Slayton child care center bond issue and appropriation

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Gary Dahms and 1 co-sponsor

Authorizes general obligation bonds and state funds to build or renovate a Slayton child care center, expanding access to quality early care for local families.

Referred to Capital Investment

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SF 1921 — Slayton child care center bond issue and appropriation — Summary

Quick snapshot

Bill number: SF 1921

Title: Slayton child care center bond issue and appropriation

Status: Referred to Capital Investment

Introduced: February 27, 2025

Companion: HF 1666

Subject: Bonds, Children and families; Children, Youth and Families Department

Purpose and intent

SF 1921 seeks state support for a project to develop or improve a child care facility in Slayton, Minnesota. The bill would authorize a general obligation bond issue to fund the project and include a state appropriation to finance related costs. The overarching goal is to expand or enhance access to quality early childhood care and support services for families in the Slayton area.

Key provisions (as indicated by the bill’s title and status)

Bond authorization: The bill would authorize the issuance of general obligation bonds to finance the Slayton child care center project.

Appropriation: In conjunction with the bond authorization, the bill would appropriate state funds to support the project, covering construction/renovation costs and related expenditures.

Project scope (to be detailed in the bill): While the exact scope, cost, terms, and repayment plan are not specified in the summary, these elements would be defined in the enacted bill and any accompanying fiscal notes.

Oversight and administration: As a capital investment measure, provisions typically address project oversight, eligible costs, and reporting requirements, though specific mechanisms would appear in the final bill text.

Who would be affected

Slayton residents and families in need of child care services, who stand to benefit from improved or expanded child care infrastructure.

The Minnesota Department of Children, Youth and Families (or the appropriate state agency responsible for the project) and related state offices involved in capital investments and childcare programs.

Local stakeholders, including the community and potential contractors, who could participate in design, construction, and operation of the center.

Procedural timeline and next steps

Introduction and first reading: February 27, 2025.

Referral: Referred to the Capital Investment committee, indicating initial committee review is forthcoming.

Legislative path: The bill would typically undergo committee hearings, potential amendments, and floor votes in both chambers. The companion HF 1666 in the House will track parallel actions.

Additional notes

Specific financial details (bond amount, terms, interest, repayment sources) and project scope will be contained in the enacted bill and accompanying fiscal notes. Tracking HF 1666 (the House companion) can provide complementary information on similar provisions and timing.