Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that appropriates proceeds from the sale of state bonds for public works projects.

Highlights:

• Requires the commissioner of management and budget to sell and issue bonds of the state in an amount up to $1.41 billion to provide money appropriated by the provisions of this bill (Sec. 32).

• Appropriates $160.73 million to the University of Minnesota and $173.67 million to Minnesota State Colleges and Universities (Secs. 2 & 3).

• Appropriates $126.64 million to certain natural resource preservation and related projects including, but not limited to, the following projects (Sec. 4):
• Flood hazard mitigation;
• Dam renovation, repair, and removal; and
• Waterways restoration.

• Appropriates $365.59 million to certain transportation projects including, but not limited to, the following projects (Sec. 18):
• Road and bridge renovation;
• Highway improvements; and
• Multiple local airport improvements.

• Appropriates $197.83 million to the Public Facilities Authority for certain programs including, but not limited to, the following programs (Sec. 25):
• Water infrastructure funding programs;
• Wastewater treatment facilities; and
• Sewage facilities improvements.

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