This bill authorizes capital investment spending for the acquisition and improvement of public land and buildings, as well as other capital projects, while establishing new programs and modifying existing ones. It includes appropriations from the bond proceeds fund for various state agencies, allowing funds to be used for state agency staff costs related to capital projects until completion or abandonment. Key projects outlined in the bill focus on improvements to educational institutions, public safety infrastructure, and veterans' facilities, with a significant emphasis on environmental sustainability and community services. The bill also authorizes the sale of up to $790 million in state bonds to finance these initiatives.

Notable changes include the establishment of a statewide drinking water contamination mitigation program and a reduction in matching requirements for early childhood facilities from 50% to 25%. The bill expands the uses of the clean water revolving fund to cover reasonable administrative costs and provides additional funding for projects addressing emerging contaminants, with increased maximum grant amounts for governmental units and water infrastructure projects. Additionally, it outlines procedures for the design and construction of audio and video broadcast facilities for state buildings and introduces provisions for the issuance of lease revenue bonds, while repealing certain outdated statutes related to infrastructure development.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 16A.501, 16B.97, 16B.98, 116.182, 142A.46, 446A.07, 446A.072, 446A.073, 446A.081, 16A.662, 116J.417