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Bill Summary · HF 3017

Bill Summary – HF 3017 (2025-2026) – Minnesota

Overview

HF 3017 proposes funding for the construction or establishment of a retreat center intended to support victims of gun violence. The bill falls under the Capital Investments framework and has been introduced and referred to the Capital Investment committee. The primary aim is to provide state financial support to create a dedicated retreat facility for gun-violence survivors, with associated provisions likely addressing project scope, funding source, and timelines.

Purpose and Intent

  • To provide state financial assistance for establishing a retreat center dedicated to victims and survivors of gun violence.
  • To support services, programming, or facilities that aid healing, resilience, and recovery for individuals affected by gun violence.

Key Provisions (as typically included in similar capital investment bills)

  • Appropriation of funds for the project: The bill would authorize a specific dollar amount to be allocated for design, construction, equipment, or related costs for the retreat center.
  • Eligible costs: Likely enumerates what the appropriation can cover (e.g., land acquisition, construction, infrastructure, furnishings, and programmatic services).
  • Matching or leveraging funds: The bill may require or encourage additional non-state funds (grants, private contributions, or federal dollars) to be used in conjunction with the state investment.
  • Project administration: Provisions on oversight, project milestones, reporting requirements, and accountability mechanisms.
  • Siting and design considerations: Potentially references location preferences, accessibility, environmental reviews, or zoning compliance as part of project development.
  • Timeline: Timeline for project initiation, design, construction, and completion, including any milestones or deadlines for disbursement of funds.

Who/What Would Be Affected

  • State government: The Minnesota state legislature would appropriate funds and set conditions; a state agency (likely thecapital investment program administrator or a related department) would manage the project.
  • Gun-violence survivors and community: The retreat center would serve victims and survivors, offering programming, counseling, restorative activities, and support services.
  • Local communities and stakeholders: Municipalities or counties where the retreat center is located, as well as partners providing programming or facilities.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Introduction and first reading: HF 3017 was introduced on 2025-04-01 and referred to the Capital Investment committee.
  • Author additions: Rehrauer, with later co-sponsors Virnig and Reyer, added on 2025-04-07 and 2025-04-24, respectively.
  • Next steps: The bill would proceed through committee hearings, potential amendments, and, if advanced, floor action in the Minnesota House of Representatives, followed by potential Senate consideration and gubernatorial action.
  • Funding timeline: Typically, capital investment bills specify appropriation timing (e.g., at fiscal year start or upon project milestones) and may include sunset provisions or reevaluation points if funds are not obligated within a set period.

Notes and Considerations

  • The bill’s actual dollar amount, eligible expenditures, and detailed program specifications are not provided in the available summary. The precise scope, location, and administrative framework will be defined in committee amendments and the final bill text.
  • As a capital investment measure, the bill represents a one-time or multi-year funding decision rather than ongoing operating appropriations.

If you’d like, I can tailor this summary to include any available fiscal notes, anticipated costs, or related policy implications once the bill text or fiscal analysis is released.

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

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