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HF 576

Central Iron Range Sanitary Sewer District infrastructure improvements funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Roger Skraba and 1 co-sponsor

HF 576 funds Central Iron Range Sanitary Sewer District upgrades with state bonds and appropriations to modernize wastewater facilities, under oversight.

Introduction and first reading, referred to Capital Investment
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Bill Summary · HF 576

Summary: HF 576 — Central Iron Range Sanitary Sewer District Infrastructure Improvements Funding, Bonds Issued, and Money Appropriated

Overview

  • Bill Number: HF 576
  • Title: Central Iron Range Sanitary Sewer District infrastructure improvements funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated
  • Subject: Bonds, Sewers and Septic Systems
  • Status: Introduction and first reading; referred to Capital Investment
  • Introduced: February 24, 2025
  • Related bill: SF 520 (companion)

Purpose and Intent

HF 576 seeks to support infrastructure improvements within the Central Iron Range Sanitary Sewer District by authorizing financing through state bonds and directing appropriations to fund project costs. The bill aims to facilitate modernization and expansion of the district’s sewer system to improve service reliability, capacity, and environmental compliance.

Key Provisions (as introduced)

  • Authorization for issuance of bonds to finance infrastructure improvements for the Central Iron Range Sanitary Sewer District.
  • Appropriation of state funds to support the identified projects within the district.
  • Eligible uses of bond proceeds and state funds likely to include capital projects such as wastewater treatment facilities, collection system upgrades, and related distribution/pump station investments (specifics would be detailed in the bill’s language).
  • Provisions governing bond repayment, term length, interest, and administrative oversight (exact terms to be defined in the enacted text).
  • Requirements or criteria for project eligibility, prioritization, and project oversight.
  • Potential accountability measures, reporting, and compliance provisions to ensure funds are used for authorized infrastructure improvements within the district.

Note: The exact dollar amounts, bond terms, and project lists are not specified in the material provided; these details would appear in the enacted text and any amendments.

Affected Parties and Impacts

  • Primary beneficiaries: Central Iron Range Sanitary Sewer District and its service area (residents and businesses) that rely on sewer infrastructure.
  • Fiscal impact: Bond financing would create long-term debt service obligations, potentially affecting state finances and the district’s funding landscape. Depending on implementation, local ratepayers could be affected through district rates or rates tied to debt service.
  • Oversight and enforcement: The bill would establish a framework for bond issuance and use of funds; state-level oversight may involve the legislature and related state agencies as defined in the bill.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Introduced and placed on the calendar: February 24, 2025.
  • Initial committee referrals: Introduced on February 13, 2025, with referral to Capital Investment.
  • Subsequent action: On April 3, 2025, referred to Higher Education (per the recorded legislative actions; committees may adjust as the bill progresses).
  • Legislative path: Likely requires committee hearings, potential amendments, and floor votes in both chambers (with SF 520 as the Senate companion).

Related Considerations

  • Companion bill: SF 520 (Senate).
  • Policy alignment: Focuses on public infrastructure financing (bonds) and appropriations for sewer/septic system improvements.

Summary Takeaway

HF 576 proposes state-assisted financing for the Central Iron Range Sanitary Sewer District’s infrastructure upgrades through bond issuance and targeted appropriations. It is designed to enable substantial capital projects to modernize wastewater infrastructure, with oversight provisions to ensure proper use of funds. The bill is in early stages, with referrals to Capital Investment and, subsequently, Higher Education noted in the current legislative actions.

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

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