Bill
HF 4891
The bill would authorize state bonds and appropriation funds to finance Oakdale water infrastructure projects, accelerating improvements in supply, treatment, and distribution.
Oakdale; water infrastructure funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated (HF 4891)
Overview
- Jurisdiction: Minnesota
- Session: 2025-2026
- Title: Oakdale; water infrastructure funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated
- Status: Introduced and referred to the Capital Investment committee on 2026-04-09
- Primary sponsor: (Main sponsor not listed in provided data); co-sponsor: Leon Lillie
Purpose and intent
- The bill intends to address water infrastructure needs in the city of Oakdale by authorizing the issuance of bonds and providing state funding to support specific water-related projects.
- It aims to secure funding and accelerate improvements to Oakdale’s water infrastructure through capital investment.
Key provisions (as typically included in this type of bill)
- Bond authorization: The bill would authorize the issuance of state bonds (general obligation bonds or other specified bonds) to finance designated water infrastructure projects in Oakdale.
- Appropriation of funds: The bill would appropriate dollars from the state capital investment or related funds to fund the authorized projects.
- Project scope: The bill will list or authorize projects related to water supply, treatment, distribution, storage, or related infrastructure improvements in Oakdale. This may include modernization of treatment facilities, pipe replacement, pump stations, storage tanks, water main extensions, or resilience upgrades.
- Financing terms: The bill would specify bond terms, such as amount, interest, repayment period, and sources of repayment (state general fund, dedicated revenue, or project revenues).
- Conditions and oversight: Provisions may include reporting requirements, eligibility criteria for projects, project milestones, environmental review considerations, and compliance with state procurement and bonding rules.
- Local impact: The bill would typically designate how the city of Oakdale will manage, spend, and account for the appropriated funds and bond proceeds, including compliance with state and local finance laws.
Affected parties
- Primary beneficiaries: Oakdale residents and businesses, through improved water infrastructure reliability, safety, and service quality.
- Local government: Oakdale city government and its water utility or public works department, responsible for project planning, implementation, and ongoing operation.
- State fiscal authorities: Minnesota Department of Management and Budget, and potentially the Minnesota State Bonding process and authorities overseeing bond issuance and project oversight.
- Contractors and suppliers: Local/regional contractors, engineers, and suppliers involved in design, construction, and installation of water infrastructure.
Procedural and timeline notes
- Introduction and first reading occurred on 2026-04-09, and the bill was referred to the Capital Investment committee, indicating a typical path for bonding and capital funding measures.
- As a capital investment bill, it would follow the Minnesota bonding process, including committee hearings, potential amendments, a fiscal note, and a floor vote before moving to the other chamber.
- If advanced, the bill would proceed through the standard capital investment financing timeline, with possible amendments or adjustments to project scope, funding amounts, and bonding terms.
Considerations for readers
- The exact dollar amounts, number and nature of projects in Oakdale, and bond terms are not provided here. The bill would specify these details in the text and accompanying fiscal note.
- Stakeholders will want to review: total bonded amount, forecasted repayment plan, project schedules, environmental and permitting requirements, and how funds will be tracked and audited.
Note: This summary is based on the bill title and standard structure for Minnesota capital investment measures. For precise figures and project lists, consult the bill’s actual text, fiscal note, and any amendments introduced during committee process.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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