SF 4225

3rd Engrossment - 93rd Legislature (2023 - 2024) Posted on 05/30/2024 12:21pm

A bill for an act
relating to state government; authorizing spending to acquire and better land and
buildings and for other improvements of a capital nature with certain conditions;
establishing and modifying programs; modifying and canceling prior appropriations;
appropriating money; providing for transfers and distributions of proceeds and
other modifications to minerals tax provisions; providing for issuance of revenue
bonds; making changes to employee compensation plans; requesting the Joint
Committee on the Library of Congress of the United States Congress to approve
replacement of the statue of Henry Mower Rice now on display in National Statuary
Hall in the Capitol of the United States; amending Minnesota Statutes 2022, sections
16A.86, subdivisions 3a, 4; 16B.325, as amended; 16B.335, subdivision 4; 16B.97,
subdivision 1; 16B.98, subdivision 1; 43A.05, subdivision 3; 43A.18, subdivisions
2, 3, 9; 123B.53, subdivision 1; 193.143, as amended; 273.135, subdivision 2;
275.065, by adding a subdivision; 276.04, by adding a subdivision; 276A.01,
subdivision 17; 276A.06, subdivision 8; 298.17; 298.2215, subdivision 1; 298.28,
subdivision 8; 298.282, subdivision 1; 298.292, subdivision 2; 446A.07, subdivision
8; 446A.072, subdivision 5a; 446A.073, subdivision 1; Minnesota Statutes 2023
Supplement, sections 3.855, subdivisions 2, 3, 6; 10A.01, subdivision 30; 256E.37,
subdivision 1; 298.018, subdivision 1; 298.28, subdivisions 7a, 16; 446A.081,
subdivision 9; 462A.395; 473.5491, subdivisions 1, 2, 4; Laws 2020, Fifth Special
Session chapter 3, article 3, section 3; Laws 2023, chapter 71, article 1, sections
3, subdivision 4; 6, subdivision 4; 14, subdivision 21; 15, subdivision 4; proposing
coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapters 16A; 16B; 84; 116J; 446A;
473; repealing Minnesota Statutes 2022, sections 16A.662; 116J.417, subdivision
9; 240A.20, subdivisions 2, 4, 5; Minnesota Statutes 2023 Supplement, sections
3.855, subdivision 5; 240A.20, subdivisions 1, 3, 6, 7; Laws 2023, chapter 53,
article 17, section 2.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

ARTICLE 1

STATE AGENCY APPROPRIATIONS

Section 1. new text begin CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATIONS. new text end

new text begin (a) The sums shown in the column under "Appropriations" are appropriated from the
general fund in fiscal year 2025 to the state agencies or officials indicated, to be spent for
public purposes. These are onetime appropriations. Money appropriated in this act is available
until the project is completed or abandoned, subject to Minnesota Statutes, section 16A.642.
new text end

new text begin (b) For any project funded in whole or in part by this act, workers on the project must
be paid at least the prevailing wage rate as defined in Minnesota Statutes, section 177.42,
subdivision 6, and the project is subject to the requirements and enforcement provisions in
Minnesota Statutes, sections 177.27, 177.30, 177.32, and 177.41 to 177.45. For the purposes
of this act, "project" means demolition, erection, construction, remodeling, or repairing of
a public building, facility, or other public work financed in whole or part by state funds.
Project also includes demolition, erection, construction, remodeling, or repairing of a
building, facility, or public work when the acquisition of property, predesign, design, or
demolition is financed in whole or in part by state funds.
new text end

new text begin (c) Money appropriated in this act: (1) is available for a grant after the commissioner of
management and budget determines that an amount sufficient to complete the project as
described in this act has been committed to the project, as required by Minnesota Statutes,
section 16A.502; (2) may be used to pay state agency staff costs that are attributed directly
to the capital program or project for capitalizable staff costs; and (3) is subject to the policies
and procedures adopted by the commissioner of management and budget or otherwise
specified in applicable law.
new text end

new text begin (d) Recipients of grants from money appropriated in this act must demonstrate to the
commissioner of the agency making the grant that the recipient has the ability and a plan
to fund the program intended for the facility. This paragraph does not apply to state agencies.
new text end

new text begin APPROPRIATIONS new text end

Sec. 2. new text begin NATURAL RESOURCES new text end

new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end new text begin Total Appropriation new text end

new text begin $ new text end

new text begin 8,561,000 new text end

new text begin (a) To the commissioner of natural resources
for the purposes specified in this section.
new text end

new text begin (b) The appropriations in this section are
subject to the requirements of the natural
resources capital improvement program under
Minnesota Statutes, section 86A.12, unless
this section or the statutes referred to in this
section provide more specific standards,
criteria, or priorities for projects than
Minnesota Statutes, section 86A.12.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 2. new text end new text begin Natural Resources Asset Preservation new text end

new text begin 3,500,000 new text end

new text begin For the preservation and replacement of
state-owned facilities and recreational assets
operated by the commissioner of natural
resources to be spent in accordance with
Minnesota Statutes, section 84.946.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 3. new text end new text begin Community Tree Planting new text end

new text begin 5,061,000 new text end

new text begin (a) For grants under Minnesota Statutes,
section 84.705. This appropriation must be
used for qualified capital projects.
new text end

new text begin (b) On July 1, 2024, any unencumbered
amount of the appropriations under Laws
2020, Fifth Special Session chapter 3, article
1, section 7, subdivision 8; Laws 2023, chapter
71, article 1, section 2, subdivision 2; and
Laws 2023, chapter 72, article 1, section 7,
subdivision 11, shall be issued as grants
through the community tree planting grant
program under Minnesota Statutes, section
84.705.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 4. new text end new text begin Unspent Appropriations new text end

new text begin The unspent portion of an appropriation for a
project in this section that is complete, upon
written notice to the commissioner of
management and budget, is available for asset
preservation under Minnesota Statutes, section
84.946. Minnesota Statutes, section 16A.642,
applies from the date of the original
appropriation to the unspent amount
transferred.
new text end

Sec. 3. new text begin ADMINISTRATION new text end

new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end new text begin Total Appropriation new text end

new text begin $ new text end

new text begin 18,800,000 new text end

new text begin To the commissioner of administration for the
purposes specified in this section.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 2. new text end new text begin Capitol Tunnel new text end

new text begin 8,500,000 new text end

new text begin To design, construct, and equip improvements
to bring a portion of the tunnel under Rev. Dr.
Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard and to the
east to the State Capitol into compliance with
the Americans with Disabilities Act.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 3. new text end new text begin Administration Building new text end

new text begin 255,000 new text end

new text begin To paint the Department of Administration
building parking ramp and install new grates.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 4. new text end new text begin Sustainable Building Guidelines new text end

new text begin 4,300,000 new text end

new text begin To develop, oversee, and administer
sustainable building guidelines under
Minnesota Statutes, section 16B.325, in
consultation with the commissioner of
commerce and the Center for Sustainable
Building Research at the University of
Minnesota. This appropriation includes money
for the commissioner of administration to
contract with the Center for Sustainable
Building Research to administer the
guidelines.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 5. new text end new text begin Hubert H. Humphrey Statue new text end

new text begin 300,000 new text end

new text begin To replace the statue of Henry Mower Rice in
the Statuary Hall in the United States Capitol
with a statue of Hubert H. Humphrey. This
appropriation includes money for the removal
and transportation of the Henry Mower Rice
statue to the Minnesota State Historical
Society, to contract with the Koh-Varilla
Guild, Inc., to replicate, with any
modifications needed to meet requirements
for placement, the Hubert H. Humphrey statue
that currently stands on the mall of the
Minnesota State Capitol, and the erection of
the new Hubert H. Humphrey statue in the
Statuary Hall in the United States Capitol,
including the necessary base.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 6. new text end new text begin Parking Lot C Improvements new text end

new text begin 445,000 new text end

new text begin To design, construct, and equip additional
green space, along with capital improvements
needed to facilitate circulation and to add
accessible parking stalls, on the site of Parking
Lot C on the State Capitol complex. The
commissioner may use any money remaining
from the appropriation made by Laws 2023,
chapter 71, section 6, subdivision 3, for the
purpose of this subdivision after the project
authorized by Laws 2023, chapter 71, section
6, subdivision 3, is complete.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 7. new text end new text begin St. Paul; Planning and Economic Development new text end

new text begin 5,000,000 new text end

new text begin (a) For a grant to the city of St. Paul
Department of Planning and Economic
Development to improve the livability,
economic health, and safety of communities
within the Capitol Area. The city of St. Paul
must consult with the Capitol Area
Architectural and Planning Board prior to the
expenditure of these funds.
new text end

new text begin (b) On or before October 1, 2025, the city of
St. Paul and the Capitol Area Architectural
and Planning Board must jointly report to the
speaker of the house, the majority leader of
the senate, the house minority leader, and the
senate minority leader on the expenditure of
the funds appropriated under this section.
new text end

Sec. 4. new text begin METROPOLITAN COUNCIL new text end

new text begin $ new text end

new text begin 6,000,000 new text end

new text begin To the Metropolitan Council for a grant to the
Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board to
design, construct, and equip improvements to
North Commons Park in the city of
Minneapolis to implement elements of the
North Commons Improvement Project,
including the renovation of the community
building with indoor sports, gathering, and
arts spaces, sports fields, and renovation and
relocation of the water park. This
appropriation is in addition to the
appropriation in Laws 2020, Fifth Special
Session chapter 3, article 3, section 3.
new text end

Sec. 5. new text begin MILITARY AFFAIRS new text end

new text begin $ new text end

new text begin 3,000,000 new text end

new text begin To the adjutant general to predesign and
design the construction of a new hangar to
hold aircraft at the Duluth International
Airport in support of the 148th Fighter Wing
of the Minnesota Air National Guard to
replace existing hangars.
new text end

Sec. 6. new text begin HUMAN SERVICES new text end

new text begin $ new text end

new text begin 2,500,000 new text end

new text begin To the commissioner of administration for
asset preservation improvements and
betterments of a capital nature at Department
of Human Services facilities statewide, to be
spent in accordance with Minnesota Statutes,
section 16B.307. The commissioner of
administration may use this appropriation for
improvements and betterments of a capital
nature to be spent in accordance with
Minnesota Statutes, section 16B.307, at
facilities operated by the Department of Direct
Care and Treatment following the department's
separation from the Department of Human
Services.
new text end

Sec. 7. new text begin VETERANS AFFAIRS new text end

new text begin $ new text end

new text begin 2,000,000 new text end

new text begin To the commissioner of administration for
asset preservation improvements and
betterments of a capital nature at the veterans
homes in Minneapolis, Hastings, Fergus Falls,
Silver Bay, and Luverne, and the state veterans
cemeteries at Little Falls, Preston, and Duluth,
to be spent in accordance with Minnesota
Statutes, section 16B.307.
new text end

Sec. 8. new text begin CORRECTIONS new text end

new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end new text begin Total Appropriation new text end

new text begin $ new text end

new text begin 12,600,000 new text end

new text begin To the commissioner of administration for the
purposes specified in this section.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 2. new text end new text begin Asset Preservation new text end

new text begin 5,161,000 new text end

new text begin For asset preservation improvement and
betterments of a capital nature at the
Minnesota correctional facilities statewide to
be spent in accordance with Minnesota
Statutes, section 16B.307.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 3. new text end new text begin Minnesota Correctional Facility - Lino Lakes new text end

new text begin 7,439,000 new text end

new text begin To construct, renovate, furnish, and equip an
existing building and complete associated site
work at the Minnesota Correctional Facility -
Lino Lakes to construct an incarcerated
persons programming and support space. The
renovation of the existing building includes
but is not limited to the removal of hazardous
materials, upgrades to comply with current
codes, interior demolition, and the construction
of spaces appropriate for programming
functions. This appropriation is in addition to
the appropriation for the same purpose in Laws
2023, chapter 72, article 1, section 20,
subdivision 3.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 4. new text end new text begin Unspent Appropriations new text end

new text begin The unspent portion of an appropriation for a
Department of Corrections project in this
section that is complete, upon written notice
to the commissioner of management and
budget, is available for asset preservation
under Minnesota Statutes, section 16B.307.
Minnesota Statutes, section 16A.642, applies
from the date of the original appropriation to
the unspent amount transferred.
new text end

Sec. 9. new text begin EMPLOYMENT AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT new text end

new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end new text begin Total Appropriation new text end

new text begin $ new text end

new text begin 19,000,000 new text end

new text begin To the commissioner of employment and
economic development for the purposes
specified in this section.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 2. new text end new text begin Public Skate Parks new text end

new text begin 4,000,000 new text end

new text begin (a) For grants to cities, towns, counties, park
boards, and school districts to plan, predesign,
design, and construct public skate parks under
Minnesota Statutes, section 116J.9927.
new text end

new text begin (b) Five percent of this appropriation is to be
used to hire City of Skate, as the nonprofit
organization identified in Minnesota Statutes,
section 116J.9927, subdivision 2, paragraph
(c), for their expertise in public skate park
development to assist the commissioner in
community outreach and developing and
applying the criteria for awarding grants under
Minnesota Statutes, section 116J.9927, as the
community reviewer in the grant selection
process. This five percent counts toward the
ten percent the commission may use for
administrative purposes under Minnesota
Statutes, section 116J.9927, subdivision 2,
paragraph (c).
new text end

new text begin Subd. 3. new text end new text begin Hennepin County; Avivo Center new text end

new text begin 5,000,000 new text end

new text begin For a grant to Hennepin County for demolition
and site preparation at 1904 and 1906 Chicago
Avenue South in the city of Minneapolis in
preparation for construction and renovation
of one or more buildings on the Avivo
campus. This appropriation is in addition to
the appropriation under Laws 2020, Fifth
Special Session chapter 3, article 1, section
21, subdivision 23, for the Minneapolis
campus.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 4. new text end new text begin Capitol Mall new text end

new text begin 1,000,000 new text end

new text begin To the commissioner of employment and
economic development for a grant to the Saint
Paul and Minnesota Foundation for promotion,
fundraising, and other supporting efforts to
raise at least $5,000,000 in nonstate funds
toward capital improvements consistent with
the Capitol Mall Design Framework update.
This grant shall be managed in compliance
with the grantmaking requirements in
Minnesota Statutes, sections 16B.97 to
16B.991.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 5. new text end new text begin Minneapolis; Foundation for Business Support new text end

new text begin 8,000,000 new text end

new text begin For a grant to the city of Minneapolis to be
awarded to a foundation that supports business
advising, branding and marketing, and real
estate consulting to businesses located in
Minneapolis between 28th and 32nd Street
and between 30th Avenue South and Blaisdell
Avenue. The foundation must use this
appropriation for direct business support or
direct corridor support, including assistance
with marketing, place making, redevelopment,
real estate acquisition, and public relations
services. The foundation may subcontract with
other organizations to deliver these services.
This appropriation is available until June 30,
2028.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 6. new text end new text begin Youthprise new text end

new text begin 1,000,000 new text end

new text begin For a grant to Youthprise to acquire property
for a multipurpose community facility in North
Minneapolis that will provide young adult
cooperative housing and space for community
programming, including early education,
workforce training, health care navigation,
nutrition and wellness, and recreational
activities.
new text end

Sec. 10. new text begin PUBLIC FACILITIES AUTHORITY new text end

new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end new text begin Total Appropriation new text end

new text begin $ new text end

new text begin 17,700,000 new text end

new text begin To the Public Facilities Authority for the
purposes specified in this section.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 2. new text end new text begin First District Association; Wastewater Industrial Pretreatment new text end

new text begin 10,000,000 new text end

new text begin For a grant to the First District Association, a
dairy cooperative in the city of Litchfield, to
design, engineer, construct, equip, and furnish
a wastewater industrial pretreatment facility
in the city of Litchfield. This appropriation is
in addition to the appropriation under Laws
2023, chapter 71, article 1, section 15,
subdivision 7, and is for the same purpose.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 3. new text end new text begin Minneapolis; Water Distribution Facility new text end

new text begin 7,700,000 new text end

new text begin For a grant to the city of Minneapolis for
predesign, design, engineering, environmental
analysis, and construction of a water
distribution facility to be located in Hennepin
County or Anoka County. This appropriation
and the appropriation in Laws 2023, chapter
71, article 1, section 15, subdivision 11, is not
available until the city sells real property
located at 1860 28th Street East and 2717
Longfellow Avenue in the city of Minneapolis
and has notified the commissioner of
management and budget that the sale is final.
new text end

Sec. 11. new text begin MINNESOTA HISTORICAL SOCIETY new text end

new text begin $ new text end

new text begin 1,000,000 new text end

new text begin To the Minnesota Historical Society for a grant
to the Minnesota Transportation Museum to
construct capital improvements to the
Minnesota Transportation Museum including
replacing the roof, stabilizing masonry,
replacing the roundhouse doors, installing
insulation, and making modifications for ADA
compliance.
new text end

Sec. 12. new text begin CITY OF MINNEAPOLIS; EMERALD ASH BORER FINANCIAL
ASSISTANCE; APPROPRIATION.
new text end

new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end

new text begin Definitions. new text end

new text begin For the purposes of this section, the following terms have
the meanings given:
new text end

new text begin (1) "eligible costs" means costs incurred in 2020 or later for treating or removing a tree
on owner-occupied residential property that has been required by state law or by municipal
ordinance to be treated or removed due to infestation or possible infestation by the emerald
ash borer, including but not limited to costs incurred by the city and assessed to a property
owner;
new text end

new text begin (2) "eligible homeowner" means a homeowner who experienced eligible costs related
to a tree on the homeowner's property in an eligible region, and whose income is below 200
percent of the official federal poverty guideline;
new text end

new text begin (3) "eligible region" means a census block group in Minneapolis with a supplemental
demographic index score in the 70th percentile or higher within the state of Minnesota; and
new text end

new text begin (4) "supplemental demographic index" means an index in the Environmental Justice
Screening and Mapping Tool developed by the United States Environmental Protection
Agency that is based on socioeconomic indicators, including low income, unemployment,
less than high school education, limited English speaking, and low life expectancy.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 2. new text end

new text begin Eligible uses; prioritization. new text end

new text begin (a) The city of Minneapolis must use the full
amount of the aid under this section to pay eligible homeowners for their eligible costs.
new text end

new text begin (b) After receiving an application for a payment from an eligible homeowner, the city
must use funds received under this section to directly reduce the remaining balance of an
eligible homeowner's special assessment related to eligible costs. If the original balance of
the special assessment is greater than the remaining balance, the city must reimburse the
eligible homeowner for the difference.
new text end

new text begin (c) If the amount of funds available is insufficient to reimburse all eligible homeowners
for the full amount of their eligible costs, the city must prioritize reimbursing a subset of
eligible homeowners for the full amount of their eligible costs.
new text end

new text begin (d) After December 31, 2025, the city may use any remaining funds to reimburse other
eligible homeowners who incurred eligible costs but did not have a special assessment
applied to their properties.
new text end

new text begin (e) Notwithstanding paragraph (a), after June 30, 2026, the city may use any remaining
funds to offset the eligible costs of resident homeowners whose properties are not in an
eligible region, but who otherwise meet the definition of an eligible homeowner.
new text end

new text begin (f) The city must administer the funding under this section within existing city resources
and not with money appropriated in this section.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 3. new text end

new text begin Outreach. new text end

new text begin The city of Minneapolis must promote the availability of financial
assistance under this section in eligible regions. As part of its outreach efforts, the city
department administering the program under this section must consult with Hope Community,
Metro Blooms, Harrison Neighborhood Association, the Center for Urban and Regional
Affairs at the University of Minnesota, and the public health department of the city.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 4. new text end

new text begin Reporting. new text end

new text begin On July 1, 2025, and July 1, 2026, the city must report to the
commissioner of revenue on its use of money under this section. By income level and
neighborhood, the report must detail the number of eligible homeowners reimbursed and
the amount of money distributed.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 5. new text end

new text begin Appropriation. new text end

new text begin $800,000 in fiscal year 2025 is appropriated from the general
fund to the commissioner of revenue for an aid to the city of Minneapolis. This is a onetime
appropriation. The aid must be paid on July 1, 2024. The aid under this section is not subject
to retention of administrative costs under Minnesota Statutes, section 16B.98, subdivision
14.
new text end

