Bill
HF 1921
Overview: HF 1921, Hennepin County; Trunk Highway 55 project funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.Status: Motion to recall and re-refer, motion prevailed Transpor
Overview: HF 1921, Hennepin County; Trunk Highway 55 project funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.
Status: Motion to recall and re-refer, motion prevailed Transportation Finance and Policy
Introduced: March 05, 2025
Purpose and Intent: This bill aims to provide funding for a project to improve Trunk Highway 55 in Hennepin County. The project is intended to enhance transportation infrastructure and address safety concerns along this critical roadway.
Key Provisions:
- Authorizes the issuance of state bonds to fund the Trunk Highway 55 project in Hennepin County
- Appropriates $75 million from the bond proceeds to the Commissioner of Transportation for the project
- Specifies that the funds must be used for construction, reconstruction, and improvement of Trunk Highway 55
Affected Parties and Impacts:
- Hennepin County residents and commuters who rely on Trunk Highway 55
- The Minnesota Department of Transportation, which will oversee the project
- Businesses and industries that depend on the efficient transportation of goods and services along Trunk Highway 55
Procedural and Timeline Considerations:
The bill is currently in the Transportation Finance and Policy committee after a motion to recall and re-refer. The next step is for the committee to consider the bill and potentially recommend it for further legislative action.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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