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HF 4600

Red River Basin; flood hazard mitigation projects funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Jeff Backer and 1 co-sponsor

Authorizes funding and bonding to finance flood hazard mitigation projects in the Red River Basin to reduce flood risk and protect life and property.

Introduction and first reading, referred to Capital Investment
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Bill Summary · HF 4600

Summary of HF 4600 (2025-2026) – Minnesota

Title

Red River Basin; flood hazard mitigation projects funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated

Session and Jurisdiction

  • Session: 2025-2026
  • State: Minnesota
  • Introduced: 2026-03-23
  • Referred to: Capital Investment
  • Sponsors: Steve Gander (co-sponsor), Jeff Backer (co-sponsor)

Purpose and Intent

HF 4600 authorizes funding for flood hazard mitigation projects within the Red River Basin. The bill contemplates debt issuance (bonds) to support these projects and dedicates state money to implement flood mitigation measures aimed at reducing flood risk, protecting life and property, and improving regional resilience in the basin.

Key Provisions

  1. Funding Authorization

    • Establishes authority to appropriate state funds for Red River Basin flood hazard mitigation projects.
    • Provides a mechanism (likely through state bonding) to finance selected projects within the basin.

  2. Bonding Authority

    • Authorizes the issuance of bonds to fund the approved flood hazard mitigation initiatives.
    • Specifies terms, potential borrowing limits, or other bond-related parameters, subject to later detail in financing or bonding bills.

  3. Appropriations and Allocation

    • Directs money to specific projects or programs within the Red River Basin for flood risk reduction.
    • May outline how funds are allocated among projects, prioritization criteria, and performance measures.

  4. Project Scope and Eligibility

    • Defines eligible flood hazard mitigation activities (e.g., levee improvements, floodwalls, basin-wide watershed measures, stormwater improvements, drainage system upgrades).
    • Establishes eligibility criteria, required planning, and alignment with regional flood risk management plans.

  5. Administration and Oversight

    • Sets governance for program administration, including responsible state agency or agencies, oversight mechanisms, reporting requirements, and project milestones.
    • Possibly details collaboration with local units of government, regional planning organizations, and affected communities.

  6. Timing and Milestones

    • Outlines potential timelines for project selection, design, procurement, construction, and project completion.
    • May establish deadlines for reporting to the Legislature or for bond issuance.

Who is Affected

  • Local governments and communities within the Red River Basin planning and flood risk management areas.
  • Property owners and residents at risk of flooding in the basin.
  • State agencies responsible for infrastructure, natural resources, and financial management.
  • Stakeholders involved in flood hazard mitigation projects (engineering firms, construction contractors, and local sponsors).

Potential Impacts

  • Increased funding and financing capacity for flood mitigation projects in the Red River Basin.
  • Accelerated implementation of flood reduction measures, potentially reducing flood damages and improving resilience.
  • Long-term debt implications for the state in relation to bonding for capital projects.
  • Enhanced coordination among state, local, and regional entities in flood risk management.

Procedural and Timeline Considerations

  • The bill has been introduced and referred to the Capital Investment committee, signaling initial review and development of detailed financing provisions.
  • Specific bond terms, total borrowing authority, eligible project lists, and annual appropriations would be clarified in further committee hearings and companion finance/bonding legislation.
  • The bill’s progress would depend on companion budget, bonding, and project authorizations passed in subsequent sessions.

If you’d like, I can extract potential fiscal notes, anticipated bonding caps, or map likely eligible projects based on Red River Basin flood risk priorities from related current-year planning documents.

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

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