Sec. 13. new text begin CANCELLATIONS.
new text end

new text begin (a) The amounts of the general fund appropriations listed in the cancellation report
submitted to the legislature in January 2024, pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section 16A.642,
are canceled on the effective date of this section. If an appropriation in this section is canceled
more than once, the cancellation must be given effect only once.
new text end

new text begin (b) The appropriation in Laws 2023, chapter 71, article 1, section 7, is canceled.
new text end

new text begin (c) The appropriation in Laws 2023, chapter 71, article 1, section 14, subdivision 81, is
canceled.
new text end

new text begin (d) Laws 2020, Fifth Special Session chapter 3, article 3, section 5, subdivision 7, is
canceled.
new text end

new text begin (e) The appropriation in Laws 2023, chapter 64, article 15, section 30, is canceled.
new text end

Sec. 14. new text begin TRANSFER.
new text end

new text begin On July 1, 2024, $5,000,000 is transferred to the general fund from the capitol area
community vitality account in the special revenue fund established in Laws 2023, chapter
53, article 17, section 2.
new text end

Sec. 15. new text begin APPROPRIATIONS GIVEN EFFECT ONCE.
new text end

new text begin If an appropriation or transfer in this act is enacted more than once during the 2024
regular session, the appropriation or transfer must be given effect only once.
new text end

Sec. 16. new text begin REPEALER.
new text end

new text begin (a) new text end new text begin Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 240A.20, subdivisions 2, 4, and 5, new text end new text begin are repealed.
new text end

new text begin (b) new text end new text begin Minnesota Statutes 2023 Supplement, section 240A.20, subdivisions 1, 3, 6, and 7, new text end new text begin
are repealed.
new text end

new text begin (c) new text end new text begin Laws 2023, chapter 53, article 17, section 2, new text end new text begin is repealed.
new text end

new text begin (d) new text end new text begin Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 16A.662, new text end new text begin is repealed.
new text end

new text begin (e) new text end new text begin Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 116J.417, subdivision 9, new text end new text begin is repealed.
new text end

new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin Paragraph (c) is effective July 2, 2024. Paragraph (d) is effective
the day following final enactment. Paragraph (e) is effective retroactively from June 2, 2023.
new text end

Sec. 17. new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE.
new text end

new text begin Except as otherwise provided, this article is effective the day following final enactment.
new text end

ARTICLE 2

MISCELLANEOUS

Section 1.

Minnesota Statutes 2023 Supplement, section 10A.01, subdivision 30, is
amended to read:

Subd. 30.

Political party unit or party unit.

"Political party unit" or "party unit" means new text begin :
new text end

new text begin (1) new text end the state committee deleted text begin , deleted text end new text begin ; or
new text end

new text begin (2) new text end the party organization new text begin of the largest and second-largest member caucuses new text end within a
house of the legislature deleted text begin , or deleted text end new text begin .
new text end

new text begin In addition to clauses (1) and (2), "political party unit" or "party unit" also includes new text end any
other party organization designated by the chair of the political party in an annual certification
of party units provided to the board.

Sec. 2.

Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 16A.86, subdivision 3a, is amended to read:

Subd. 3a.

Information provided.

All requests for state assistance under this section
must include the following information:

(1) the name of the political subdivision that will own the capital project for which state
assistance is being requested;

(2) the public purpose of the project;

(3) the extent to which the political subdivision has or expects to provide local, private,
user financing, or other nonstate funding for the project;

(4) a list of the bondable activities that the project encompasses; examples of bondable
activities are public improvements of a capital nature for land acquisition, predesign, design,
construction, and furnishing and equipping for occupancy;

(5) whether the project will require new or additional state operating subsidies;

(6) whether the governing body of the political subdivision requesting the project has
passed a resolution in support of the project and has established priorities for all projects
within its jurisdiction for which bonding appropriations are requested when submitting
multiple requests;

(7) if the project requires a predesign under section 16B.335, whether the predesign has
been completed at the time the capital project request is submitted, and whether the political
subdivision has submitted the project predesign to the commissioner of administration for
review and approval; deleted text begin and
deleted text end

new text begin (8) the debt capacity of the political subdivision, calculated as the difference between
the maximum net debt that the political subdivision may incur under chapter 475 or other
applicable law and the debt the political subdivision has outstanding as of the date of the
submission of information under this subdivision;
new text end

new text begin (9) whether the political subdivision has a capital improvement plan process that meets
the criteria for exemption under section 16B.336, subdivision 5, paragraph (b); and
new text end

deleted text begin (8) deleted text end new text begin (10) new text end if applicable, the information required under section 473.4485, subdivision 1a.

Sec. 3.

Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 16A.86, subdivision 4, is amended to read:

Subd. 4.

Funding.

(a) The state share of a project covered by this section new text begin and any capital
project grant to a nonprofit organization subject to section 16A.642 new text end must be no more than
half the total cost of the project, including predesign, design, construction, furnishings, and
equipment, except as provided in paragraph (b) or (c). This subdivision does not apply to
a project proposed by a school district or other school organization. new text begin The state share of a
project includes any manner of state assistance other than loans, including but not limited
to a direct appropriation, a grant awarded through a grant program administered by a state
entity, or a combination of state assistance appropriated and granted by multiple state entities.
The nonstate share of a project may be funded by federal, local, private, or other funds, or
a combination thereof, from nonstate sources.
new text end

(b) The state share may be more than half the total cost of a project if the project is
deemed needed as a result of a disaster or to prevent a disaster or is located in a political
subdivision with a very low average net tax capacity. new text begin Nothing in this subdivision affects
another state program of assistance to political subdivisions that is authorized to fund more
than half of a project's cost.
new text end

(c) Nothing in this section prevents the governor from recommending, or the legislature
from considering or funding, projects that do not meet the deadline in subdivision 2 or a
state share that is greater than half the total cost of the project when the governor or the
legislature determines that there is a compelling reason for the recommendation or funding.

Sec. 4.

new text begin [16A.865] NOTICE OF STATE CONTRIBUTION.
new text end

new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end

new text begin Notice required. new text end

new text begin When practicable, a recipient of a grant of state bond
proceeds for a capital project or a direct recipient of an appropriation from any state funds
for a capital project must prominently display a notice on the property stating that the project
was funded with state taxes collected statewide. This section does not apply to projects
funded through a state asset preservation program, including section 16A.632, 16B.307,
84.946, or 135A.046.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 2. new text end

new text begin Content of notice. new text end

new text begin The notice must display the logo provided by the
commissioner under subdivision 5, and identify the project as "funded with a grant of state
money from taxes collected statewide." The notice may include a brief name for the project
and may specify the proportion of the funding from state money compared to money from
nonstate sources. The notice may include logos, seals, or marks of other contributors to the
cost of the project.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 3. new text end

new text begin Water infrastructure project. new text end

new text begin For a drinking water or wastewater infrastructure
project, the notice required under this section must be included on city utility billing
statements in all formats that the city provides billing statements to customers.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 4. new text end

new text begin Performance venues. new text end

new text begin For performance venue projects, the notice must be
included in programs and on the venue's website where performances are advertised, in
addition to on a sign posted at the venue.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 5. new text end

new text begin Logo. new text end

new text begin The commissioner must develop a logo for use on signs required under
subdivision 1.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 6. new text end

new text begin Sign templates. new text end

new text begin The commissioner must post on its website downloadable,
print-ready PDF files of sign templates that meet the requirements of subdivision 1.
new text end

new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin This section is effective the day following final enactment and
applies to projects receiving a grant from an appropriation enacted after January 1, 2024.
new text end

Sec. 5.

new text begin [16B.308] ACCESSIBILITY ACCOUNT.
new text end

new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end

new text begin Establishment. new text end

new text begin An accessibility account is established in the state bond
proceeds fund to receive state bond proceeds appropriated to the commissioner of
administration to be expended for the purpose and in accordance with the standards and
criteria in this section.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 2. new text end

new text begin Standards. new text end

new text begin (a) An expenditure may be made from the account only when it is
a capital expenditure on a capital asset owned by the state, within the meaning of accepted
accounting principles as applied to public expenditures. The commissioner of administration
must consult with the commissioner of management and budget to the extent necessary to
ensure that an expenditure meets the criteria of the Minnesota Constitution, article XI,
section 5, clause (a).
new text end

new text begin (b) An expenditure may be made from the account to predesign, design, construct,
renovate, furnish, and equip accessibility improvements on state-owned property. For
purposes of this section, "state-owned property" does not include property controlled or
managed by the University of Minnesota.
new text end

new text begin (c) Categories of projects considered likely to be most needed and appropriate for
financing are:
new text end

new text begin (1) removal of architectural barriers from a building or site; and
new text end

new text begin (2) improvements to meet state and federal requirements for accessibility for people
with disabilities.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 3. new text end

new text begin Applications; project selection. new text end

new text begin (a) The commissioner of administration must:
new text end

new text begin (1) provide instructions to state agencies to apply for funding of capital expenditures
from the accessibility account;
new text end

new text begin (2) review applications for funding;
new text end

new text begin (3) make initial allocations among eligible projects;
new text end

new text begin (4) determine priorities for funding in collaboration with the Minnesota Council on
Disability; and
new text end

new text begin (5) allocate money in priority order until the available appropriation has been committed.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 4. new text end

new text begin Report. new text end

new text begin On or before January 15 annually the commissioner of administration
must submit to the commissioner of management and budget and the chairs and ranking
minority members of the committees in the senate and the house of representatives with
jurisdiction over capital investment a list of the projects that were funded with money from
the accessibility account during the preceding calendar year, as well as a list of priority
projects for which accessibility appropriations will be requested in that year's legislative
session.
new text end

Sec. 6.

Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 16B.325, as amended by Laws 2023, chapter 60,
article 12, section 2, is amended to read:

16B.325 SUSTAINABLE BUILDING GUIDELINES.

Subdivision 1.

deleted text begin Development of deleted text end Sustainable building guidelines.

The Department of
Administration and the Department of Commerce, with the assistance of other agencies,
shall develop new text begin and maintain new text end sustainable building design guidelines for all new state buildings
deleted text begin by January 15, 2003, deleted text end and for all major renovations of state buildings deleted text begin by February 1, 2009.
The primary objectives of these guidelines are to ensure that all new state buildings, and
major renovations of state buildings, initially exceed the state energy code, as established
in Minnesota Rules, chapter 7676, by at least 30 percent deleted text end .

new text begin Subd. 1a. new text end

new text begin Definitions. new text end

new text begin (a) For the purposes of this section, the following terms have the
meanings given.
new text end

new text begin (b) "CSBR" means the Center for Sustainable Building Research at the University of
Minnesota.
new text end

new text begin (c) "Guidelines" means the sustainable building design guidelines developed under this
section.
new text end

new text begin (d) "Major renovation" means a project that:
new text end

new text begin (1) has a renovated conditioned area that is at least 10,000 square feet; and
new text end

new text begin (2) includes, at a minimum, the replacement of the mechanical, ventilation, or cooling
system of a building or a section of a building, whether or not the building is served by an
adjacent building or district system impacted by the scope of the project.
new text end

new text begin (e) "New building" means a newly constructed structure and additions to existing
buildings that include spaces that meet the following criteria:
new text end

new text begin (1) the space is conditioned, whether or not its source of energy is from an adjacent
building or district system; and
new text end

new text begin (2) the project size is at least 10,000 gross square feet of conditioned space.
new text end

new text begin (f) "Project" means major renovation of a building or construction of a new building
that meets the requirements under this section.
new text end

deleted text begin Subd. 2. deleted text end

deleted text begin Lowest possible cost; energy conservation. deleted text end

deleted text begin The guidelines must:
deleted text end

deleted text begin (1) focus on achieving the lowest possible lifetime cost, considering both construction
and operating costs, for new buildings and major renovations;
deleted text end

deleted text begin (2) allow for revisions that encourage continual energy conservation improvements in
new buildings and major renovations;
deleted text end

deleted text begin (3) define "major renovations" for purposes of this section to encompass not less than
10,000 square feet or not less than the replacement of the mechanical, ventilation, or cooling
system of a building or a building section;
deleted text end

deleted text begin (4) establish sustainability guidelines that include air quality and lighting standards and
that create and maintain a healthy environment and facilitate productivity improvements;
deleted text end

deleted text begin (5) establish resiliency guidelines to encourage design that allows buildings to adapt to
and accommodate projected climate-related changes that are reflected in both acute events
and chronic trends, including but not limited to changes in temperature and precipitation
levels;
deleted text end

deleted text begin (6) specify ways to reduce material costs; and
deleted text end

deleted text begin (7) consider the long-term operating costs of the building, including the use of renewable
energy sources and distributed electric energy generation that uses a renewable source or
natural gas or a fuel that is as clean or cleaner than natural gas.
deleted text end

new text begin Subd. 2a. new text end

new text begin Guidelines; purpose. new text end

new text begin (a) The primary objectives of the guidelines are to:
new text end

new text begin (1) reduce greenhouse gas emissions across the project's life cycle by promoting the
design and operation of energy-efficient buildings and the development of renewable energy
sources;
new text end

new text begin (2) provide high-quality indoor environmental conditions to promote occupant health,
well-being, comfort, and productivity;
new text end

new text begin (3) develop processes that ensure that projects are designed and operating as intended
and that project impact can be measured;
new text end

new text begin (4) reduce water use and impacts on water resources;
new text end

new text begin (5) restore soil and water quality, enhance biodiversity, and provide sites supportive of
native species;
new text end

new text begin (6) reduce the embodied environmental impact of building materials; and
new text end

new text begin (7) encourage design that allows building resilience to adapt to and accommodate
projected changes that are reflected in both acute events and chronic trends, including but
not limited to climate-related changes to temperature and precipitation levels.
new text end

new text begin (b) In establishing the guidelines, the commissioners of administration and commerce
must consider the following to meet the objectives in paragraph (a):
new text end

new text begin (1) the health and well-being of occupants;
new text end

new text begin (2) material impacts and sustainability;
new text end

new text begin (3) construction and operating costs;
new text end

new text begin (4) the use of renewable energy sources;
new text end

new text begin (5) diversion of waste from landfills;
new text end

new text begin (6) the impact of climate change;
new text end

new text begin (7) biodiversity and ecological impacts;
new text end

new text begin (8) resilience and adaptability; and
new text end

new text begin (9) any other factors the commissioner deems relevant.
new text end

Subd. 3.

deleted text begin Development of guidelines; deleted text end Applicability.

deleted text begin In developing the guidelines, the
departments shall use an open process, including providing the opportunity for public
comment. deleted text end new text begin Compliance with new text end the guidelines established under this section deleted text begin are deleted text end new text begin is new text end mandatory
for all new buildings new text begin and for all major renovations new text end receiving deleted text begin funding deleted text end new text begin an appropriation or a
grant from an appropriation new text end from the bond proceeds fund deleted text begin after January 1, 2004, and for all
major renovations receiving funding from the bond proceeds fund after January 1, 2009 deleted text end .

Subd. 4.

new text begin Commissioner of administration; new text end guideline new text begin administration, oversight, and new text end
revisions.

deleted text begin The commissioners of administration and commerce shall review the guidelines
periodically and as soon as practicable revise the guidelines to incorporate performance
standards developed under section 216B.241, subdivision 9. deleted text end new text begin (a) The commissioner of
administration must review and amend the guidelines periodically to better meet the goals
under subdivision 6. Each guideline section must be reviewed and updated no less than once
every five years. The review must be conducted with the commissioner of commerce and
in consultation with other stakeholders. The commissioner of administration and the
commissioner of commerce must use an open process, including providing the opportunity
for public comment, when reviewing and amending the guidelines.
new text end

new text begin (b) The commissioner of administration is responsible for the following:
new text end

new text begin (1) making applicability determinations on which projects are required by state law to
follow the guidelines upon receipt of an applicability determination request from a project;
new text end

new text begin (2) approving or denying waiver requests for specific guidelines;
new text end

new text begin (3) approving or denying applicability requests for specific guidelines;
new text end

new text begin (4) updating the legislature regarding program outcomes;
new text end

new text begin (5) coordinating with the commissioner of commerce on the energy and atmosphere
guidelines, including coordination with the Sustainable Building 2030 Energy Standards
under section 216B.241, subdivision 9; and
new text end

new text begin (6) contracting with CSBR for assistance with the items in this subdivision and
subdivisions 5 to 9.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 5. new text end

new text begin CSBR; guideline administration and oversight. new text end

new text begin (a) The commissioner of
administration, in consultation with the commissioner of commerce, shall contract with
CSBR to implement the guidelines. At a minimum, CSBR must:
new text end

new text begin (1) maintain and update the guidelines in coordination with the commissioner of
administration and the commissioner of commerce;
new text end

new text begin (2) offer training on an annual basis to state agencies, project team members, and other
entities involved in the design of projects subject to the guidelines on how projects may
meet the guideline requirements;
new text end

new text begin (3) develop procedures for compliance with the guidelines, in accordance with the criteria
under subdivision 7;
new text end

new text begin (4) periodically conduct post-construction performance evaluations on projects to evaluate
the effectiveness of the guidelines in meeting the goals under subdivision 6;
new text end

new text begin (5) determine compliance of project designs with the guidelines;
new text end

new text begin (6) administer a tracking system for all projects subject to the guidelines and for projects
that received state funding for predesign or design that may seek further state funding for
additional project phases subject to the guidelines;
new text end

new text begin (7) develop and track measurable goals for the guidelines in accordance with subdivision
6;
new text end

new text begin (8) offer outreach, training, and technical assistance to state agencies, project team
members, and other entities with responsibility for managing, designing, and overseeing
projects subject to the guidelines;
new text end

new text begin (9) evaluate waiver requests and determinations on project scope and make
recommendations to the commissioner of administration;
new text end

new text begin (10) provide a report on or before December 1 annually to the commissioner of
administration on the following:
new text end

new text begin (i) the current compliance status of all projects subject to the guidelines;
new text end

new text begin (ii) an analysis of the effects of the guidelines on the goals under subdivision 6; and
new text end

new text begin (iii) waivers approved for projects, including both waivers from all of the guidelines
and waivers of individual guidelines; and
new text end

new text begin (11) perform any other duties required by the commissioner of administration to
administer the guidelines.
new text end

new text begin (b) State agencies, project team members, and other entities that are responsible for
managing or designing projects subject to the guidelines must provide any compliance data
requested by CSBR and the commissioner of administration that CSBR and the commissioner
deem necessary to fulfill the duties described under this subdivision.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 6. new text end

new text begin Measurable goals. new text end

new text begin CSBR, in collaboration with the commissioner of
administration and the commissioner of commerce, must develop measurable goals for the
guidelines based on the objectives and considerations described in subdivision 2a. The
commissioner of administration must provide final approval of the goals under this
subdivision.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 7. new text end

new text begin Procedures. new text end

new text begin The commissioner of administration must develop procedures for
the administration of the guidelines. The commissioner of administration may delegate
guideline administration responsibilities to state agencies. The procedures under this
subdivision must specify the administrative activities for which state agencies are responsible.
The procedures must include:
new text end

new text begin (1) criteria to identify whether a project is subject to the guidelines;
new text end

new text begin (2) information on project team member roles and guideline administration requirements
for each role;
new text end

new text begin (3) a process to notify projects subject to the guidelines of the guideline requirements;
new text end

new text begin (4) a guideline-related data submission process; and
new text end

new text begin (5) activities and a timeline to monitor project compliance with the guidelines.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 8. new text end

new text begin Guidelines waivers and scope determination. new text end

new text begin (a) The commissioner of
administration, in consultation with the commissioner of commerce and other stakeholders,
must develop a process for reviewing and approving waivers and scope determinations to
the guidelines.
new text end

new text begin (b) A waiver may apply to all of the guidelines or individual guidelines and may identify
an alternative path of meeting the intent of the guidelines.
new text end

new text begin (c) A waiver under this subdivision is only permitted due to technological limitations
or when the intended use of the project conflicts with the guidelines.
new text end

new text begin (d) A waiver request for a project owned by a state agency must be reviewed and
approved by the commissioner of administration. If the waiver request is for a project owned
by the Department of Administration, the waiver request must be approved by the
commissioner of commerce.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 9. new text end

new text begin Report. new text end

new text begin The commissioner of administration must report to the chairs and
ranking minority members of the house of representatives and senate committees with
jurisdiction over capital investment and climate and energy by February 1 of each
odd-numbered year. The report must include:
new text end

new text begin (1) information on the current status of all projects subject to the guidelines from the
previous five years and the projects' compliance with the guidelines;
new text end

new text begin (2) an analysis of the effects of the guidelines on the measurable goals under subdivision
6;
new text end

new text begin (3) progress made toward the recommendations in the report required under Laws 2023,
chapter 71, article 1, section 6, subdivision 4; and
new text end

new text begin (4) any other information the commissioner of administration deems relevant.
new text end

new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin This section is effective July 1, 2024.
new text end

Sec. 7.

Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 16B.335, subdivision 4, is amended to read:

Subd. 4.

new text begin Sustainable buildings; new text end energy conservation.

A recipient to whom a direct
appropriation is made for a capital improvement project shall ensure that the project complies
with the applicable new text begin sustainable building guidelines and new text end energy conservation standards
contained in law, including sections new text begin 16B.325 and new text end 216C.19 to 216C.20, and rules adopted
thereunder. The recipient may obtain information and technical assistance from the
new text begin commissioner of administration on the sustainable building guidelines and the new text end State Energy
Office in the Department of Commerce on energy conservation and alternative energy
development relating to the planning and construction of the capital improvement project.

new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin This section is effective July 1, 2024.
new text end

Sec. 8.

new text begin [16B.336] CAPITAL PROJECT PRESERVATION FUNDS.
new text end

new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end

new text begin Definitions. new text end

new text begin (a) For the purposes of this section, the following terms have
the meanings given.
new text end

new text begin (b) "Adjusted net tax capacity" means, as of any date, the net tax capacity of all taxable
property most recently determined by the commissioner of revenue in accordance with
section 273.1325.
new text end

new text begin (c) "Adjusted net tax capacity per capita" means a political subdivision's adjusted net
tax capacity divided by the political subdivision's population.
new text end

new text begin (d) "Capital project grant agreement" means a grant agreement for a capital project
subject to section 16A.642, 16A.695, or 16A.86, and funded in whole or in part by an
appropriation of state money.
new text end

new text begin (e) "Commissioner" means the commissioner of administration.
new text end

new text begin (f) "Grantee" means a recipient of a grant for a capital project subject to section 16A.642,
16A.695, or 16A.86 from an appropriation that names the grantee. Grantee does not include
a state agency, state official, the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota, or the
Board of Trustees of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities.
new text end

new text begin (g) "Population" has the meaning in section 477A.011, subdivision 3.
new text end

new text begin (h) "Preservation" means improvements and betterments of a capital nature consistent
with those described in section 16B.307, subdivision 1, paragraph (d).
new text end

new text begin Subd. 2. new text end

new text begin Preservation fund establishment. new text end

new text begin (a) A grantee must establish a capital project
preservation fund for major rehabilitation, expansion, replacement, or preservation of the
capital project once the project has reached its useful life, or another use as permitted under
this section. Money must remain in the fund for the useful life of the capital project, as
determined by the grant agreement with the granting state agency, unless use of the fund is
approved in writing by the granting state agency for major rehabilitation, expansion,
replacement, or preservation of the capital project funded with state money, or to address
a capital project for a different capital asset owned by the grantee.
new text end

new text begin (b) A grantee must adopt a capital project preservation policy that specifies the following
for the capital project preservation fund:
new text end

new text begin (1) the risks to be mitigated or managed by the preservation fund;
new text end

new text begin (2) the intended use of the preservation fund, including but not limited to how the
preservation fund is used for major rehabilitation, expansion, replacement, or preservation
of the capital project; and
new text end

new text begin (3) criteria for the use of the preservation fund to address other capital improvement
needs of the grantee, including safety and security, maintenance and utility costs, availability
of repair parts and materials, sustainability, and any other criteria the grantee deems relevant.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 3. new text end

new text begin Minimum deposits; preservation fund balance. new text end

new text begin (a) The commissioner must
determine the annual minimum deposit amounts into capital project preservation funds by
capital project type. The commissioner must consider depreciation, construction cost inflation,
the useful life of the capital project, and other relevant factors when determining the minimum
deposit amounts.
new text end

new text begin (b) A grantee must not be required to maintain a capital project preservation fund balance
greater than the amount of the grant for the capital project.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 4. new text end

new text begin Preservation fund auditing. new text end

new text begin The state auditor may audit capital project
preservation funds as part of the regular audits of local governments.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 5. new text end

new text begin Exceptions. new text end

new text begin (a) Capital projects that already require a preservation fund under
any other law, rule, or ordinance, are exempt from the requirements under this section, so
long as the deposits into the preservation fund are at least as large as the minimum deposits
established by the commissioner under subdivision 3. A capital project subject to and
compliant with the system replacement fund requirement under section 446A.072, subdivision
12, is exempt from the requirements of this section.
new text end

new text begin (b) This section does not apply to a grantee that assesses the condition and replacement
value of its capital assets and future capital projects, including those subject to section
16A.642, 16A.695, or 16A.86, through an annual capital improvement plan process and
publishes an annual capital improvement plan document that forecasts at least ten years of
known capital projects for use in budget forecasting to enhance long-term financial stability.
new text end

new text begin (c) This section does not apply to a political subdivision grantee that, in the year the
capital project grant agreement is entered into, has an adjusted net tax capacity per capita
that is less than the median adjusted net tax capacity per capita of all political subdivisions
that are the same type of political subdivision as the grantee.
new text end

new text begin (d) The commissioner shall publish guidance on the Department of Administration's
website to be used by a grantee to determine whether the grantee qualifies for an exception
under this subdivision.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 6. new text end

new text begin Penalty. new text end

new text begin Failure of a grantee to comply with the requirements of this section
shall result in the granting state agency assessing a penalty fee to the grantee equal to one
percent of the grant of state money for the capital project for each year of noncompliance.
Penalty fees shall be remitted by the granting state agency to the commissioner of
management and budget for deposit in the general fund. Failure of a grantee to comply with
the requirements of this section shall not constitute an event of default under a capital project
grant agreement.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 7. new text end

new text begin Enforcement. new text end

new text begin A granting state agency is responsible for enforcement of this
section for each capital project grant agreement to which this section applies and the granting
state agency is a party.
new text end

new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin This section is effective for capital projects funded through state
capital project grant agreements entered into on or after July 1, 2024.
new text end

Sec. 9.

new text begin [16B.851] STATE BUILDING RENEWABLE ENERGY; STORAGE;
ELECTRIC VEHICLE ACCOUNT.
new text end

new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end

new text begin Definitions. new text end

new text begin (a) For the purposes of this section, the following terms have
the meanings given.
new text end

new text begin (b) "Energy storage" means the predesign, design, acquisition, construction, or installation
of technology that stores and delivers electric or thermal energy.
new text end

new text begin (c) "EVSE" means electric vehicle service equipment, including charging equipment
and associated infrastructure and site upgrades.
new text end

new text begin (d) "Renewable energy" has the meaning given in section 216B.2422, subdivision 1,
paragraph (c), and the same sources in thermal energy.
new text end

new text begin (e) "Renewable energy improvement" means the predesign, design, acquisition,
construction, or installation of a renewable energy production system or energy storage
equipment or system and associated infrastructure and facilities that are designed to result
in a demand-side net reduction in energy use by the state building's electrical, heating,
ventilating, air-conditioning, and hot water systems.
new text end

new text begin (f) "State agency" has the meaning given in section 13.02, subdivision 17, or designated
definition given in section 15.01 and includes the Office of Higher Education, Housing
Finance Agency, Pollution Control Agency, Metropolitan Council, and Bureau of Mediation
Services. State agency includes the agencies, boards, commissions, committees, councils,
and authorities designated in section 15.012.
new text end

new text begin (g) "State building" means a building or facility owned by the state of Minnesota.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 2. new text end

new text begin Account established. new text end

new text begin A state building renewable energy, storage, and electric
vehicle account is established in the special revenue fund to provide funds to state agencies
to:
new text end

new text begin (1) design, construct, and equip renewable energy improvement and renewable energy
storage projects at state buildings;
new text end

new text begin (2) purchase state fleet electric vehicles in accordance with section 16C.135;
new text end

new text begin (3) purchase and install EVSE and related infrastructure; and
new text end

new text begin (4) carry out management projects by the commissioner.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 3. new text end

new text begin Account management. new text end

new text begin The commissioner shall manage and administer the
state building renewable energy, storage, and electric vehicle account.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 4. new text end

new text begin Accepting funds. new text end

new text begin (a) The commissioner shall make an application to the federal
government on behalf of the state of Minnesota for all state projects eligible for elective
payments under sections 6417 and 6418 of the Internal Revenue Code, as added by Public
Law 117-169, 136 Statute 1818, the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022.
new text end

new text begin (b) The commissioner may apply for, receive, and expend money made available from
federal, state, or other sources for the purposes of carrying out the duties in this section.
new text end

new text begin (c) Notwithstanding section 16A.72, all funds received under this subdivision are
deposited into the state building renewable energy, storage, and electric vehicle account
and appropriated to the commissioner for the purposes of subdivision 2 and as permitted
under this section.
new text end

new text begin (d) Money in the state building renewable energy, storage, and electric vehicle account
does not cancel and is available until expended.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 5. new text end

new text begin Applications. new text end

new text begin A state agency applying for state building renewable energy,
storage, EVSE, and electric fleet vehicle funds must submit an application to the
commissioner on a form, in the manner, and at the time prescribed by the commissioner.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 6. new text end

new text begin Treatment of certain payments received from federal government. new text end

new text begin (a)
Federal payments received for eligible renewable energy improvement and storage projects
and EVSE projects made with appropriations from general obligation bonds may be
transferred to the state bond fund if consistent with federal treasury regulations.
new text end

new text begin (b) Federal payments received for eligible electric fleet vehicle purchases by the
Department of Administration's fleet division must be transferred to the motor pool revolving
account established in section 16B.54, subdivision 8.
new text end

new text begin (c) Federal payments received for eligible electric fleet vehicle purchases made directly
by a state agency shall be transferred to the fund from which the purchase was made.
new text end

new text begin (d) When obligated to fulfill financing agreements, federal payments received for eligible
renewable energy improvements shall be transferred to the appropriate agency.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 7. new text end

new text begin Expiration. new text end

new text begin This section expires June 30, 2040.
new text end

new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin This section is effective the day following final enactment.
new text end

Sec. 10.

Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 16B.97, subdivision 1, is amended to read:

Subdivision 1.

Grant agreement.

(a) A grant agreement is a written instrument or
electronic document defining a legal relationship between a granting agency and a grantee
when the principal purpose of the relationship is to transfer cash or something of value to
the recipient to support a public purpose authorized by law instead of acquiring by
professional or technical contract, purchase, lease, or barter property or services for the
direct benefit or use of the granting agency.

(b) This section does not apply to general obligation grants as defined by section 16A.695
deleted text begin and deleted text end new text begin , new text end capital project grants to political subdivisions as defined by section 16A.86 new text begin , or capital
project grants otherwise subject to section 16A.642 new text end .

Sec. 11.

Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 16B.98, subdivision 1, is amended to read:

Subdivision 1.

Limitation.

(a) As a condition of receiving a grant from an appropriation
of state funds, the recipient of the grant must agree to minimize administrative costs. The
granting agency is responsible for negotiating appropriate limits to these costs so that the
state derives the optimum benefit for grant funding.

(b) This section does not apply to general obligation grants as defined by section 16A.695
deleted text begin and also deleted text end new text begin , new text end capital project grants to political subdivisions as defined by section 16A.86 new text begin , or
capital project grants otherwise subject to section 16A.642 new text end .

Sec. 12.

new text begin [84.705] COMMUNITY TREE-PLANTING GRANTS.
new text end

new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end

new text begin Definitions. new text end

new text begin (a) For the purposes of this section, the following terms have
the meanings given them.
new text end

new text begin (b) "Shade tree" means a woody perennial grown primarily for aesthetic or environmental
purposes with minimal to residual timber value.
new text end

new text begin (c) "Supplemental demographic index" means an index in the Environmental Justice
Screening and Mapping Tool developed by the United States Environmental Protection
Agency that is based on socioeconomic indicators, including low income, unemployment,
less than high school education, limited English speaking, and low life expectancy.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 2. new text end

new text begin Grants. new text end

new text begin (a) The commissioner must establish a grant program to provide grants
to cities, counties, townships, Tribal governments, park and recreation boards in cities of
the first class, and owners of private property for the following purposes:
new text end

new text begin (1) removing and planting shade trees on public or Tribal land to provide environmental
benefits;
new text end

new text begin (2) replacing trees lost to forest pests, disease, or storms; and
new text end

new text begin (3) establishing a more diverse community forest better able to withstand disease and
forest pests.
new text end

new text begin (b) Any tree planted with money granted under this section must be a climate-adapted
species to Minnesota.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 3. new text end

new text begin Priority. new text end

new text begin (a) Priority for grants awarded under this section must be given to:
new text end

new text begin (1) projects removing and replacing ash trees that pose significant public safety concerns;
and
new text end

new text begin (2) projects located in a census block group with a supplemental demographic index
score in the 70th percentile or higher within the state of Minnesota.
new text end

new text begin (b) The commissioner may not prioritize projects based on criteria other than the criteria
established under paragraph (a).
new text end

new text begin Subd. 4. new text end

new text begin Eligible projects. new text end

new text begin (a) The proceeds of state general obligation bonds may only
be expended for grants to cities, counties, townships, and park and recreation boards in
cities of the first class.
new text end

new text begin (b) Appropriations from the general fund may be expended for grants to Tribal
governments, cities, counties, townships, park and recreation boards in cities of the first
class, and owners of private property.
new text end

Sec. 13.

new text begin [116J.9927] PROMOTING CONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION OF
PUBLIC SKATE PARKS THROUGHOUT THE STATE.
new text end

new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end

new text begin Definitions. new text end

new text begin For purposes of this section:
new text end

new text begin (1) "skate" or "skate sports" means wheeled nonmotorized recreation, including
skateboarding, roller blading, roller skating, and BMX biking; and
new text end

new text begin (2) "nonprofit organization" means a tax-exempt organization under section 501(c)(3)
of the Internal Revenue Code.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 2. new text end

new text begin Grants. new text end

new text begin (a) The commissioner must use money appropriated for this purpose
to make grants to political subdivisions to construct or renovate public skate parks throughout
the state. The grants must be made to political subdivisions for projects selected by the
commissioner, in consultation with a nonprofit organization with expertise in public skate
park development, for an amount determined by the commissioner. Grants may be for the
full cost of the project or may supplement local funding as necessary to complete funding
for a project.
new text end

new text begin (b) The commissioner must consult with a nonprofit organization with expertise in public
skate park development in the development of application materials and in the review of
applications submitted for funding.
new text end

new text begin (c) The commissioner may use up to ten percent of any money appropriated for this
section from the general fund for administrative purposes, including costs to enter into a
contract with a selected nonprofit organization.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 3. new text end

new text begin Application process. new text end

new text begin The commissioner must facilitate a process for soliciting
applications for grants from political subdivisions and share the completed applications
with the nonprofit organization with which it is consulting.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 4. new text end

new text begin Grant selection process. new text end

new text begin (a) The commissioner, in consultation with the
nonprofit organization, shall use the following criteria in selecting projects for funding:
new text end

new text begin (1) the demonstrated interest of the community in a skate park project, including the
commitment of local government money and private donations for the project;
new text end

new text begin (2) the accessibility of the proposed site to an arterial highway, transit, or pedestrian or
bike path;
new text end

new text begin (3) equitable geographic dispersion to maximize potential for full utilization;
new text end

new text begin (4) commitment to accommodate noncompetitive family and community skating for all
ages and to encourage use of skate parks by a diverse population; and
new text end

new text begin (5) whether the project is requested by more than one local government unit.
new text end

new text begin (b) The commissioner, with consultation from the nonprofit organization, must give
priority to applicants that propose projects designed by experts in the field of concrete skate
park design and are to be constructed by professionals with experience in the construction
of concrete skate parks.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 5. new text end

new text begin Skate park requirements. new text end

new text begin To be eligible for a grant under this section, a skate
park must be:
new text end

new text begin (1) accessible to the public without charge for personal use;
new text end

new text begin (2) constructed of concrete; and
new text end

new text begin (3) developed and programmed with input from youth during the planning, design, and
programming for the skate park.
new text end

new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin This section is effective the day following final enactment.
new text end

Sec. 14.

Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 193.143, as amended by Laws 2024, chapter
100, section 8, is amended to read:

193.143 STATE ARMORY BUILDING COMMISSION, POWERS.

Such corporation, subject to the conditions and limitations prescribed in sections 193.141
to 193.149, shall possess all the powers of a body corporate necessary and convenient to
accomplish the objectives and perform the duties prescribed by sections 193.141 to 193.149,
including the following, which shall not be construed as a limitation upon the general powers
hereby conferred:

(1) To acquire by lease, purchase, gift, or condemnation proceedings all necessary right,
title, and interest in and to the lands required for a site for a new armory and all other real
or personal property required for the purposes contemplated by the Military Code and to
hold and dispose of the same, subject to the conditions and limitations herein prescribed;
provided that any such real or personal property or interest therein may be so acquired or
accepted subject to any condition which may be imposed thereon by the grantor or donor
and agreed to by such corporation not inconsistent with the proper use of such property by
the state for armory or military purposes as herein provided.

(2) To exercise the power of eminent domain in the manner provided by chapter 117,
for the purpose of acquiring any property which such corporation is herein authorized to
acquire by condemnation; provided, that the corporation may take possession of any such
property so to be acquired at any time after the filing of the petition describing the same in
condemnation proceedings; provided further, that this shall not preclude the corporation
from abandoning the condemnation of any such property in any case where possession
thereof has not been taken.

(3) To construct and equip new armories as authorized herein; to pay therefor out of the
funds obtained as hereinafter provided and to hold, manage, and dispose of such armory,
equipment, and site as hereinafter provided. The total amount of bonds issued on account
of such armories shall not exceed the amount of the cost thereof; provided also, that the
total bonded indebtedness of the commission shall not at any time exceed the aggregate
sum of deleted text begin $15,000,000 deleted text end new text begin $45,000,000 new text end .

