Gateway State Trail rehabilitation appropriation and bond issuance authorization

This bill authorizes the issuance of up to $2,300,000 in state bonds to fund the rehabilitation of the Gateway State Trail. The funds will be used by the commissioner of natural resources to construct and equip improvements on trail sections located in the cities of St. Paul, Maplewood, North St. Paul, and Oakdale. The legislation directs the commissioner of management and budget to sell the bonds and transfer the proceeds to the natural resources commissioner for these specific trail upgrades. This measure takes effect the day after it is officially enacted.