HF 592

as introduced - 85th Legislature (2007 - 2008) Posted on 12/15/2009 12:00am

A bill for an act
relating to capital improvements; appropriating money for removal and
replacement of diseased shade trees; authorizing the sale and issuance of state
bonds.

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

Section 1. new text begin APPROPRIATION.
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new text begin $3,000,000 is appropriated from the bond proceeds fund to the commissioner of
natural resources for grants to municipalities and park and recreation boards in cities of
the first class for the identification, removal, disposal, and replacement of dead or dying
shade trees lost to forest pests or disease. For purposes of this section, "shade tree" means
a woody perennial grown primarily for aesthetic or environmental purposes with minimal
to residual timber value. The commissioner shall consult with municipalities, park and
recreation boards in cities of the first class, nonprofit organizations, and other interested
parties in developing eligibility criteria.
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Sec. 2. new text begin BOND SALE.
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new text begin To provide the money appropriated in this act from the bond proceeds fund, the
commissioner of finance shall sell and issue bonds of the state in an amount up to
$3,000,000 in the manner, upon the terms, and with the effect prescribed by Minnesota
Statutes, sections 16A.631 to 16A.675, and by the Minnesota Constitution, article XI,
sections 4 to 7.
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Sec. 3. new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE.
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new text begin This act is effective the day following final enactment.
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