Debt limit establishment
This bill establishes two specific debt limits for Minnesota's state government. It requires the commissioner to calculate the maximum new debt the state can issue, ensuring debt payments stay under 3% of projected general fund revenue for all state debt, and under 0.6% for certain bond types like agency bonds. These limits apply to new borrowing starting July 2025 and must be included in annual debt forecasts. The bill directly affects how the state manages its borrowing authority for capital projects, preventing excessive debt accumulation relative to revenue.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 30, 2025
Last action Feb 6, 2025
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3
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Committee
1
Jan 30, 2025
Committee
Referred to Finance
upper
Jan 30, 2025
Introduced
Introduction and first reading
upper
1 primary · 2 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Eric Pratt
RRepublican
Co
Carla Nelson
RRepublican
Co
Karin Housley
RRepublican
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