Minnesota House Bill HF1455

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

• Introduced: 2/24/25
• Refer: 2/24/25

Caption

Minnesota River Basin Area II flood hazard mitigation funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.

Impact

If enacted, HF1455 will facilitate significant investment into localized flood hazard mitigation efforts, specifically targeting vulnerable areas within the Minnesota River Basin. This bill will allow relevant authorities to initiate capital improvement projects that address flooding risks more effectively. The reliance on matching funds from nonstate sources is designed to ensure that this investment is part of a broader collaborative approach involving local communities and agencies.

Summary

House File 1455 provides funding for flood hazard mitigation in Area II of the Minnesota River Basin. The bill appropriates $1,500,000 from the bond proceeds fund to the Board of Water and Soil Resources for supporting capital improvement projects aimed at reducing flood damage in this particular area. The funding is contingent upon the condition that local sources provide $1 for every $3 requested from the state, thereby encouraging local investment in flood mitigation efforts.

Contention

There may be points of contention regarding the bill's funding model, particularly how local entities are expected to secure matching contributions before state funds are released. Additionally, while proponents will argue that it enhances public safety and helps protect property from flooding, opponents might scrutinize the feasibility and administrative burdens placed on local governments to meet the funding conditions.