Chair Franson Applauds Passage of Clean Bonding Bill Focused on Infrastructure and Rural Investment
Saint Paul, MN – Following the successful passage of the 2025 bonding bill on the House floor, Capital Investment Chair Mary Franson (R–Alexandria) celebrated the approval of a clean, bipartisan infrastructure package that delivers critical investments across Minnesota.
“This bill is a win for communities across the state,” said Franson. “We focused on real needs: clean water, safe roads, and reliable infrastructure. This bill will improve lives, support local economies, and protect public health.”
The bill includes the following provisions:
$206 million for clean water and drinking water projects. These funds will help communities replace aging systems and ensure safe water access statewide.
$86.5 million for roads and bridges. This supports local roads, township routes, bridge repairs, and highway-railroad crossings.
$33 million to the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) for asset preservation, which will help maintain state parks and outdoor spaces across Minnesota.
$60 million to Minnesota State colleges and universities for building repairs and maintenance, helping keep campuses safe and operational.
$3 million to launch the Greater Minnesota Cooperative Manufactured Housing program to support rural housing needs.
$3.5 million to the First District Association dairy cooperative to support local agriculture and processing capacity.
“This bonding bill focuses on the fundamentals,” Franson said. “It is clean, targeted, and delivers real results without waste or political distractions. I’m proud to have led this effort and grateful for the strong bipartisan support it received.”
The bill passed the floor with a vote of 116-15. It will also need to pass the Senate and then receive a signature from the Governor to be enacted, which should be completed in the coming days.
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