Rep. Roger Skraba

Maddy summaryHF 583 provides $1 million in state funding to replace the Kawishiwi Bridge in Lake County, Minnesota. The bill appropriates money from state bond proceeds to Lake County for site preparation, demolition, design, construction, and equipment of the new bridge near Spruce Road. It authorizes the state to issue up to $1 million in bonds to cover the cost, with Lake County eligible to receive the funds as a grant. The county may also enter lease agreements for ongoing bridge maintenance. This directly affects Lake County residents and infrastructure users relying on this bridge.

Maddy summaryHF 427 provides $14 million in state funding for capital improvements at Duluth International Airport, directly benefiting the Duluth Airport Authority. The bill authorizes the sale of state bonds to fund a new air traffic control tower base building, including design, construction, office spaces, site preparation (like demolishing old buildings), utility work, and replacing fuel tanks. A portion of the funds will match federal grants for the project. The legislation specifies that the money comes from bond proceeds and is effective upon final enactment.

Maddy summaryHF 569 appropriates $6 million from state bond proceeds to fund public infrastructure improvements in Two Harbors, Minnesota, specifically for projects related to the Minnesota Department of Transportation's Trunk Highway 61 reconstruction. The funds will support the city's design, construction, and reconstruction of sewers, water systems, utilities, streets, sidewalks, ADA-compliant features, and stormwater management systems along Highway 61. The state will issue bonds up to $6 million to cover these costs, following standard bond procedures under Minnesota law. The bill becomes effective the day after final enactment.

Maddy summaryHF 446 appropriates $7 million from state bond proceeds to fund wastewater infrastructure improvements in the unorganized area of Ash River, St. Louis County. The funds will support the predesign, design, and construction of a wastewater collection and treatment system for the Voyageurs National Park Clean Water Joint Powers Board. The bill authorizes the state to issue up to $7 million in bonds to cover this cost, exempting it from standard budget appropriation requirements. This directly affects residents in Ash River's unorganized area by improving their wastewater services.

Maddy summaryHF 567 provides state funding for historic school building preservation grants to eligible school districts and the Minnesota State Academies for the Deaf and the Blind. It appropriates money for fiscal years 2026 and 2027, allowing recipients to receive up to $300,000 per eligible building that is both listed on the National Register of Historic Places and currently used for elementary or secondary education. Funds must be used exclusively for maintaining and preventing deterioration of these historic buildings, with any unused 2026 funds carrying over to 2027. The bill establishes a clear eligibility framework and funding structure for preserving historically significant school facilities.

Maddy summaryHF 575 appropriates $1 million from state bond proceeds to fund the city of Biwabik's acquisition of property and preliminary design work for a new public safety facility. The bill authorizes the state to issue up to $1 million in bonds to cover this cost, following standard state bond procedures. This funding directly supports Biwabik's efforts to develop a dedicated public safety building, with the appropriation effective upon final enactment. The bill does not change existing laws but provides specific financial resources for a local infrastructure project.

Maddy summaryHF 375 amends Minnesota law to specify how proceeds from gambling-related taxes are allocated. It directs a portion of these tax revenues - specifically, the combined net receipts tax from gambling - to three designated accounts: town roads, small cities assistance, and the general fund. Additionally, it allocates half a percent of the general fund revenue to two state programs: compulsive gambling treatment services and public awareness/education initiatives for problem gambling. The bill requires annual reporting to legislative committees and the National Council on Problem Gambling affiliate on how these funds are distributed.

Maddy summaryHF 440 appropriates $8 million from state bonds to fund the expansion and preservation of St. Louis County's Heritage and Arts Center (the Depot) in Duluth. This funding requires at least $5.67 million in nonstate contributions from St. Louis County before the state money becomes available. The bill authorizes the sale of state bonds to cover this appropriation, which will pay for construction, renovations, and upgrades to the building's mechanical, electrical, and safety systems. The direct beneficiaries are St. Louis County residents and users of the Duluth arts center.

Maddy summaryHF 402 appropriates $300,000 from state bond proceeds to fund a new public works maintenance facility in Ranier, Minnesota. The city of Ranier will receive this grant to cover predesign, design, construction, furnishing, and equipping of the facility, with no requirement for local matching funds. The state will issue up to $300,000 in bonds to provide the funding, following standard bond procedures under Minnesota law. This bill directly affects the city of Ranier by providing state funding for a specific infrastructure project.

Maddy summaryHF 582 appropriates $1,000,000 from state bond proceeds to fund capital improvements for Koochiching County's Blue Ox all-terrain vehicle (ATV) trail system. The bill authorizes the state to issue up to $1 million in bonds specifically for this project and exempts the funding from standard appropriation rules. Koochiching County will receive the grant money directly from the commissioner of natural resources to upgrade the trail infrastructure. This is a targeted capital investment, not a new policy or ongoing funding mechanism. The bill becomes effective upon final enactment.