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MN HF1517

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/13/2013

Primary Sponsor

Jerry Newton

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Origin

House of Representatives

88th Legislature 2013-2014

AI Summary

  • Appropriates $650,000 from bond proceeds to the Metropolitan Council for safety and infrastructure improvements at BNSF's Northtown Yard in Anoka County, south of I-694

  • Funds are designated to enable higher speed limits for Northstar Commuter Rail trains traveling through the Northtown Yard

  • Appropriation becomes available only after the commissioner of management and budget confirms that at least $650,000 in matching funds from nonstate sources are committed to the project

  • Authorizes the commissioner of management and budget to sell and issue state bonds up to $650,000 to provide the appropriated funds, in accordance with Minnesota Statutes sections 16A.631 to 16A.675 and Minnesota Constitution article XI, sections 4 to 7

  • Takes effect the day following final enactment

Legislative Description

Burlington Northern and Santa Fe (BNSF) Railway Northtown Yard safety and infrastructure improvement funding provided to increase the speed of Northstar Commuter Rail travel through the yard, bonds issued, and money appropriated.

Last Action

Introduction and first reading, referred to Transportation Finance

3/13/2013

Committee Referrals

Transportation Finance3/13/2013

Full Bill Text

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