Minnesota SF5069: University of Minnesota West Central Research and Outreach Center research and educational dairy center bond issue and appropriation

What the bill says

A bill for an act relating to capital investment; appropriating money for research and educational dairy facilities at the University of Minnesota West Central Research and Outreach Center; authorizing the sale and issuance of state bonds.

From the introduced text, April 10, 2026:

A bill for an act relating to capital investment; appropriating money for research and educational dairy facilities at the University of Minnesota West Central Research and Outreach Center; authorizing the sale and issuance of state bonds. Section 1. new text begin [ADDED: UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA WEST CENTRAL RESEARCH AND OUTREACH CENTER.] new text end new text begin [ADDED: Subdivision 1.] new text end new text begin [ADDED: Appropriation.] new text end new text begin [ renovate the utility room, staff restrooms, and shower rooms; construct a new truck weigh station and transfer alley; and equip a milking facility, including robotic or autonomous milking and sanitation equipment, feed mills, and grain storage facilities. Of this amount, $12,260,000 is for phase 2 of this project, to design, construct, furnish, and equip a new building on the site with a cow milking parlor, veterinary treatment area, feeding area, and holding area and areas for research, education, and administrative functions to support the facility. Phase 2 further includes the construction of concrete pads, road access, utilities, and manure and waste water containment facilities on the site.] new text end new text begin [ADDED: Subd. 2.] new text end new text begin [ADDED: Bond sale.] new text end new text begin [ADDED: To provide the money appropriated in this section from the bond proceeds fund, …

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Sponsors

• Torrey Westrom (R) · primary sponsor

Latest actions

1. April 13, 2026: Referred to Capital Investment
2. April 13, 2026: Introduction and first reading

Common questions

What is SF5069?

SF5069 is a bill in the Minnesota Legislature (94th Legislature 2025-2026): University of Minnesota West Central Research and Outreach Center research and educational dairy center bond issue and appropriation.

What does SF5069 do?

In its own words: A bill for an act relating to capital investment; appropriating money for research and educational dairy facilities at the University of Minnesota West Central Research and Outreach Center; authorizing the sale and issuance of state bonds.

What is the status of SF5069?

In committee as of April 13, 2026. Latest action: Referred to Capital Investment (April 13, 2026).

Who sponsored SF5069?

Torrey Westrom (R).

Where is the official record for SF5069?

On the Minnesota Legislature website: https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?f=SF5069&y=2025&ssn=0&b=senate