Traverse County; new county courthouse funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.

This bill appropriates $17.9 million from state bond proceeds to fund a new county courthouse in Traverse County. The funds will cover demolishing the existing Wheaton courthouse and constructing a new one on the same site, including design, construction, and equipment. The state will issue bonds up to $17.9 million to finance this project, managed through the commissioner of employment and economic development. The bill directly affects Traverse County government and residents in Wheaton by providing funding for courthouse infrastructure.