This bill appropriates a total of $20 million for safety and mobility improvements on U.S. Highway 12 in the city of Independence, Minnesota. Specifically, it allocates $4 million from the bond proceeds fund for a grant to the commissioner of transportation to cover predesign, design, and construction of critical improvements along the highway from County Line Road to County Road 90. Additionally, it appropriates $16 million from the trunk highway fund for similar purposes. The bill authorizes the commissioner of management and budget to sell and issue state bonds to raise the necessary funds for these projects.

The bill includes provisions for the sale of general obligation bonds and trunk highway bonds, with the respective amounts of $4 million and $16 million. The bond sales will be conducted in accordance with Minnesota Statutes and the Minnesota Constitution. Both sections of the bill will take effect the day following final enactment, ensuring that the funding for these critical infrastructure improvements can be accessed promptly.