<a id="pl.1.3"></a><var>1.3</var>governing transportation finance; establishing gross receipts motor fuels tax; <br/>
<a id="pl.1.4"></a><var>1.4</var>amending vehicle registration tax and metropolitan area transit sales tax; <br/>
<a id="pl.1.5"></a><var>1.5</var>amending distribution of highway user fund and state-aid funding; incorporating <br/>
<a id="pl.1.6"></a><var>1.6</var>efficiencies; modifying various fees and charges; modifying fiscal policies; <br/>
<a id="pl.1.7"></a><var>1.7</var>requiring reports; authorizing sale and issuance of trunk highway bonds; <br/>
<a id="pl.1.8"></a><var>1.8</var>appropriating money;amending Minnesota Statutes 2014, sections 16E.15, <br/>
<a id="pl.1.9"></a><var>1.9</var>subdivision 2; 115A.908; 161.081, subdivision 1; 161.082, subdivision 1, by <br/>
<a id="pl.1.10"></a><var>1.10</var>adding a subdivision; 161.083; 161.088, subdivision 5; 161.20, by adding a <br/>
<a id="pl.1.11"></a><var>1.11</var>subdivision; 161.231; 161.46, subdivision 2; 162.07, subdivision 1a; 168.002, <br/>
<a id="pl.1.12"></a><var>1.12</var>subdivision 24; 168.012, subdivision 1c; 168.013, subdivisions 1a, 1d, 1g, 8; <br/>
<a id="pl.1.13"></a><var>1.13</var>168.053, subdivision 1; 168.12, subdivisions 1, 2, 2b, 2c, 2d, 2e, 2g, 5; 168.121,
         <br/>
<a id="pl.1.14"></a><var>1.14</var>subdivision 1; 168.123, subdivision 1; 168.1235, subdivision 1; 168.1255, <br/>
<a id="pl.1.15"></a><var>1.15</var>subdivision 1; 168.128, subdivision 2; 168.1291, subdivision 4; 168.1295, <br/>
<a id="pl.1.16"></a><var>1.16</var>subdivision 1; 168.1296, subdivision 1; 168.1297, subdivision 1; 168.1298, <br/>
<a id="pl.1.17"></a><var>1.17</var>subdivision 1; 168.1299, subdivision 1; 168.27, subdivision 22; 168.31, by <br/>
<a id="pl.1.18"></a><var>1.18</var>adding a subdivision; 168.33, subdivisions 2, 7; 168.62, subdivision 3; 168A.05, <br/>
<a id="pl.1.19"></a><var>1.19</var>by adding a subdivision; 168A.07, by adding a subdivision; 168D.06; 169.011, <br/>
<a id="pl.1.20"></a><var>1.20</var>by adding a subdivision; 169.798, subdivision 4; 171.01, subdivisions 37, 49a, by
         <br/>
<a id="pl.1.21"></a><var>1.21</var>adding a subdivision; 171.06, subdivisions 1, 2, 3; 171.07, subdivision 1; 174.42,
         <br/>
<a id="pl.1.22"></a><var>1.22</var>by adding a subdivision; 174.50, by adding a subdivision; 222.50, subdivision 7; <br/>
<a id="pl.1.23"></a><var>1.23</var>296A.061; 296A.11; 296A.12; 296A.16; 296A.18, subdivisions 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7; <br/>
<a id="pl.1.24"></a><var>1.24</var>297A.815, subdivision 3; 297A.992, subdivisions 1, 4, 5, 6; 297B.03; 297B.09, <br/>
<a id="pl.1.25"></a><var>1.25</var>subdivision 1; 299A.465, subdivisions 2, 5, by adding subdivisions; 299D.09; <br/>
<a id="pl.1.26"></a><var>1.26</var>360.024; 360.305, subdivision 4; 473.167; Laws 2014, chapter 312, article 11, <br/>
<a id="pl.1.27"></a><var>1.27</var>section 33; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapters 161; <br/>
<a id="pl.1.28"></a><var>1.28</var>168; 169; 174; 219; 296A; 297A; 299F; repealing Minnesota Statutes 2014, <br/>
<a id="pl.1.29"></a><var>1.29</var>sections 161.081, subdivision 3; 473.4051, subdivision 2.<br/>
<a id="pl.1.30"></a><var>1.30</var>BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.1.0.0"></a>

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<col width="50px"/>
<col width="21.5"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.1.33"></a><var>1.33</var><br/>
</td>
<td colspan="7">Section 1. <b> SUMMARY OF APPROPRIATIONS.</b><br/>
</td>
</tr>
</table><a id="pl.2.1"></a><var>2.1</var>The amounts shown in this section summarize direct appropriations, by fund, made <br/>
<a id="pl.2.2"></a><var>2.2</var>in this article.<br/>
<table>
<col width="50px"/>
<col width="21.5"/>
<col width="2.6"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.2.3"></a><var>2.3</var><br/>
</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td align="center"><b>2016</b><br/>
</td>
<td></td>
<td align="center"><b>2017</b><br/>
</td>
<td></td>
<td align="center"><b>Total</b><br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.2.4"></a><var>2.4</var><br/>
</td>
<td>General<br/>
</td>
<td align="center">$<br/>
</td>
<td align="right">113,399,000<br/>
</td>
<td align="center">$<br/>
</td>
<td align="right">102,079,000<br/>
</td>
<td align="center">$<br/>
</td>
<td align="right">215,478,000<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.2.5"></a><var>2.5</var><br/>
</td>
<td>Airports<br/>
</td>
<td align="center"></td>
<td align="right">25,109,000<br/>
</td>
<td align="center"></td>
<td align="right">25,109,000<br/>
</td>
<td align="center"></td>
<td align="right">50,218,000<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.2.6"></a><var>2.6</var><br/>
</td>
<td>C.S.A.H.<br/>
</td>
<td align="center"></td>
<td align="right">771,437,000<br/>
</td>
<td align="center"></td>
<td align="right">850,253,000<br/>
</td>
<td align="center"></td>
<td align="right">1,621,690,000<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.2.7"></a><var>2.7</var><br/>
</td>
<td>M.S.A.S.<br/>
</td>
<td align="center"></td>
<td align="right">210,467,000<br/>
</td>
<td align="center"></td>
<td align="right">237,802,000<br/>
</td>
<td align="center"></td>
<td align="right">448,269,000<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.2.8"></a><var>2.8</var><br/>
</td>
<td>Special Revenue <br/>
</td>
<td align="center"></td>
<td align="right">121,709,000 <br/>
</td>
<td align="center"></td>
<td align="right">122,336,000 <br/>
</td>
<td align="center"></td>
<td align="right">244,045,000<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.2.9"></a><var>2.9</var><br/>
</td>
<td>H.U.T.D.<br/>
</td>
<td align="center"></td>
<td align="right">2,426,000<br/>
</td>
<td align="center"></td>
<td align="right">2,435,000<br/>
</td>
<td align="center"></td>
<td align="right">4,861,000<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.2.10"></a><var>2.10</var><br/>
</td>
<td>Trunk Highway<br/>
</td>
<td align="center"></td>
<td align="right">1,868,014,000<br/>
</td>
<td align="center"></td>
<td align="right">2,000,895,000<br/>
</td>
<td align="center"></td>
<td align="right">3,868,909,000<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.2.11"></a><var>2.11</var><br/>
</td>
<td><b>Total</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="center"><b>$ </b><br/>
</td>
<td align="right"><b>3,112,561,000 </b><br/>
</td>
<td align="center"><b>$ </b><br/>
</td>
<td align="right"><b>3,340,909,000</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="center"><b>$ </b><br/>
</td>
<td align="right"><b>6,453,470,000</b><br/>
</td>
</tr>
</table><br/>
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<col width="50px"/>
<col width="21.5"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.2.12"></a><var>2.12</var><br/>
<a id="pl.2.13"></a><var>2.13</var><br/>
</td>
<td colspan="3">Sec. 2. <b>TRANSPORTATION </b><br/>
<b>APPROPRIATIONS.</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="center"></td>
<td align="right"></td>
<td align="center"></td>
<td align="right"></td>
</tr>
</table><a id="pl.2.14"></a><var>2.14</var>The sums shown in the columns marked <br/>
<a id="pl.2.15"></a><var>2.15</var>"Appropriations" are appropriated to the <br/>
<a id="pl.2.16"></a><var>2.16</var>agencies and for the purposes specified in <br/>
<a id="pl.2.17"></a><var>2.17</var>this article. The appropriations are from <br/>
<a id="pl.2.18"></a><var>2.18</var>the trunk highway fund, or another named <br/>
<a id="pl.2.19"></a><var>2.19</var>fund, and are available for the fiscal years <br/>
<a id="pl.2.20"></a><var>2.20</var>indicated for each purpose. The figures <br/>
<a id="pl.2.21"></a><var>2.21</var>"2016" and "2017" used in this article mean <br/>
<a id="pl.2.22"></a><var>2.22</var>that the appropriations listed under them are <br/>
<a id="pl.2.23"></a><var>2.23</var>available for the fiscal year ending June 30, <br/>
<a id="pl.2.24"></a><var>2.24</var>2016, or June 30, 2017, respectively. "The <br/>
<a id="pl.2.25"></a><var>2.25</var>first year" is fiscal year 2016. "The second <br/>
<a id="pl.2.26"></a><var>2.26</var>year" is fiscal year 2017. "The biennium" is <br/>
<a id="pl.2.27"></a><var>2.27</var>fiscal years 2016 and 2017.<br/>
<table>
<col width="50px"/>
<col width="21.5"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.2.28"></a><var>2.28</var><br/>
</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td align="center" colspan="4"><b>APPROPRIATIONS</b><br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.2.29"></a><var>2.29</var><br/>
</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td align="center" colspan="4"><b>Available for the Year</b><br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.2.30"></a><var>2.30</var><br/>
</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td align="center" colspan="4"><b>Ending June 30</b><br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.2.31"></a><var>2.31</var><br/>
</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td align="center"><b>2016</b><br/>
</td>
<td></td>
<td align="center"><b>2017</b><br/>
</td>
</tr>
</table><br/>
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<col width="50px"/>
<col width="21.5"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.2.32"></a><var>2.32</var><br/>
<a id="pl.2.33"></a><var>2.33</var><br/>
</td>
<td colspan="3">Sec. 3. <b>DEPARTMENT OF </b><br/>
<b>TRANSPORTATION.</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="center"></td>
<td align="right"></td>
<td align="center"></td>
<td align="right"></td>
</tr>
</table>
<table>
<col width="50px"/>
<col width="21.5"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.2.34"></a><var>2.34</var><br/>
</td>
<td colspan="3">Subdivision 1.<b>Total Appropriation</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="center"><b>$ </b><br/>
</td>
<td align="right"><b>2,887,659,000</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="center"><b>$ </b><br/>
</td>
<td align="right"><b>3,103,578,000</b><br/>
</td>
</tr>
</table>
<table>
<col width="50px"/>
<col width="126px"/>
<col width="95px"/>
<col width="96px"/>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.2.35"></a><var>2.35</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="center" colspan="3">Appropriations by Fund<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.2.36"></a><var>2.36</var><br/>
</td>
<td></td>
<td align="center">2016<br/>
</td>
<td align="center">2017<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.2.37"></a><var>2.37</var><br/>
</td>
<td>General<br/>
</td>
<td align="right">47,973,000<br/>
</td>
<td align="right">27,153,000<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.3.1"></a><var>3.1</var><br/>
</td>
<td>Airports<br/>
</td>
<td align="right">25,109,000<br/>
</td>
<td align="right">25,109,000<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.3.2"></a><var>3.2</var><br/>
</td>
<td>C.S.A.H.<br/>
</td>
<td align="right">771,167,000<br/>
</td>
<td align="right">850,253,000<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.3.3"></a><var>3.3</var><br/>
</td>
<td>M.S.A.S.<br/>
</td>
<td align="right">210,467,000<br/>
</td>
<td align="right">237,802,000<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.3.4"></a><var>3.4</var><br/>
</td>
<td>Special Revenue <br/>
</td>
<td align="right">60,145,000 <br/>
</td>
<td align="right">60,002,000<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.3.5"></a><var>3.5</var><br/>
</td>
<td>Trunk Highway<br/>
</td>
<td align="right">1,772,798,000<br/>
</td>
<td align="right">1,903,259,000<br/>
</td>
</tr>
</table><a id="pl.3.6"></a><var>3.6</var>The amounts that may be spent for each <br/>
<a id="pl.3.7"></a><var>3.7</var>purpose are specified in the following <br/>
<a id="pl.3.8"></a><var>3.8</var>subdivisions.<br/>
<table>
<col width="50px"/>
<col width="21.5"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.3.9"></a><var>3.9</var><br/>
