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Bill Summary · SF 5148

Summary of SF 5148 (2025-2026) — City of North Branch Regional Veterans Memorial Appropriation

Purpose and intent

  • The bill proposes a capital investment appropriation to support the construction of a regional veterans memorial in the city of North Branch, Minnesota.
  • It is a onetime funding measure intended to facilitate the project’s development and completion.

Key provisions and changes

  • Funding amount and source: The bill appropriates $200,000 from the Minnesota General Fund.
  • Timing of funds: The appropriation is for fiscal year 2027.
  • Recipient and program administration: Funds would be granted by the Commissioner of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) to the City of North Branch.
  • Project purpose: The grant is designated specifically to construct a regional veterans memorial in North Branch.
  • Availability of funds: The appropriation is available until the project is completed or abandoned, subject to Minnesota Statutes, section 16A.642 (which governs the availability and lapse of appropriations).
  • Nature of appropriation: This is a one-time appropriation (not ongoing funding).

Who/what is affected

  • City of North Branch: Eligible to receive a $200,000 grant to construct the regional veterans memorial.
  • State agencies: DEED would administer the grant program and disburse funds to the city.
  • Veterans and the broader community: Indirect beneficiaries from the memorial project once completed.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Effective date: The act section becomes effective the day after final enactment.
  • Status in the 2025-2026 session: Referred to the Capital Investment committee; introduced and read on April 16, 2026.
  • Authorization type: Capital investment bill (state funding for a specific project).

Additional notes

  • The bill is sponsored by Senators Koran and Housley (with Housley as a co-sponsor).
  • The text specifies this is a one-time appropriation and highlights compliance with state statutes on appropriation availability and sunset (16A.642).

This summary provides the essential details needed to understand what SF 5148 would do: authorize a one-time $200,000 general-fund grant to the City of North Branch, administered by DEED, to fund the construction of a regional veterans memorial, with funds available until project completion or abandonment per state law.

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

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