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HF 1528

Beltrami County; sanitary sewer collection and treatment system funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Matt Bliss and 2 co-sponsors

HF 1528 would authorize state funding and bond financing to support Beltrami County's sanitary sewer system, with appropriations to cover upgrades and potential rate impacts.

Author added Gander
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Bill Summary · HF 1528

Summary of HF 1528 (Beltrami County; sanitary sewer funding; bonds; appropriation)

Purpose and intent

HF 1528 would provide state funding for Beltrami County’s sanitary sewer collection and treatment system. The bill indicates the use of bonds and appropriations to support the project, aligning with efforts to finance and modernize sewer infrastructure in the county. The specific scope, eligible project activities, and funding levels would be detailed in the bill’s text and any accompanying amendments.

Key provisions (as indicated by the bill’s title)

  • Authorizes funding for Beltrami County’s sanitary sewer collection and treatment system.
  • authorizes the issuance of bonds to finance the project.
  • appropriates state money to support the project.
  • The exact terms of bond issuance (amount, interest, repayment), the specific funding mix, and project scope would be defined within the bill (or future amendments).

Note: The information provided here reflects the bill’s title and status. Detailed provisions, eligible costs, and governance mechanisms would be visible in the full bill language.

Affected parties and impacts

  • Beltrami County and its sanitary sewer system: Primary beneficiaries through financing for planning, design, construction, upgrades, or other eligible improvements related to the sewer collection and treatment system.
  • County residents and ratepayers: Potentially affected through debt service or user fees if bond financing is leveraged, depending on the bill’s financing structure.
  • Contractors, engineers, and service providers: Potentially involved in implementing funded projects.
  • State and local financial administrations: Responsible for bond issuance, administration of funds, and compliance with bonding processes.

Procedural history and timeline

  • Introduced: February 26, 2025 (HF 1528 introduced and assigned to the Capital Investment committee).
  • 2025-03-06: Author added (Gander) to the bill.
  • Related action: Companion bill in the Senate is SF 2180.

Related legislation

  • SF 2180 (companion bill in the Senate)

Additional notes

  • This summary reflects information available from the bill’s introductory details. The final text will specify eligibility, project scope, funding amounts, bond terms, timelines, administration, and reporting requirements.
  • If enacted, the bill would proceed through normal committee and floor processes in the Minnesota Legislature, with potential amendments that could alter funding levels, project eligibility, and debt management.

If you’d like, I can integrate any available amendments or track updates on the bill’s progress through the Capital Investment committee and floor actions.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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