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SF 369

Lakes Area Police Commission new regional training and public safety facility bond issue and appropriation

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Karin Housley and 1 co-sponsor

Summary of SF 369: Lakes Area Police Commission New Regional Training and Public Safety Facility Bond Issue and Appropriation OverviewBill Number: SF 369 Title: Lakes Area Police

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Bill Summary · SF 369

Summary of SF 369: Lakes Area Police Commission New Regional Training and Public Safety Facility Bond Issue and Appropriation

Overview

Bill Number: SF 369
Title: Lakes Area Police Commission New Regional Training and Public Safety Facility Bond Issue and Appropriation
Status: Referred to Capital Investment
Introduced: February 19, 2025

Purpose and Intent

The primary purpose of SF 369 is to authorize the issuance of state general obligation bonds to fund the construction of a new regional training and public safety facility for the Lakes Area Police Commission. The intent is to provide modern, centralized training and operational resources to improve public safety services across the region.

Key Provisions

  • Authorizes the sale of $45 million in state general obligation bonds to finance the construction of a new regional training and public safety facility
  • Appropriates $45 million from the bond proceeds to the Commissioner of Public Safety for the facility's design, construction, and equipping
  • Requires the facility to include classrooms, scenario-based training spaces, a firing range, and administrative offices to support the Lakes Area Police Commission
  • Specifies that the facility must be located within the Lakes Area region and be accessible to all member law enforcement agencies

Affected Parties and Impacts

  • The Lakes Area Police Commission, which represents several local law enforcement agencies, will benefit from the new centralized training and operational resources
  • Residents and communities within the Lakes Area region are expected to see improved public safety services and emergency response capabilities
  • Taxpayers will be responsible for repaying the $45 million in general obligation bonds over time through the state's debt service budget

Procedural and Timeline Considerations

SF 369 has been referred to the Senate Capital Investment Committee for further consideration. If approved by the committee and both chambers of the legislature, the bill would then be sent to the governor for signature. If signed into law, the bond sale and facility construction would follow the typical capital project timeline, likely taking several years to complete.

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

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