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SF 2206

State Patrol headquarters bond issue and appropriation

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Zach Duckworth and 2 co-sponsors

Authorizes a state general obligation bond to finance Minnesota State Patrol HQ construction/renovation, with appropriations to cover costs and debt service.

Referred to Capital Investment
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Bill Summary · SF 2206

Summary: SF 2206 – State Patrol headquarters bond issue and appropriation

What this bill would do

  • SF 2206 proposes to authorize a bond issue to finance the construction or renovation of the Minnesota State Patrol headquarters. The bill would also include appropriations to support project costs and related expenses.
  • The text introduces the concept of using state bonding (general obligation bonds) to fund the project and establishes that debt service and related financing costs would be addressed under the bill’s provisions and the state’s capital investment framework.
  • Details such as the total bond amount, project scope, specific funding sources, and repayment terms are not provided in the summary and would be defined in the bill's text and any amendments.

Key provisions (as introduced)

  • Bond authorization: Authorizes a state general obligation bond issue to finance the State Patrol headquarters project.
  • Appropriations: Creates or designates appropriations to cover construction/renovation costs and other related expenses (e.g., design, site work, equipment, and related capital costs).
  • Project scope: Focuses on the Minnesota State Patrol headquarters; exact scope and components would be specified in the bill and any subsequent amendments.
  • Financing and debt service: Establishes how bond proceeds would be used and how debt service costs would be funded, consistent with the state’s debt management rules.
  • Oversight and implementation: Likely places project planning, procurement, and construction under the purview of state capital investment processes and relevant departments.

Who would be affected

  • Primary: Minnesota State Patrol and the Department of Public Safety, as the recipient and administrator of the new or renovated headquarters.
  • State government and taxpayers: As issuers and eventual debt service payers, subject to state debt limits and capital budget processes.
  • Contractors, designers, and vendors: Entities involved in design, procurement, and construction of the headquarters.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Introduction date: March 6, 2025.
  • Status: Referred to the Capital Investment committee for consideration.
  • Related bill: HF 2350 (companion bill) — stakeholders may compare amendments and final language between the two.
  • Next steps: The bill would advance through committee hearings, potential amendments, and floor votes in the Minnesota Senate. Any final action would depend on committee actions and legislative negotiations.

Notes for readers

  • The summary reflects the bill as introduced; it does not include specific dollar amounts or a detailed project scope. For precise figures, project timelines, and funding mechanics, review the full bill text and any enacted amendments, as well as the related HF 2350 companion.

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

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