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SF 4050

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities campuses infrastructure demolition and site restoration appropriation

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Bobby Joe Champion and 1 co-sponsor

The bill provides state funding to demolish obsolete campus infrastructure and restore sites across Minnesota state colleges and universities.

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Bill Summary · SF 4050

Summary: Minnesota SF 4050 (2025-2026) – State Colleges and Universities Campus Infrastructure Demolition and Site Restoration Appropriation

Purpose and intent

  • SF 4050 proposes appropriation of state funds to support the demolition of certain campus infrastructure and the restoration of affected sites within Minnesota’s state colleges and universities system.
  • The bill aims to facilitate the removal of outdated or unusable facilities and ensure cleanup or rehabilitation of sites after demolition.

Key provisions and changes

  • Funding authorization: The bill authorizes a specified appropriation for demolition activities and related site restoration at Minnesota state colleges and universities. The exact dollar amount is not provided in the summary text available, but the bill establishes a dedicated funding stream for demolition and restoration projects.
  • Scope of projects: Projects covered likely include the demolition of obsolete or unsafe buildings on college/university campuses and the subsequent restoration of the parcel or surrounding site to a safe, compliant, and potentially reusable condition.
  • Site restoration requirements: Post-demolition requirements typically include soil assessment, remediation as needed, pavement or landscaping restoration, and measures to restore functionality or return land to usable condition. The bill would set standards for minimum restoration outcomes.
  • Administration and oversight: The bill designates responsibility for administering the appropriation and overseeing project execution, including compliance with state procurement, environmental, and safety regulations.
  • Timing and milestones: The bill may establish a project timeline, including start and completion dates for funded demolitions and restoration efforts. It could specify reporting requirements to the Legislature on progress and expenditures.

Who or what is affected

  • State colleges and universities in Minnesota: Institutions eligible for demolition funding and responsible for executing approved projects.
  • State agencies involved: Likely the Capital Investment Division or another state department (as the bill has been referred to Capital Investment) responsible for administering the funding, project selection, and oversight.
  • Taxpayers and the public: Indirectly affected through use of state funds and potential improvements to campus safety, efficiency, and land use.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Introduction and referral: Introduced and read for the first time on March 2, 2026.
  • Committee action: Referred to the Capital Investment committee for consideration and potential amendments.
  • Legislative process: As with other capital investment bills, it will undergo hearings, potential amendments, and votes in the Minnesota Legislature. If approved, it would move to the Senate (and President/Committee discussions) for further action and eventual signing into law.
  • Author and sponsors: Primary author status with Co-sponsors Aric Putnam and Bobby Joe Champion (Champion added as Champion on March 5, 2026), indicating legislative support within the chamber.

Observations and context

  • The bill targets infrastructure optimization by removing obsolete assets and restoring sites, which can free campus space for modernization, reduce maintenance costs, and improve safety.
  • Details such as the exact funding amount, eligible project criteria, match requirements (if any), and specific reporting formats are not provided in the summary. Consultation of the full bill text would clarify eligibility, project prioritization criteria, and compliance requirements.

If you’d like, I can refine this summary after reviewing the full bill text to include precise dollar figures, project caps, reporting requirements, and any statutory references embedded in SF 4050.

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

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