(4) To provide partnerships with federal and state governments and to match federal and
local funds, when available.

(5) To sue and be sued.

(6) To contract and be contracted with in any matter connected with any purpose or
activity within the powers of such corporations as herein specified; provided, that no officer
or member of such corporation shall be personally interested, directly or indirectly, in any
contract in which such corporation is interested.

(7) To employ any and all professional and nonprofessional services and all agents,
employees, workers, and servants necessary and proper for the purposes and activities of
such corporation as authorized or contemplated herein and to pay for the same out of any
portion of the income of the corporation available for such purposes or activities. The officers
and members of such corporation shall not receive any compensation therefrom, but may
receive their reasonable and necessary expenses incurred in connection with the performance
of their duties; provided however, that whenever the duties of any member of the commission
require full time and attention the commission may compensate the member therefor at such
rates as it may determine.

(8) To borrow money and issue bonds for the purposes and in the manner and within
the limitations herein specified, and to pledge any and all property and income of such
corporation acquired or received as herein provided to secure the payment of such bonds,
subject to the provisions and limitations herein prescribed, and to redeem any such bonds
if so provided therein or in the mortgage or trust deed accompanying the same.

(9) To use for the following purposes any available money received by such corporation
from any source as herein provided in excess of those required for the payment of the cost
of such armory and for the payment of any bonds issued by the corporation and interest
thereon according to the terms of such bonds or of any mortgage or trust deed accompanying
the same:

(a) to pay the necessary incidental expenses of carrying on the business and activities
of the corporation as herein authorized;

(b) to pay the cost of operating, maintaining, repairing, and improving such new armories;

(c) if any further excess money remains, to purchase upon the open market at or above
or below the face or par value thereof any bonds issued by the corporation as herein
authorized, provided that any bonds so purchased shall thereupon be canceled.

(10) To adopt and use a corporate seal.

(11) To adopt all needful bylaws and rules for the conduct of business and affairs of
such corporation and for the management and use of all armories while under the ownership
and control of such corporation as herein provided, not inconsistent with the use of such
armory for armory or military purposes.

(12) Such corporation shall issue no stock.

(13) No officer or member of such corporation shall have any personal share or interest
in any funds or property of the corporation or be subject to any personal liability by reason
of any liability of the corporation.

(14) The Minnesota State Armory Building Commission created under section 193.142
shall keep all money and credits received by it as a single fund, to be designated as the
"Minnesota State Armory Building Commission fund," with separate accounts for each
armory; and the commission may make transfers of money from funds appertaining to any
armory under its control for use for any other such armory; provided such transfers shall
be made only from money on hand, from time to time, in excess of the amounts required
to meet payments of interest or principal on bonds or other obligations appertaining to the
armory to which such funds pertain and only when necessary to pay expenses of construction,
operation, maintenance, debt service, and other obligations reasonable and necessary, of
such other armory; provided further, no such transfer of any money paid for the support of
any armory by the municipality in which such armory is situated shall be made by the
commission.

(15) The corporation created under section 193.142 may designate one or more state or
national banks as depositories of its funds, and may provide, upon such conditions as the
corporation may determine, that the treasurer of the corporation shall be exempt from
personal liability for loss of funds deposited in any such depository due to the insolvency
or other acts or omissions of such depository.

(16) The governor is empowered to apply for grants of money, equipment, and materials
which may be made available to the states by the federal government for leasing, building,
and equipping armories for the use of the military forces of the state which are reserve
components of the armed forces of the United States, whenever the governor is satisfied
that the conditions under which such grants are offered by the federal government, are for
the best interests of the state and are not inconsistent with the laws of the state relating to
armories, and to accept such grants in the name of the state. The Minnesota State Armory
Building Commission is designated as the agency of the state to receive such grants and to
use them for armory purposes as prescribed in this chapter, and by federal laws, and
regulations not inconsistent therewith.

Sec. 15.

Minnesota Statutes 2023 Supplement, section 256E.37, subdivision 1, is amended
to read:

Subdivision 1.

Grant authority.

The commissioner may make grants to state agencies
deleted text begin and deleted text end new text begin , new text end political subdivisions new text begin , nonprofit organizations, Indian Tribal governments, or private
child care providers licensed as a child care center or to provide in-home family child care new text end
to construct or rehabilitate facilities for early childhood programs, crisis nurseries, or
parenting time centers. The following requirements apply:

(1) new text begin For grants funded with general obligation bonds, new text end the facilities must be owned by the
state or a political subdivision, but may be leased under section 16A.695 to organizations
that operate the programs. The commissioner must prescribe the terms and conditions of
the leases.

new text begin (2) For grants funded with general fund appropriations, the facilities may be owned by
a political subdivision, nonprofit organization, Tribal government, or private child care
provider licensed as a child care center or to provide in-home family child care.
new text end

deleted text begin (2) deleted text end new text begin (3) new text end A grant for an individual facility must not exceed $500,000 for each program
that is housed in the facility, up to a maximum of $2,000,000 for a facility that houses three
programs or more. Programs include Head Start, School Readiness, Early Childhood Family
Education, licensed child care, and other early childhood intervention programs.

deleted text begin (3) deleted text end new text begin (4) new text end State appropriations must be matched on a deleted text begin 50 deleted text end new text begin 25 new text end percent basis with nonstate
funds. The matching requirement must apply program wide and not to individual grants.

Sec. 16.

Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 446A.07, subdivision 8, is amended to read:

Subd. 8.

Other uses of revolving fund.

(a) The clean water revolving fund may be used
as provided in title VI of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, including the following
uses:

(1) to buy or refinance the debt obligation of governmental units for treatment works
where debt was incurred and construction begun after March 7, 1985, at or below market
rates;

(2) to guarantee or purchase insurance for local obligations to improve credit market
access or reduce interest rates;

(3) to provide a source of revenue or security for the payment of principal and interest
on revenue or general obligation bonds issued by the authority if the bond proceeds are
deposited in the fund;

(4) to provide loan guarantees, loans, or set-aside for similar revolving funds established
by a governmental unit other than state agencies, or state agencies under sections 17.117,
103F.725, subdivision 1a, and 116J.617;

(5) to earn interest on fund accounts; new text begin and
new text end

(6) to pay the reasonable costs incurred by the authority and the Pollution Control Agency
of administering the fund and conducting activities required under the Federal Water Pollution
Control Act, including water quality management planning under section 205(j) of the act
and water quality standards continuing planning under section 303(e) of the act deleted text begin ; deleted text end new text begin .
new text end

new text begin (b) The clean water revolving fund may be used to provide additional subsidization as
permitted under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act and other federal law based on
affordability criteria and for projects that address specific needs as follows:
new text end

deleted text begin (7) deleted text end new text begin (1) new text end to provide principal forgiveness or grants deleted text begin to the extent permitted under the Federal
Water Pollution Control Act and other federal law, deleted text end based on deleted text begin the deleted text end new text begin affordability new text end criteria and
requirements established for the deleted text begin wastewater deleted text end new text begin water new text end infrastructure funding program under
section 446A.072; deleted text begin and
deleted text end

deleted text begin (8) deleted text end new text begin (2) new text end to provide deleted text begin loans, deleted text end principal forgiveness deleted text begin , deleted text end or grants deleted text begin to the extent permitted under
the Federal Water Pollution Control Act and other federal law deleted text end new text begin for 25 percent of project costs
up to a maximum of $1,000,000 for projects new text end to address green infrastructure, water or energy
efficiency improvements, or other environmentally innovative activities deleted text begin . deleted text end new text begin ; and
new text end

new text begin (3) to provide principal forgiveness or grants for 50 percent of project costs up to a
maximum of $3,000,000 for projects that address emerging contaminants as defined by the
United States Environmental Protection Agency.
new text end

deleted text begin (b) Amounts spent under paragraph (a), clause (6), may not exceed the amount allowed
under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act.
deleted text end

deleted text begin (c) Principal forgiveness or grants provided under paragraph (a), clause (8), may not
exceed 25 percent of the eligible project costs as determined by the Pollution Control Agency
for project components directly related to green infrastructure, water or energy efficiency
improvements, or other environmentally innovative activities, up to a maximum of
$1,000,000.
deleted text end

Sec. 17.

Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 446A.072, subdivision 5a, is amended to read:

Subd. 5a.

Type and amount of assistance.

(a) For a governmental unit receiving grant
funding from the USDA/RECD, the authority may provide assistance in the form of a grant
of up to 65 percent of the eligible grant need determined by USDA/RECD. A governmental
unit may not receive a grant under this paragraph for more than deleted text begin $5,000,000 deleted text end new text begin $10,000,000 new text end
per project or $20,000 per existing connection, whichever is less, unless specifically approved
by law.

(b) For a governmental unit receiving a loan from the clean water revolving fund under
section 446A.07, the authority may provide assistance under this section in the form of a
grant if the average annual residential wastewater system cost after completion of the project
would otherwise exceed 1.4 percent of the median household income of the project service
area. In determining whether the average annual residential wastewater system cost would
exceed 1.4 percent, the authority must consider the total costs associated with building,
operating, and maintaining the wastewater system, including existing wastewater debt
service, debt service on the eligible project cost, and operation and maintenance costs. Debt
service costs for the proposed project are calculated based on the maximum loan term
permitted for the clean water revolving fund loan under section 446A.07, subdivision 7.
The amount of the grant is equal to 80 percent of the amount needed to reduce the average
annual residential wastewater system cost to 1.4 percent of median household income in
the project service area, to a maximum of deleted text begin $5,000,000 deleted text end new text begin $10,000,000 new text end per project or $20,000
per existing connection, whichever is less, unless specifically approved by law. The eligible
project cost is determined by multiplying the total project costs minus any other grants by
the essential project component percentage calculated under subdivision 3, paragraph (c),
clause (1). In no case may the amount of the grant exceed 80 percent of the eligible project
cost.

(c) For a governmental unit receiving a loan from the drinking water revolving fund
under section 446A.081, the authority may provide assistance under this section in the form
of a grant if the average annual residential drinking water system cost after completion of
the project would otherwise exceed 1.2 percent of the median household income of the
project service area. In determining whether the average annual residential drinking water
system cost would exceed 1.2 percent, the authority must consider the total costs associated
with building, operating, and maintaining the drinking water system, including existing
drinking water debt service, debt service on the eligible project cost, and operation and
maintenance costs. Debt service costs for the proposed project are calculated based on the
maximum loan term permitted for the drinking water revolving fund loan under section
446A.081, subdivision 8, paragraph (c). The amount of the grant is equal to 80 percent of
the amount needed to reduce the average annual residential drinking water system cost to
1.2 percent of median household income in the project service area, to a maximum of
deleted text begin $5,000,000 deleted text end new text begin $10,000,000 new text end per project or $20,000 per existing connection, whichever is less,
unless specifically approved by law. The eligible project cost is determined by multiplying
the total project costs minus any other grants by the essential project component percentage
calculated under subdivision 3, paragraph (c), clause (1). In no case may the amount of the
grant exceed 80 percent of the eligible project cost.

(d) Notwithstanding the limits in paragraphs (a), (b), and (c), for a governmental unit
receiving supplemental assistance under this section after January 1, 2002, if the authority
determines that the governmental unit's construction and installation costs are significantly
increased due to geological conditions of crystalline bedrock or karst areas and discharge
limits that are more stringent than secondary treatment, the maximum award under this
section shall not be more than $25,000 per existing connection.

Sec. 18.

Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 446A.073, subdivision 1, is amended to read:

Subdivision 1.

Program established.

When money is appropriated for grants under this
program, the authority shall award grants up to a maximum of deleted text begin $7,000,000 deleted text end new text begin $12,000,000 new text end to
governmental units to cover 80 percent of the cost of water infrastructure projects made
necessary by:

(1) a wasteload reduction prescribed under a total maximum daily load plan required by
section 303(d) of the federal Clean Water Act, United States Code, title 33, section 1313(d);

(2) a phosphorus concentration or mass limit which requires discharging one milligram
per liter or less at permitted design flow which is incorporated into a permit issued by the
Pollution Control Agency;

(3) any other water quality-based effluent limit established under section 115.03,
subdivision 1, paragraph (e), clause (8), and incorporated into a permit issued by the Pollution
Control Agency that exceeds secondary treatment limits; or

(4) a total nitrogen concentration or mass limit that requires discharging ten milligrams
per liter or less at permitted design flow.

Sec. 19.

Minnesota Statutes 2023 Supplement, section 446A.081, subdivision 9, is amended
to read:

Subd. 9.

Other uses of fund.

(a) The drinking water revolving loan fund may be used
as provided in the act, including the following uses:

(1) to buy or refinance the debt obligations, at or below market rates, of public water
systems for drinking water systems, where the debt was incurred after the date of enactment
of the act, for the purposes of construction of the necessary improvements to comply with
the national primary drinking water regulations under the federal Safe Drinking Water Act;

(2) to purchase or guarantee insurance for local obligations to improve credit market
access or reduce interest rates;

(3) to provide a source of revenue or security for the payment of principal and interest
on revenue or general obligation bonds issued by the authority if the bond proceeds are
deposited in the fund;

(4) to provide loans or loan guarantees for similar revolving funds established by a
governmental unit or state agency;

(5) to earn interest on fund accounts;

(6) to pay the reasonable costs incurred by the authority, the Department of Employment
and Economic Development, and the Department of Health for conducting activities as
authorized and required under the act up to the limits authorized under the act; new text begin and
new text end

(7) to develop and administer programs for water system supervision, source water
protection, and related programs required under the act deleted text begin ; deleted text end new text begin .
new text end

new text begin (b) The drinking water revolving fund may be used to provide additional subsidization
as permitted under the federal Safe Drinking Water Act and other federal law to
disadvantaged communities defined as follows:
new text end

deleted text begin (8) deleted text end new text begin (1) new text end to provide principal forgiveness or grants deleted text begin to the extent permitted under the federal
Safe Drinking Water Act and other federal law, deleted text end based on deleted text begin the deleted text end new text begin affordability new text end criteria and
requirements established for drinking water projects under the water infrastructure funding
program under section 446A.072;

deleted text begin (9) to provide loans, principal forgiveness or grants to the extent permitted under the
federal Safe Drinking Water Act and other federal law to address green infrastructure, water
or energy efficiency improvements, or other environmentally innovative activities;
deleted text end

deleted text begin (10) deleted text end new text begin (2) new text end to provide principal forgiveness, or grants for 80 percent of project costs up to
a maximum of $100,000 for projects needed to comply with national primary drinking water
standards for an existing nonmunicipal community public water system;

deleted text begin (11) deleted text end new text begin (3) new text end to provide principal forgiveness or grants to the extent permitted under the
federal Safe Drinking Water Act and other federal laws for projects to replace the privately
owned portion of drinking water lead service lines; deleted text begin and
deleted text end

deleted text begin (12) deleted text end new text begin (4) new text end to provide principal forgiveness or grants to the extent permitted under the
federal Safe Drinking Water Act and other federal laws for 50 percent of project costs up
to a maximum of $3,000,000 for projects to address emerging contaminants in drinking
water as defined by the United States Environmental Protection Agency deleted text begin . deleted text end new text begin ; and
new text end

new text begin (5) to provide principal forgiveness or grants for 50 percent of project costs up to a
maximum of $3,000,000 for projects needed to comply with a maximum contaminant level
as defined by the federal Safe Drinking Water Act.
new text end

deleted text begin (b) Principal forgiveness or grants provided under paragraph (a), clause (9), may not
exceed 25 percent of the eligible project costs as determined by the Department of Health
for project components directly related to green infrastructure, water or energy efficiency
improvements, or other environmentally innovative activities, up to a maximum of
$1,000,000.
deleted text end

Sec. 20.

new text begin [446A.082] EMERGING CONTAMINANTS GRANTS.
new text end

new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end

new text begin Definition. new text end

new text begin For the purposes of this section, "supplemental demographic
index" means an index in the Environmental Justice Screening and Mapping Tool developed
by the United States Environmental Protection Agency that is based on socioeconomic
indicators, including low income, unemployment, less than high school education, limited
English speaking, and low life expectancy.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 2. new text end

new text begin Program established. new text end

new text begin When money is appropriated under this program, the
authority shall award grants to a governmental unit for up to 80 percent of the cost of drinking
water infrastructure projects to address a confirmed exceedance of a health advisory level
for a drinking water emerging contaminant as defined by the Environmental Protection
Agency.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 3. new text end

new text begin Eligibility. new text end

new text begin An eligible project for this program must:
new text end

new text begin (1) be listed on the Drinking Water Revolving Fund Project Priority List per Minnesota
Rules, part 4720.9015;
new text end

new text begin (2) receive priority points under Minnesota Rules, part 4720.9020, subpart 4a; and
new text end

new text begin (3) be certified by the commissioner of health per Minnesota Rules, part 4720.9060.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 4. new text end

new text begin Application and reservation of funds. new text end

new text begin (a) Grant applications to the authority
may be made at any time on forms prescribed by the authority, including a project schedule
and cost estimate for the work necessary to comply with the purpose described in subdivision
2.
new text end

new text begin (b) The commissioner of health shall review and certify to the authority those projects
that have plans and specifications approved under Minnesota Rules, part 4720.9060. The
commissioner of health must also indicate in the certification the supplemental demographic
index scores of the projects.
new text end

new text begin (c) When a project is certified by the commissioner of health, the authority shall first
reserve grant funds for projects located in a census block group with a supplemental
demographic index score in the 70th percentile or higher within the state of Minnesota. Any
remaining funds shall be reserved for projects in the order listed on the commissioner of
health's project priority list and in an amount based on the cost estimate in the commissioner
of health certification or the as-bid costs, whichever is less.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 5. new text end

new text begin Grant amount. new text end

new text begin The grant amount for an eligible project under this program
shall be for an amount up to 80 percent of the eligible as-bid project cost up to $12,000,000,
minus the amount of federal emerging contaminant funds the project receives under section
446A.081, subdivision 9, paragraph (a), clause (12), or other federal emerging contaminant
funds.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 6. new text end

new text begin Grant approval. new text end

new text begin The authority shall award a grant for an eligible project only
after:
new text end

new text begin (1) the applicant has submitted the as-bid project cost;
new text end

new text begin (2) the commissioner of health has certified the grant eligible portion of the project; and
new text end

new text begin (3) the authority has determined that the additional financing necessary to complete the
project has been committed from other sources.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 7. new text end

new text begin Grant disbursement. new text end

new text begin Grant funds shall be disbursed by the authority as eligible
project costs are incurred by the governmental unit and in accordance with a project financing
agreement and applicable state laws and rules governing the disbursements.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 8. new text end

new text begin Recovering expenses. new text end

new text begin Money granted to a grantee under this program may be
recovered in a civil action brought by the attorney general against any person who may be
liable under section 115B.04 or any other law. To be eligible for recovery, the expenses
must be reasonable and necessary expenses, including all response costs, and administrative
and legal expenses. The authority, Department of Health, and Pollution Control Agency's
certification of expenses shall be prima facie evidence that the expenses are reasonable and
necessary. Any money recovered in a civil action for a project financed with bonds under
this section shall be transferred to the commissioner of management and budget for deposit
in the state bond proceeds fund and applied toward principal interest on outstanding bonds.
new text end

Sec. 21.

Minnesota Statutes 2023 Supplement, section 462A.395, is amended to read:

462A.395 GREATER MINNESOTA HOUSING INFRASTRUCTURE GRANT
PROGRAM.

Subdivision 1.

Grant program established.

