This bill authorizes significant capital investment spending for the acquisition and improvement of public land and buildings, as well as various capital projects, while establishing new programs and modifying existing ones. It includes provisions for the sale and issuance of state bonds, appropriating funds for projects related to education, natural resources, and infrastructure. Key insertions in the bill allow for the use of appropriated funds for state agency staff costs associated with capital projects, ensure fund availability until project completion, and set guidelines for grant allocations to political subdivisions. The bill also mandates reporting requirements for the Board of Trustees of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities regarding unspent funds and emphasizes compliance with existing statutes.

Additionally, the bill outlines a comprehensive plan for building renovations, particularly focusing on hazardous material removal and code upgrades, while appropriating funds for water infrastructure projects. It introduces new grant programs for addressing drinking water contaminants and expands the uses of the drinking water revolving loan fund to support disadvantaged communities. The bill also modifies existing appropriations for various projects, including trail improvements and community center renovations, and allows for the acquisition of land adjacent to the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension facility. Notably, it establishes a new grant for the city of Savage for infrastructure improvements and includes provisions for the management of bond proceeds, ensuring accountability and effective funding mechanisms for these initiatives.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 16A.501, 116.182, 446A.07, 446A.072, 446A.073, 446A.081, 16A.662, 116J.417
1st Engrossment: 16A.501, 116.182, 446A.07, 446A.072, 446A.073, 446A.081, 16A.662, 116J.417