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SF 2254

YMCA of the North in the city of St. Paul appropriation

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Clare Oumou Verbeten

Authorizes a state capital investment to the YMCA of the North for a Saint Paul project, improving facilities and expanding community programs.

Referred to Capital Investment
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Bill Summary · SF 2254

Summary: SF 2254 — YMCA of the North in the City of St. Paul Appropriation

Overview

  • Bill Number: SF 2254
  • Title: YMCA of the North in the city of St. Paul appropriation
  • Status: Referred to Capital Investment
  • Introduced: March 6, 2025
  • Committee/Referral: Capital Investment (initial referral)
  • Companion Bill: HF 2368

Purpose and Intent

  • The bill appears to seek a state capital investment appropriation directed to the YMCA of the North for a project located in St. Paul. The title indicates the project would be located in the city of St. Paul and the bill is categorized under appropriations and economic development for cities and towns. The exact purpose (e.g., facility construction, renovation, equipment, or related infrastructure) and the funding amount are not provided in the materials shared.

Key Provisions (as indicated by the title and status)

  • Funding Target: A capital investment appropriation to the YMCA of the North in St. Paul.
  • Use of Funds: Not specified in the available information; typically, capital investment bills describe eligible project activities such as construction, expansion, renovation, or related facility improvements.
  • Eligible Project Location: Saint Paul, Minnesota.
  • Program Area: Economic development, with a focus on a city-specific project.

Note: The exact details, including the authorized dollar amount, project scope, match requirements (if any), repayment terms, and reporting requirements, would be defined in the full text of SF 2254 and any associated fiscal note.

Beneficiaries and Impact

  • Primary Beneficiary: YMCA of the North, a nonprofit community organization serving residents of St. Paul and surrounding areas.
  • Local Community: Residents who rely on YMCA services may benefit from improved facilities, expanded programming, or enhanced community access. The project could have ancillary economic benefits, such as construction activity, job opportunities, and potential positive effects on local amenities and neighborhood vitality.

Fiscal and Timeline Considerations

  • Fiscal Impact: The bill would authorize a state capital investment; the total cost and funding mechanics are not provided in the available materials. A fiscal note would typically accompany the bill to detail the state costs, ongoing maintenance obligations, and any impact on bond issuance or debt capacity.
  • Process: As a Capital Investment bill, SF 2254 would advance through the Capital Investment committee with possible amendments, hearings, and votes. If approved, it would proceed through the normal legislative process (including potential conference committee and signature by the governor) to become law.

Related Legislative Activity

  • Companion Bill: HF 2368 (House of Representatives counterpart). Tracking both SF 2254 and HF 2368 can provide a fuller view of the intent and any negotiated provisions.

Notes

  • The materials provided do not include the bill’s full text, fiscal impact, or explicit project details. For a complete understanding, the full bill language and any fiscal notes, fiscal impact statements, or committee analysis should be reviewed once available.

If you’d like, I can incorporate any additional details you provide (e.g., dollar figures, project description, or committee hearing summaries) into this summary.

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

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