</td>
<td colspan="3">Subd. 2.<b>Multimodal Systems</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="center"></td>
<td align="right"></td>
<td align="center"></td>
<td align="right"></td>
</tr>
</table><a id="pl.3.10"></a><var>3.10</var>(a) <b>Aeronautics</b><br/>
<table>
<col width="50px"/>
<col width="21.5"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.3.11"></a><var>3.11</var><br/>
</td>
<td colspan="3">(1) <b>Airport Development and Assistance</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="center"></td>
<td align="right">19,798,000<br/>
</td>
<td align="center"></td>
<td align="right">19,798,000<br/>
</td>
</tr>
</table><a id="pl.3.12"></a><var>3.12</var>This appropriation is from the state <br/>
<a id="pl.3.13"></a><var>3.13</var>airports fund and must be spent according <br/>
<a id="pl.3.14"></a><var>3.14</var>to Minnesota Statutes, section 
<statute_ref>360.305, <br/>
<a id="pl.3.15"></a><var>3.15</var>subdivision 4
</statute_ref>.<br/>
<a id="pl.3.16"></a><var>3.16</var>The base appropriation for fiscal years 2018 <br/>
<a id="pl.3.17"></a><var>3.17</var>and 2019 is $14,298,000 for each year.<br/>
<a id="pl.3.18"></a><var>3.18</var>Notwithstanding Minnesota Statutes, section <br/>
<a id="pl.3.19"></a><var>3.19</var><statute_ref>16A.28, subdivision 6</statute_ref>, this appropriation is <br/>
<a id="pl.3.20"></a><var>3.20</var>available for five years after appropriation. <br/>
<a id="pl.3.21"></a><var>3.21</var>If the appropriation for either year is <br/>
<a id="pl.3.22"></a><var>3.22</var>insufficient, the appropriation for the other <br/>
<a id="pl.3.23"></a><var>3.23</var>year is available for it.<br/>
<table>
<col width="50px"/>
<col width="21.5"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="11.899999999999999"/>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.3.24"></a><var>3.24</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" colspan="3" valign="bottom">(2)<b> Aviation Support and Services</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="center" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom">6,661,000<br/>
</td>
<td align="center" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom">6,661,000<br/>
</td>
</tr>
</table>
<table>
<col width="50px"/>
<col width="126px"/>
<col width="96px"/>
<col width="96px"/>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.3.25"></a><var>3.25</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="center" colspan="3" valign="bottom">Appropriations by Fund<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.3.26"></a><var>3.26</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">Airports<br/>
</td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom">5,311,000<br/>
</td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom">5,311,000<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.3.27"></a><var>3.27</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">Trunk Highway<br/>
</td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom">1,350,000<br/>
</td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom">1,350,000<br/>
</td>
</tr>
</table><a id="pl.3.28"></a><var>3.28</var>$80,000 in each year is from the state airports <br/>
<a id="pl.3.29"></a><var>3.29</var>fund for the Civil Air Patrol.<br/>
<table>
<col width="50px"/>
<col width="21.5"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="11.899999999999999"/>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.3.30"></a><var>3.30</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" colspan="3" valign="bottom">(3)<b> Airplane Purchase</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="center" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom">5,000,000<br/>
</td>
<td align="center" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom">-0-<br/>
</td>
</tr>
</table><a id="pl.3.31"></a><var>3.31</var>This appropriation is from the general fund <br/>
<a id="pl.3.32"></a><var>3.32</var>to be used in conjunction with proceeds <br/>
<a id="pl.3.33"></a><var>3.33</var>of the sale of an existing airplane for the <br/>
<a id="pl.3.34"></a><var>3.34</var>replacement of one state airplane.<br/>
<table>
<col width="50px"/>
<col width="21.5"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="11.899999999999999"/>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.4.1"></a><var>4.1</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" colspan="3" valign="bottom">(b) <b>Transit</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="center" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom">27,543,000<br/>
</td>
<td align="center" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom">27,567,000<br/>
</td>
</tr>
</table>
<table>
<col width="50px"/>
<col width="126px"/>
<col width="96px"/>
<col width="96px"/>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.4.2"></a><var>4.2</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="center" colspan="3" valign="bottom">Appropriations by Fund<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.4.3"></a><var>4.3</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">General<br/>
</td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom">23,745,000<br/>
</td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom">23,745,000<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.4.4"></a><var>4.4</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">Trunk Highway<br/>
</td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom">798,000<br/>
</td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom">822,000<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.4.5"></a><var>4.5</var><br/>
</td>
<td>Special Revenue<br/>
</td>
<td align="right">3,000,000<br/>
</td>
<td align="right">3,000,000<br/>
</td>
</tr>
</table><a id="pl.4.6"></a><var>4.6</var>$100,000 in each year is from the general <br/>
<a id="pl.4.7"></a><var>4.7</var>fund for the administrative expenses of the <br/>
<a id="pl.4.8"></a><var>4.8</var>Minnesota Council on Transportation Access <br/>
<a id="pl.4.9"></a><var>4.9</var>under Minnesota Statutes, section 
<statute_ref>174.285</statute_ref>.<br/>
<a id="pl.4.10"></a><var>4.10</var>$500,000 in each year is from the general fund <br/>
<a id="pl.4.11"></a><var>4.11</var>for noninfrastructure activities in the safe <br/>
<a id="pl.4.12"></a><var>4.12</var>routes to school program under Minnesota <br/>
<a id="pl.4.13"></a><var>4.13</var>Statutes, section 
<statute_ref>174.40, subdivision 7a</statute_ref>.<br/>
<a id="pl.4.14"></a><var>4.14</var>The base appropriation from the general fund <br/>
<a id="pl.4.15"></a><var>4.15</var>for fiscal years 2018 and 2019 is $21,245,000 <br/>
<a id="pl.4.16"></a><var>4.16</var>in each year.<br/>
<a id="pl.4.17"></a><var>4.17</var>$3,000,000 in each year is from the greater <br/>
<a id="pl.4.18"></a><var>4.18</var>Minnesota active transportation account in <br/>
<a id="pl.4.19"></a><var>4.19</var>the special revenue fund under Minnesota <br/>
<a id="pl.4.20"></a><var>4.20</var>Statutes, section 174.38. This is a onetime <br/>
<a id="pl.4.21"></a><var>4.21</var>appropriation.<br/>
<table>
<col width="50px"/>
<col width="21.5"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="11.899999999999999"/>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.4.22"></a><var>4.22</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" colspan="3" valign="bottom">(c) <b>Passenger Rail</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="center" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom">500,000<br/>
</td>
<td align="center" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom">500,000<br/>
</td>
</tr>
</table><a id="pl.4.23"></a><var>4.23</var>This appropriation is from the general <br/>
<a id="pl.4.24"></a><var>4.24</var>fund for passenger rail system planning, <br/>
<a id="pl.4.25"></a><var>4.25</var>alternatives analysis, environmental analysis, <br/>
<a id="pl.4.26"></a><var>4.26</var>design, and preliminary engineering under <br/>
<a id="pl.4.27"></a><var>4.27</var>Minnesota Statutes, sections 
<statute_ref>174.632</statute_ref> to <br/>
<a id="pl.4.28"></a><var>4.28</var><statute_ref>174.636</statute_ref>.<br/>
<table>
<col width="50px"/>
<col width="21.5"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="11.899999999999999"/>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.4.29"></a><var>4.29</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" colspan="3" valign="bottom">(d) <b>Freight</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="center" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom">5,443,000<br/>
</td>
<td align="center" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom">5,452,000<br/>
</td>
</tr>
</table>
<table>
<col width="50px"/>
<col width="126px"/>
<col width="96px"/>
<col width="96px"/>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.4.30"></a><var>4.30</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="center" colspan="3" valign="bottom">Appropriations by Fund<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.4.31"></a><var>4.31</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">General<br/>
</td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom">256,000<br/>
</td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom">256,000<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.4.32"></a><var>4.32</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">Trunk Highway<br/>
</td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom">5,044,000<br/>
</td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom">5,196,000<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.4.33"></a><var>4.33</var><br/>
</td>
<td>Special Revenue<br/>
</td>
<td align="right">143,000<br/>
</td>
<td align="right">-0-<br/>
</td>
</tr>
</table><a id="pl.5.1"></a><var>5.1</var>$143,000 in the first year is from the rail <br/>
<a id="pl.5.2"></a><var>5.2</var>service improvement account in the special <br/>
<a id="pl.5.3"></a><var>5.3</var>revenue fund  for a grant to the Minnesota <br/>
<a id="pl.5.4"></a><var>5.4</var>Commercial Railway for emergency <br/>
<a id="pl.5.5"></a><var>5.5</var>temporary repairs to approximately 6.5 miles <br/>
<a id="pl.5.6"></a><var>5.6</var>of railroad track described as that portion of <br/>
<a id="pl.5.7"></a><var>5.7</var>the Minnesota Commercial main running <br/>
<a id="pl.5.8"></a><var>5.8</var>lead, between M&amp;D Junction in White Bear <br/>
<a id="pl.5.9"></a><var>5.9</var>Lake and the end of track in Hugo.<br/>
<table>
<col width="50px"/>
<col width="21.5"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.5.10"></a><var>5.10</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" colspan="3" valign="bottom">Subd. 3.<b>State Roads</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="center" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="center" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom"></td>
</tr>
</table>
<table>
<col width="50px"/>
<col width="21.5"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="11.899999999999999"/>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.5.11"></a><var>5.11</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" colspan="3" valign="bottom">(a) <b>Operations and Maintenance</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="center" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom">284,030,000<br/>
</td>
<td align="center" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom">297,185,000<br/>
</td>
</tr>
</table>
<table>
<col width="50px"/>
<col width="21.5"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="11.899999999999999"/>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.5.12"></a><var>5.12</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" colspan="3" valign="bottom">(b)<b> Program Planning and Delivery</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="center" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom">249,214,000<br/>
</td>
