Rep. Roger Skraba

Maddy summaryHF 581 appropriates $2.5 million from state bond proceeds to fund the development of a campground and recreational area in the city of Little Fork, Minnesota. The funds will cover predesign, site preparation, equipment, and specific improvements like tent/RV camping spaces, an ATV ramp, fishing dock, swimming beach, restrooms, and infrastructure. The bill authorizes the state to issue up to $2.5 million in bonds to finance this project, which is exempt from certain budgeting rules. This directly affects the city of Little Fork by enabling new public recreational facilities for residents and visitors. The project requires final legislative approval before implementation.

Maddy summaryHF 643 appropriates $330,000 from state bond proceeds to fund a public safety facility in Portage, Minnesota. The facility will house the town's fire department, emergency medical services, and remote rescue services for Superior National Forest and Voyageurs National Park, while also serving as an emergency shelter and community space. The state will issue bonds under Minnesota law to cover this cost, with funds provided to Portage for construction, equipment, and furnishings. This bill directly affects Portage residents and the public safety services operating within the town.

Maddy summaryHF 634 appropriates $1,950,000 from the state general fund for a one-time grant to the Minnesota Forest Zone Trappers Association. The funds are designated to cover land acquisition, design, construction, and site development for a Sportsman's and Sportswoman's Outdoor Development Learning Center in Hibbing. This bill directly affects the Minnesota Forest Zone Trappers Association and the Hibbing community by providing capital funding for the center's physical development. The appropriation is available until the project is completed or abandoned, as specified in Minnesota law.

Maddy summaryHF 353 provides a refundable sales and use tax exemption for construction materials used in Itasca County's government center projects. It allows businesses to pay tax upfront on eligible materials purchased between May 1, 2021, and December 31, 2024, then get the tax refunded later. The refund process follows existing procedures for similar projects, with claims accepted until January 1, 2026, and payments beginning July 1, 2025. This directly affects Itasca County for its government center construction, reconstruction, or renovation work during the specified period. The bill is funded through the state general fund.

Maddy summaryHF 635 appropriates $150 million from state bonds to expand a segment of U.S. Highway 169 between Taconite and Pengilly from two lanes to a four-lane divided highway. The funds cover all project phases, including environmental work, property acquisition, design, engineering, and construction. This bill directly affects residents and businesses in the Taconite-Pengilly corridor by improving transportation infrastructure. The state will issue bonds up to $150 million, with proceeds deposited into the trunk highway fund to finance the project.

Maddy summaryHF 401 appropriates $8.5 million from state bond proceeds to fund a regional public safety facility in Rice Lake, Minnesota. The city of Rice Lake will use the funds for predesign, construction, equipment, and operations of a facility serving law enforcement, fire departments, and emergency medical services, including emergency operations and shelter. The state will issue bonds up to $8.5 million to cover this appropriation, exempting it from standard state budgeting rules. This bill directly affects Rice Lake residents and regional public safety agencies by providing funding for a new shared facility.

Maddy summaryHF 441 appropriates $7 million from state bond proceeds to fund capital improvements at the Duluth Entertainment and Convention Center (DECC). The funds will cover specific projects including elevator and escalator upgrades, energy efficiency measures, ADA compliance work (like seat replacements and flooring in Symphony Hall), fire door replacements, and parking lot repairs. The bill authorizes the state to issue up to $7 million in bonds to cover these costs under Minnesota’s bond laws. This directly affects the DECC Authority, which will use the funds for facility renovations and maintenance.

Maddy summaryHF 431 appropriates $8 million from state transportation funds to support the Progress Parkway project in Eveleth, St. Louis County. The bill authorizes the state to issue bonds up to $8 million to cover costs for planning, design, construction, and road realignment of the Parkway from U.S. Highway 53 to Trunk Highway 37. This funding is in addition to prior appropriations for the same project. The bill directly affects St. Louis County, which will use the funds for infrastructure improvements benefiting local residents and traffic flow.

Maddy summaryHF 580 provides $1.5 million in state funding for water and sewer infrastructure improvements in Floodwood, Minnesota. The bill appropriates money from state bonds to the city for designing and constructing capital projects along County Road 832 (Floodwood Road), including replacing water and sewer mains and reconstructing streets. This funding aims to support both business and residential development in the area. The state will issue up to $1.5 million in bonds to cover the costs, following Minnesota’s bond authorization procedures. The bill directly affects Floodwood residents, businesses, and local infrastructure.

Maddy summaryHF 334 appropriates $20 million in state bond proceeds to fund public infrastructure grants for businesses in Greater Minnesota (outside the Twin Cities metro area). The bill authorizes the state to issue up to $20 million in bonds to finance these grants under Minnesota Statutes § 116J.431. The grants will support business development projects requiring public infrastructure improvements like roads, utilities, or site preparation. This funding directly affects eligible businesses and economic development agencies in Greater Minnesota by providing capital for infrastructure upgrades.