HF 4838 Summary

• Appropriates $63,500,000 for preservation and replacement of state-owned facilities at state parks including Fort Ridgely, Fort Snelling, Itasca, and others, with funds directed toward accessibility improvements, water and wastewater system upgrades, and road and bridge repairs.

• Appropriates $16,000,000 for campground renovations at state parks including upgrades to shower and toilet buildings, electrical service, water utilities, accessibility improvements, and energy-efficient heating and lighting systems.

• Appropriates $12,000,000 for development of Lake Vermilion-Soudan Underground Mine State Park including visitor center, camping facilities, trails, and fire tower rehabilitation.

• Appropriates $4,800,000 for renovation of paved state trails on the Glacial Lakes, Paul Bunyan, and Munger State Trails.

• Appropriates $4,000,000 for acquisition of private lands within state park boundaries and for state trail land acquisition from willing sellers.

• Authorizes the issuance of state bonds up to $100,300,000 to fund the appropriations, effective upon final enactment.