HF2657
Hennepin County; U.S. Highway 7 corridor safety improvements funding provided, and money appropriated.
Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026)
Related bill: SF2996
AI Generated Summary
Purpose of the Bill
The purpose of this bill is to allocate funds for making safety improvements along the U.S. Highway 7 corridor in Hennepin County, Minnesota.
Main Provisions
- The bill allocates $2,700,000 from the trunk highway fund for fiscal year 2026.
- These funds are designated for the costs associated with predesign, design, land acquisition, preconstruction, and construction activities.
- The safety improvements will take place along the U.S. Highway 7 corridor in the cities of Shorewood, Excelsior, Minnetrista, St. Bonifacius, and Greenwood.
Significant Changes
- The bill provides a one-time appropriation that remains available until the project is completed or abandoned, ensuring long-term funding support until completion.
- The allocation is specifically available for project portions that are eligible for trunk highway funds, indicating a targeted use of the funds in line with state highway project criteria.
Relevant Terms
- Highway safety improvements
- Trunk highway fund
- U.S. Highway 7
- Hennepin County
- Predesign
- Land acquisition
- Preconstruction
- Onetime appropriation
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Where | Type | Name | Committee Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 24, 2025 | House | Action | Introduction and first reading, referred to | Transportation Finance and Policy |
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Progress through the legislative process
In Committee