St. Croix Curling Center appropriation

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Judy Seeberger

Allocates state capital funds for the St. Croix Curling Center to cover construction/renovation, benefiting curlers, residents, tourism, and local jobs.

Referred to Capital Investment

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Overview

Bill number: SF 867

Title: St. Croix Curling Center appropriation

Status: Referred to Capital Investment

Introduced: February 3, 2025

Classification/Subject: Bill related to Cities and Towns, Employment and Economic Development Department, Nonprofit/Charitable Organizations, Recreation, Tourism, and Amusement

SF 867 is an appropriation bill that appears to request state funding for the St. Croix Curling Center. As introduced, the text of the bill is not provided in the information available here, but the bill’s title and committee referral indicate its primary purpose is to secure capital funds for a curling facility project.

Purpose and intent

The core intent, as conveyed by the title, is to provide state financial support for the St. Croix Curling Center.

Being placed in the Capital Investment committee suggests the bill contemplates a capital project—typically construction, renovation, or significant improvements to a physical facility funded through a state bonding program or capital grant mechanism.

Key provisions and changes (what we know)

Specific funding amount, eligible costs, funding source, and project scope are not included in the provided information. Those details are typically laid out in the bill’s text (e.g., total project cost, the portion covered by state bonding, any required local or nonprofit matching funds, and authorized uses such as construction, equipment, or facility enhancements).

As a Capital Investment bill, expected elements (in line with similar proposals) may include:

A description of the St. Croix Curling Center project (location, purpose, and expected use).
Authorized appropriation amount and funding schedule.
Terms of funding (grant vs. bond authorization, repayment terms if applicable).
Oversight and reporting requirements to ensure project milestones and fiscal accountability.
Any matching fund or local partnership requirements, if applicable.
Timeline for project completion and reporting to the Legislature.

Who would be affected

Primary beneficiaries: The St. Croix Curling Center and its users (curling clubs, regional athletes, spectators, and the broader local community seeking recreation and tourism activities).

Broader impacts: Potential local economic benefits from construction activity, ongoing tourism and recreation-related spending, and job creation or retention associated with project development and operation.

Procedural and timeline notes

Current stage: Introduction and first reading, with referral to the Capital Investment committee (as of February 3, 2025).

Next steps: The bill would likely advance to committee hearings, where stakeholders may testify, and the committee would scrutinize project details, cost estimates, and impacts. If advanced, the bill would move through additional legislative steps (potential amendments, full chamber votes, and conference considerations if needed) before any enactment.

Track for updates: To obtain the exact funding amount, project description, and terms, review the full bill text and Capitol committee materials once released.

Note

The summary above reflects information provided for SF 867 and general expectations for a capital investment appropriation of this type. The precise provisions, funding amount, and conditions will be in the official bill text and accompanying fiscal notes when available. Readers seeking detailed specifics should refer to the latest bill version and committee documents.

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