The commissioner of the Minnesota Housing
Finance Agency may make grants to new text begin counties and new text end cities to provide up to 50 percent of the
capital costs of public infrastructure necessary for an eligible workforce housing development
project. The commissioner may make a grant award only after determining that nonstate
resources are committed to complete the project. The nonstate contribution may be cash,
other committed grant funds, or in kind. In-kind contributions may include the value of the
site, whether the site is prepared before or after the law appropriating money for the grant
is enacted.

Subd. 2.

Definitions.

(a) For the purposes of this section, the following terms have the
meanings given.

(b) "City" means a statutory or home rule charter city located outside the metropolitan
area, as defined in section 473.121, subdivision 2.

(c) "Housing infrastructure" means publicly owned physical infrastructure necessary to
support housing development projects, including but not limited to sewers, water supply
systems, utility extensions, streets, wastewater treatment systems, stormwater management
systems, and facilities for pretreatment of wastewater to remove phosphorus.

Subd. 3.

Eligible projects.

Housing projects eligible for a grant under this section may
be new text begin (1) new text end a single-family or multifamily housing development, and either owner-occupied or
rental deleted text begin . deleted text end new text begin ; or (2) a manufactured home development qualifying for homestead treatment under
section 273.124, subdivision 3a.
new text end

Subd. 4.

Application.

(a) The commissioner must develop forms and procedures for
soliciting and reviewing applications for grants under this section. At a minimum, a city new text begin or
county new text end must include in its application a resolution of the new text begin county board or new text end city council
certifying that the required nonstate match is available. The commissioner must evaluate
complete applications for funding for eligible projects to determine that:

(1) the project is necessary to increase sites available for housing development that will
provide adequate housing stock for the current or future workforce; and

(2) the increase in workforce housing will result in substantial public and private capital
investment in the new text begin county or new text end city in which the project would be located.

(b) The determination of whether to make a grant for a site is within the discretion of
the commissioner, subject to this section. The commissioner's decisions and application of
the criteria are not subject to judicial review, except for abuse of discretion.

Subd. 5.

Maximum grant amount.

A new text begin county or new text end city may receive no more than deleted text begin $30,000 deleted text end new text begin
$40,000 new text end per lot for single-family, duplex, triplex, or fourplex housing developed new text begin , no more
than $60,000 per manufactured housing lot, new text end and no more than $180,000 per lot for
multifamily housing with more than four units per building. A new text begin county or new text end city may receive
no more than $500,000 in two years for one or more housing developments. new text begin The $500,000
limitation does not apply to use on manufactured housing developments.
new text end

Sec. 22.

new text begin [473.355] COMMUNITY TREE-PLANTING GRANTS.
new text end

new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end

new text begin Definitions. new text end

new text begin (a) For the purposes of this section, the following terms have
the meanings given them.
new text end

new text begin (b) "Metropolitan area" has the meaning given under section 473.121, subdivision 2.
new text end

new text begin (c) "Shade tree" means a woody perennial grown primarily for aesthetic or environmental
purposes with minimal to residual timber value.
new text end

new text begin (d) "Supplemental demographic index" means an index in the Environmental Justice
Screening and Mapping Tool developed by the United States Environmental Protection
Agency that is based on socioeconomic indicators, including low income, unemployment,
less than high school education, limited English speaking, and low life expectancy.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 2. new text end

new text begin Grants. new text end

new text begin (a) The Metropolitan Council must establish a grant program to provide
grants to cities, counties, townships, Tribal governments, owners of private property in the
metropolitan area, and implementing agencies for the following purposes:
new text end

new text begin (1) removing and planting shade trees on public or Tribal land to provide environmental
benefits;
new text end

new text begin (2) replacing trees lost to forest pests, disease, or storms; and
new text end

new text begin (3) establishing a more diverse community forest better able to withstand disease and
forest pests.
new text end

new text begin (b) Any tree planted with money granted under this section must be a climate-adapted
species to Minnesota.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 3. new text end

new text begin Priority. new text end

new text begin (a) Priority for grants awarded under this section must be given to:
new text end

new text begin (1) projects removing and replacing ash trees that pose significant public safety concerns;
and
new text end

new text begin (2) projects located in a census block group with a supplemental demographic index
score in the 70th percentile or higher within the state of Minnesota.
new text end

new text begin (b) The Metropolitan Council may not prioritize projects based on criteria other than
the criteria established under paragraph (a).
new text end

new text begin Subd. 4. new text end

new text begin Eligible projects. new text end

new text begin (a) The proceeds of state general obligation bonds may only
be expended for grants to cities, counties, townships, and implementing agencies.
new text end

new text begin (b) Appropriations from the general fund may be expended for grants to Tribal
governments, cities, counties, townships, owners of private property in the metropolitan
area, and implementing agencies.
new text end

Sec. 23.

Minnesota Statutes 2023 Supplement, section 473.5491, subdivision 1, is amended
to read:

Subdivision 1.

Definitions.

(a) For the purposes of this section, the following terms have
the meanings given.

deleted text begin (b) "Affordability criteria" means an inflow and infiltration project service area that is
located, in whole or in part, in a census tract where at least three of the following apply as
determined using the most recently published data from the United States Census Bureau
or United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention:
deleted text end

deleted text begin (1) 20 percent or more of the residents have income below the federal poverty thresholds;
deleted text end

deleted text begin (2) the tract has a United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Social
Vulnerability Index greater than 0.80;
deleted text end

deleted text begin (3) the upper limit of the lowest quintile of household income is less than the state upper
limit of the lowest quintile;
deleted text end

deleted text begin (4) the housing vacancy rate is greater than the state average; or
deleted text end

deleted text begin (5) the percent of the population receiving Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program
(SNAP) benefits is greater than the state average.
deleted text end

deleted text begin (c) deleted text end new text begin (b) new text end "City" means a statutory or home rule charter city located within the metropolitan
area.

new text begin (c) "Supplemental demographic index" means an index in the Environmental Justice
Screening and Mapping Tool developed by the United States Environmental Protection
Agency that is based on socioeconomic indicators, including low income, unemployment,
less than high school education, limited English speaking, and low life expectancy.
new text end

Sec. 24.

Minnesota Statutes 2023 Supplement, section 473.5491, subdivision 2, is amended
to read:

Subd. 2.

Grants.

(a) The council shall make grants to cities for capital improvements
in municipal wastewater collection systems to reduce the amount of inflow and infiltration
to the council's metropolitan sanitary sewer disposal system.

(b) A grant under this section may be made in an amount up to 50 percent of the cost to
mitigate inflow and infiltration in the publicly owned municipal wastewater collection
system. The council may award a grant up to 100 percent of the cost to mitigate inflow and
infiltration in the publicly owned municipal wastewater collection system if the project
deleted text begin meets affordability criteria deleted text end new text begin is located in a census block group with a supplemental
demographic index score in the 70th percentile or higher within the state of Minnesota new text end .

Sec. 25.

Minnesota Statutes 2023 Supplement, section 473.5491, subdivision 4, is amended
to read:

Subd. 4.

Application.

The council must award grants based on applications from cities
that identify eligible capital costs and include a timeline for inflow and infiltration mitigation
construction, pursuant to guidelines established by the council. The council must prioritize
applications deleted text begin that meet affordability criteria deleted text end new text begin for projects located in a census block group with
a supplemental demographic index score in the 70th percentile or higher within the state of
Minnesota new text end .

Sec. 26.

Laws 2020, Fifth Special Session chapter 3, article 3, section 3, is amended to
read:

Sec. 3. METROPOLITAN COUNCIL

5,125,000

To the Metropolitan Council for a grant to the
Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board to
predesign, design, construct, renovate, furnish,
and equip the first phase of the North
Commons Improvement Project, focused on
the creation of the field house component of
a new recreation center building and the first
phase of other community-oriented activity
and meeting spaces conceptualized for the
building. This appropriation for the first phase
must not be used for a sports dome, and this
appropriation is not available if any money,
including privately raised funds, is used to
construct a sports dome. new text begin Notwithstanding
Minnesota Statutes, section 16A.642, this
appropriation is available until December 31,
2026.
new text end

Sec. 27.

Laws 2023, chapter 71, article 1, section 3, subdivision 4, is amended to read:

Subd. 4. Hennepin County; deleted text begin Anaerobic Digester deleted text end new text begin Reuse and Recycling Recovery new text end

26,000,000

For a grant to Hennepin County to new text begin acquire
land for, new text end predesign, design, construct, furnish,
and equip a deleted text begin new anaerobic digestion deleted text end new text begin reuse and
recycling recovery new text end facility in the city of
Brooklyn Park. new text begin This project includes the
demolition of the Hennepin County Sheriff's
facility at the site to make room for the reuse
and recycling facility.
new text end

deleted text begin This appropriation is not available until
Hennepin County submits a plan for the
cessation of operations at the Hennepin Energy
Recovery Center to the chairs and ranking
minority members of the legislative
committees with primary jurisdiction over
capital investment and environment and
natural resources.
deleted text end

Sec. 28.

Laws 2023, chapter 71, article 1, section 6, subdivision 4, is amended to read:

Subd. 4. Sustainable Building Guidelines; Recommendations and Report

304,000

To develop recommendations for updating
goals, measuring project performance in
meeting the goals, applicability, compliance,
waivers, outreach, and administration of the
sustainable building guidelines under
Minnesota Statutes, section 16B.325, in
collaboration with the commissioner of
commerce and the Center for Sustainable
Building Research at the University of
Minnesota. The commissioner of
administration may contract with the
commissioner of commerce and the Center
for Sustainable Building Research at the
University of Minnesota for assistance in
developing the recommendations, including
obtaining input from public owners, nonprofit
owners, design professionals, and other
stakeholders. The commissioner of
administration must provide a report of
findings and recommendations to the chairs
and ranking minority members of the
legislative committees with jurisdiction over
capital investment, energy finance and policy,
and environment finance and policy on or
before October 15, 2023. new text begin Upon completion of
development of the recommendations, any
remaining funds may be utilized to begin
implementation of the recommendations.
new text end

Sec. 29.

Laws 2023, chapter 71, article 1, section 14, subdivision 21, is amended to read:

Subd. 21. Inver Grove Heights; Heritage Village Park

2,000,000

For a grant to the city of Inver Grove Heights
to deleted text begin predesign, design, deleted text end construct, furnish, and
equip deleted text begin an deleted text end inclusive accessible play deleted text begin structure deleted text end new text begin
structures new text end for children and to deleted text begin predesign,
design, deleted text end construct, furnish, and equip deleted text begin accessible
restrooms, water fountains, and a deleted text end fixed-shade
deleted text begin structure deleted text end new text begin structures new text end , at Heritage Village Park.

Sec. 30.

Laws 2023, chapter 71, article 1, section 15, subdivision 4, is amended to read:

Subd. 4. Braham; Clean Water Infrastructure

10,227,000

For a grant to the city of Braham to design,
engineer, permit, and construct publicly owned
infrastructure in conjunction with upgrades to
the wastewater treatment plant and
improvements to the collection system, new text begin and
new text end clean drinking water infrastructure including
water main replacement in various locations
deleted text begin and water well replacement deleted text end .

Sec. 31. new text begin CAPITOL MALL DESIGN FRAMEWORK UPDATE; MATCHING FUNDS.
new text end

new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end

new text begin Definitions. new text end

new text begin (a) For the purposes of this section, the following terms have
the meanings given.
new text end

new text begin (b) "Capitol Mall Design Framework update" means the Capitol Mall Design Framework
update required by Laws 2023, chapter 62, article 2, section 124.
new text end

new text begin (c) "Nonstate funds" means money secured from private sources, including individuals
and businesses, toward the Capitol Mall Design Framework update.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 2. new text end

new text begin Capitol Mall Design Framework; use of nonstate funds. new text end

new text begin (a) Nonstate funds
must be used to predesign, design, construct, furnish, and equip improvements and
betterments of a capital nature consistent with the Capitol Mall Design Framework update.
new text end

new text begin (b) The commissioner of administration shall coordinate the expenditure of nonstate
funds toward the Capitol Mall Design Framework update improvements. Any unspent
nonstate funds may be used by the commissioner of administration for improvements and
betterments of a capital nature consistent with the Capitol Mall Design Framework update.
new text end

Sec. 32. new text begin CAPITOL MALL DESIGN FRAMEWORK IMPLEMENTATION.
new text end

new text begin Notwithstanding Laws 2023, chapter 62, article 1, section 11, subdivision 2, the
appropriation to implement the updated Capitol Mall Design Framework is available until
June 30, 2025.
new text end

Sec. 33. new text begin DIRECTION TO THE COMMISSIONER OF EDUCATION;
ALLOCATION OF CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND.
new text end

new text begin Of the portion of Minnesota's federally funded capital project fund allocation designated
for multipurpose community facilities, the commissioner of education must allocate 80
percent to capital projects within the seven-county metropolitan area and 20 percent to
capital projects outside of the seven-county metropolitan area.
new text end

Sec. 34. new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE.
new text end

new text begin Except as otherwise provided, this article is effective the day following final enactment.
new text end

ARTICLE 3

MINERALS TAXES

Section 1.

Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 123B.53, subdivision 1, is amended to read:

Subdivision 1.

Definitions.

(a) For purposes of this section, the eligible debt service
revenue of a district is defined as follows:

(1) the amount needed to produce between five and six percent in excess of the amount
needed to meet when due the principal and interest payments on the obligations of the district
for eligible projects according to subdivision 2, excluding the amounts listed in paragraph
(b), minus

(2) the amount of debt service excess levy reduction for that school year calculated
according to the procedure established by the commissioner.

(b) The obligations in this paragraph are excluded from eligible debt service revenue:

(1) obligations under section 123B.61;

(2) the part of debt service principal and interest paid from the taconite environmental
protection fund or Douglas J. Johnson economic protection trust, excluding the portion of
taconite payments from the Iron Range deleted text begin school consolidation and cooperatively operated
school deleted text end new text begin schools and community development new text end account under section 298.28, subdivision 7a;

(3) obligations for long-term facilities maintenance under section 123B.595;

(4) obligations under section 123B.62; and

(5) obligations equalized under section 123B.535.

(c) For purposes of this section, if a preexisting school district reorganized under sections
123A.35 to 123A.43, 123A.46, and 123A.48 is solely responsible for retirement of the
preexisting district's bonded indebtedness or capital loans, debt service equalization aid
must be computed separately for each of the preexisting districts.

(d) For purposes of this section, the adjusted net tax capacity determined according to
sections 127A.48 and 273.1325 shall be adjusted to include the tax capacity of property
generally exempted from ad valorem taxes under section 272.02, subdivision 64.

new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin This section is effective the day following final enactment.
new text end

Sec. 2.

Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 273.135, subdivision 2, is amended to read:

Subd. 2.

Reduction amount.

The amount of the reduction authorized by subdivision 1
shall be:

(a) In the case of property located within a municipality as defined under section 273.134,
paragraph (a), 66 percent of the tax, provided that the reduction shall not exceed the
maximum amounts specified in paragraph (c).

(b) In the case of property located within the boundaries of a school district which
qualifies as a tax relief area under section 273.134, paragraph (b), but which is outside the
boundaries of a municipality which meets the qualifications prescribed in section 273.134,
paragraph (a), 57 percent of the tax, provided that the reduction shall not exceed the
maximum amounts specified in paragraph (c).

(c) The maximum reduction of the tax is deleted text begin $315.10 deleted text end new text begin $515 new text end on property described in paragraph
(a) and deleted text begin $289.80 on property described in deleted text end paragraph (b).

new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin This section is effective beginning with property taxes payable
in 2025.
new text end

Sec. 3.

Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 275.065, is amended by adding a subdivision to
read:

new text begin Subd. 3c. new text end

new text begin Notice of proposed taxes; property subject to chapter 276A. new text end

new text begin In the case of
property subject to the areawide tax under section 276A.06, subdivision 7, for both the
current year taxes and the proposed tax amounts, the net tax capacity portion of the taxes
shown for each taxing jurisdiction must be based on the property's total net tax capacity
multiplied by the jurisdiction's actual or proposed net tax capacity tax rate. In addition to
the tax amounts shown for each jurisdiction, the statement must include a line showing the
"fiscal disparities adjustment" equal to the total gross tax payable minus the sum of the tax
amounts shown for the individual taxing jurisdictions. The fiscal disparities adjustment may
be a negative number. If the fiscal disparities adjustment for either the current year taxes
or the proposed tax amount is a negative number, the percentage change must not be shown.
In all other respects the statement must fulfill the requirements of subdivision 3.
new text end

new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin This section is effective beginning with proposed notices for
property taxes payable in 2025.
new text end

Sec. 4.

Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 276.04, is amended by adding a subdivision to
read:

new text begin Subd. 2a. new text end

new text begin Contents of tax statements; property subject to chapter 276A. new text end

new text begin In the case
of property subject to the areawide tax under section 276A.06, subdivision 7, for both the
current year taxes and the previous year tax amounts, the net tax capacity portion of the tax
shown for each taxing jurisdiction must be based on the property's total net tax capacity
multiplied by the jurisdiction's net tax capacity tax rate. In addition to the tax amounts shown
for each jurisdiction, the statement must include a line showing the "fiscal disparities
adjustment" equal to the total gross tax payable minus the sum of the tax amounts shown
for the individual taxing jurisdictions for each year. The fiscal disparities adjustment may
be a negative number. In all other respects the statement must fulfill the requirements of
subdivision 2.
new text end

new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin This section is effective beginning with proposed notices for
property taxes payable in 2025.
new text end

Sec. 5.

Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 276A.01, subdivision 17, is amended to read:

Subd. 17.

School fund allocation.

(a) "School fund allocation" means an amount up to
25 percent of the areawide levy certified by the commissioner of Iron Range resources and
rehabilitation, after consultation with the Iron Range Resources and Rehabilitation Board,
to be used for the purposes of the Iron Range deleted text begin school consolidation and cooperatively operated
school deleted text end new text begin schools and community development new text end account under section 298.28, subdivision 7a.

(b) The allocation under paragraph (a) shall only be made after the commissioner of
Iron Range resources and rehabilitation, after consultation with the Iron Range Resources
and Rehabilitation Board, has certified by June 30 that the Iron Range deleted text begin school consolidation
and cooperatively operated deleted text end new text begin schools and community development new text end account has insufficient
funds to make payments as authorized under section 298.28, subdivision 7a.

new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin This section is effective the day following final enactment.
new text end

Sec. 6.

Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 276A.06, subdivision 8, is amended to read:

Subd. 8.

Certification of values; payment.

The administrative auditor shall determine
for each county the difference between the total levy on distribution value pursuant to
subdivision 3, clause (1), including the school fund allocation within the county and the
total tax on contribution value pursuant to subdivision 7, within the county. On or before
May 16 of each year, the administrative auditor shall certify the differences so determined
and the county's portion of the school fund allocation to each county auditor. In addition,
the administrative auditor shall certify to those county auditors for whose county the total
tax on contribution value exceeds the total levy on distribution value the settlement the
county is to make to the other counties of the excess of the total tax on contribution value
over the total levy on distribution value in the county. On or before June 15 and November
15 of each year, each county treasurer in a county having a total tax on contribution value
in excess of the total levy on distribution value shall pay one-half of the excess to the other
counties in accordance with the administrative auditor's certification. On or before June 15
and November 15 of each year, each county treasurer shall pay to the administrative auditor
that county's share of the school fund allocation. On or before December 1 of each year,
the administrative auditor shall pay the school fund allocation to the commissioner of Iron
Range resources and rehabilitation for deposit in the Iron Range deleted text begin school consolidation and
cooperatively operated deleted text end new text begin schools and community development new text end account.

new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin This section is effective the day following final enactment.
new text end

Sec. 7.

