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SF 791 Minnesota Senate · 2025-2026 Regular Session

Merriam Junction Regional Trail bond issuance and appropriation

This bill appropriates $7,300,000 from state bond proceeds to fund a 4.3-mile segment of the Merriam Junction Regional Trail in Scott County. The funds will be used by Scott County to acquire land, design, and build the Louisville Segment, connecting the Louisville Swamp Trailhead to the Big Woods Trail in Shakopee. The state will issue bonds up to $7.3 million to cover this cost, following standard bond procedures under Minnesota law. The project directly affects Scott County residents and trail users by expanding regional recreational infrastructure.
Issues: ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates $7.3M from state bonds for public trail infrastructure, directly funding a state budget allocation under standard fiscal procedures.90% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentFunds trail segment connecting Louisville Swamp and Big Woods natural areas, explicitly under Natural Resources subject. Promotes conservation through protected corridor development and land acquisition for trails.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationFunds 4.3-mile regional trail segment via state bonds, directly advancing transportation infrastructure development per topic definition.95% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Jan 2025
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Introduced Jan 30, 2025 Last action Jan 30, 2025
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Jan 30, 2025
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Referred to Capital Investment
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Jan 30, 2025
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Eric Pratt
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