Interstate Highway 35 and Scott County State-Aid Highway 2 interchange bond issuance and appropriation

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Zach Duckworth

Authorizes state bond issuance and appropriation to finance the I-35 and CSAH 2 interchange in Scott County, funding design, right-of-way, and construction costs.

Referred to Transportation

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Quick overview

SF 1867 is a Minnesota Senate bill introduced on February 27, 2025 and referred to the Transportation committee. Its purpose, as indicated by the title, is to authorize the issuance of bonds and appropriation of funds for the interchange project between Interstate Highway 35 (I-35) and Scott County State-Aid Highway (CSAH) 2. A House companion is HF 1694.

What the bill would do (as indicated by the title and status)

Authorize the issuance of state bonds to finance the I-35/CSAH 2 interchange project in Scott County.

Make an appropriation related to the project, presumably for design, right-of-way acquisition, construction, and related costs.

Likely specify some terms related to the bonds (e.g., issuance conditions, repayment sources, and duration) and the project scope tied to the interchange.

The exact financial details (bond amount, interest rate assumptions, repayment mechanism, funding split, and any matching funds) are not provided in the information available here and would appear in the bill’s text.

Key provisions to expect in the full text

Note: The following are typical elements of a bond issuance and appropriation bill of this nature; the precise language and figures would be in SF 1867 itself.
- Project scope: Interchange improvements at I-35 and CSAH 2 in Scott County.
- Bond authorization: Authorization to issue and sell bonds to finance project costs.
- Appropriation: Legislative appropriation to support the project’s costs, potentially including design, right-of-way, contingency, and construction.
- Repayment framework: Description of how debt service will be funded (e.g., from state funds, transportation-related revenues, or dedicated accounts).
- Funding priorities or conditions: Any stipulations about sequencing, project milestones, or reporting requirements.
- Applicability and sunset: Any applicability to other projects or sunset provisions for the authorization.

Who would be affected

Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT): Typically responsible for bond issuance, project administration, and compliance with debt terms.

Scott County and local stakeholders: The project directly impacts local traffic flow, economic activity, and development opportunities surrounding the I-35/CSAH 2 interchange.

Minnesota taxpayers: Debt service obligations could influence state debt levels and future budget priorities.

Contractors and suppliers: Firms involved in design, right-of-way, and construction work for the interchange.

Procedural and timeline notes

Introduction and first reading: February 27, 2025.

Referral: Referred to the Transportation committee (as noted).

Related legislation: HF 1694 is a companion bill in the House.

Next steps: After referral, the bill would typically undergo committee hearings, potential amendments, and votes before advancing to floor debate and votes in the Senate (and House, for the companion).

Additional context

This bill aligns with transportation infrastructure investments that often rely on state bond funding to accelerate major highway interchange projects.

For precise provisions, including the bond amount, repayment terms, eligible costs, and funding sources, review SF 1867’s full text and any amendments, as well as the companion HF 1694.

If you’d like, I can flag the exact sections to scrutinize once you provide the bill text or a link to the official document.

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