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HF 583

Lake County; Kawishiwi Bridge replacement funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Roger Skraba

Authorizes bonding and state funding to replace Kawishiwi Bridge in Lake County, financing design, construction, and related costs.

Introduction and first reading, referred to Capital Investment
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Bill Summary · HF 583

Bill Summary — HF 583 (2025-2026 Session, Minnesota)

Title: Lake County; Kawishiwi Bridge replacement funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated

Status: Introduced and referred to the Capital Investment committee (as of 2025-02-13)

Sponsor: Main sponsor (noted co-sponsor) — Roger Skraba

1) Purpose and intent

  • The bill authorizes funding for the replacement of the Kawishiwi Bridge in Lake County.
  • It provides for the issuance of bonds to finance the project.
  • It appropriates money (state funds) to support planning, design, and construction related to the bridge replacement.

2) Key provisions and changes

  • Funding Authorization: Creates a mechanism to fund the Kawishiwi Bridge replacement through appropriation and bonding.
  • Bond Issuance: Directs the state to issue bonds to cover all or part of the project costs, enabling upfront capital for construction.
  • Appropriations: Specifies a dedicated appropriation or allocations from state resources to support the project, potentially including design, right-of-way, construction, and related costs.
  • Project Scope: The bill centers on the Kawishiwi Bridge in Lake County, including replacement activities and associated infrastructure improvements as part of the project.
  • Fiscal Planning: Establishes a framework for repayment and debt service related to the issued bonds, subject to Minnesota’s capital investment policy and bonding limits.

Note: The exact dollar amounts, bond terms (interest rate, maturity), and specific appropriation line items are not provided in the available information. Those details would appear in the bill’s fiscal note and the final enacted text.

3) Who/what is affected

  • Geographic/Asset Impact: Lake County, Minnesota, specifically the Kawishiwi Bridge.
  • Public Infrastructure: The project impacts local transportation infrastructure, potential disruption during construction, and improved bridge safety and reliability upon completion.
  • Public Finances: State capital budget includes bond issuance and debt service requirements, affecting state borrowing capacity and future appropriations for debt service.
  • Local Stakeholders: Lake County residents, travelers using the Kawishiwi Bridge, and nearby communities may experience changed traffic patterns during construction and benefit from improved infrastructure.

4) Procedural and timeline considerations

  • Introduction and Referral: The bill was introduced and referred to the Capital Investment committee on February 13, 2025.
  • Next Steps: As a capital investment bill, it will undergo committee hearings, potential amendments, and votes in the House, with a companion bill potentially moving in the Senate. If advanced, it would proceed to a broader floor vote and, eventually, to enactment pending negotiations and a conference committee if needed.
  • Funding Timeline: Typically, capital projects funded by bonds follow a multi-year construction schedule and debt service plan. The bill would set forth the authorized bonds and appropriation timing, subject to annual state bonding provisions and budgetary processes.

5) Considerations for readers

  • The bill aims to accelerate bridge replacement by leveraging state bonding to front-face project costs, enabling timely construction and long-term infrastructure improvements.
  • Final fiscal details (total cost, bond terms, repayment schedule) will be defined in the bill’s full text and accompanying fiscal note.
  • The bill’s passage would commit state resources to a major infrastructure project in Lake County, with implications for local transportation and state debt planning.

If you’d like, I can pull the bill’s full text or fiscal note to provide precise dollar figures, bond terms, and scheduled milestones.

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

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