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HF 3313

Dakota County Community Development Agency for Expo 2031 funding provided, and money appropriated.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Rick Hansen and 5 co-sponsors

Authorizes a state appropriation to the Dakota County Community Development Agency to fund Expo 2031 planning and development to boost Dakota County jobs and local economic growth.

Author added Virnig
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Bill Summary · HF 3313

Summary of HF 3313 (Dakota County Community Development Agency for Expo 2031 funding provided, and money appropriated)

Overview

HF 3313 is a Minnesota House bill introduced on May 9, 2025, to provide state funding through an appropriation to the Dakota County Community Development Agency (CDA) for Expo 2031. The companion Senate bill is SF 3500. The bill’s subject matter lies at the intersection of appropriations and economic development, with reference to the Employment and Economic Development Department in its classification.

Status and Legislative Path

  • Introduction: May 9, 2025 (first reading; referred to Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy)
  • Legislative action: May 12, 2025 — Author added (Virnig)
  • Companion: SF 3500 (Senate)

Purpose and Intent

  • Primary aim: To provide funding (an appropriation) to support Expo 2031 in Dakota County, routed through the Dakota County Community Development Agency.
  • The bill’s title indicates that the funding is allocated for Expo 2031-related activities, development, or initiatives connected with the CDA. The exact uses, amount, and conditions would be specified in the bill text.

Key Provisions (What the bill would do)

  • Authorize an appropriation of state funds to the Dakota County Community Development Agency specifically for Expo 2031.
  • Identify the intended purpose of the funds in relation to Expo 2031 (e.g., planning, development, infrastructure, operations, or related activities) as described in the bill text.
  • Establish any reporting, oversight, or conditions typically associated with appropriations to a local redevelopment authority or CDA (these details would be in the enacted bill or fiscal notes; not specified in the summary provided).
  • Reference to the Employment and Economic Development Department in the bill’s classification suggests coordination with state economic development programs or reporting requirements.

Who Would Be Affected

  • Dakota County Community Development Agency (primary recipient and administrator of the funds)
  • Expo 2031-related planning and development activities within Dakota County
  • State and local stakeholders involved in Expo 2031 planning, funding oversight, and economic development initiatives

Timing and Process

  • The bill is in the early stages of the 2025 legislative session, having just been introduced and assigned to a committee.
  • If advanced, it would follow standard path: committee deliberation, potential amendments, floor votes in the House, and consideration by the Senate (and a conference if needed), before any funding is enacted.

Additional Context

  • Companion bill SF 3500 in the Senate should be reviewed for parallel provisions, potential differences, and fiscal impacts.
  • Without the full text, specific dollar amounts, matching requirements, timelines, and reporting obligations remain unavailable.

Potential Implications

  • Successful appropriation could provide dedicated state support for Expo 2031 initiatives in Dakota County, potentially influencing local economic development, tourism, infrastructure, and job creation.
  • The bill may set conditions or reporting requirements typical of state appropriations to local redevelopment authorities or community development agencies.

If you’d like, I can incorporate the full bill text (when available) to provide precise dollar figures, term lengths, and any reporting or oversight provisions.

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

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