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HF 1244

MacPhail Center for Music funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Mike Freiberg

HF 1244 would finance MacPhail Center for Music with state general obligation bonds and appropriations for construction, improvements, or equipment.

Introduction and first reading, referred to Capital Investment
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Bill Summary · HF 1244

Summary of HF 1244 — MacPhail Center for Music funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated

Overview

HF 1244 is a capital investment bill introduced in the Minnesota House on February 20, 2025. The bill’s title indicates that it would fund the MacPhail Center for Music through state bonds and an appropriation of money. The measure has been introduced and referred to the Capital Investment committee. A companion bill exists in the Senate as SF 348.

Purpose and intent

  • To provide capital funding for the MacPhail Center for Music.
  • To authorize the issuance of state bonds to finance the project.
  • To appropriate funds for MacPhail Center for Music-related capital needs (construction, improvements, or equipment as defined in the full text).

Key provisions (subject to exact bill text)

Note: The specific dollar amounts, project scope, and terms are not provided in the information available here. The following outlines reflect typical components of a capital investment bill of this nature and will be clarified in the enacted text:
- Bond authority: Authorization for the state to issue general obligation bonds to support the MacPhail Center for Music project.
- Appropriation: Allocation of bond proceeds or related state funds to the MacPhail Center for Music for approved capital activities.
- Project scope: Define the purpose (e.g., construction, renovation, expansion, equipment) and any match requirements or favorable terms.
- Oversight and administration: Provisions for management, reporting, and compliance, including oversight by relevant state agencies (e.g., Department of Management and Budget) and legislative appropriations processes.
- Timeline: Scheduled milestones for design, bidding, construction, and completion, along with any spend-down deadlines for appropriated funds.

Affected parties and impacts

  • Primary beneficiary: MacPhail Center for Music, including potential changes to facilities, capacity, or program offerings resulting from capital improvements.
  • Construction and vendors: Contractors and suppliers involved in the project.
  • Taxpayers and state finances: Bond issuance implies debt service and potential long-term costs; the bill would outline how debt service is funded and its impact on state expenditures.
  • Arts sector: Signals ongoing state support for arts infrastructure and cultural facilities.

Procedural and timeline considerations

  • Status: Introduction and first reading; referred to Capital Investment.
  • Next steps: The bill would advance through committee hearings, potential amendments, and floor votes in both chambers. If passed, it would proceed to the governor for signature.
  • Companion: SF 348 in the Senate; coordinated action may occur between the two bodies.

Note

This summary reflects only the information available from the bill’s introduction and title. The exact funding amounts, bond authorizations, project scope, and implementation timelines will be set forth in the full bill text. If you’d like, I can update this summary after reviewing the detailed provisions or the companion SF 348 text.

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

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