Minnesota legislation · 94th Legislature 2025-2026
Minnesota SF5242: Statewide public infrastructure grant program establishment to support housing densification and economic development
Status: In committee, April 29, 2026
What the bill says
A bill for an act relating to economic development; establishing a statewide public infrastructure grant program to support housing densification and economic development; appropriating money; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 116J.
From the introduced text, April 28, 2026:
A bill for an act relating to economic development; establishing a statewide public infrastructure grant program to support housing densification and economic development; appropriating money; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 116J. Section 1. new text begin [ADDED: [116J.4391] PUBLIC INFRASTRUCTURE GRANT PROGRAM.] new text end new text begin [ADDED: Subdivision 1.] new text end new text begin [ purpose.] new text end new text begin [ and (2) capital costs of necessary public infrastructure to support housing density. The county, housing and redevelopment authority, or city receiving a grant must provide for the remainder of the costs of the project, either in cash or in kind. In-kind contributions may include the value of site preparation and redevelopment other than the public infrastructure needed for the project.] new text end new text begin [ADDED: (b) The purpose of the grants made under this section is to support housing densification, increase workforce or affordable housing, keep or enhance jobs in the area, and expand or create new economic development.] new text end new text begin [ADDED: (c) In awarding grants under this section, the commissioner must adhere to the criteria under subdivision 5.] new text end new text begin [ADDED: (d) If the commissioner awards a grant for less than 50 percent of the project, the commissioner shall …
Sponsors
- Ann Johnson Stewart (D) · primary sponsor
- Lindsey Port (D)
Latest actions
- : Referred to Jobs and Economic Development
- : Introduction and first reading
Common questions
- What is SF5242?
- SF5242 is a bill in the Minnesota Legislature (94th Legislature 2025-2026): Statewide public infrastructure grant program establishment to support housing densification and economic development.
- What does SF5242 do?
- In its own words: A bill for an act relating to economic development; establishing a statewide public infrastructure grant program to support housing densification and economic development; appropriating money; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 116J.
- What is the status of SF5242?
- In committee as of April 29, 2026. Latest action: Referred to Jobs and Economic Development (April 29, 2026).
- Who sponsored SF5242?
- Ann Johnson Stewart (D), with 1 co-sponsor.
- Where is the official record for SF5242?
- On the Minnesota Legislature website: https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?f=SF5242&y=2025&ssn=0&b=senate
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