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HF 4427

Caledonia; new public library funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Greg Davids

HF 4427 would fund a new Caledonia public library with a $1,875,000 grant financed by state bonds, administered by the Department of Education.

Introduction and first reading, referred to Capital Investment
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Bill Summary · HF 4427

Summary of HF 4427 (2025-2026) – Caledonia Public Library Funding

Purpose and intent

HF 4427 is a capital investment bill in Minnesota for the 2025-2026 session. Its primary objective is to provide state financial support to establish a new public library in the city of Caledonia. The bill authorizes a grant funded from the bond proceeds fund and directs the sale of state bonds to cover the project costs.

Key provisions

  • Appropriation for Caledonia Public Library

    • The bill appropriates $1,875,000 from the bond proceeds fund.
    • Purpose: a grant to the city of Caledonia to predesign, design, construct, furnish, and equip a new public library.
    • The appropriation is designated to be administered by the Minnesota Department of Education (commissioner of education) for the City of Caledonia.

  • Bond issuance

    • To finance the appropriation, the bill authorizes the sale and issuance of state bonds in an amount up to $1,875,000.
    • Bonds are issued in the manner, terms, and effects prescribed by:
    • Minnesota Statutes, sections 16A.631 to 16A.675, and
    • Minnesota Constitution, Article XI, sections 4 to 7.

  • Effective date

    • The section becomes effective the day after final enactment.

who/what is affected

  • City of Caledonia: will receive a grant to fund the planning, construction, furnishing, and equipping of a new public library.
  • Minnesota Department of Education: administers the grant to Caledonia.
  • State of Minnesota: finances the project through bond proceeds; authorized to issue up to $1.875 million in bonds.
  • Potential beneficiaries: Caledonia residents and local users of library services, with enhanced facility and resources upon completion.

Procedural and timeline notes

  • The bill is under the Capital Investment committee process and has:
    • Introduction and first reading on March 18, 2026.
    • Sponsor: Co-sponsor Greg Davids.
  • Effective implementation relies on final enactment and subsequent bond issuance processes per state law.
  • The mechanism follows typical capital project funding: authorization of bonds, bond proceeds funding a targeted grant, and agency administration of funds for project delivery.

Overall assessment

HF 4427 proposes a straightforward capital investment package to fund a new public library in Caledonia. It sets a clear grant amount, enables bond financing, and designates the administering agency. The measure is focused on infrastructure expansion for public library services and does not alter ongoing operating funding.

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

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