Minnesota 2023-2024 Regular Session

Minnesota House Bill HF3538

Introduced

2/12/24

Refer

2/12/24

Caption

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities higher education projects funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.

Impact

The passage of HF3538 would notably impact the maintenance and development of educational facilities, which in turn could improve the quality of education and student services statewide. By providing financial resources for the preservation and replacement of aging facilities, the bill seeks to address pressing needs across the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities systems. It emphasizes environmental sustainability with the proposed construction of net zero energy buildings, reinforcing Minnesota's commitment to environmentally responsible practices within its educational institutions.

Summary

House File 3538, introduced by Representative Pelowski, centers on funding appropriations for various projects within the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system. The bill proposes an overall appropriation of $541,419,000, specifically allocated for construction, renovation, and modernization projects across numerous college campuses. Key projects outlined in the bill include substantial funding for facilities at higher education institutions such as Saint Paul College, Minnesota State University Mankato, and Alexandria Technical and Community College, amongst others. The aim is to enhance educational infrastructure and support services, thereby promoting higher education within the state.

Contention

While HF3538 aims to enhance higher education infrastructure, there may be points of contention regarding the allocation of funds and the specific projects prioritized. Stakeholders may debate the adequacy of funding for smaller campuses versus larger ones and whether certain institutions receive equitable support based on their unique community needs. Moreover, discussions surrounding the sale and issuance of state bonds could raise concerns regarding long-term financial implications and the state’s debt management related to educational investments. Legislators and community advocates may express differing views on how best to balance state funding with local needs in higher education.

Latest MN HF3538 Activity

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Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

MN SF1958

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities higher education projects bond issuance and appropriation

MN HF3683

Saint Paul College campus improvement funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.

MN HF3724

Minnesota State University, Mankato; campus improvements funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.

MN HF2880

Government operations; spending authorized to acquire and better public land and buildings and for other improvements of capital nature with conditions, new programs established and existing programs modified, prior appropriations modified, bonds issued, and money appropriated.

MN HF3618

Alexandria Technical and Community College campus improvements funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.

MN HF4650

Ridgewater College campus improvements funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.

MN HF669

Capital investment; spending authorized to acquire and better public land and buildings, new programs established and existing programs modified, prior appropriations modified, bonds issued, conveyance of state bond-financed property authorized, reports required, and money appropriated.

MN HF941

Ridgewater College campus improvements funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.

MN HF2970

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities; Higher Education Asset Preservation and Replacement funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.

MN HF3927

Minnesota West Community and Technical College campus improvements funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.

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