SF2389

Purpose of the Bill

The purpose of this bill is to invest in the construction of a new Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) regional office and laboratory facility in Mankato, Minnesota. This involves allocating funds for the building and equipping of the facility.

Main Provisions

• Appropriation of Funds: The bill proposes allocating $68,684,000 from the bond proceeds fund specifically for constructing, furnishing, and equipping the new BCA regional office and laboratory.

• Bond Sale Authorization: The bill authorizes the state's commissioner of management and budget to sell and issue state bonds up to the amount of $68,684,000. This sale will be conducted according to existing statutes and constitutional guidelines related to state bonds.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

• This bill requires the issuance and sale of new state bonds to fund the specific construction project, as outlined by the appropriate statutory and constitutional procedures.

Relevant Terms

• Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA)
• Regional office
• Laboratory facility
• Bond proceeds fund
• State bonds
• Commissioner of management and budget