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HF 4859

Jordan; SCALE regional public safety training facility burn structure and system upgrades funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Terry Stier

The bill funds upgrades to the SCALE regional public safety training facility burn structure and systems, financed by bonds and state appropriations.

Introduction and first reading, referred to Capital Investment
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Bill Summary · HF 4859

Summary of HF 4859 (2025-2026) – Minnesota

Title

Jordan; SCALE regional public safety training facility burn structure and system upgrades funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.

Purpose and intent

HF 4859 authorizes funding for the SCALE regional public safety training facility in Minnesota, specifically targeted at burn structure and related system upgrades. The bill provides for the issuance of bonds and the appropriation of money to support these capital improvements, facilitating enhanced training capabilities for public safety personnel in the region.

Key provisions and changes

  • Funding for upgrades: The bill designates funding to upgrade burn structures and associated training systems at the SCALE regional public safety training facility. This likely includes improvements to realism, safety, and instructional effectiveness for live-fire/burn training scenarios.
  • Bond issuance: The bill contemplates the issuance of bonds to finance the project. Details typically cover the type of bonds (e.g., general obligation bonds), authorized amount, and terms, though the exact numeric figures are not provided in the summary.
  • Appropriations: The bill authorizes the appropriation of state funds (or related resources) to support the project, including debt service and potential ancillary costs (administration, maintenance, and operations related to the upgrades).
  • Project scope: Focused on upgrades to a burn structure and related training systems at the SCALE facility, which serves multiple public safety agencies in the region. The scope suggests improvements to realism, safety features, and instructional capacity for burn training programs.

Who/what would be affected

  • Public safety training agencies: Local and regional fire departments, sheriff’s offices, and other emergency responders that utilize the SCALE facility would benefit from enhanced training infrastructure.
  • SCALE facility administration: Responsible for implementing the upgrades and managing bond-financed projects and related appropriations.
  • State finance and oversight bodies: Legislature and relevant state agencies would oversee bond issuance, debt service, and budget appropriations to ensure compliance with fiscal rules.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Introduction and first reading: The bill was introduced and referred to the Capital Investment committee on April 7, 2026. This indicates the bill will undergo committee review, hearings, and potential amendments before moving to floor action.
  • Next steps (typical process): In Capital Investment, the bill would be evaluated for feasibility, cost, structure of the bond issue, and alignment with capital investment priorities. If advanced, it would proceed to further floor consideration and potentially conference committee if amended in the other chamber.

Additional notes

  • The sponsor listed is Terry Stier (co-sponsor), indicating legislative support at or near introduction.
  • The summary does not specify exact dollar amounts, bond terms, or eligible project timelines; those details are typically defined in the final bill language and related fiscal notes during committee review.

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

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