<td align="center" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom">263,625,000<br/>
</td>
</tr>
</table><a id="pl.5.13"></a><var>5.13</var>$130,000 in each year is available for <br/>
<a id="pl.5.14"></a><var>5.14</var>administrative costs of the targeted group <br/>
<a id="pl.5.15"></a><var>5.15</var>business program.<br/>
<a id="pl.5.16"></a><var>5.16</var>$300,000 in fiscal year 2016 is for grants <br/>
<a id="pl.5.17"></a><var>5.17</var>to implement enhanced organizational <br/>
<a id="pl.5.18"></a><var>5.18</var>effectiveness and innovation review under <br/>
<a id="pl.5.19"></a><var>5.19</var>article 8, section 29.<br/>
<a id="pl.5.20"></a><var>5.20</var>$266,000 in each year is available for grants <br/>
<a id="pl.5.21"></a><var>5.21</var>to metropolitan planning organizations <br/>
<a id="pl.5.22"></a><var>5.22</var>outside the seven-county metropolitan area.<br/>
<a id="pl.5.23"></a><var>5.23</var>$75,000 in each year is available for a <br/>
<a id="pl.5.24"></a><var>5.24</var>transportation research contingent account <br/>
<a id="pl.5.25"></a><var>5.25</var>to finance research projects that are <br/>
<a id="pl.5.26"></a><var>5.26</var>reimbursable from the federal government or <br/>
<a id="pl.5.27"></a><var>5.27</var>from other sources. If the appropriation for <br/>
<a id="pl.5.28"></a><var>5.28</var>either year is insufficient, the appropriation <br/>
<a id="pl.5.29"></a><var>5.29</var>for the other year is available for it.<br/>
<a id="pl.5.30"></a><var>5.30</var>$900,000 in each year is available for <br/>
<a id="pl.5.31"></a><var>5.31</var>grants for transportation studies outside <br/>
<a id="pl.5.32"></a><var>5.32</var>the metropolitan area to identify critical <br/>
<a id="pl.5.33"></a><var>5.33</var>concerns, problems, and issues. These <br/>
<a id="pl.5.34"></a><var>5.34</var>grants are available: (1) to regional <br/>
<a id="pl.6.1"></a><var>6.1</var>development commissions; (2) in regions <br/>
<a id="pl.6.2"></a><var>6.2</var>where no regional development commission <br/>
<a id="pl.6.3"></a><var>6.3</var>is functioning, to joint powers boards <br/>
<a id="pl.6.4"></a><var>6.4</var>established under agreement of two or <br/>
<a id="pl.6.5"></a><var>6.5</var>more political subdivisions in the region to <br/>
<a id="pl.6.6"></a><var>6.6</var>exercise the planning functions of a regional <br/>
<a id="pl.6.7"></a><var>6.7</var>development commission; and (3) in regions <br/>
<a id="pl.6.8"></a><var>6.8</var>where no regional development commission <br/>
<a id="pl.6.9"></a><var>6.9</var>or joint powers board is functioning, to the <br/>
<a id="pl.6.10"></a><var>6.10</var>department's district office for that region.<br/>
<a id="pl.6.11"></a><var>6.11</var>$1,000,000 in each year is available <br/>
<a id="pl.6.12"></a><var>6.12</var>for management of contaminated and <br/>
<a id="pl.6.13"></a><var>6.13</var>regulated material on property owned by <br/>
<a id="pl.6.14"></a><var>6.14</var>the Department of Transportation, including <br/>
<a id="pl.6.15"></a><var>6.15</var>mitigation of property conveyances, facility <br/>
<a id="pl.6.16"></a><var>6.16</var>acquisition or expansion, chemical release at <br/>
<a id="pl.6.17"></a><var>6.17</var>maintenance facilities, and spills on the trunk <br/>
<a id="pl.6.18"></a><var>6.18</var>highway system where there is no known <br/>
<a id="pl.6.19"></a><var>6.19</var>responsible party. If the appropriation for <br/>
<a id="pl.6.20"></a><var>6.20</var>either year is insufficient, the appropriation <br/>
<a id="pl.6.21"></a><var>6.21</var>for the other year is available for it.<br/>
<a id="pl.6.22"></a><var>6.22</var>The base appropriation for program planning <br/>
<a id="pl.6.23"></a><var>6.23</var>and delivery for fiscal years 2018 and 2019 <br/>
<a id="pl.6.24"></a><var>6.24</var>is $262,625,000 in each year.<br/>
<table>
<col width="50px"/>
<col width="21.5"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="11.899999999999999"/>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.6.25"></a><var>6.25</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" colspan="3" valign="bottom">(c)<b> State Road Construction</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="center" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom">967,480,000<br/>
</td>
<td align="center" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom">1,025,905,000<br/>
</td>
</tr>
</table><a id="pl.6.26"></a><var>6.26</var>It is estimated that these appropriations will <br/>
<a id="pl.6.27"></a><var>6.27</var>be funded as follows:<br/>
<table>
<col width="50px"/>
<col width="126px"/>
<col width="96px"/>
<col width="96px"/>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.6.28"></a><var>6.28</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="center" colspan="3" valign="bottom">Appropriations by Fund<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.6.29"></a><var>6.29</var><br/>
<a id="pl.6.30"></a><var>6.30</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">Federal Highway <br/>
Aid<br/>
</td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom">455,970,000<br/>
</td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom">462,570,000<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.6.31"></a><var>6.31</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">Highway User Taxes<br/>
</td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom">511,510,000<br/>
</td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom">563,335,000<br/>
</td>
</tr>
</table><a id="pl.6.32"></a><var>6.32</var>The commissioner of transportation shall <br/>
<a id="pl.6.33"></a><var>6.33</var>notify the chairs and ranking minority <br/>
<a id="pl.6.34"></a><var>6.34</var>members of the legislative committees with <br/>
<a id="pl.6.35"></a><var>6.35</var>jurisdiction over transportation finance of <br/>
<a id="pl.7.1"></a><var>7.1</var>any significant events that should cause these <br/>
<a id="pl.7.2"></a><var>7.2</var>estimates to change.<br/>
<a id="pl.7.3"></a><var>7.3</var>This appropriation is for the actual <br/>
<a id="pl.7.4"></a><var>7.4</var>construction, reconstruction, and <br/>
<a id="pl.7.5"></a><var>7.5</var>improvement of trunk highways, including <br/>
<a id="pl.7.6"></a><var>7.6</var>design-build contracts and consultant usage <br/>
<a id="pl.7.7"></a><var>7.7</var>to support these activities. This includes the <br/>
<a id="pl.7.8"></a><var>7.8</var>cost of actual payment to landowners for <br/>
<a id="pl.7.9"></a><var>7.9</var>lands acquired for highway rights-of-way, <br/>
<a id="pl.7.10"></a><var>7.10</var>payment to lessees, interest subsidies, and <br/>
<a id="pl.7.11"></a><var>7.11</var>relocation expenses.<br/>
<a id="pl.7.12"></a><var>7.12</var>The base appropriation for state road <br/>
<a id="pl.7.13"></a><var>7.13</var>construction for fiscal years 2018 and 2019 <br/>
<a id="pl.7.14"></a><var>7.14</var>is $970,905,000 in each year.<br/>
<a id="pl.7.15"></a><var>7.15</var>$10,000,000 in each year is for the <br/>
<a id="pl.7.16"></a><var>7.16</var>transportation economic development <br/>
<a id="pl.7.17"></a><var>7.17</var>program under Minnesota Statutes, section <br/>
<a id="pl.7.18"></a><var>7.18</var><statute_ref>174.12</statute_ref>.<br/>
<a id="pl.7.19"></a><var>7.19</var>$5,000,000 in the first year is for the <br/>
<a id="pl.7.20"></a><var>7.20</var>construction of noise barriers on trunk <br/>
<a id="pl.7.21"></a><var>7.21</var>highways.<br/>
<a id="pl.7.22"></a><var>7.22</var>The commissioner shall transfer $2,000,000 <br/>
<a id="pl.7.23"></a><var>7.23</var>in the first year to the state right-of-way <br/>
<a id="pl.7.24"></a><var>7.24</var>acquisition loan account under Minnesota <br/>
<a id="pl.7.25"></a><var>7.25</var>Statutes, section 161.225.<br/>
<a id="pl.7.26"></a><var>7.26</var>The commissioner shall transfer $50,000,000 <br/>
<a id="pl.7.27"></a><var>7.27</var>in the first year and $55,000,000 in the <br/>
<a id="pl.7.28"></a><var>7.28</var>second year to the county turnback account <br/>
<a id="pl.7.29"></a><var>7.29</var>under Minnesota Statutes, section 161.082.<br/>
<a id="pl.7.30"></a><var>7.30</var>The commissioner may expend up to one-half <br/>
<a id="pl.7.31"></a><var>7.31</var>of one percent of the federal appropriations <br/>
<a id="pl.7.32"></a><var>7.32</var>under this paragraph as grants to opportunity <br/>
<a id="pl.7.33"></a><var>7.33</var>industrialization centers and other nonprofit <br/>
<a id="pl.8.1"></a><var>8.1</var>job training centers for job training programs <br/>
<a id="pl.8.2"></a><var>8.2</var>related to highway construction.<br/>
<a id="pl.8.3"></a><var>8.3</var>The commissioner may transfer up to <br/>
<a id="pl.8.4"></a><var>8.4</var>$15,000,000 each year to the transportation <br/>
<a id="pl.8.5"></a><var>8.5</var>revolving loan fund.<br/>
<a id="pl.8.6"></a><var>8.6</var>The commissioner may receive money <br/>
<a id="pl.8.7"></a><var>8.7</var>covering other shares of the cost of <br/>
<a id="pl.8.8"></a><var>8.8</var>partnership projects. These receipts are <br/>
<a id="pl.8.9"></a><var>8.9</var>appropriated to the commissioner for these <br/>
<a id="pl.8.10"></a><var>8.10</var>projects.<br/>
<a id="pl.8.11"></a><var>8.11</var>The commissioner may expend an amount as <br/>
<a id="pl.8.12"></a><var>8.12</var>necessary for land acquisition on corridors <br/>
<a id="pl.8.13"></a><var>8.13</var>of commerce projects funded under article <br/>
<a id="pl.8.14"></a><var>8.14</var>2, section 3.<br/>
<table>
<col width="50px"/>
<col width="21.5"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="11.899999999999999"/>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.8.15"></a><var>8.15</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" colspan="3" valign="bottom">(d)<b> Highway Debt Service</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="center" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom">197,519,000<br/>
</td>
<td align="center" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom">240,307,000<br/>
</td>
</tr>
</table><a id="pl.8.16"></a><var>8.16</var>$188,019,000 the first year and $230,807,000 <br/>
<a id="pl.8.17"></a><var>8.17</var>in the second year are for transfer to the state <br/>
<a id="pl.8.18"></a><var>8.18</var>bond fund. If this appropriation is insufficient <br/>
<a id="pl.8.19"></a><var>8.19</var>to make all transfers required in the year <br/>
<a id="pl.8.20"></a><var>8.20</var>for which it is made, the commissioner of <br/>
<a id="pl.8.21"></a><var>8.21</var>management and budget shall notify the <br/>
<a id="pl.8.22"></a><var>8.22</var>senate Committee on Finance and the house <br/>
<a id="pl.8.23"></a><var>8.23</var>of representatives Committee on Ways and <br/>
<a id="pl.8.24"></a><var>8.24</var>Means of the amount of the deficiency and <br/>
<a id="pl.8.25"></a><var>8.25</var>shall then transfer that amount under the <br/>
<a id="pl.8.26"></a><var>8.26</var>statutory open appropriation. Any excess <br/>
<a id="pl.8.27"></a><var>8.27</var>appropriation cancels to the trunk highway <br/>
<a id="pl.8.28"></a><var>8.28</var>fund.<br/>
<table>
<col width="50px"/>
<col width="21.5"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="11.899999999999999"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12.1"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="11.899999999999999"/>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.8.29"></a><var>8.29</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" colspan="3" valign="bottom">(e) <b>Electronic Communications</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="center" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom">5,326,000<br/>
</td>
<td align="center" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom">5,486,000<br/>
</td>
</tr>
</table>
<table>
<col width="50px"/>
<col width="126px"/>
<col width="96px"/>
