MinnesotaState bonds would fund grants for early childhood learning facilities
If enacted, the measure would let the state sell bonds to fund $1.2 billion in grants for early childhood learning facilities.
What it does
If enacted, $1.2 billion in state bond money would support grants to prepare, design, build, renovate, furnish, and equip early childhood learning facilities.
Argument forGrants could help communities prepare, build, or improve places where young children learn.
Argument againstBorrowing up to $1.2 billion could leave future state budgets responsible for repaying the bonds.
More detail
The human services commissioner would receive $1.2 billion for grants to prepare and improve early childhood learning facilities. The grants would support early childhood learning facilities. The money would come from state bond proceeds and support grants under Minnesota Statutes, section 142A.46. This section would take effect the day after final enactment.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed 1st Chamber
- Passed 2nd Chamber
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- May 16House rule 1.21, placed on Calendar for the Day Sunday, May 17, 2026Latest
- May 16Second readingMinor
- May 16Committee report, to adopt as amendedMinor
- 2025
- May 7Committee report, to adopt and re-refer to Ways and MeansMinor
- Mar 24Authors added Franson as chief author and Rehrauer
- Mar 20Author added Pinto
- Mar 17Introduction and first reading, referred to Capital InvestmentIntroduced
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