Minnesota Statutes 2023 Supplement, section 298.018, subdivision 1, is amended
to read:

Subdivision 1.

Within taconite assistance area.

(a) The proceeds of the tax paid under
sections 298.015 and 298.016 on ores, metals, or minerals mined or extracted within the
taconite assistance area defined in section 273.1341, shall be allocated as follows:

(1) except as provided under paragraph (b), five percent to the city or town within which
the minerals or energy resources are mined or extracted, or within which the concentrate
was produced. If the mining and concentration, or different steps in either process, are
carried on in more than one taxing district, the commissioner shall apportion equitably the
proceeds among the cities and towns by attributing 50 percent of the proceeds of the tax to
the operation of mining or extraction, and the remainder to the concentrating plant and to
the processes of concentration, and with respect to each thereof giving due consideration
to the relative extent of the respective operations performed in each taxing district;

(2) ten percent to the taconite municipal aid account to be distributed as provided in
section 298.282, subdivisions 1 and 2, on the dates provided under this section;

(3) ten percent to the school district within which the minerals or energy resources are
mined or extracted, or within which the concentrate was produced. If the mining and
concentration, or different steps in either process, are carried on in more than one school
district, distribution among the school districts must be based on the apportionment formula
prescribed in clause (1);

(4) 20 percent to a group of school districts comprised of those school districts wherein
the mineral or energy resource was mined or extracted or in which there is a qualifying
municipality as defined by section 273.134, paragraph (b), in direct proportion to school
district indexes as follows: for each school district, its pupil units determined under section
126C.05 for the prior school year shall be multiplied by the ratio of the average adjusted
net tax capacity per pupil unit for school districts receiving aid under this clause as calculated
pursuant to chapters 122A, 126C, and 127A for the school year ending prior to distribution
to the adjusted net tax capacity per pupil unit of the district. Each district shall receive that
portion of the distribution which its index bears to the sum of the indices for all school
districts that receive the distributions;

(5) ten percent to the county within which the minerals or energy resources are mined
or extracted, or within which the concentrate was produced. If the mining and concentration,
or different steps in either process, are carried on in more than one county, distribution
among the counties must be based on the apportionment formula prescribed in clause (1),
provided that any county receiving distributions under this clause shall pay one percent of
its proceeds to the Range Association of Municipalities and Schools;

(6) five percent to St. Louis County acting as the counties' fiscal agent to be distributed
as provided in sections 273.134 to 273.136;

(7) 20 percent to the commissioner of Iron Range resources and rehabilitation for the
purposes of section 298.22;

(8) three percent to the Douglas J. Johnson economic protection trust fund;

(9) seven percent to the taconite environmental protection fund; and

(10) ten percent to the commissioner of Iron Range resources and rehabilitation for
capital improvements to Giants Ridge Recreation Area.

(b) If the materials or energy resources are mined, extracted, or concentrated in School
District No. 2711, Mesabi East, then the amount under paragraph (a), clause (1), must instead
be distributed pursuant to this paragraph. The cities of Aurora, Babbitt, Ely, and Hoyt Lakes
must each receive 20 percent of the amount. The city of Biwabik and Embarrass Township
must each receive ten percent of the amount.

(c) For the first five years that tax paid under section 298.015, subdivisions 1 and 2, is
distributed under this subdivision, ten percent of the total proceeds distributed in each year
must first be distributed pursuant to this paragraph. The remaining 90 percent of the total
proceeds distributed in each of those years must be distributed as outlined in paragraph (a).
Of the amount available under this paragraph, the cities of Aurora, Babbitt, Ely, and Hoyt
Lakes must each receive 20 percent. Of the amount available under this paragraph, the city
of Biwabik and Embarrass Township must each receive ten percent. new text begin This paragraph applies
only to tax paid by a person engaged in the business of mining within the area described in
section 273.1341, clauses (1) and (2).
new text end

new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin This section is effective beginning with the 2025 distribution.
new text end

Sec. 8.

Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 298.17, is amended to read:

298.17 OCCUPATION TAXES TO BE APPORTIONED.

(a) All occupation taxes paid by persons, copartnerships, companies, joint stock
companies, corporations, and associations, however or for whatever purpose organized,
engaged in the business of mining or producing iron ore or other ores, when collected shall
be apportioned and distributed in accordance with the Constitution of the state of Minnesota,
article X, section 3, in the manner following: 90 percent shall be deposited in the state
treasury and credited to the general fund of which four-ninths shall be used for the support
of elementary and secondary schools; and ten percent of the proceeds of the tax imposed
by this section shall be deposited in the state treasury and credited to the general fund for
the general support of the university.

(b) Of the money apportioned to the general fund by this section: (1) there is annually
appropriated and credited to the mining environmental and regulatory account in the special
revenue fund an amount equal to that which would have been generated by a 2-1/2 cent tax
imposed by section 298.24 on each taxable ton produced in the preceding calendar year.
Money in the mining environmental and regulatory account is appropriated annually to the
commissioner of natural resources to fund agency staff to work on environmental issues
and provide regulatory services for ferrous and nonferrous mining operations in this state.
Payment to the mining environmental and regulatory account shall be made by July 1
annually. The commissioner of natural resources shall execute an interagency agreement
with the Pollution Control Agency to assist with the provision of environmental regulatory
services such as monitoring and permitting required for ferrous and nonferrous mining
operations; (2) there is annually appropriated and credited to the Iron Range resources and
rehabilitation account in the special revenue fund an amount equal to that which would have
been generated by a 1.5 cent tax imposed by section 298.24 on each taxable ton produced
in the preceding calendar year, to be expended for the purposes of section 298.22; and (3)
there is annually appropriated and credited to the Iron Range resources and rehabilitation
account in the special revenue fund for transfer to the Iron Range deleted text begin school consolidation and
cooperatively operated school deleted text end new text begin schools and community development new text end account under section
298.28, subdivision 7a, an amount equal to that which would have been generated by a six
cent tax imposed by section 298.24 on each taxable ton produced in the preceding calendar
year. Payment to the Iron Range resources and rehabilitation account shall be made by May
15 annually.

(c) The money appropriated pursuant to paragraph (b), clause (2), shall be used (i) to
provide environmental development grants to local governments located within any county
in region 3 as defined in governor's executive order number 60, issued on June 12, 1970,
which does not contain a municipality qualifying pursuant to section 273.134, paragraph
(b), or (ii) to provide economic development loans or grants to businesses located within
any such county, provided that the county board or an advisory group appointed by the
county board to provide recommendations on economic development shall make
recommendations to the commissioner of Iron Range resources and rehabilitation regarding
the loans. Payment to the Iron Range resources and rehabilitation account shall be made by
May 15 annually.

(d) Of the money allocated to Koochiching County, one-third must be paid to the
Koochiching County Economic Development Commission.

new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin This section is effective the day following final enactment.
new text end

Sec. 9.

Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 298.2215, subdivision 1, is amended to read:

Subdivision 1.

Establishment.

A county may establish a scholarship fund from any
unencumbered revenue received pursuant to section new text begin 93.22, new text end 298.018, 298.28, 298.39, 298.396,
or 298.405 or any law imposing a tax upon severed mineral values. Scholarships must be
used at a two-year Minnesota State Colleges and Universities institution new text begin , or an accredited
skilled trades program, new text end within the county. The county shall establish procedures for applying
for and distributing the scholarships.

new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin This section is effective retroactively from July 1, 2017.
new text end

Sec. 10.

Minnesota Statutes 2023 Supplement, section 298.28, subdivision 7a, is amended
to read:

Subd. 7a.

Iron Range deleted text begin school consolidation and cooperatively operated school deleted text end new text begin schools
and community development new text end account.

(a) The following amounts must be allocated to
the commissioner of Iron Range resources and rehabilitation to be deposited in the Iron
Range deleted text begin school consolidation and cooperatively operated school deleted text end new text begin schools and community
development new text end account that is hereby created:

(1) new text begin (i) new text end for distributions deleted text begin beginning in 2015 deleted text end new text begin in 2024 through 2032 new text end , deleted text begin ten deleted text end new text begin 24 new text end cents per taxable
ton of the tax imposed under section 298.24 new text begin , (ii) for distributions beginning in 2033, ten
cents per taxable ton of the tax imposed under section 298.24 new text end ;

(2) the amount as determined under section 298.17, paragraph (b), clause (3); and

(3) any other amount as provided by law.

(b) Expenditures from this account may be approved as ongoing annual expenditures
and shall be made only to provide disbursements to assist school districts with the payment
of bonds that were issued for qualified school projects, or for any other school disbursement
as approved by the commissioner of Iron Range resources and rehabilitation after consultation
with the Iron Range Resources and Rehabilitation Board. For purposes of this section,
"qualified school projects" means school projects within the taconite assistance area as
defined in section 273.1341, that were (1) approved, by referendum, after April 3, 2006;
and (2) approved by the commissioner of education pursuant to section 123B.71.

(c) Beginning in fiscal year 2019, the disbursement to school districts for payments for
bonds issued under section 123A.482, subdivision 9, must be increased each year to offset
any reduction in debt service equalization aid that the school district qualifies for in that
year, under section 123B.53, subdivision 6, compared with the amount the school district
qualified for in fiscal year 2018.

(d) No expenditure under this section shall be made unless approved by the commissioner
of Iron Range resources and rehabilitation after consultation with the Iron Range Resources
and Rehabilitation Board.

new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin This section is effective the day following final enactment.
new text end

Sec. 11.

Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 298.28, subdivision 8, is amended to read:

Subd. 8.

Range Association of Municipalities and Schools.

deleted text begin .30 deleted text end new text begin 0.50 new text end cent per taxable
ton shall be paid to the Range Association of Municipalities and Schools, for the purpose
of providing an areawide approach to problems which demand coordinated and cooperative
actions and which are common to those areas of northeast Minnesota affected by operations
involved in mining iron ore and taconite and producing concentrate therefrom, and for the
purpose of promoting the general welfare and economic development of the cities, towns,
and school districts within the Iron Range area of northeast Minnesota.

new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin This section is effective beginning with the 2024 distribution.
new text end

Sec. 12.

Minnesota Statutes 2023 Supplement, section 298.28, subdivision 16, is amended
to read:

Subd. 16.

Transfer.

Of the amount annually distributed to the Douglas J. Johnson
Economic Protection Trust Fund under this section, $3,500,000 shall be transferred to the
Iron Range deleted text begin school consolidation and cooperatively operated school deleted text end new text begin schools and community
development new text end account under subdivision 7a. Any remaining amount of the amount annually
distributed to the Douglas J. Johnson Economic Protection Trust Fund shall be transferred
to the Iron Range resources and rehabilitation account under subdivision 7. The transfers
under this subdivision must be made within ten days of the August payment.

new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin This section is effective the day following final enactment.
new text end

Sec. 13.

Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 298.282, subdivision 1, is amended to read:

Subdivision 1.

Distribution of taconite municipal aid account.

(a) The amount
deposited with the county as provided in section 298.28, subdivision 3, must be distributed
as provided by this section among: (1) the municipalities located within a taconite assistance
area under section 273.1341 that meet the criteria of section 273.1341, clause (1) or (2); (2)
a township that contains a state park consisting primarily of an underground iron ore mine;
(3) a city located within five miles of that state park; and (4) Breitung Township in St. Louis
County, each being referred to in this section as a qualifying municipality. The distribution
to Breitung Township under this subdivision shall be deleted text begin $15,000 deleted text end new text begin $25,000 new text end annually.

(b) The amount deposited in the state general fund as provided in section 298.018,
subdivision 1, must be distributed in the same manner as provided under paragraph (a),
except that subdivisions 3, 4, and 5 do not apply, and the distributions shall be made on the
dates provided under section 298.018, subdivision 1a.

new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin This section is effective beginning with the 2024 distribution.
new text end

Sec. 14.

Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 298.292, subdivision 2, is amended to read:

Subd. 2.

Use of money.

(a) Money in the Douglas J. Johnson economic protection trust
fund may be used for the following purposes:

(1) to provide loans, loan guarantees, interest buy-downs and other forms of participation
with private sources of financing, but a loan to a private enterprise shall be for a principal
amount not to exceed one-half of the cost of the project for which financing is sought, and
the rate of interest on a loan to a private enterprise shall be no less than the lesser of eight
percent or an interest rate three percentage points less than a full faith and credit obligation
of the United States government of comparable maturity, at the time that the loan is approved;

(2) to fund reserve accounts established to secure the payment when due of the principal
of and interest on bonds issued pursuant to section 298.2211 new text begin , including bonds authorized
by the legislature to be repaid from the distributions under section 298.28, subdivision 7a new text end ;

(3) to pay in periodic payments or in a lump-sum payment any or all of the interest on
bonds issued pursuant to chapter 474 for the purpose of constructing, converting, or
retrofitting heating facilities in connection with district heating systems or systems utilizing
alternative energy sources;

(4) to invest in a venture capital fund or enterprise that will provide capital to other
entities that are engaging in, or that will engage in, projects or programs that have the
purposes set forth in subdivision 1. No investments may be made in a venture capital fund
or enterprise unless at least two other unrelated investors make investments of at least
$500,000 in the venture capital fund or enterprise, and the investment by the Douglas J.
Johnson economic protection trust fund may not exceed the amount of the largest investment
by an unrelated investor in the venture capital fund or enterprise. For purposes of this
subdivision, an "unrelated investor" is a person or entity that is not related to the entity in
which the investment is made or to any individual who owns more than 40 percent of the
value of the entity, in any of the following relationships: spouse, parent, child, sibling,
employee, or owner of an interest in the entity that exceeds ten percent of the value of all
interests in it. For purposes of determining the limitations under this clause, the amount of
investments made by an investor other than the Douglas J. Johnson economic protection
trust fund is the sum of all investments made in the venture capital fund or enterprise during
the period beginning one year before the date of the investment by the Douglas J. Johnson
economic protection trust fund; and

(5) to purchase forest land in the taconite assistance area defined in section 273.1341 to
be held and managed as a public trust for the benefit of the area for the purposes authorized
in section 298.22, subdivision 5a. Property purchased under this section may be sold by the
commissioner, after consultation with the advisory board. The net proceeds must be deposited
in the trust fund for the purposes and uses of this section.

(b) Money from the trust fund shall be expended only in deleted text begin or for the benefit of deleted text end the taconite
assistance area defined in section 273.1341.

(c) Money devoted to the trust fund under this section shall not be expended, appropriated,
or transferred from the trust fund for any purpose except as provided in this section.

new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin This section is effective the day following final enactment.
new text end

Sec. 15. new text begin IRON RANGE RESOURCES AND REHABILITATION COMMISSIONER;
BONDS AUTHORIZED IN 2024.
new text end

new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end

new text begin Issuance; purpose. new text end

new text begin (a) Notwithstanding any provision of Minnesota
Statutes, chapter 298, to the contrary, the commissioner of Iron Range resources and
rehabilitation shall, by March 31, 2025, issue revenue bonds in one or more series in a
principal amount of up to $49,000,000 plus an amount sufficient to pay costs of issuance
and fund a debt service reserve fund for the bonds if determined by the commissioner to be
necessary, and thereafter may issue bonds to refund those bonds. The proceeds of the bonds
must be used to pay the costs of issuance, fund a debt service reserve fund if determined
by the commissioner to be necessary, and make distributions pursuant to this section. The
commissioner may establish a debt service reserve fund from funds available under Minnesota
Statutes, section 298.291 to 298.297, or from the proceeds of the bonds. The commissioner
of Iron Range resources and rehabilitation must distribute these transferred funds as outlined
in this section. In order to receive a distribution, a recipient must submit to the commissioner
a plan of how the distribution will be spent and the commissioner must ensure that the plan
matches the intended use outlined in this section. The plan must be submitted in a form and
manner determined by the commissioner. The uses listed are not subject to review or
recommendation by the Iron Range Resources and Rehabilitation Board. For all distributions
equal to or greater than $1,000,000, a recipient must appear and present and provide a copy
of the plan to the Iron Range Resources and Rehabilitation Board. By December 31, 2025,
each recipient must report to the commissioner how the distribution received under this
section was spent. If a recipient's plan is submitted and approved, the commissioner must
distribute the funds for the uses outlined in subdivision 3. The bonds issued under this
section do not constitute public debt as that term is defined in article XI, section 4 of the
Minnesota Constitution, and as such are not subject to its provisions.
new text end

new text begin (b) The bonds issued under this section are debt obligations and the commissioner of
Iron Range resources and rehabilitation is a district for purposes of Minnesota Statutes,
section 126C.55, except that payments made under Minnesota Statutes, section 126C.55,
subdivision 2, are not subject to Minnesota Statutes, section 126C.55, subdivisions 4 to 7.
new text end

new text begin (c) If the commissioner of Iron Range resources and rehabilitation determines that
available funds, other than through the issuance of bonds pursuant to subdivision 1, shall
be used to make grants as provided in subdivision 3, the requirements of subdivision 1,
relating to the submission of a plan and report to the commissioner of Iron Range resources
and rehabilitation and the Iron Range Resources and Rehabilitation Board, and subdivision
3, relating to the grant amount and identified purpose, shall apply.
new text end

new text begin (d) Funds under this section are available for 30 months from the date the bonds are
issued. Any unexpended funds after that date cancel to the Iron Range resources and
rehabilitation account under Minnesota Statutes, section 298.28, subdivision 7, and must
be used by the commissioner of Iron Range resources and rehabilitation for publicly owned
capital investments located within the taconite tax relief area as defined in Minnesota
Statutes, section 273.134.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 2. new text end

new text begin Appropriation. new text end

new text begin (a) Notwithstanding Minnesota Statutes, section 298.28,
subdivision 7a, paragraph (b), there is annually appropriated from the allocation of the
revenues under Minnesota Statutes, section 298.28, subdivision 7a, from the taconite
assistance area prior to the calculation of any amount remaining, an amount sufficient to
pay when due the principal and interest on the bonds issued pursuant to subdivision 1.
Notwithstanding the foregoing and Minnesota Statutes, section 298.28, subdivisions 7a to
11, to the extent bonds authorized by subdivision 1 are paid from taconite production tax
revenues, any outstanding bonds payable from distributions of taconite production tax
revenues shall be paid pro rata based on debt service when due.
new text end

new text begin (b) If in any year the amount available under paragraph (a) is insufficient to pay principal
and interest due on the bonds in that year, an additional amount is appropriated from the
Douglas J. Johnson economic protection trust fund to make up the deficiency.
new text end

new text begin (c) The appropriation under this subdivision terminates upon payment or maturity of
the last of the bonds issued under this section.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 3. new text end

new text begin Grants. new text end

new text begin (a) The commissioner of Iron Range resources and rehabilitation must
distribute funds available for distribution under subdivision 1 for the following uses:
new text end

new text begin (1) $160,000 to the Grand Portage Band of Lake Superior Chippewa to construct a
playground;
new text end

new text begin (2) $3,600,000 to the Mesabi Fit Coalition for the renovation, reconstruction, and
expansion of the former Mesabi Family YMCA in the city of Mountain Iron;
new text end

new text begin (3) $950,000 to the Buyck Volunteer Fire Department for design, engineering, and
construction of a new fire and training hall and related equipment;
new text end

new text begin (4) $750,000 to the Voyageur Trail Society for a joint maintenance facility with Voyageur
Country ATV in the city of Orr;
new text end

new text begin (5) $2,250,000 to Cook County, of which $250,000 must be spent to preserve affordable
housing units for seniors in the city of Grand Marais and $2,000,000 must be used to
construct, furnish, and equip a solid waste transfer station in the county;
new text end

