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HF 1788

North Branch; Interstate Highway 35 and 400th Street interchange construction funding provided, and money appropriated.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Jimmy Gordon and 1 co-sponsor

HF 1788 funds construction of the I-35 and 400th Street interchange in North Branch, boosting local mobility, safety, and access with state dollars.

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Bill Summary · HF 1788

HF 1788 — North Branch; I-35 and 400th Street Interchange Funding and Appropriation

HF 1788 is a Minnesota House of Representatives bill introduced on March 3, 2025. It seeks to provide funding for the construction of the Interstate Highway 35 and 400th Street interchange in North Branch and to appropriate money for the project. The bill has been referred to the Capital Investment committee and is in its introduction and first-reading stage. A companion bill exists in the Senate, SF 315.

Purpose and Intent

  • Authorized objective: to fund the construction of the North Branch interchange between I-35 and 400th Street.
  • Overall aim: improve transportation connectivity, safety, and local access in North Branch as part of Minnesota’s capital investment program. The funding would support the completion of the interchange project and related costs.

Key Provisions (as described)

  • Appropriation: HF 1788 would provide state funds specifically for the interchange project (I-35 and 400th Street in North Branch).
  • Construction funding: the bill designates money for the physical construction activities required to build the interchange.
  • The exact funding amount, allocation mechanism, cost-sharing, match requirements (if any), project scope details, and any conditions would be specified in the bill text and any associated fiscal notes, which are not provided in the summary.

Affected Parties and Impacts

  • City of North Branch: direct beneficiary as the project location and potential driver of local mobility improvements and economic activity.
  • Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT): typically responsible for delivering the project; would administer funding and construction oversight.
  • General public and local businesses: potential improvements in traffic flow, safety, and access to regional destinations.
  • Taxpayers: state funding implications and future budget considerations tied to the capital investment program.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Status: Introduction and first reading; referred to Capital Investment.
  • Timeline: Next steps generally include committee discussion, possible amendments, votes in House, and consideration in the Senate (via SF 315). Specific milestones, estimated costs, and delivery dates would appear in the bill text and fiscal notes.

Legislative Context

  • Companion: SF 315 (Senate version) accompanies HF 1788.
  • Subject area: Highways, Roads, and Bridges; Cities and Towns-specific infrastructure projects.

Notes for Further Review

  • The exact appropriation amount, funding source, project scope (interchange design details), and implementation schedule are not provided here. Readers should consult the full bill text and fiscal analysis for precise figures and terms, as well as any committee amendments or fiscal notes.

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

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