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HF 3673

Middle River; well and well pump house funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by John Burkel

Provides state funding and bonds to build/upgrade a Middle River well and pump house, financing via bonds and appropriations.

Introduction and first reading, referred to Capital Investment
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Bill Summary · HF 3673

Summary of HF 3673 (2025-2026) — Minnesota

Title

Middle River; well and well pump house funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated

Purpose and intent

HF 3673 proposes to fund the development and improvement of water infrastructure in Middle River by providing state financial support for the construction or improvement of wells and a well pump house. The bill envisions issuing bonds to finance these projects and appropriating state money to ensure project delivery and payment.

Key provisions and changes

  • Infrastructure scope: Financing and construction activities related to a well and associated pump house in Middle River. The bill designates these facilities as eligible for state funding and bond financing.
  • Bond issuance: Authorization for the state to issue bonds to fund the water infrastructure project. This implies a long-term debt mechanism to be repaid over time, likely through state funds, project-specific revenues, or general obligation backing, depending on final statutory language.
  • ** appropriations**: Direct or indirect appropriation of state funds to support the project, potentially covering planning, design, permitting, construction, equipment, and related costs.
  • Cleanup/related costs: The bill may include provisions for acquisition of land, easements, or right-of-way as needed for the well site and pump house, as well as contingencies for cost overruns.
  • Funding structure: The combination of bonds and appropriations suggests a blended financing plan designed to deliver the project while managing fiscal impact on the state.

Who would be affected

  • Middle River residents and water users: Beneficiaries of improved well capacity and a new pump facility, likely resulting in more reliable water supply or improved water quality and system resilience.
  • Local governments/authorities: Entities responsible for project administration, permitting, and operation of the new well and pump house.
  • State government: Involvement through debt issuance (bonds) and annual debt service obligations, as well as administration of appropriations for construction and related costs.
  • Contractors and suppliers: Businesses involved in the design, construction, and equipment supply for the well and pump house.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Introduction and first reading: The bill was introduced and referred to the Capital Investment committee on February 25, 2026.
  • Next steps: As a capital investment bill, the typical path includes: committee hearings, potential amendments, floor votes in the House, and then movement to the Senate (or concurrent processes as defined by Minnesota’s legislative rules) with possible conference committees if differences arise.
  • Funding timeline: If enacted, bond issuance would occur in a future fiscal year consistent with the state’s debt management plan, with debt service funded in subsequent years. Appropriations (if specified as one-time vs. ongoing) would determine the annual fiscal impact.

Notes

  • The sponsor listed is co-sponsor John Burkel.
  • Details such as specific bond amounts, total project cost, anticipated completion date, and the exact mix of bonds versus appropriations are not provided in the summary, and would be determined by the bill’s detailed language and any accompanying fiscal note.

If you’d like, I can pull the exact fiscal note, estimated project cost, and proposed bond term once those details are available in the bill’s full text.

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

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