<col width="96px"/>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.8.30"></a><var>8.30</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="center" colspan="3" valign="bottom">Appropriations by Fund<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.8.31"></a><var>8.31</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">General<br/>
</td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom">3,000<br/>
</td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom">3,000<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.8.32"></a><var>8.32</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">Trunk Highway<br/>
</td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom">5,323,000<br/>
</td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom">5,483,000<br/>
</td>
</tr>
</table><a id="pl.9.1"></a><var>9.1</var>The general fund appropriation is to equip <br/>
<a id="pl.9.2"></a><var>9.2</var>and operate the Roosevelt signal tower for <br/>
<a id="pl.9.3"></a><var>9.3</var>Lake of the Woods weather broadcasting.<br/>
<table>
<col width="50px"/>
<col width="21.5"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.9.4"></a><var>9.4</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" colspan="3" valign="bottom">Subd. 4.<b>Local Roads</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="center" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="center" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom"></td>
</tr>
</table>
<table>
<col width="50px"/>
<col width="21.5"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="11.899999999999999"/>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.9.5"></a><var>9.5</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" colspan="3" valign="bottom">(a) <b>County State-Aid Roads</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="center" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom">771,167,000<br/>
</td>
<td align="center" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom">850,253,000<br/>
</td>
</tr>
</table><a id="pl.9.6"></a><var>9.6</var>This appropriation is from the county <br/>
<a id="pl.9.7"></a><var>9.7</var>state-aid highway fund under Minnesota <br/>
<a id="pl.9.8"></a><var>9.8</var>Statutes, section 161.081, and chapter 162. <br/>
<a id="pl.9.9"></a><var>9.9</var>Notwithstanding Minnesota Statutes, section <br/>
<a id="pl.9.10"></a><var>9.10</var>16A.28, subdivision 6, this appropriation is <br/>
<a id="pl.9.11"></a><var>9.11</var>available for six years after appropriation.<br/>
<a id="pl.9.12"></a><var>9.12</var>If the commissioner of transportation <br/>
<a id="pl.9.13"></a><var>9.13</var>determines that a balance remains in the <br/>
<a id="pl.9.14"></a><var>9.14</var>county state-aid highway fund following <br/>
<a id="pl.9.15"></a><var>9.15</var>the appropriations and transfers made in <br/>
<a id="pl.9.16"></a><var>9.16</var>this subdivision, and that the appropriations <br/>
<a id="pl.9.17"></a><var>9.17</var>made are insufficient for advancing county <br/>
<a id="pl.9.18"></a><var>9.18</var>state-aid highway projects, an amount <br/>
<a id="pl.9.19"></a><var>9.19</var>necessary to advance the projects, not to <br/>
<a id="pl.9.20"></a><var>9.20</var>exceed the balance in the county state-aid <br/>
<a id="pl.9.21"></a><var>9.21</var>highway fund, is appropriated in each year <br/>
<a id="pl.9.22"></a><var>9.22</var>to the commissioner. Within two weeks <br/>
<a id="pl.9.23"></a><var>9.23</var>of a determination under this contingent <br/>
<a id="pl.9.24"></a><var>9.24</var>appropriation, the commissioner of <br/>
<a id="pl.9.25"></a><var>9.25</var>transportation shall notify the commissioner <br/>
<a id="pl.9.26"></a><var>9.26</var>of management and budget and the chairs <br/>
<a id="pl.9.27"></a><var>9.27</var>and ranking minority members of the <br/>
<a id="pl.9.28"></a><var>9.28</var>legislative committees with jurisdiction over <br/>
<a id="pl.9.29"></a><var>9.29</var>transportation finance concerning funds <br/>
<a id="pl.9.30"></a><var>9.30</var>appropriated.<br/>
<table>
<col width="50px"/>
<col width="21.5"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="11.899999999999999"/>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.9.31"></a><var>9.31</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" colspan="3" valign="bottom">(b) <b>Municipal State-Aid Roads</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="center" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom">210,467,000<br/>
</td>
<td align="center" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom">237,802,000<br/>
</td>
</tr>
</table><a id="pl.9.32"></a><var>9.32</var>This appropriation is from the municipal <br/>
<a id="pl.9.33"></a><var>9.33</var>state-aid street fund under Minnesota <br/>
<a id="pl.9.34"></a><var>9.34</var>Statutes, chapter 162. Notwithstanding <br/>
<a id="pl.10.1"></a><var>10.1</var>Minnesota Statutes, section 16A.28, <br/>
<a id="pl.10.2"></a><var>10.2</var>subdivision 6, this appropriation is available <br/>
<a id="pl.10.3"></a><var>10.3</var>for six years after appropriation.<br/>
<a id="pl.10.4"></a><var>10.4</var>If the commissioner of transportation <br/>
<a id="pl.10.5"></a><var>10.5</var>determines that a balance remains in the <br/>
<a id="pl.10.6"></a><var>10.6</var>municipal state-aid street fund following <br/>
<a id="pl.10.7"></a><var>10.7</var>the appropriations made in this subdivision, <br/>
<a id="pl.10.8"></a><var>10.8</var>and that the appropriations made are <br/>
<a id="pl.10.9"></a><var>10.9</var>insufficient for advancing municipal state-aid <br/>
<a id="pl.10.10"></a><var>10.10</var>street projects, an amount necessary to <br/>
<a id="pl.10.11"></a><var>10.11</var>advance the projects, not to exceed the <br/>
<a id="pl.10.12"></a><var>10.12</var>balance in the municipal state-aid street <br/>
<a id="pl.10.13"></a><var>10.13</var>fund, is appropriated in each year to <br/>
<a id="pl.10.14"></a><var>10.14</var>the commissioner. Within two weeks <br/>
<a id="pl.10.15"></a><var>10.15</var>of a determination under this contingent <br/>
<a id="pl.10.16"></a><var>10.16</var>appropriation, the commissioner of <br/>
<a id="pl.10.17"></a><var>10.17</var>transportation shall notify the commissioner <br/>
<a id="pl.10.18"></a><var>10.18</var>of management and budget and the chairs <br/>
<a id="pl.10.19"></a><var>10.19</var>and ranking minority members of the <br/>
<a id="pl.10.20"></a><var>10.20</var>legislative committees with jurisdiction over <br/>
<a id="pl.10.21"></a><var>10.21</var>transportation finance concerning funds <br/>
<a id="pl.10.22"></a><var>10.22</var>appropriated.<br/>
<table>
<col width="50px"/>
<col width="21.5"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="11.899999999999999"/>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.10.23"></a><var>10.23</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" colspan="3" valign="bottom">(c)<b> City Streets and Bridges </b><br/>
</td>
<td align="center" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom">57,002,000  <br/>
</td>
<td align="center" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom">57,002,000<br/>
</td>
</tr>
</table><a id="pl.10.24"></a><var>10.24</var>$28,501,000 in each year is appropriated from <br/>
<a id="pl.10.25"></a><var>10.25</var>the small city streets and bridges account in <br/>
<a id="pl.10.26"></a><var>10.26</var>the special revenue fund under Minnesota <br/>
<a id="pl.10.27"></a><var>10.27</var>Statutes, section 174.54, subdivision 1.<br/>
<a id="pl.10.28"></a><var>10.28</var>$28,501,000 in each year is appropriated from <br/>
<a id="pl.10.29"></a><var>10.29</var>the larger city streets and bridges account in <br/>
<a id="pl.10.30"></a><var>10.30</var>the special revenue fund under Minnesota <br/>
<a id="pl.10.31"></a><var>10.31</var>Statutes, section 174.54, subdivision 2.<br/>
<table>
<col width="50px"/>
<col width="21.5"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="11.899999999999999"/>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.10.32"></a><var>10.32</var><br/>
<a id="pl.10.33"></a><var>10.33</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" colspan="3" valign="bottom">(d)<b> Local Bridge Replacement and </b><br/>
<b>Rehabilitation </b><br/>
</td>
<td align="center" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom">10,750,000<br/>
</td>
<td align="center" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom">-0-<br/>
</td>
</tr>
</table><a id="pl.10.34"></a><var>10.34</var>This appropriation is from the general fund <br/>
<a id="pl.10.35"></a><var>10.35</var>to match federal money and to replace <br/>
<a id="pl.11.1"></a><var>11.1</var>or rehabilitate local deficient bridges as <br/>
<a id="pl.11.2"></a><var>11.2</var>provided in Minnesota Statutes, section <br/>
<a id="pl.11.3"></a><var>11.3</var>174.50. To the extent practicable, the <br/>
<a id="pl.11.4"></a><var>11.4</var>commissioner shall expend the funds as <br/>
<a id="pl.11.5"></a><var>11.5</var>provided under Minnesota Statutes, section <br/>
<a id="pl.11.6"></a><var>11.6</var>174.50, subdivision 6b or 6c. This is a <br/>
<a id="pl.11.7"></a><var>11.7</var>onetime appropriation.<br/>
<table>
<col width="50px"/>
<col width="21.5"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="11.899999999999999"/>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.11.8"></a><var>11.8</var><br/>
<a id="pl.11.9"></a><var>11.9</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" colspan="3" valign="bottom">(e)<b> Pedestrian, Bicycle, and Safe Routes to </b><br/>
<b>Schools</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="center" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom">2,500,000<br/>
</td>
<td align="center" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom">2,500,000<br/>
</td>
</tr>
</table><a id="pl.11.10"></a><var>11.10</var>This appropriation is from the general fund <br/>
<a id="pl.11.11"></a><var>11.11</var>for infrastructure activities in the safe routes <br/>
<a id="pl.11.12"></a><var>11.12</var>to school program under Minnesota Statutes, <br/>
<a id="pl.11.13"></a><var>11.13</var>section 174.40, and grants for other bicycle <br/>
<a id="pl.11.14"></a><var>11.14</var>and pedestrian infrastructure that encourages <br/>
<a id="pl.11.15"></a><var>11.15</var>active transportation choices.<br/>
<table>
<col width="50px"/>
<col width="21.5"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="11.899999999999999"/>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.11.16"></a><var>11.16</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" colspan="3" valign="bottom">(f)<b> Highways on Tribal Lands</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="center" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom">5,000,000<br/>
</td>
<td align="center" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom">-0-<br/>
</td>
</tr>
</table><a id="pl.11.17"></a><var>11.17</var>This appropriation is from the general fund <br/>
<a id="pl.11.18"></a><var>11.18</var>for the purposes of maintenance, design, or <br/>
<a id="pl.11.19"></a><var>11.19</var>construction of highways on tribal lands.<br/>
<table>
<col width="50px"/>
<col width="21.5"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.11.20"></a><var>11.20</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" colspan="3" valign="bottom">Subd. 5.<b>Agency Management</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="center" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="center" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom"></td>
</tr>
</table>
<table>
<col width="50px"/>
<col width="21.5"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="11.899999999999999"/>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.11.21"></a><var>11.21</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" colspan="3" valign="bottom">(a) <b>Agency Services</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="center" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom">42,722,000<br/>
</td>
<td align="center" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom">43,519,000<br/>
