The bill authorizes capital investment spending for various projects, including acquiring and improving land and buildings, establishing new programs, and modifying existing project requirements. It includes specific appropriations from the general fund for initiatives such as grants for law enforcement emergency entry devices in schools, the replacement of a statue in the U.S. Capitol, and support for local public housing programs. The legislation mandates adherence to prevailing wage laws and sustainable building guidelines for funded projects, while also requiring grant recipients to demonstrate their ability to finance the intended programs. Additionally, it streamlines funding processes and extends the availability of certain appropriations.

A significant addition to the bill is the establishment of the "Public Safety Officer Hearing Protection Program," which provides hearing protection products to public safety officers at no cost. The program allows eligible officers to request these products from the commissioner of public safety, who will distribute them based on application order. The bill also addresses the replacement of the statue of Henry Mower Rice with a statue of Hubert H. Humphrey, requiring the governor to submit a request for this replacement by January 1, 2028. Furthermore, it cancels certain general fund appropriations and repeals a previous statute related to public skate parks, reflecting a shift in legislative priorities. The act will take effect the day after final enactment.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 240A.20
1st Engrossment: 240A.20