S. Highway 8 will be redirected to support the reconstruction efforts.