</td>
</tr>
</table>
<table>
<col width="50px"/>
<col width="21.5"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="11.899999999999999"/>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.11.22"></a><var>11.22</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" colspan="3" valign="bottom">(b) <b>Buildings</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="center" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom">18,772,000<br/>
</td>
<td align="center" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom">19,321,000<br/>
</td>
</tr>
</table>
<table>
<col width="50px"/>
<col width="126px"/>
<col width="96px"/>
<col width="96px"/>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.11.23"></a><var>11.23</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="center" colspan="3" valign="bottom">Appropriations by Fund<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.11.24"></a><var>11.24</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">General<br/>
</td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom">54,000<br/>
</td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom">54,000<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.11.25"></a><var>11.25</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">Trunk Highway<br/>
</td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom">18,718,000<br/>
</td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom">19,267,000<br/>
</td>
</tr>
</table><a id="pl.11.26"></a><var>11.26</var>Any money appropriated to the commissioner <br/>
<a id="pl.11.27"></a><var>11.27</var>of transportation for building construction <br/>
<a id="pl.11.28"></a><var>11.28</var>for any fiscal year before 2016 is available <br/>
<a id="pl.11.29"></a><var>11.29</var>to the commissioner of transportation <br/>
<a id="pl.11.30"></a><var>11.30</var>during the biennium to the extent that the <br/>
<a id="pl.11.31"></a><var>11.31</var>commissioner spends the money on the <br/>
<a id="pl.11.32"></a><var>11.32</var>building construction projects for which the <br/>
<a id="pl.11.33"></a><var>11.33</var>money was originally encumbered during the <br/>
<a id="pl.11.34"></a><var>11.34</var>fiscal year for which it was appropriated.<br/>
<a id="pl.12.1"></a><var>12.1</var>If the appropriation for either year is <br/>
<a id="pl.12.2"></a><var>12.2</var>insufficient, the appropriation for the other <br/>
<a id="pl.12.3"></a><var>12.3</var>year is available for it.<br/>
<table>
<col width="50px"/>
<col width="21.5"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="11.899999999999999"/>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.12.4"></a><var>12.4</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" colspan="3" valign="bottom">(c) <b>Tort Claims</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="center" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom">600,000<br/>
</td>
<td align="center" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom">600,000<br/>
</td>
</tr>
</table><a id="pl.12.5"></a><var>12.5</var>If the appropriation for either year is <br/>
<a id="pl.12.6"></a><var>12.6</var>insufficient, the appropriation for the other <br/>
<a id="pl.12.7"></a><var>12.7</var>year is available for it.<br/>
<table>
<col width="50px"/>
<col width="21.5"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.12.8"></a><var>12.8</var><br/>
<a id="pl.12.9"></a><var>12.9</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" colspan="3" valign="bottom">Subd. 6.<b>Previous State Road Construction </b><br/>
<b>Appropriations</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="center" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="center" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom"></td>
</tr>
</table><a id="pl.12.10"></a><var>12.10</var>Any money appropriated to the commissioner <br/>
<a id="pl.12.11"></a><var>12.11</var>of transportation for state road construction <br/>
<a id="pl.12.12"></a><var>12.12</var>for any fiscal year before the first year is <br/>
<a id="pl.12.13"></a><var>12.13</var>available to the commissioner during the <br/>
<a id="pl.12.14"></a><var>12.14</var>biennium to the extent that the commissioner <br/>
<a id="pl.12.15"></a><var>12.15</var>spends the money on the state road <br/>
<a id="pl.12.16"></a><var>12.16</var>construction project for which the money <br/>
<a id="pl.12.17"></a><var>12.17</var>was originally encumbered during the fiscal <br/>
<a id="pl.12.18"></a><var>12.18</var>year for which it was appropriated. The <br/>
<a id="pl.12.19"></a><var>12.19</var>commissioner of transportation shall report to <br/>
<a id="pl.12.20"></a><var>12.20</var>the commissioner of management and budget <br/>
<a id="pl.12.21"></a><var>12.21</var>by August 1, 2015, and August 1, 2016, on <br/>
<a id="pl.12.22"></a><var>12.22</var>a form the commissioner of management <br/>
<a id="pl.12.23"></a><var>12.23</var>and budget provides, on expenditures made <br/>
<a id="pl.12.24"></a><var>12.24</var>during the previous fiscal year that are <br/>
<a id="pl.12.25"></a><var>12.25</var>authorized by this subdivision.<br/>
<table>
<col width="50px"/>
<col width="21.5"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.12.26"></a><var>12.26</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" colspan="3" valign="bottom">Subd. 7.<b>Contingent Appropriation</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="center" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="center" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom"></td>
</tr>
</table><a id="pl.12.27"></a><var>12.27</var>The commissioner of transportation, with <br/>
<a id="pl.12.28"></a><var>12.28</var>the approval of the governor and the <br/>
<a id="pl.12.29"></a><var>12.29</var>written approval of at least five members <br/>
<a id="pl.12.30"></a><var>12.30</var>of a group consisting of the members of <br/>
<a id="pl.12.31"></a><var>12.31</var>the Legislative Advisory Commission <br/>
<a id="pl.12.32"></a><var>12.32</var>under Minnesota Statutes, section 
<statute_ref>3.30</statute_ref>, <br/>
<a id="pl.12.33"></a><var>12.33</var>and the ranking minority members of the <br/>
<a id="pl.12.34"></a><var>12.34</var>legislative committees with jurisdiction over <br/>
<a id="pl.12.35"></a><var>12.35</var>transportation finance, may transfer all or <br/>
<a id="pl.13.1"></a><var>13.1</var>part of the unappropriated balance in the <br/>
<a id="pl.13.2"></a><var>13.2</var>trunk highway fund to an appropriation: <br/>
<a id="pl.13.3"></a><var>13.3</var>(1) for trunk highway design, construction, <br/>
<a id="pl.13.4"></a><var>13.4</var>or inspection in order to take advantage of <br/>
<a id="pl.13.5"></a><var>13.5</var>an unanticipated receipt of income to the <br/>
<a id="pl.13.6"></a><var>13.6</var>trunk highway fund or to take advantage <br/>
<a id="pl.13.7"></a><var>13.7</var>of federal advanced construction funding; <br/>
<a id="pl.13.8"></a><var>13.8</var>(2) for trunk highway maintenance in order <br/>
<a id="pl.13.9"></a><var>13.9</var>to meet an emergency; or (3) to pay tort <br/>
<a id="pl.13.10"></a><var>13.10</var>or environmental claims. Nothing in this <br/>
<a id="pl.13.11"></a><var>13.11</var>subdivision authorizes the commissioner <br/>
<a id="pl.13.12"></a><var>13.12</var>to increase the use of federal advanced <br/>
<a id="pl.13.13"></a><var>13.13</var>construction funding beyond amounts <br/>
<a id="pl.13.14"></a><var>13.14</var>specifically authorized. Any transfer as <br/>
<a id="pl.13.15"></a><var>13.15</var>a result of the use of federal advanced <br/>
<a id="pl.13.16"></a><var>13.16</var>construction funding must include an <br/>
<a id="pl.13.17"></a><var>13.17</var>analysis of the effects on the long-term <br/>
<a id="pl.13.18"></a><var>13.18</var>trunk highway fund balance. The amount <br/>
<a id="pl.13.19"></a><var>13.19</var>transferred is appropriated for the purpose of <br/>
<a id="pl.13.20"></a><var>13.20</var>the account to which it is transferred.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.1.4.0"></a><table>
<col width="50px"/>
<col width="21.5"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.13.21"></a><var>13.21</var><br/>
</td>
<td colspan="3">Sec. 4. <b>METROPOLITAN COUNCIL</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="center"><b>$</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="right"><b>52,249,000</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="center"><b>$</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="right"><b>61,630,000</b><br/>
</td>
</tr>
</table><a id="pl.13.22"></a><var>13.22</var>This appropriation is from the general fund <br/>
<a id="pl.13.23"></a><var>13.23</var>for transit system operations under Minnesota <br/>
<a id="pl.13.24"></a><var>13.24</var>Statutes, sections 
<statute_ref>473.371</statute_ref> to 
<statute_ref>473.449</statute_ref>.<br/>
<a id="pl.13.25"></a><var>13.25</var>The base appropriation is $68,276,000 for <br/>
<a id="pl.13.26"></a><var>13.26</var>fiscal year 2018 and $74,141,000 for fiscal <br/>
<a id="pl.13.27"></a><var>13.27</var>year 2019.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.1.5.0"></a><table>
<col width="50px"/>
<col width="21.5"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.13.28"></a><var>13.28</var><br/>
</td>
<td colspan="3">Sec. 5. <b>DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="center"></td>
<td align="right"></td>
<td align="center"></td>
<td align="right"></td>
</tr>
</table>
<table>
<col width="50px"/>
<col width="21.5"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.13.29"></a><var>13.29</var><br/>
</td>
<td colspan="3">Subdivision 1.<b>Total Appropriation</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="center"><b>$</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="right"><b>172,741,000</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="center"><b>$</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="right"><b>176,071,000</b><br/>
</td>
</tr>
</table>
<table>
<col width="50px"/>
<col width="126px"/>
<col width="95px"/>
<col width="96px"/>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.13.30"></a><var>13.30</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="center" colspan="3">Appropriations by Fund<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.13.31"></a><var>13.31</var><br/>
</td>
<td></td>
<td align="center">2016<br/>
</td>
<td align="center">2017<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.13.32"></a><var>13.32</var><br/>
</td>
<td>General<br/>
</td>
<td align="right">13,169,000<br/>
</td>
<td align="right">13,288,000<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.13.33"></a><var>13.33</var><br/>
</td>
<td>Special Revenue<br/>
</td>
<td align="right">61,564,000<br/>
</td>
<td align="right">62,334,000<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.13.34"></a><var>13.34</var><br/>
</td>
<td>H.U.T.D.<br/>
</td>
<td align="right">2,192,000<br/>
</td>
<td align="right">2,213,000<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.13.35"></a><var>13.35</var><br/>
</td>
<td>Trunk Highway<br/>
</td>
<td align="right">95,816,000<br/>
</td>
<td align="right">98,236,000<br/>
</td>
</tr>
</table><a id="pl.14.1"></a><var>14.1</var>The amounts that may be spent for each <br/>
<a id="pl.14.2"></a><var>14.2</var>purpose are specified in the following <br/>
<a id="pl.14.3"></a><var>14.3</var>subdivisions.<br/>
<table>
<col width="50px"/>
<col width="21.5"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.14.4"></a><var>14.4</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" colspan="3" valign="bottom">Subd. 2.<b>Administration and Related Services </b><br/>
</td>
<td align="center" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="center" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom"></td>
</tr>
</table>
<table>
<col width="50px"/>
