Minnesota Legislature passes Capital Investment Package, funding infrastructure projects throughout the state

St. Paul, MN - Earlier today, the Minnesota Legislature passed the remainder of the state budget in a special session, as well as a package of Capital Investment legislation known as a Bonding Bill. 

The legislative package, made up of a state bond and General Fund bill, invests over $700 million in statewide projects that address some of Minnesota’s crucial infrastructure needs, such as water and transportation systems, while also providing significant investments in housing, the environment, and mental health resources.

“The Bonding Bill is always a product of bipartisan compromise, something that it shares with all of this year’s successful pieces of legislation. Everyone can find something to appreciate in these investments,” said Rep. Fue Lee (DFL - Minneapolis), the Co-Chair of the Capital Investment Committee in the House. “Minnesota couldn’t wait any longer to address some of these critical infrastructure needs, and while there are many who would’ve liked to see more from this legislation, it does the needed work of taking care of what we have and investing in the projects Minnesotans are relying on. Funding for clean water, safe roads, secure housing, accessible mental health resources, and a great outdoors that’s preserved for the next generation can all be found in this legislation.”

More information on the investments made in these bills can be found on the House of Representatives website. Video of the special session can be found on the House Public Information YouTube channel. 

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