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HF 2637

Ramsey; clean water infrastructure funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Harry Niska and 1 co-sponsor

Summary of HF 2637: Ramsey Clean Water Infrastructure Funding Main Purpose and IntentThis bill aims to provide funding and issue bonds to support critical clean water infrastructur

Introduction and first reading, referred to Capital Investment
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Bill Summary · HF 2637

Summary of HF 2637: Ramsey Clean Water Infrastructure Funding

Main Purpose and Intent

This bill aims to provide funding and issue bonds to support critical clean water infrastructure projects in the city of Ramsey, Minnesota. The goal is to upgrade and modernize the city's water treatment and distribution systems in order to ensure safe, reliable access to clean drinking water for Ramsey residents.

Key Provisions

  • Appropriates $45 million in state funds to the Public Facilities Authority for clean water infrastructure grants and loans to the city of Ramsey.
  • Authorizes the sale of $45 million in state general obligation bonds to finance the clean water infrastructure projects.
  • Requires a local match of at least 25% of project costs from the city of Ramsey.
  • Directs the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency to prioritize and provide technical assistance for the Ramsey clean water projects.
  • Establishes a timeline for project completion, with all funds to be committed by June 30, 2027 and projects finished by June 30, 2030.

Affected Stakeholders

  • Residents of the city of Ramsey, who will benefit from improved drinking water quality and reliability.
  • The city of Ramsey government, which will receive state funding and technical support to undertake necessary water infrastructure upgrades.
  • The Minnesota Public Facilities Authority and Pollution Control Agency, which will administer the grant/loan program and provide oversight.
  • Construction companies and contractors who will perform the actual infrastructure improvement projects.

Procedural and Timeline Details

  • HF 2637 was introduced in the Minnesota House of Representatives on March 24, 2025 and has been referred to the Capital Investment committee for consideration.
  • It has a companion bill, SF 1467, which has been introduced in the Minnesota Senate.
  • If passed, the funding would be available starting in the 2026 fiscal year, with project completion required by June 2030.

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

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