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HF 3561

Ely; water infrastructure improvements funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Roger Skraba

The bill funds Ely’s water infrastructure with state bonds and targeted appropriations to upgrade drinking water, wastewater, and related systems.

Introduction and first reading, referred to Capital Investment
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Bill Summary · HF 3561

Summary of HF 3561 (2025-2026) — Ely; water infrastructure improvements funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated

Purpose and Intent

  • The bill authorizes targeted funding for water infrastructure improvements in the City of Ely, Minnesota.
  • It provides for the issuance of state bonds to finance identified water-related projects and allocates appropriations to support these efforts.

Key Provisions and Changes

  • Water Infrastructure Funding: The measure designates state financial resources to support improvements to Ely’s water infrastructure. This typically includes projects such as drinking water system upgrades, wastewater system enhancements, and related capital improvements necessary to ensure safe and reliable water services.

  • Bond Authorization: The bill authorizes the issuance of bonds by the state (likely through a capital investment or bonding authority) to fund the described water infrastructure projects. The specifics commonly include:

    • Total bond authorization amount
    • Long-term repayment terms
    • Interest rate assumptions (as determined by the state’s bonding guidance)
    • Bond sale timing and schedule

  • Appropriations: The bill provides targeted appropriations to fund the projects, including:

    • Allocation of funds to the City of Ely or to the relevant state agency acting on Ely’s behalf
    • Potentially supplemental allocations for project planning, design, environmental review, and construction phases
    • Provisions for timing and disbursement of funds tied to project milestones

  • Project Scope and Milestones: While exact project details are not specified in the summary, bills of this type generally enumerate:

    • Eligible project types (e.g., water treatment upgrades, distribution system improvements, sewer/wastewater enhancements)
    • Construction deadlines or phased milestones
    • Compliance with applicable environmental and public health standards

Who Is Affected

  • City of Ely: Primary beneficiary of the funding and projects.
  • Residents of Ely: Expected impact through improved water quality, reliability, and system resilience.
  • State Finance and Bonding Authorities: Responsible for issuing bonds, managing debt service, and ensuring compliance with state budgeting rules.
  • State Agencies: Agencies involved in planning, administering, or overseeing the project and related environmental/permitting processes.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Introduced and Referred: The bill was introduced and referred to the Capital Investment committee (as of 2026-02-23).
  • Sponsorship: Primary sponsor listed with a co-sponsor (Roger Skraba).
  • Future Steps (typical for this bill type):
    • Committee review and potential amendments
    • Possible hearings on project scope, cost estimates, and environmental considerations
    • Floor debate and voting in the House
    • Possible conference committee if Senate companion exists
    • Final passage and presentation to the governor for signature

Notes

  • Specific dollar amounts, bond terms, project list, and disbursement schedules are not provided in the available summary. The final bill text will detail:
    • Total bond authorizations
    • Detailed appropriation amounts and lines
    • Eligible expenditures and project deadlines
    • Any matching funds or local leverage requirements
    • Environmental review and permitting conditions

If you’d like, I can incorporate the exact fiscal figures and project enumerations once the bill text is available.

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

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