Bill

HF 3757

East Grand Forks; education learning center bonds issued, and money appropriated.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by John Burkel and 1 co-sponsor

The bill authorizes state bonds and appropriations to finance and fund a new or expanded education learning center in East Grand Forks.

Introduction and first reading, referred to Capital Investment

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Bill Summary · HF 3757

Summary of HF 3757 (Session 2025-2026) — Minnesota

Title

East Grand Forks; education learning center bonds issued, and money appropriated

Purpose and Intent

HF 3757 proposes the issuance of state bonds to finance the construction, renovation, or acquisition of an education learning center in East Grand Forks, Minnesota. The bill also appropriates state funds to support the project and related costs. The overarching aim is to provide dedicated financing and funding to establish or expand an educational facility intended to enhance learning opportunities within the East Grand Forks area.

Key Provisions

Bond Issuance for Education Facility
- Authorizes the issuance of state bonds to fund the construction or acquisition of an education learning center in East Grand Forks.
- Details on bond type, term, interest rate, or total authorized amount are not provided in the available summary but would be specified in the bill’s fiscal sections and bond authorizing language.
Appropriation of State Funds
- Allocates state dollars to support the project. This may cover parts of construction costs, equipment, furnishings, and related educational program needs.
- Could include ongoing operating or maintenance funding, though specific provisions would appear in the bill’s appropriations language.
Project Scope and Use
- Focused on establishing or expanding an education learning center in East Grand Forks.
- The center is expected to serve educational programming, training, or community learning needs.
Local Versus State Roles
- The bill creates a state financing mechanism (bonds) to support a local education project, aligning state capital investments with local educational infrastructure growth.

Affected Entities

Local Area
- East Grand Forks community and its educational institutions and stakeholders.
- Students, educators, and staff who would benefit from a new or expanded learning facility.
State Government
- State Treasury/Department of Management and Budget responsible for issuing bonds and managing appropriation flows.
- Legislative Capital Investment Committee or its successor, which reviews and authorizes capital projects and debt issuance.

Procedural/Timeline Aspects

Introduced and Referred
- Introduced and first reading on February 26, 2026.
- Referred to the Capital Investment committee for consideration.
Next Steps in Process
- In committee, the bill would be considered for:
- Detailed fiscal notes and bond authorization amounts.
- Specific project scope, eligibility, and statutory requirements.
- Potential amendments, public input requirements, and oversight provisions.
- If advanced, the bill would proceed through additional readings and floor votes in both chambers, followed by conference committee reconciliation if needed, and final passage before enactment.

Notes

The current summary reflects available action history and sponsor information. Specifics such as total bond authorization, appropriation amounts, project timeline, reporting requirements, qualification criteria, and oversight mechanisms will be detailed in the bill’s full text and fiscal notes.