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HF 1507

Duluth; Great Lakes Aquarium capital improvements funding provided, and money appropriated.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Pete Johnson and 2 co-sponsors

Provides state capital funding for improvements to Duluth's Great Lakes Aquarium.

Author added Zeleznikar
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Bill Summary · HF 1507

Summary: Minnesota HF 1507 (Duluth; Great Lakes Aquarium capital improvements funding provided, and money appropriated)

Overview

HF 1507 is a Minnesota House file focused on providing state funding for capital improvements at the Great Lakes Aquarium in Duluth. The bill is categorized under Cities and Towns-Specific and Zoos, indicating a targeted, local project aimed at enhancing a zoo-like facility within a city.

  • Bill number: HF 1507
  • Title: Duluth; Great Lakes Aquarium capital improvements funding provided, and money appropriated
  • Subject: Cities and Towns-Specific, Zoos
  • Companion: SF 2004 (Senate companion)
  • Status (as of current record): Author added Zeleznikar
  • Introduced: February 26, 2025

Purpose and Intent

  • The primary purpose is to authorize an appropriation of funds to support capital improvements at the Great Lakes Aquarium in Duluth.
  • The bill signals an intent to invest in the facility’s infrastructure to support its operations, exhibits, and capacity, thereby benefiting Duluth and potentially the broader regional economy through tourism and related activity.

Key Provisions (as indicated by title and summary)

  • Provision of state funding specifically for capital improvements at the Great Lakes Aquarium (Duluth).
  • The bill would involve money appropriated by the Legislature for these capital improvements.
  • Being a capital investment item, the funding would likely be administered through the state’s capital investment process (bonding/capital budget), consistent with other projects under the Capital Investment committee.

Note: The provided material does not include the exact dollar amounts, project scope details, or any conditions, timelines, or reporting requirements. The details above reflect the bill’s stated purpose in its title and classification.

Affected Parties and Impacts

  • Primary beneficiary: Great Lakes Aquarium (Duluth) and its operations, facilities, and exhibits.
  • Local government and community: Duluth, with potential positive effects on tourism, employment, and economic activity related to enhanced facilities.
  • Contractors and vendors: Potential construction or architectural firms involved in the capital improvements.
  • State level: State Legislature and the Capital Investment process, including oversight and disbursement of funds.

Procedural Timeline and Current Status

  • February 26, 2025: Introduced and referred to Capital Investment.
  • March 3, 2025: Author added Zeleznikar.
  • Current status: Awaiting further committee action and potential passage in both chambers, with a companion Senate bill (SF 2004) indicating parallel consideration.

Related Legislation

  • SF 2004 (companion bill)

Notes for Readers

  • Specific funding amounts, project scope, timelines for completion, matching requirements, reporting, and oversight provisions are not included in the provided information. For a complete understanding, the full bill text and fiscal note would be necessary once available.

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

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