<col width="21.5"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="11.899999999999999"/>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.14.5"></a><var>14.5</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" colspan="3" valign="bottom">(a) <b>Office of Communications</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="center" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom">517,000<br/>
</td>
<td align="center" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom">530,000<br/>
</td>
</tr>
</table>
<table>
<col width="50px"/>
<col width="126px"/>
<col width="96px"/>
<col width="96px"/>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.14.6"></a><var>14.6</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="center" colspan="3" valign="bottom">Appropriations by Fund<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.14.7"></a><var>14.7</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">General<br/>
</td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom">113,000<br/>
</td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom">115,000<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.14.8"></a><var>14.8</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">Trunk Highway<br/>
</td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom">404,000<br/>
</td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom">415,000<br/>
</td>
</tr>
</table>
<table>
<col width="50px"/>
<col width="21.5"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.6"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="11.899999999999999"/>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.14.9"></a><var>14.9</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" colspan="3" valign="bottom">(b) <b>Public Safety Support</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="center" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom">8,715,000<br/>
</td>
<td align="center" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom">8,804,000<br/>
</td>
</tr>
</table>
<table>
<col width="50px"/>
<col width="126px"/>
<col width="96px"/>
<col width="96px"/>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.14.10"></a><var>14.10</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="center" colspan="3" valign="bottom">Appropriations by Fund<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.14.11"></a><var>14.11</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">General<br/>
</td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom">3,662,000<br/>
</td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom">3,667,000<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.14.12"></a><var>14.12</var><br/>
</td>
<td>H.U.T.D.<br/>
</td>
<td align="right">1,366,000<br/>
</td>
<td align="right">1,366,000<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.14.13"></a><var>14.13</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">Trunk Highway<br/>
</td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom">3,687,000<br/>
</td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom">3,771,000<br/>
</td>
</tr>
</table><a id="pl.14.14"></a><var>14.14</var>$130,000 in each year is from the general <br/>
<a id="pl.14.15"></a><var>14.15</var>fund for the additional position of labor <br/>
<a id="pl.14.16"></a><var>14.16</var>relations manager.<br/>
<a id="pl.14.17"></a><var>14.17</var>$380,000 in each year is from the general <br/>
<a id="pl.14.18"></a><var>14.18</var>fund for payment of public safety officer <br/>
<a id="pl.14.19"></a><var>14.19</var>survivor benefits under Minnesota Statutes, <br/>
<a id="pl.14.20"></a><var>14.20</var>section 
<statute_ref>299A.44</statute_ref>. If the appropriation for <br/>
<a id="pl.14.21"></a><var>14.21</var>either year is insufficient, the appropriation <br/>
<a id="pl.14.22"></a><var>14.22</var>for the other year is available for it.<br/>
<a id="pl.14.23"></a><var>14.23</var>$1,367,000 in each year is from the general <br/>
<a id="pl.14.24"></a><var>14.24</var>fund to be deposited in the public safety <br/>
<a id="pl.14.25"></a><var>14.25</var>officer's benefit account. This money <br/>
<a id="pl.14.26"></a><var>14.26</var>is available for reimbursements under <br/>
<a id="pl.14.27"></a><var>14.27</var>Minnesota Statutes, section 
<statute_ref>299A.465</statute_ref>.<br/>
<a id="pl.14.28"></a><var>14.28</var>$600,000 in each year is from the general <br/>
<a id="pl.14.29"></a><var>14.29</var>fund and $100,000 in each year is from the <br/>
<a id="pl.14.30"></a><var>14.30</var>trunk highway fund for soft body armor <br/>
<a id="pl.14.31"></a><var>14.31</var>reimbursements under Minnesota Statutes, <br/>
<a id="pl.14.32"></a><var>14.32</var>section 
<statute_ref>299A.38</statute_ref>.<br/>
<table>
<col width="50px"/>
<col width="21.5"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="11.899999999999999"/>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.14.33"></a><var>14.33</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" colspan="3" valign="bottom">(c) <b>Technology and Support Service</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="center" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom">3,685,000<br/>
</td>
<td align="center" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom">3,685,000<br/>
</td>
</tr>
</table>
<table>
<col width="50px"/>
<col width="126px"/>
<col width="96px"/>
<col width="96px"/>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.15.1"></a><var>15.1</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="center" colspan="3" valign="bottom">Appropriations by Fund<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.15.2"></a><var>15.2</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">General<br/>
</td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom">1,322,000<br/>
</td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom">1,322,000<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.15.3"></a><var>15.3</var><br/>
</td>
<td>H.U.T.D. <br/>
</td>
<td align="right">19,000<br/>
</td>
<td align="right">19,000<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.15.4"></a><var>15.4</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">Trunk Highway<br/>
</td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom">2,344,000<br/>
</td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom">2,344,000<br/>
</td>
</tr>
</table>
<table>
<col width="50px"/>
<col width="21.5"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.15.5"></a><var>15.5</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" colspan="3" valign="bottom">Subd. 3.<b>State Patrol</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="center" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="center" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom"></td>
</tr>
</table>
<table>
<col width="50px"/>
<col width="21.5"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="11.899999999999999"/>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.15.6"></a><var>15.6</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" colspan="3" valign="bottom">(a) <b>Patrolling Highways</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="center" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom">81,756,000<br/>
</td>
<td align="center" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom">83,857,000<br/>
</td>
</tr>
</table>
<table>
<col width="50px"/>
<col width="126px"/>
<col width="96px"/>
<col width="96px"/>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.15.7"></a><var>15.7</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="center" colspan="3" valign="bottom">Appropriations by Fund<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.15.8"></a><var>15.8</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">General<br/>
</td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom">37,000<br/>
</td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom">37,000<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.15.9"></a><var>15.9</var><br/>
</td>
<td>H.U.T.D. <br/>
</td>
<td align="right">807,000<br/>
</td>
<td align="right">828,000<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.15.10"></a><var>15.10</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">Trunk Highway<br/>
</td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom">80,912,000<br/>
</td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom">82,992,000<br/>
</td>
</tr>
</table><a id="pl.15.11"></a><var>15.11</var>$707,000 in the first year and $720,000 in the <br/>
<a id="pl.15.12"></a><var>15.12</var>second year are from the highway user tax <br/>
<a id="pl.15.13"></a><var>15.13</var>distribution fund for the Vehicle Crimes Unit, <br/>
<a id="pl.15.14"></a><var>15.14</var>to investigate: (1) registration tax and motor <br/>
<a id="pl.15.15"></a><var>15.15</var>vehicle sales tax liabilities from individuals <br/>
<a id="pl.15.16"></a><var>15.16</var>and businesses that currently do not pay <br/>
<a id="pl.15.17"></a><var>15.17</var>all taxes owed; and (2) illegal or improper <br/>
<a id="pl.15.18"></a><var>15.18</var>activity related to sale, transfer, titling, and <br/>
<a id="pl.15.19"></a><var>15.19</var>registration of motor vehicles.<br/>
<a id="pl.15.20"></a><var>15.20</var>$500,000 is appropriated from the trunk <br/>
<a id="pl.15.21"></a><var>15.21</var>highway fund in fiscal year 2016 to assist in <br/>
<a id="pl.15.22"></a><var>15.22</var>the purchase of a single engine aircraft for <br/>
<a id="pl.15.23"></a><var>15.23</var>the State Patrol.<br/>
<table>
<col width="50px"/>
<col width="21.5"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="11.899999999999999"/>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.15.24"></a><var>15.24</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" colspan="3" valign="bottom">(b) <b>Commercial Vehicle Enforcement</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="center" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom">8,023,000<br/>
</td>
<td align="center" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom">8,257,000<br/>
</td>
</tr>
</table>
<table>
<col width="50px"/>
<col width="21.5"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="11.899999999999999"/>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.15.25"></a><var>15.25</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" colspan="3" valign="bottom">(c) <b>Capitol Security</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="center" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom">8,035,000<br/>
</td>
<td align="center" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom">8,147,000<br/>
</td>
</tr>
</table><a id="pl.15.26"></a><var>15.26</var>This appropriation is from the general fund.<br/>
<a id="pl.15.27"></a><var>15.27</var>The commissioner may not: (1) spend <br/>
<a id="pl.15.28"></a><var>15.28</var>any money from the trunk highway fund <br/>
<a id="pl.15.29"></a><var>15.29</var>for capitol security; or (2) permanently <br/>
<a id="pl.15.30"></a><var>15.30</var>transfer any state trooper from the patrolling <br/>
<a id="pl.15.31"></a><var>15.31</var>highways activity to capitol security.<br/>
<a id="pl.15.32"></a><var>15.32</var>The commissioner may not transfer any <br/>
<a id="pl.15.33"></a><var>15.33</var>money appropriated to the commissioner <br/>
<a id="pl.16.1"></a><var>16.1</var>under this section: (1) to capitol security; or <br/>
<a id="pl.16.2"></a><var>16.2</var>(2) from capitol security.<br/>
<table>
<col width="50px"/>
<col width="21.5"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.16.3"></a><var>16.3</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" colspan="3" valign="bottom">Subd. 4.<b>Driver and Vehicle Services</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="center" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="center" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom"></td>
</tr>
</table>
<table>
<col width="50px"/>
