Hennepin County Sheriff's Office Forensic Science Laboratory funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.

This bill authorizes the sale of state bonds to raise up to $5 million for the Hennepin County Sheriff's Office Forensic Science Laboratory. The funds will be used to design and renovate or expand the facility in Minneapolis to create a modern regional forensic science center. The appropriation comes from the bond proceeds fund and is directed to the commissioner of public safety for distribution to Hennepin County. The bill requires the commissioner of management and budget to issue the bonds according to existing state statutes and constitutional provisions.