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HF 3309

Hermantown; water, sewer, and utility improvements funding provided; bonds issued; and money appropriated.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Natalie Zeleznikar

HF 3309 would issue state bonds and provide appropriations to finance Hermantown's water, sewer, and utility upgrades, funding city infrastructure.

Introduction and first reading, referred to Capital Investment
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Bill Summary · HF 3309

HF 3309 — Hermantown; water, sewer, and utility improvements funding provided; bonds issued; and money appropriated

Quick facts

  • Bill number: HF 3309
  • Title: Hermantown; water, sewer, and utility improvements funding provided; bonds issued; and money appropriated
  • Current status: Introduction and first reading; referred to Capital Investment
  • Introduced: May 8, 2025
  • Primary sponsor: Zeleznikar
  • Related bill: SF 3540 (companion)
  • Subject: appropriations, Bonds, Cities and Towns-Specific, Sewers and Septic Systems

Purpose and intent

HF 3309 proposes to provide state funding to support water, sewer, and other utility improvements in the City of Hermantown. The bill indicates that the funding would be delivered through state bonds and associated appropriations to advance specific local infrastructure projects within Hermantown.

Key provisions (as introduced)

  • Bond authorization: The bill would authorize the issuance of state bonds to finance the designated water, sewer, and utility improvement projects in Hermantown.
  • Appropriations: The bill would appropriate funds (from the bond proceeds and/or other state funds) to implement the projects identified for Hermantown.
  • Project scope: The focus is on water, sewer, and related utility improvements for the City of Hermantown.
  • Local project focus: The provisions are targeted to a single locality (Hermantown) and would be administered within the Capital Investment framework.
  • Companion legislation: The House bill HF 3309 has a Senate companion, SF 3540, which may mirror or complement the House provisions.

Note: The specific project list, dollar amounts, terms of the bonds (interest rates, maturities), cost-sharing requirements, or matching funds are not provided in the available summary.

Affected parties and impact

  • Primary beneficiary: City of Hermantown and its utility customers, through improved water, sewer, and other utility infrastructure.
  • State role: The state would issue bonds and provide appropriations to fund the improvements, creating a potential long-term debt obligation (debt service) funded by state or local revenue sources as determined in subsequent actions.
  • Broader impact considerations (likely in later documents): project readiness, construction timelines, potential rate effects for residents, and any local matching requirements or oversight provisions.

Procedural status and timeline

  • Introduction and first reading occurred on May 8, 2025, with referral to the Capital Investment committee.
  • Next steps (to be expected if advanced): committee hearings and amendments, potential floor votes in the House, movement to the Senate (and consideration of SF 3540), possible conference committee, and final passage pending gubernatorial signature.
  • As introduced, the bill is in the early stage of the legislative process and concrete project details and fiscal specifics would be clarified in future committee actions and amendments.

Summary

HF 3309 seeks to advance Hermantown-specific water, sewer, and utility infrastructure improvements through state bond financing and direct appropriations. While the general framework (bond issuance and targeted funding) is outlined, detailed project lists, funding amounts, and bond terms await further legislative action and the companion SF 3540.

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

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