<col width="21.5"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="11.899999999999999"/>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.16.4"></a><var>16.4</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" colspan="3" valign="bottom">(a) <b>Vehicle Services</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="center" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom">30,027,000<br/>
</td>
<td align="center" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom">30,291,000<br/>
</td>
</tr>
</table><a id="pl.16.5"></a><var>16.5</var>This appropriation is from the vehicle <br/>
<a id="pl.16.6"></a><var>16.6</var>services operating account in the special <br/>
<a id="pl.16.7"></a><var>16.7</var>revenue fund.<br/>
<a id="pl.16.8"></a><var>16.8</var>Of these appropriations, $59,000 in each year <br/>
<a id="pl.16.9"></a><var>16.9</var>is for the creation of a Data Services Unit <br/>
<a id="pl.16.10"></a><var>16.10</var>within the Division of Driver and Vehicle <br/>
<a id="pl.16.11"></a><var>16.11</var>Services.<br/>
<table>
<col width="50px"/>
<col width="21.5"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="11.899999999999999"/>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.16.12"></a><var>16.12</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" colspan="3" valign="bottom">(b) <b>Driver Services </b><br/>
</td>
<td align="center" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom">30,166,000<br/>
</td>
<td align="center" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom">30,655,000<br/>
</td>
</tr>
</table><a id="pl.16.13"></a><var>16.13</var>This appropriation is from the driver services <br/>
<a id="pl.16.14"></a><var>16.14</var>operating account in the special revenue fund.<br/>
<a id="pl.16.15"></a><var>16.15</var>$31,000 in each year is for the creation of a <br/>
<a id="pl.16.16"></a><var>16.16</var>Data Services Unit within the Division of <br/>
<a id="pl.16.17"></a><var>16.17</var>Driver and Vehicle Services.<br/>
<a id="pl.16.18"></a><var>16.18</var>$74,000 in the first year and $124,000 in <br/>
<a id="pl.16.19"></a><var>16.19</var>the second year are for staff costs related to <br/>
<a id="pl.16.20"></a><var>16.20</var>insurance attestation requirements. This is a <br/>
<a id="pl.16.21"></a><var>16.21</var>onetime appropriation.<br/>
<a id="pl.16.22"></a><var>16.22</var>$15,000 in the first year is for costs related to <br/>
<a id="pl.16.23"></a><var>16.23</var>creating a driving privilege license.<br/>
<table>
<col width="50px"/>
<col width="21.5"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.16.24"></a><var>16.24</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" colspan="3" valign="bottom">Subd. 5.<b>Traffic Safety</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="center" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom">446,000<br/>
</td>
<td align="center" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom">457,000<br/>
</td>
</tr>
</table><a id="pl.16.25"></a><var>16.25</var>The commissioner of public safety shall <br/>
<a id="pl.16.26"></a><var>16.26</var>spend 50 percent of the money available to <br/>
<a id="pl.16.27"></a><var>16.27</var>the state under United States Code, title 23, <br/>
<a id="pl.16.28"></a><var>16.28</var>section 164, and the remaining 50 percent <br/>
<a id="pl.16.29"></a><var>16.29</var>must be transferred to the commissioner <br/>
<a id="pl.16.30"></a><var>16.30</var>of transportation for hazard elimination <br/>
<a id="pl.16.31"></a><var>16.31</var>activities under United States Code, title 23, <br/>
<a id="pl.16.32"></a><var>16.32</var>section 152.<br/>
<table>
<col width="50px"/>
<col width="21.5"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.16.33"></a><var>16.33</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" colspan="3" valign="bottom">Subd. 6.<b>Pipeline Safety</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="center" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom">1,371,000<br/>
</td>
<td align="center" valign="bottom"></td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom">1,388,000<br/>
</td>
</tr>
</table><a id="pl.17.1"></a><var>17.1</var>This appropriation is from the pipeline safety <br/>
<a id="pl.17.2"></a><var>17.2</var>account in the special revenue fund.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.1.6.0"></a><table>
<col width="50px"/>
<col width="21.5"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.17.3"></a><var>17.3</var><br/>
</td>
<td colspan="3">Sec. 6. <b>DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="center"><b>$</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="right"><b>234,000</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="center"><b>$</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="right"><b>222,000</b><br/>
</td>
</tr>
</table><a id="pl.17.4"></a><var>17.4</var>$234,000 in fiscal year 2016 and $222,000 <br/>
<a id="pl.17.5"></a><var>17.5</var>in fiscal year 2017 are appropriated from <br/>
<a id="pl.17.6"></a><var>17.6</var>the highway user tax distribution fund to <br/>
<a id="pl.17.7"></a><var>17.7</var>the commissioner of revenue for tax system <br/>
<a id="pl.17.8"></a><var>17.8</var>management costs.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.1.7.0"></a><table>
<col width="50px"/>
<col width="21.5"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.17.9"></a><var>17.9</var><br/>
<a id="pl.17.10"></a><var>17.10</var><br/>
<a id="pl.17.11"></a><var>17.11</var><br/>
</td>
<td colspan="3">Sec. 7. <b>BOARD OF WATER AND SOIL </b><br/>
<b>RESOURCES AND DEPARTMENT OF </b><br/>
<b>NATURAL RESOURCES</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="center"><b>$</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="right"><b>270,000</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="center"><b>$</b><br/>
</td>
<td></td>
</tr>
</table><a id="pl.17.12"></a><var>17.12</var>(a) $135,000 to the Board of Water and Soil <br/>
<a id="pl.17.13"></a><var>17.13</var>Resources and $135,000 to the commissioner <br/>
<a id="pl.17.14"></a><var>17.14</var>of natural resources are appropriated in fiscal <br/>
<a id="pl.17.15"></a><var>17.15</var>year 2016 from the state aid administrative <br/>
<a id="pl.17.16"></a><var>17.16</var>account in the county state-aid highway fund <br/>
<a id="pl.17.17"></a><var>17.17</var>to study the feasibility of the state assuming <br/>
<a id="pl.17.18"></a><var>17.18</var>administration of the section 404 permit <br/>
<a id="pl.17.19"></a><var>17.19</var>program of the federal Clean Water Act. The <br/>
<a id="pl.17.20"></a><var>17.20</var>United States Army Corps of Engineers, <br/>
<a id="pl.17.21"></a><var>17.21</var>St. Paul District; and the United States <br/>
<a id="pl.17.22"></a><var>17.22</var>Environmental Protection Agency shall be <br/>
<a id="pl.17.23"></a><var>17.23</var>consulted with during the development of <br/>
<a id="pl.17.24"></a><var>17.24</var>the study. These appropriations are available <br/>
<a id="pl.17.25"></a><var>17.25</var>until June 30, 2017. The study shall identify:<br/>
<a id="pl.17.26"></a><var>17.26</var>(1) the federal requirements for state <br/>
<a id="pl.17.27"></a><var>17.27</var>assumption of the 404 program;<br/>
<a id="pl.17.28"></a><var>17.28</var>(2) the potential extent of assumption, <br/>
<a id="pl.17.29"></a><var>17.29</var>including those waters that would remain <br/>
<a id="pl.17.30"></a><var>17.30</var>under the jurisdiction of the Army Corps <br/>
<a id="pl.17.31"></a><var>17.31</var>of Engineers due to the prohibition of 404 <br/>
<a id="pl.17.32"></a><var>17.32</var>assumption in certain waters as defined in <br/>
<a id="pl.17.33"></a><var>17.33</var>section 404(g)(1) of the federal Clean Water <br/>
<a id="pl.17.34"></a><var>17.34</var>Act;<br/>
<a id="pl.18.1"></a><var>18.1</var>(3) differences in waters regulated under <br/>
<a id="pl.18.2"></a><var>18.2</var>Minnesota laws compared to waters of the <br/>
<a id="pl.18.3"></a><var>18.3</var>United States, including complications and <br/>
<a id="pl.18.4"></a><var>18.4</var>potential solutions to address the current <br/>
<a id="pl.18.5"></a><var>18.5</var>uncertainties relating to determining waters <br/>
<a id="pl.18.6"></a><var>18.6</var>of the United States;<br/>
<a id="pl.18.7"></a><var>18.7</var>(4) measures to ensure the protection of <br/>
<a id="pl.18.8"></a><var>18.8</var>aquatic resources consistent with the Clean <br/>
<a id="pl.18.9"></a><var>18.9</var>Water Act, Wetland Conservation Act, and <br/>
<a id="pl.18.10"></a><var>18.10</var>the public waters program administered by <br/>
<a id="pl.18.11"></a><var>18.11</var>the Department of Natural Resources;<br/>
<a id="pl.18.12"></a><var>18.12</var>(5) changes to existing state law, including <br/>
<a id="pl.18.13"></a><var>18.13</var>changes to current implementation structure <br/>
<a id="pl.18.14"></a><var>18.14</var>and processes, that would need to occur <br/>
<a id="pl.18.15"></a><var>18.15</var>to allow for state assumption of the 404 <br/>
<a id="pl.18.16"></a><var>18.16</var>program;<br/>
<a id="pl.18.17"></a><var>18.17</var>(6) new agency responsibilities for <br/>
<a id="pl.18.18"></a><var>18.18</var>implementing federal requirements <br/>
<a id="pl.18.19"></a><var>18.19</var>and procedures that would become the <br/>
<a id="pl.18.20"></a><var>18.20</var>obligation of the state under assumption, <br/>
<a id="pl.18.21"></a><var>18.21</var>including the staff and resources needed for <br/>
<a id="pl.18.22"></a><var>18.22</var>implementation;<br/>
<a id="pl.18.23"></a><var>18.23</var>(7) the estimated costs and savings that would <br/>
<a id="pl.18.24"></a><var>18.24</var>accrue to affected units of government;<br/>
<a id="pl.18.25"></a><var>18.25</var>(8) the effect on application review and <br/>
<a id="pl.18.26"></a><var>18.26</var>approval processes and time frames;<br/>
<a id="pl.18.27"></a><var>18.27</var>(9) alternatives to assumption that would also <br/>
<a id="pl.18.28"></a><var>18.28</var>achieve the goals of regulatory simplification, <br/>
<a id="pl.18.29"></a><var>18.29</var>efficiency, and reduced permitting times;<br/>
<a id="pl.18.30"></a><var>18.30</var>(10) options for financing any additional <br/>
<a id="pl.18.31"></a><var>18.31</var>costs of implementation; and<br/>
<a id="pl.18.32"></a><var>18.32</var>(11) other information as determined by the <br/>
<a id="pl.18.33"></a><var>18.33</var>board and commissioner.<br/>
<a id="pl.19.1"></a><var>19.1</var>(b) The board and commissioner shall <br/>
<a id="pl.19.2"></a><var>19.2</var>involve stakeholders in the development of a <br/>
<a id="pl.19.3"></a><var>19.3</var>plan of the study required under this section.<br/>
<a id="pl.19.4"></a><var>19.4</var>(c) By January 15, 2017, the board and <br/>
<a id="pl.19.5"></a><var>19.5</var>commissioner must report the study to the <br/>
<a id="pl.19.6"></a><var>19.6</var>legislative policy and finance committees and <br/>
<a id="pl.19.7"></a><var>19.7</var>divisions with jurisdiction over environment <br/>
<a id="pl.19.8"></a><var>19.8</var>and natural resources.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.1.8.0"></a><table>
<col width="50px"/>
<col width="21.5"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.19.9"></a><var>19.9</var><br/>
</td>
<td colspan="3">Sec. 8. <b>TRANSFER</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="center"><b>$</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="right"><b>3,000,000</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="center"><b>$</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="right"><b>3,000,000</b><br/>
</td>
</tr>
</table><a id="pl.19.10"></a><var>19.10</var>$3,000,000 in fiscal year 2016 and $3,000,000 <br/>
<a id="pl.19.11"></a><var>19.11</var>in fiscal year 2017 are transferred from the <br/>
<a id="pl.19.12"></a><var>19.12</var>general fund to the greater Minnesota active <br/>
<a id="pl.19.13"></a><var>19.13</var>transportation account in the special revenue <br/>
<a id="pl.19.14"></a><var>19.14</var>fund under Minnesota Statutes, section <br/>