new text begin (6) $1,000,000 to the Northland Learning Center for construction costs;
new text end

new text begin (7) $2,720,000 to the city of Chisholm, of which $1,520,000 must be used for the
renovation of the Chisholm Ice Arena facility and parking and the remaining amount must
be used for the public works facility;
new text end

new text begin (8) $1,000,000 to the city of Gilbert for the Gilbert Community Center;
new text end

new text begin (9) $360,000 to the city of Biwabik for housing infrastructure;
new text end

new text begin (10) $3,000,000 to the city of Tower for water management infrastructure projects;
new text end

new text begin (11) $3,000,000 to the city of Silver Bay to design, engineer, construct, and reconstruct
publicly owned infrastructure including sewers, water systems, utility extensions, street
construction, wastewater treatment, stormwater management systems, sidewalks, and
compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act;
new text end

new text begin (12) $2,100,000 to St. Louis County for the development of the Canyon Integrated Solid
Waste Management Campus;
new text end

new text begin (13) $3,640,000 to the city of Eveleth to design, engineer, and construct public utilities
in its business park and construction of the Hat Trick Avenue slip ramp;
new text end

new text begin (14) $700,000 to the city of Meadowlands for costs related to park improvements and
a community center;
new text end

new text begin (15) $600,000 to School District No. 2142, St. Louis County, of which $400,000 must
be used for septic system upgrades at South Ridge School and $200,000 must be used for
cafeteria renovations at Northeast Range School in Babbitt and Tower Elementary School
in Tower;
new text end

new text begin (16) $250,000 to the city of Two Harbors for band stand repairs and Odegard Park and
Trail restoration;
new text end

new text begin (17) $850,000 to the Central Iron Range Sanitary Sewer District for infrastructure
projects;
new text end

new text begin (18) $2,420,000 to the Minnesota Discovery Center, of which $200,000 may, at the
discretion of the director of the Minnesota Discovery Center, be used for operating expenses,
and $2,220,000 must be used to design, construct, renovate, furnish, and repair facilities,
including HVAC upgrades, demolition, and compliance with the Americans with Disabilities
Act, at the Minnesota Discovery Center in the city of Chisholm, and for historical research
funding;
new text end

new text begin (19) $5,200,000 to the commissioner of Iron Range resources and rehabilitation for the
design, engineering, and upgrades or replacement of chair lifts or an irrigation system, and
for the design, engineering, demolition, and construction of a nordic and welcome center
at the Giants Ridge Recreation Area;
new text end

new text begin (20) $250,000 to Independent School District No. 696, Ely, for baseball field renovation;
new text end

new text begin (21) $500,000 to the city of Mountain Iron for the Outdoor Recreation Center;
new text end

new text begin (22) $200,000 to Cook County Higher Education Board for costs to bring commercial
drivers' licenses and trades training to the region along with educational training and academic
support to remote populations;
new text end

new text begin (23) $200,000 to Save Our Ship, Inc., for renovation costs;
new text end

new text begin (24) $3,000,000 to Hibbing Public Utilities for water infrastructure projects;
new text end

new text begin (25) $400,000 to Veterans On The Lake for demolition of existing structures and the
building of a triplex that is compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act;
new text end

new text begin (26) $350,000 to the city of Eveleth for the Hippodrome renovation;
new text end

new text begin (27) $225,000 to the Minnesota Forest Zone Trappers Association to plan, engineer,
purchase land, and develop the Sportsperson Training and Development Center;
new text end

new text begin (28) $200,000 to the Sturgeon Chain Lake Association to update the engineering and
hydrology study of the lakes, for regulatory and community outreach, and for preparing
recommendations to the commissioner of natural resources related to bank stabilization and
maintenance;
new text end

new text begin (29) $300,000 to the Northern Lights Music Festival to support programs, of this amount
$100,000 is available each year in calendar years 2025, 2026, and 2027;
new text end

new text begin (30) $250,000 to Cherry Township for recreational facilities upgrades and lights;
new text end

new text begin (31) $350,000 to the East Range Developmental Achievement Center for building
renovations;
new text end

new text begin (32) $500,000 to the Department of Iron Range Resources and Rehabilitation for grants
or loans to (i) businesses or resorts that were economically damaged by floods that occurred
in 2022 or 2023 and which are eligible under article 5 of the Canadian border counties
economic relief program, or (ii) outfitters in the border region who experienced either more
than a 50 percent reduction in Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness permits obtained
by their customers between 2019 and 2021, or a 50 percent reduction between 2019 and
2021 in trips across the fee-based mechanical portages into the Boundary Waters Canoe
Area Wilderness or Quetico Provincial Park. Businesses may be awarded a maximum grant
under this clause of up to $50,000, must be located within the taconite assistance area, as
defined under Minnesota Statutes, section 273.1341, and must not have received a grant
under the Canadian border counties economic relief program;
new text end

new text begin (33) $100,000 to Crystal Bay Township for a septic project at the Clair Nelson
Community Center;
new text end

new text begin (34) $25,000 to the Northwoods Friends of the Arts in the city of Cook for facility
upgrades and programs;
new text end

new text begin (35) $50,000 to the Bois Forte Band of Chippewa for food shelf expenses;
new text end

new text begin (36) $100,000 to the Lake Vermilion Cultural Center to improve and renovate the facility
and its displays in Tower;
new text end

new text begin (37) $50,000 to the Lyric Center for the Arts in Virginia for repairs and renovation;
new text end

new text begin (38) $50,000 to the Pioneer Mine historical site for maintenance and displays in Ely;
new text end

new text begin (39) $150,000 to the Lake Superior School District to support an emergency preparedness
career introduction program;
new text end

new text begin (40) $200,000 to the city of Babbitt for ADA compliance and renovations to the city's
parks;
new text end

new text begin (41) $75,000 to the Vermilion Penguins Snowmobile Club and $75,000 to the Cook
Timberwolves Snowmobile Club, to update maintenance equipment and trail programs;
new text end

new text begin (42) $3,000,000 to Lone Pine Township to design, engineer, and begin construction for
its sewage treatment plan in partnership with the city of Nashwauk;
new text end

new text begin (43) $50,000 to Essentia Health-Virginia Regional Foundation for the development of
a substance use disorder community education and awareness program;
new text end

new text begin (44) $3,300,00 to the city of Virginia for a grant to be used by Essentia Health-Virginia
for:
new text end

new text begin (i) modernization, renovation, and expansion of the hospital's emergency room complex
to 12 emergency rooms;
new text end

new text begin (ii) construction of an emergency behavior health suite for adults and children within
the hospital; and
new text end

new text begin (iii) security and safety upgrades to the hospital. The grant must be transferred by the
city to the hospital within 30 days of receipt; and
new text end

new text begin (45) $500,000 for grants of $25,000 distributed pursuant to paragraph (b).
new text end

new text begin (b) Of the amount under paragraph (a), clause (45), grants of $25,000 to be used for trail
grooming costs or equipment must be made available to the following entities:
new text end

new text begin (1) Alborn Dirt Devils ATV Club;
new text end

new text begin (2) Wild Country ATV Club;
new text end

new text begin (3) Ely Igloo Snowmobile Club;
new text end

new text begin (4) CC Riders Snowmobile Club;
new text end

new text begin (5) PathBlazers Snowmobile Club;
new text end

new text begin (6) Cook Timberwolves Snowmobile Club;
new text end

new text begin (7) Crane Lake Voyageurs Club;
new text end

new text begin (8) Pequaywan Area Trail Blazers Snowmobile Club;
new text end

new text begin (9) Eveleth Trail Hawks Snowmobile Club;
new text end

new text begin (10) Ranger Snowmobile/ATV Club;
new text end

new text begin (11) Silver Trail Riders Snowmobile and ATV Club;
new text end

new text begin (12) Voyageur Snowmobile Club;
new text end

new text begin (13) Mesabi Sno Voyageurs;
new text end

new text begin (14) Quad Cities ATV Club;
new text end

new text begin (15) Prospector ATV Club;
new text end

new text begin (16) Northern Traxx ATV Club;
new text end

new text begin (17) Finland Snowmobile and ATV Club;
new text end

new text begin (18) Babbitt ATV and Snowmobile Club;
new text end

new text begin (19) Cook County ATV Club; and
new text end

new text begin (20) Vermilion Penguins Snowmobile Club.
new text end

new text begin (c) Notwithstanding Minnesota Statutes, section 16B.98, subdivision 14, of the money
distributed under this subdivision, the commissioner of Iron Range resources and
rehabilitation must not use any amount for administrative uses.
new text end

new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin This section is effective the day following final enactment and
applies beginning with the 2024 distribution under Minnesota Statutes, section 298.28.
new text end

Sec. 16. new text begin IRON RANGE RESOURCES AND REHABILITATION COMMISSIONER;
BONDS AUTHORIZED IN 2025.
new text end

new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end

new text begin Issuance; purpose. new text end

new text begin (a) Notwithstanding any provision of Minnesota
Statutes, chapter 298, to the contrary, the commissioner of Iron Range resources and
rehabilitation shall, in 2025, issue revenue bonds in one or more series in a principal amount
of up to $31,000,000 plus an amount sufficient to pay costs of issuance and fund a debt
service reserve fund for the bonds if determined by the commissioner to be necessary, and
thereafter may issue bonds to refund those bonds. The proceeds of the bonds must be used
to pay the costs of issuance, fund a debt service reserve fund if determined by the
commissioner to be necessary, and make distributions pursuant to this section. The
commissioner may establish a debt service reserve fund from funds available under Minnesota
Statutes, section 298.291 to 298.297, or from the proceeds of the bonds. The commissioner
of Iron Range resources and rehabilitation must distribute these transferred funds as outlined
in this section. In order to receive a distribution, a recipient must submit to the commissioner
a plan of how the distribution will be spent and the commissioner must ensure that the plan
matches the intended use outlined in this section. The plan must be submitted in a form and
manner determined by the commissioner. The uses listed are not subject to review or
recommendation by the Iron Range Resources and Rehabilitation Board. For all distributions
equal to or greater than $1,000,000, a recipient must appear and present and provide a copy
of the plan to the Iron Range Resources and Rehabilitation Board. By December 31, 2026,
each recipient must report to the commissioner how the distribution received under this
section was spent. If a recipient's plan is submitted and approved, the commissioner must
distribute the funds for the uses outlined in subdivision 3. The bonds issued under this
section do not constitute public debt as that term is defined in Article XI, section 4 of the
Minnesota Constitution, and as such are not subject to its provisions.
new text end

new text begin (b) The bonds issued under this section are debt obligations and the commissioner of
Iron Range resources and rehabilitation is a district for purposes of Minnesota Statutes,
section 126C.55, except that payments made under Minnesota Statutes, section 126C.55,
subdivision 2, are not subject to Minnesota Statutes, section 126C.55, subdivisions 4 to 7.
new text end

new text begin (c) If the commissioner of Iron Range resources and rehabilitation determines that
available funds, other than through the issuance of bonds pursuant to subdivision 1, shall
be used to make grants as provided in subdivision 3, the requirements of subdivision 1,
relating to the submission of a plan and report to the commissioner of Iron Range resources
and rehabilitation and the Iron Range Resources and Rehabilitation Board, and subdivision
3, relating to the grant amount and identified purpose, shall apply.
new text end

new text begin (d) Funds under this section are available for 30 months from the date the bonds are
issued. Any unexpended funds after that date cancel to the Iron Range resources and
rehabilitation account under Minnesota Statutes, section 298.28, subdivision 7, and must
be used by the commissioner of Iron Range resources and rehabilitation for publicly owned
capital investments located within the taconite tax relief area as defined in Minnesota
Statutes, section 273.134.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 2. new text end

new text begin Appropriation. new text end

new text begin (a) Notwithstanding Minnesota Statutes, section 298.28,
subdivision 7a, paragraph (b), there is annually appropriated from the allocation of the
revenues under Minnesota Statutes, section 298.28, subdivision 7a, from the taconite
assistance area prior to the calculation of any amount remaining, an amount sufficient to
pay when due the principal and interest on the bonds issued pursuant to subdivision 1.
Notwithstanding the foregoing and Minnesota Statutes, section 298.28, subdivisions 7a to
11, to the extent bonds authorized by subdivision 1 are paid from taconite production tax
revenues, any outstanding bonds payable from distributions of taconite production tax
revenues shall be paid pro rata based on debt service when due.
new text end

new text begin (b) If in any year the amount available under paragraph (a) is insufficient to pay principal
and interest due on the bonds in that year, an additional amount is appropriated from the
Douglas J. Johnson economic protection trust fund to make up the deficiency.
new text end

new text begin (c) The appropriation under this subdivision terminates upon payment or maturity of
the last of the bonds issued under this section.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 3. new text end

new text begin Grants. new text end

new text begin (a) The commissioner of Iron Range resources and rehabilitation must
distribute funds available for distribution under subdivision 1 for the following uses:
new text end

new text begin (1) $3,200,000 to the Minnesota Discovery Center, of which $200,000 may, at the
discretion of the director of the Minnesota Discovery Center, be used for operating expenses
and $3,000,000 must be used to design, construct, renovate, furnish, and repair facilities,
including HVAC upgrades, demolition, and compliance with the Americans with Disabilities
Act, at the Minnesota Discovery Center in the city of Chisholm, and for historical research
funding;
new text end

new text begin (2) $7,600,000 to the commissioner of Iron Range resources and rehabilitation for the
design, engineering, and upgrades or replacement of chair lifts or an irrigation system, and
for the design, engineering, demolition, and construction of a nordic and welcome center
at the Giants Ridge Recreation Area;
new text end

new text begin (3) $350,000 to the Central Iron Range Sanitary Sewer District for infrastructure projects;
new text end

new text begin (4) $1,000,000 to Independent School District No. 2909, Rock Ridge, for demolition of
the James Madison Elementary School in Virginia;
new text end

new text begin (5) $500,000 to the city of Buhl for infrastructure projects;
new text end

new text begin (6) $500,000 to St. Louis and Lake Counties Regional Railroad Authority to design,
engineer, acquire right-of-way, and begin construction on the Mesabi Trail Spur from Aurora
to Hoyt Lakes;
new text end

new text begin (7) $2,000,000 to the city of Mountain Iron for infrastructure projects including but not
limited to Enterprise Drive North East infrastructure development, water main and other
infrastructure in the city, waste water plant improvements to comply with new permits,
supervisory control and data acquisition on lift stations, and recreation projects;
new text end

new text begin (8) $3,000,000 to the city of Silver Bay to design, engineer, construct, and reconstruct
publicly owned infrastructure including sewers, water systems, utility extensions, street
construction, wastewater treatment, stormwater management systems, sidewalks, and
compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act;
new text end

new text begin (9) $5,000,000 to Independent School District No. 696, Ely, for planning, design,
engineering, demolition, and construction related to the district's athletic complex;
new text end

new text begin (10) $1,080,000 to the Northland Learning Center to construct the Alternative Learning
Center on the campus in the city of Mountain Iron;
new text end

new text begin (11) $1,000,000 for the city of Biwabik for a public safety facility;
new text end

new text begin (12) $1,770,000 to Hibbing Public Utilities for water infrastructure projects;
new text end

new text begin (13) $300,000 to Independent School District No. 701, Hibbing, to be used for long term
maintenance needs;
new text end

new text begin (14) $1,150,000 to the city of Hibbing for housing development;
new text end

new text begin (15) $550,000 to the city of Hibbing to develop the Hull Rust Mine historic site;
new text end

new text begin (16) $500,000 to St. Louis County for the demolition of the public school in Hoyt Lakes;
and
new text end

new text begin (17) $1,500,000 to the city of Babbitt for renovations to the ice arena.
new text end

new text begin (b) Notwithstanding Minnesota Statutes, section 16B.98, subdivision 14, of the money
distributed under this subdivision, the commissioner of Iron Range resources and
rehabilitation must not use any amount for administrative uses.
new text end

new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin This section is effective the day following final enactment and
applies beginning with the 2025 distribution under Minnesota Statutes, section 298.28.
new text end

Sec. 17. new text begin TRANSFER 2024 DISTRIBUTION ONLY; TACONITE ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT FUND.
new text end

new text begin Of the funds distributed to the taconite economic development fund under Minnesota
Statutes, section 298.28, subdivision 9a, for the 2024 distribution only, an amount equal to
$300,000 shall be transferred from the taconite economic development fund to the city of
Chisholm for the Senator David Tomassoni Bridge of Peace. The transfer must be made
within ten days of the August 2024 payment. If less than $300,000 is distributed to the
taconite economic development fund in 2024, distributions to the fund in future years must
be transferred to the city of Chisholm, pursuant to this paragraph, until the total amount
transferred equals $300,000.
new text end

new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin This section is effective the day following final enactment.
new text end

ARTICLE 4

EMPLOYEE COMPENSATION

Section 1.

Minnesota Statutes 2023 Supplement, section 3.855, subdivision 2, is amended
to read:

Subd. 2.

deleted text begin Unrepresented deleted text end State employee compensation.

(a) The commissioner of
management and budget shall submit to the chair of the commission any compensation
plans or salaries prepared under section 43A.18, subdivisions 2, 3, 3b, and 4. The chancellor
of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities shall submit any compensation plan under
section 43A.18, subdivision 3a. deleted text begin If the commission disapproves a compensation plan or
salary, the commission shall specify in writing to the parties those portions with which it
disagrees and its reasons. If the commission approves a compensation plan or salary, it shall
submit the matter to the legislature to be accepted or rejected under this section.
deleted text end

deleted text begin (b) When the legislature is not in session, the commission may give interim approval to
a salary or compensation plan. The commission shall submit the salaries and compensation
plans for which it has provided approval to the entire legislature for ratification at a special
legislative session called to consider them or at its next regular legislative session as provided
in this section. Approval or disapproval by the commission is not binding on the legislature.
deleted text end

deleted text begin (c) When the legislature is not in session, deleted text end new text begin (b) new text end The proposed salary or compensation plan
must be implemented upon its deleted text begin approval by deleted text end new text begin submission to new text end the commission deleted text begin , and state
employees covered by the proposed plan or salary do not have the right to strike while the
interim approval is in effect deleted text end .

Sec. 2.

Minnesota Statutes 2023 Supplement, section 3.855, subdivision 3, is amended to
read:

Subd. 3.

Other deleted text begin salaries and compensation plans deleted text end new text begin salary and compensation plan new text end .

The
commission shall deleted text begin :
deleted text end

deleted text begin (1) review and approve or reject a plan for compensation and terms and conditions of
employment prepared and submitted by the commissioner of management and budget under
section 43A.18, subdivision 2, covering all state employees who are not represented by an
exclusive bargaining representative and whose compensation is not provided for by chapter
deleted text end deleted text begin 43A deleted text end deleted text begin or other law;
deleted text end

deleted text begin (2) review and approve or reject a plan for total compensation and terms and conditions
of employment for employees in positions identified as being managerial under section
43A.18, subdivision 3, whose salaries and benefits are not otherwise provided for in law or
other plans established under chapter deleted text end deleted text begin 43A deleted text end deleted text begin ;
deleted text end

deleted text begin (3) review and approve or reject recommendations for salary range of officials of higher
education systems under section 15A.081, subdivision 7c;
deleted text end

deleted text begin (4) review and approve or reject plans for compensation, terms, and conditions of
employment proposed under section 43A.18, subdivisions 3a, 3b, and 4; and
deleted text end

deleted text begin (5) deleted text end review and approve or reject the plan for compensation, terms, and conditions of
employment of classified employees in the office of the legislative auditor under section
3.971, subdivision 2.

Sec. 3.

Minnesota Statutes 2023 Supplement, section 3.855, subdivision 6, is amended to
read:

Subd. 6.

Information required; collective bargaining agreements, memoranda of
understanding, and interest arbitration awards.

Within 14 days after the implementation
of a collective bargaining agreement, memorandum of understanding, new text begin compensation plan, new text end
or receipt of an interest arbitration award, the commissioner of management and budget
must submit to the Legislative Coordinating Commission the following:

(1) a copy of the collective bargaining agreement new text begin or compensation plan new text end showing changes
from previous agreements and a copy of the executed agreement;

(2) a copy of any memorandum of understanding that has a fiscal impact or interest
arbitration award;

(3) a comparison of biennial compensation costs under the current agreement new text begin or plan new text end to
the projected biennial compensation costs under the new agreement, memorandum of
understanding, or interest arbitration award; and

(4) a comparison of biennial compensation costs under the current agreement new text begin or plan new text end to
the projected biennial compensation costs for the following biennium under the new
agreement, memorandum of understanding, or interest arbitration award.

Sec. 4.

Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 43A.05, subdivision 3, is amended to read:

Subd. 3.

Commissioner's plan.

The commissioner shall periodically develop and
establish pursuant to this chapter a commissioner's plan. The commissioner shall submit
the plan deleted text begin , before becoming effective, deleted text end to the Legislative Coordinating Commission deleted text begin for
approval deleted text end .

Sec. 5.

Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 43A.18, subdivision 2, is amended to read:

Subd. 2.

Commissioner's plan.

Except as provided in section 43A.01, the compensation,
terms and conditions of employment for all classified and unclassified employees, except
unclassified employees in the legislative and judicial branches, who are not covered by a
collective bargaining agreement and not otherwise provided for in chapter 43A or other law
are governed solely by a plan developed by the commissioner. The Legislative Coordinating
Commission shall review deleted text begin and approve, reject, or modify deleted text end the plan under section 3.855,
subdivision 2. The plan need not be adopted in accordance with the rulemaking provisions
of chapter 14.

Sec. 6.

Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 43A.18, subdivision 3, is amended to read:

Subd. 3.

Managerial plan.

(a) The commissioner shall identify individual positions or
groups of positions in the classified and unclassified service in the executive branch as being
managerial. The list must not include positions listed in subdivision 4.

(b) The commissioner shall periodically prepare a plan for total compensation and terms
and conditions of employment for employees of those positions identified as being managerial
and whose salaries and benefits are not otherwise provided for in law or other plans
established under this chapter. Before becoming effective those portions of the plan
establishing compensation and terms and conditions of employment must be deleted text begin reviewed and
approved or modified by deleted text end new text begin submitted to new text end the Legislative Coordinating Commission deleted text begin and the
legislature deleted text end under section 3.855, subdivisions 2 and 3.

(c) Incumbents of managerial positions as identified under this subdivision must be
excluded from any bargaining units under chapter 179A.

(d) The management compensation plan must provide methods and levels of
compensation for managers that will be generally comparable to those applicable to managers
in other public and private employment. The plan must ensure that compensation within
assigned salary ranges is related to level of performance. The plan must also provide a
procedure for establishment of a salary rate for a newly created position and a new appointee
to an existing position and for progression through assigned salary ranges. The employee
benefits established under the provisions of the managerial plan may be extended to agency
heads whose salaries are established in section 15A.0815 and to constitutional officers,
judges of the Workers' Compensation Court of Appeals, and Tax Court judges.

Sec. 7.

Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 43A.18, subdivision 9, is amended to read:

Subd. 9.

Summary information on website.

Before the commissioner submits a
proposed collective bargaining agreement, arbitration award, or compensation plan to the
Legislative Coordinating Commission for review under section 3.855, the commissioner
must post on a state website a summary deleted text begin of the proposed agreement, award, or plan. The
summary must include the amount of and nature of proposed changes in employee
compensation, the estimated cost to the state of proposed changes in employee compensation,
and a description of proposed significant changes in policy. After approval of an agreement,
award, or plan by the Legislative Coordinating Commission, the commissioner must provide
a link from the commissioner's summary to the full text of the agreement, award, or plan.
The summary must remain on the website at least until the full legislature has approved the
agreement, award, or plan. This section also applies to agreements, awards, and plans deleted text end
covering employees of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities and to compensation
plans that must be submitted to the Legislative Coordinating Commission by other executive
appointing authorities. The Minnesota State Colleges and Universities and other executive
appointing authorities must submit information to the commissioner, at a time and in a
manner specified by the commissioner, so the commissioner can post information relating
to these appointing authorities on the web as required by this section.

Sec. 8. new text begin REPEALER.
new text end

new text begin Minnesota Statutes 2023 Supplement, section 3.855, subdivision 5, new text end new text begin is repealed.
new text end

ARTICLE 5

HUBERT H. HUMPHREY STATUE

Section 1. new text begin BE IT RESOLVED.
new text end

new text begin WHEREAS, an act of Congress of July 2, 1864, established National Statuary Hall in
the United States Capitol; and
new text end

new text begin WHEREAS, the act provides that each state has the right to donate "statues, in marble
or bronze, not exceeding two in number for each State, of deceased persons who have been
citizens thereof, and illustrious for their historic renown or for distinguished civic or military
services..."; and
new text end

new text begin WHEREAS, the state of Minnesota appreciates the opportunity provided by that act;
and
new text end

new text begin WHEREAS, Minnesota currently has contributed for display a statue of Maria Sanford
and a statue of Henry Mower Rice; and
new text end

new text begin WHEREAS, the act of Congress creating Statuary Hall in the United States Capitol was
amended in 2000 by Section 311 of H.R. 5657, established as law by Public Law 106-554,
and provides that "Any State may request the Joint Committee on the Library of Congress
to approve the replacement of a statue the State has provided for display"; and
new text end

new text begin WHEREAS, the statue of Henry Mower Rice, having been first placed on display in
1916, has met the minimum requirement of that act for display for at least ten years; and
new text end

new text begin WHEREAS, by this resolution, the state has selected the Honorable Hubert H. Humphrey,
former Vice President of the United States, to be newly commemorated; and
new text end

new text begin WHEREAS, Hubert H. Humphrey served as Mayor of Minneapolis from 1945 to 1948;
and
new text end

new text begin WHEREAS, Hubert H. Humphrey led forces at the 1948 Democratic National Convention
in Philadelphia in support of the successful minority platform plank on civil rights and equal
opportunity, challenging the delegates to "get out of the shadow of states' rights and walk
forthrightly into the bright sunshine of human rights"; and
new text end

new text begin WHEREAS, Hubert H. Humphrey spent a total of 23 years of service in the Senate,
serving from 1949 to 1964 and from 1970 to 1978, compiling a record of accomplishments
virtually unmatched in the 20th century, including the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Nuclear
Test-Ban Treaty, Medicare, human rights, workforce development, labor rights, health care,
arms control and disarmament, the Peace Corps, small business assistance, education reform,
wilderness preservation, immigration reform, and agriculture; and
new text end

new text begin WHEREAS, Hubert H. Humphrey served as Assistant Senate Majority Leader and
Deputy President Pro Tempore; and
new text end

new text begin WHEREAS, Hubert H. Humphrey served as floor leader during the Senate's consideration
of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which was essential to the eventual passage of the act in
the aftermath of breaking the filibuster against this historic legislation; and
new text end

new text begin WHEREAS, Hubert H. Humphrey, although dedicated to the Democratic Party, always
sought bipartisan support for his legislative goals and routinely shared credit with other
Senators for his legislative victories; and
new text end

new text begin WHEREAS, Hubert H. Humphrey, as Vice President of the United States, loyally served
President Lyndon Baines Johnson and successfully carried out a number of domestic and
overseas assignments; and
new text end

new text begin WHEREAS, Hubert H. Humphrey served as the Democratic Party's nominee for President
of the United States in 1968; and
new text end

new text begin WHEREAS, Hubert H. Humphrey was reelected by the people of Minnesota, in 1970
and 1976, to two additional terms in the Senate, thereby continuing his extraordinary record
of legislative achievement with passage of such bills as the Humphrey-Hawkins Full
Employment Act; and
new text end

new text begin WHEREAS, Hubert H. Humphrey, after his time in government, went on to be a Professor
at Macalaster College and the University of Minnesota; and
new text end

new text begin WHEREAS, the state of Minnesota would contract with the Koh-Varilla Guild, Inc., to
replicate the statue of Hubert H. Humphrey that currently stands on the mall of the Minnesota
State Capitol, sculpted by artists Jeff and Anna Koh Varilla; and
new text end

new text begin WHEREAS, the state of Minnesota understands its responsibilities for expenditures
associated with removing and transporting the replaced statue and erecting the new statue
in its place; and
new text end

new text begin WHEREAS, the statue of Henry Mower Rice would be transferred to the State of
Minnesota; NOW, THEREFORE,
new text end

new text begin BE IT RESOLVED by the House of Representatives and the Senate of the State of
Minnesota that they request that the application to replace the statue of Henry Mower Rice
with a statue of Hubert H. Humphrey, consistent with the requirements of Public Law
106-554, be approved by the Joint Committee on the Library of Congress;
new text end

new text begin BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the revisor of statutes is directed to prepare an
enrolled copy of this resolution, to be authenticated by the signature of the secretary of state
and that of the governor, and that the secretary of state transmit the enrolled copy to the
Architect of the Capitol, for forwarding to the Joint Committee on the Library of Congress.
new text end

APPENDIX

Repealed Minnesota Statutes: S4225-3

3.855 EMPLOYEE RELATIONS.

Subd. 5.

Information required.

The commissioner of management and budget must submit to the Legislative Coordinating Commission the following information with the submission of a compensation plan under subdivision 2:

(1) for each agency and for each proposed plan, a comparison of biennial compensation costs under the current plan to the projected biennial compensation costs under the proposed plan, paid with funds appropriated from the general fund;

(2) for each agency and for each proposed plan, a comparison of biennial compensation costs under the current plan to the projected biennial compensation costs under the proposed plan, paid with funds appropriated from each fund other than the general fund;

(3) for each agency and for each proposed plan, an identification of the amount of the additional biennial compensation costs that are attributable to salary and wages and to the cost of nonsalary and nonwage benefits; and

(4) for each agency, for clauses (1) to (3), the impact of the aggregate of all plans being submitted to the commission.

16A.662 INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT BONDS.

Subdivision 1.

Infrastructure development fund.

The infrastructure development fund is created as an account in the state treasury. The commissioner of management and budget shall credit to the fund income from the sources provided by law. The commissioner of management and budget shall from time to time certify to the State Board of Investment the assets of the fund not currently needed. The amount certified must be invested by the State Board of Investment subject to section 11A.24. Investment income and investment losses attributable to investment of fund assets must be credited to or borne by the fund.

Subd. 2.

Bonds authorized.

When authorized by law enacted in accordance with the constitution, article XI, sections 5 and 7, the commissioner may by order sell and issue bonds of the state evidencing public debt incurred for any purpose stated in the law. The bonds are general obligations of the state, and the full faith and credit of the state are pledged for their payment.

Subd. 3.

Manner of issuance; maturities.

The bonds must be issued and sold in accordance with section 16A.641. Sections 16A.672 and 16A.675 apply to the bonds.

Subd. 4.

Debt service account; appropriation of debt service account money.

There is established within the state bond fund a separate and special account designated as the infrastructure development bond debt service account. The money on hand in the debt service account must be used solely for the payment of the principal of and interest on bonds issued under Laws 1990, chapter 610, article 1, section 30, subdivision 2, and is appropriated for this purpose. This appropriation does not cancel as long as any of the bonds remain outstanding.

Subd. 5.

Assessment to higher education systems.

(a) In order to reduce the amount otherwise required to be transferred to the state bond fund with respect to bonds heretofore or hereafter issued under Laws 1990, chapter 610, article 1, section 30, subdivision 2, the commissioner of management and budget shall assess each higher education system for one-third the amount that would otherwise need to be transferred with respect to those bonds sold to finance capital improvement projects at institutions under the control of the system; provided that, to the extent that the amount to be transferred is for payment of principal and interest on bonds sold to finance life safety improvements, the commissioner must not assess the higher education systems for the transfer.

(b) After each sale of the bonds, the commissioner of management and budget shall notify the Board of Trustees of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities and the regents of the University of Minnesota of the amounts for which each system is responsible for each year for the life of the bonds. The amounts payable each year are reduced by one-third of the net income from investment of those bond proceeds that must be allocated among the systems in proportion to the amount of principal and interest otherwise required to be paid by each. Each higher education system shall pay its annual share of debt service payments to the commissioner of management and budget by December 1 each year. If a higher education system fails to make a payment when due, the commissioner of management and budget shall reduce allotments for appropriations from the general fund otherwise payable to the system to cover the amount of the missed debt service payment. The commissioner of management and budget shall credit the payments received from the higher education systems to the infrastructure development bond debt service account in the state bond fund each December 1 before the transfer is made under subdivision 4.

Subd. 6.

Appropriation from general fund.

There is annually appropriated from the general fund for transfer to the infrastructure development bond debt service account the amount that, added to the amount in the infrastructure development bond debt service account on December 1 each year, after giving effect to subdivisions 4 and 5, is equal to the full amount of principal and interest to come due on all bonds to and including July 1 in the second ensuing year.

Subd. 7.

Constitutional tax levy.

Under the constitution, article XI, section 7, the state auditor must levy each year on all taxable property within the state a tax sufficient, with the amount then on hand in the infrastructure development bond debt service account, to pay all principal and interest on the bonds due and to become due to and including July 1 in the second ensuing year. The tax is not subject to limit as to rate or amount. However, the amount of money appropriated from other sources as provided in subdivisions 4, 5, and 6, and actually received and on hand before the levy in any year, reduces the amount of the tax otherwise required to be levied. The proceeds of the tax must be credited to the infrastructure development bond debt service account.

Subd. 8.

Application and appropriation of proceeds.

The proceeds of the bonds must be deposited and spent as provided in this subdivision and are appropriated for those purposes. Any accrued interest and any premium received on the sale of the bonds must be credited to the infrastructure development bond debt service account. Except as otherwise required by law, the balance of the bond proceeds shall be credited to the infrastructure development fund and spent for the purposes specified in the law authorizing the issuance of the bonds. So much of the proceeds as is necessary must be used to pay costs incurred in issuing and selling the bonds.

116J.417 GREATER MINNESOTA CHILD CARE FACILITY CAPITAL GRANT PROGRAM.

Subd. 9.

Cancellation of grant; return of money.

If the commissioner determines that a grantee is unable to proceed with an approved project or has not expended or obligated the grant money within five years of entering into the grant agreement with the commissioner, the commissioner shall cancel the grant and the money is available for the commissioner to make other grants under this section. Money made available to the commissioner from a canceled grant is subject to cancellation under section 16A.642 as if it had been appropriated to the program in the year in which the grant is canceled.

240A.20 PROMOTING CONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION OF PUBLIC SKATE PARKS THROUGHOUT THE STATE.

Subdivision 1.

Definition.

For purposes of this section, "skate" means wheeled, nonmotorized recreation, including skateboarding, roller blading, roller skating, and BMX biking.

Subd. 2.

Promotion of public skate parks.

The Minnesota Amateur Sports Commission shall:

(1) develop new public skate parks statewide; and

(2) provide matching grants to local units of government for public skate parks based on the criteria in this section.

Subd. 3.

Criteria for grants to local units of government for public skate parks.

(a) The commission shall administer a site selection process for the skate parks. The commission shall invite proposals from cities, towns, counties, consortia of cities, park boards, and school districts that are eligible to receive a grant under this program. A proposal for a skate park must include matching contributions including in-kind contributions of land, access roadways and access roadway improvements, and necessary utility services, landscaping, and parking.

(b) The skate park must be accessible to the public without charge for personal use.

(c) The skate park must be constructed of concrete.

(d) The location for all proposed facilities must be in areas of maximum demonstrated interest and must maximize accessibility to an arterial highway, transit, or pedestrian or bike path.

(e) To the extent possible, all proposed facilities must be dispersed equitably, must be located to maximize potential for full utilization, must accommodate noncompetitive family and community skating for all ages, and must encourage use of skate parks by a diverse population.

(f) The commission will give priority to proposals that come from more than one local government unit.

(g) The commission may also use the money to upgrade current facilities.

(h) To the extent possible, 50 percent of all grants must be awarded to communities in greater Minnesota.

(i) A grant awarded under subdivision 2, clause (2), may not exceed $500,000 unless the grantee demonstrates that the facility will have a regional or statewide draw. A grant awarded under subdivision 2, clause (2), may be for up to $1,000,000 for a skate park with regional impact. A grant awarded under subdivision 2, clause (2), may be for up to $2,000,000 for a skate park that has or will have more than 40,000 square feet.

(j) In selecting projects to be awarded grants under this section, the commission must give priority to those projects that are designed by experts in the field of concrete skate park design and are to be constructed by professionals with experience in the construction of concrete skate parks.

(k) To be eligible for a grant under this section, a local government must have engaged or must commit to engage youth in the planning, design, and programming for the concrete skate park.

Subd. 4.

Technical assistance.

To the extent possible, the commission shall provide technical assistance on skate park planning, design, and operation to communities.

Subd. 5.

Agreements with local governments and cooperative purchasing agreements.

(a) The Minnesota Amateur Sports Commission may enter into agreements with local units of government and provide financial assistance in the form of grants for the construction of skate parks that, in the determination of the commission, conform to its criteria.

(b) The commission may enter into cooperative purchasing agreements under section 471.59 with local governments to purchase skate park equipment and services through state contracts. The cooperative skate park equipment purchasing revolving fund is a separate account in the state treasury. The commission may charge a fee to cover the commission's administrative expenses to government units that have joint or cooperative purchasing agreements with the state under section 471.59. The fees collected must be deposited in the revolving fund established by this subdivision. Money in the fund is appropriated to the commission to administer the programs and services covered by this subdivision.

Subd. 6.

Awarding a design-build contract.

Notwithstanding section 471.345, cities, towns, counties, park boards, and school districts may solicit and award a design-build or construction manager at-risk contract for a construction or upgrade project funded under this section on the basis of a best value selection process. The city, town, county, park board, or school district must consider at least three proposals when awarding a design-build contract under this section.

Subd. 7.

Availability of funds.

A grant of money from an appropriation under this program is available to each grantee until the project that is the subject of the grant is completed or abandoned, subject to section 16A.642.

Repealed Minnesota Session Laws: S4225-3

Laws 2023, chapter 53, article 17, section 2

Sec. 2. new text begin CAPITOL AREA COMMUNITY VITALITY ACCOUNT. new text end

new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end

new text begin Account established; appropriation. new text end

new text begin (a) A Capitol Area community vitality account is established in the special revenue fund. Money in the account is appropriated to the commissioner of administration to improve the livability, economic health, and safety of communities within the Capitol Area, provided that no funds may be expended until a detailed program and oversight plan to govern their use, in accordance with the spending recommendations of the Capitol Area Community Vitality Task Force as approved by the Capitol Area Architectural and Planning Board, has been further approved by law. new text end

new text begin (b) As used in this section, "Capitol Area" includes that part of the city of St. Paul within the boundaries described in Minnesota Statutes, section 15B.02. new text end

new text begin Subd. 2. new text end

new text begin Appropriation. new text end

new text begin $5,000,000 in fiscal year 2024 is transferred from the general fund to the Capitol Area community vitality account. new text end