<a id="pl.19.15"></a><var>19.15</var>174.38. These are onetime transfers.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.1.9.0"></a><a id="pl.19.16"></a><var>19.16</var>    Sec. 9. <b>APPROPRIATION.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.19.17"></a><var>19.17</var>(a) $8,000 in fiscal year 2016 and $8,000 in fiscal year 2017 are appropriated from
         <br/>
<a id="pl.19.18"></a><var>19.18</var>the general fund to the Legislative Coordinating Commission for expenses related to
         the <br/>
<a id="pl.19.19"></a><var>19.19</var>road-user charge working group.<br/>
<a id="pl.19.20"></a><var>19.20</var>    (b) $165,000 in fiscal year 2016 and $95,000 in fiscal year 2017 are appropriated
         <br/>
<a id="pl.19.21"></a><var>19.21</var>from the general fund to the commissioner of transportation for administrative expenses
         <br/>
<a id="pl.19.22"></a><var>19.22</var>related to the road-user charge working group, including the costs of consultants.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.2.0.0"></a>

<a id="bill.2.1.0"></a><a id="pl.19.25"></a><var>19.25</var>    Section 1. <b>BOND SALE AUTHORIZATION.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.19.26"></a><var>19.26</var>To provide the money appropriated in this article from the bond proceeds account in
         <br/>
<a id="pl.19.27"></a><var>19.27</var>the trunk highway fund, the commissioner of management and budget shall sell and issue
         <br/>
<a id="pl.19.28"></a><var>19.28</var>bonds of the state in an amount up to $1,001,000,000 in the manner, upon the terms,
         and <br/>
<a id="pl.19.29"></a><var>19.29</var>with the effect prescribed by Minnesota Statutes, sections 167.50 to 167.52, and by
         the <br/>
<a id="pl.19.30"></a><var>19.30</var>Minnesota Constitution, article XIV, section 11, at the times and in the amounts requested
         <br/>
<a id="pl.19.31"></a><var>19.31</var>by the commissioner of transportation. The proceeds of the bonds, except accrued interest
         <br/>
<a id="pl.20.1"></a><var>20.1</var>and any premium received from the sale of the bonds, must be deposited in the bond
         <br/>
<a id="pl.20.2"></a><var>20.2</var>proceeds account in the trunk highway fund.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.2.2.0"></a><table>
<col width="50px"/>
<col width=""/>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.20.3"></a><var>20.3</var><br/>
</td>
<td>Sec. 2. <b>BOND APPROPRIATIONS.</b><br/>
</td>
</tr>
</table><a id="pl.20.4"></a><var>20.4</var>The sums shown in the column under "Appropriations" are appropriated from the <br/>
<a id="pl.20.5"></a><var>20.5</var>bond proceeds account in the trunk highway fund to the state agencies or officials
         indicated, <br/>
<a id="pl.20.6"></a><var>20.6</var>to be spent for public purposes. Appropriations of bond proceeds must be spent as
         <br/>
<a id="pl.20.7"></a><var>20.7</var>authorized by the Minnesota Constitution, articles XI and XIV. Unless otherwise specified,
         <br/>
<a id="pl.20.8"></a><var>20.8</var>money appropriated in this article for a capital program or project may be used to
         pay state <br/>
<a id="pl.20.9"></a><var>20.9</var>agency staff costs that are attributed directly to the capital program or project
         in accordance <br/>
<a id="pl.20.10"></a><var>20.10</var>with accounting policies adopted by the commissioner of management and budget.<br/>
<table>
<col width="50px"/>
<col width="50.5"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.20.11"></a><var>20.11</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="center" colspan="3"><b>SUMMARY</b><br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.20.12"></a><var>20.12</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom">Department of Transportation<br/>
</td>
<td align="center">$<br/>
</td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom">1,000,000,000<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.20.13"></a><var>20.13</var><br/>
</td>
<td>Department of Management and Budget<br/>
</td>
<td align="center"></td>
<td align="right">1,000,000<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.20.14"></a><var>20.14</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="left" valign="bottom"><b>TOTAL</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="center"><b>$</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="right" valign="bottom"><b>1,001,000,000</b><br/>
</td>
</tr>
</table>
<table>
<col width="50px"/>
<col width="21.5"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.20.15"></a><var>20.15</var><br/>
</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td align="center"></td>
<td align="right" colspan="2"><b>APPROPRIATIONS</b><br/>
</td>
</tr>
</table><br/>
<a id="bill.2.3.0"></a><table>
<col width="50px"/>
<col width="21.5"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.20.16"></a><var>20.16</var><br/>
<a id="pl.20.17"></a><var>20.17</var><br/>
<a id="pl.20.18"></a><var>20.18</var><br/>
</td>
<td colspan="3">Sec. 3. <b>DEPARTMENT OF </b><br/>
<b>TRANSPORTATION CORRIDORS OF </b><br/>
<b>COMMERCE</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="center"></td>
<td align="right"></td>
<td align="center"><b>$</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="right"><b>800,000,000</b><br/>
</td>
</tr>
</table><a id="pl.20.19"></a><var>20.19</var>(a) The appropriation in this section is <br/>
<a id="pl.20.20"></a><var>20.20</var>to the commissioner of transportation for <br/>
<a id="pl.20.21"></a><var>20.21</var>the corridors of commerce program under <br/>
<a id="pl.20.22"></a><var>20.22</var>Minnesota Statutes, section 161.088, and is <br/>
<a id="pl.20.23"></a><var>20.23</var>available in the amounts of $200,000,000 <br/>
<a id="pl.20.24"></a><var>20.24</var>in each fiscal year from 2016 to 2019. The <br/>
<a id="pl.20.25"></a><var>20.25</var>commissioner may use up to 17 percent of <br/>
<a id="pl.20.26"></a><var>20.26</var>the amount each year for program delivery.<br/>
<a id="pl.20.27"></a><var>20.27</var>(b) In any fiscal year covered by this <br/>
<a id="pl.20.28"></a><var>20.28</var>appropriation, the commissioner may <br/>
<a id="pl.20.29"></a><var>20.29</var>identify projects based on previous selection <br/>
<a id="pl.20.30"></a><var>20.30</var>processes or may perform a new selection.<br/>
<a id="pl.20.31"></a><var>20.31</var>(c) The appropriation in this section cancels <br/>
<a id="pl.20.32"></a><var>20.32</var>as specified under Minnesota Statutes, section <br/>
<a id="pl.20.33"></a><var>20.33</var>16A.642, except that the commissioner of <br/>
<a id="pl.20.34"></a><var>20.34</var>management and budget shall count the start <br/>
<a id="pl.20.35"></a><var>20.35</var>of authorization for issuance of state bonds <br/>
<a id="pl.21.1"></a><var>21.1</var>as the first day of the fiscal year during <br/>
<a id="pl.21.2"></a><var>21.2</var>which the bonds are available to be issued as <br/>
<a id="pl.21.3"></a><var>21.3</var>specified under paragraph (a), and not as the <br/>
<a id="pl.21.4"></a><var>21.4</var>date of enactment of this section.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.2.4.0"></a><table>
<col width="50px"/>
<col width="21.5"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.21.5"></a><var>21.5</var><br/>
<a id="pl.21.6"></a><var>21.6</var><br/>
</td>
<td colspan="3">Sec. 4. <b>TRANSPORTATION ECONOMIC </b><br/>
<b>DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="center"></td>
<td align="right"></td>
<td align="center"><b>$</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="right"><b>200,000,000</b><br/>
</td>
</tr>
</table><a id="pl.21.7"></a><var>21.7</var>(a) This appropriation is for the transportation <br/>
<a id="pl.21.8"></a><var>21.8</var>economic development program under <br/>
<a id="pl.21.9"></a><var>21.9</var>Minnesota Statutes, section 174.12, and is <br/>
<a id="pl.21.10"></a><var>21.10</var>available in the amounts of $50,000,000 in <br/>
<a id="pl.21.11"></a><var>21.11</var>each fiscal year from 2016 to 2019. The <br/>
<a id="pl.21.12"></a><var>21.12</var>commissioner may use up to 17 percent of <br/>
<a id="pl.21.13"></a><var>21.13</var>the amount each year for program delivery.<br/>
<a id="pl.21.14"></a><var>21.14</var>(b) The appropriation in this section cancels <br/>
<a id="pl.21.15"></a><var>21.15</var>as specified under Minnesota Statutes, section <br/>
<a id="pl.21.16"></a><var>21.16</var>16A.642, except that the commissioner of <br/>
<a id="pl.21.17"></a><var>21.17</var>management and budget shall count the start <br/>
<a id="pl.21.18"></a><var>21.18</var>of authorization for issuance of state bonds <br/>
<a id="pl.21.19"></a><var>21.19</var>as the first day of the fiscal year during <br/>
<a id="pl.21.20"></a><var>21.20</var>which the bonds are available to be issued as <br/>
<a id="pl.21.21"></a><var>21.21</var>specified under paragraph (a), and not as the <br/>
<a id="pl.21.22"></a><var>21.22</var>date of enactment of this section.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.2.5.0"></a><table>
<col width="50px"/>
<col width="21.5"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<col width="2.5"/>
<col width="12"/>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.21.23"></a><var>21.23</var><br/>
</td>
<td colspan="3">Sec. 5. <b>BOND SALE EXPENSES</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="center"></td>
<td align="right"></td>
<td align="center"><b>$</b><br/>
</td>
<td align="right"><b>1,000,000</b><br/>
</td>
</tr>
</table><a id="pl.21.24"></a><var>21.24</var>This appropriation is to the commissioner <br/>
<a id="pl.21.25"></a><var>21.25</var>of management and budget for bond sale <br/>
<a id="pl.21.26"></a><var>21.26</var>expenses under Minnesota Statutes, sections <br/>
<a id="pl.21.27"></a><var>21.27</var>16A.641, subdivision 8; and 167.50, <br/>
<a id="pl.21.28"></a><var>21.28</var>subdivision 4, and is available in the amounts <br/>
<a id="pl.21.29"></a><var>21.29</var>of $250,000 in each fiscal year from 2016 to <br/>
<a id="pl.21.30"></a><var>21.30</var>2019.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.2.6.0"></a><a id="pl.21.31"></a><var>21.31</var>    Sec. 6. <b>EFFECTIVE DATE.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.21.32"></a><var>21.32</var>This article is effective July 1, 2015.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.3.0.0"></a>

<a id="bill.3.1.0"></a><a id="pl.22.3"></a><var>22.3</var>    Section 1. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 296A.061, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.22.4"></a><var>22.4</var><b>296A.061 CANCELLATION OR NONRENEWAL OF LICENSES.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.22.5"></a><var>22.5</var>The commissioner may cancel a license or not renew a license if one of the following
         <br/>
<a id="pl.22.6"></a><var>22.6</var>conditions occurs:<br/>
<a id="pl.22.7"></a><var>22.7</var>(1) the license holder has not filed a petroleum tax return or report for at least
         one year;<br/>
<a id="pl.22.8"></a><var>22.8</var>(2) the license holder has not filed a gross receipts tax return for at least one year;<br/>
<a id="pl.22.9"></a><var>22.9</var>(3) the license holder has not reported any petroleum tax liability or gross receipts <br/>
<a id="pl.22.10"></a><var>22.10</var>tax liability on the license holder's returns or reports for at least one year; or<br/>
<a id="pl.22.11"></a><var>22.11</var>(3) (4) the license holder requests cancellation of the license.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.3.2.0"></a><a id="pl.22.12"></a><var>22.12</var>    Sec. 2. <b>[296A.085] MOTOR FUELS GROSS RECEIPTS TAX.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.22.13"></a><var>22.13</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>Imposition.</b> A tax is imposed on the wholesale business of selling <br/>
<a id="pl.22.14"></a><var>22.14</var>the means or substance used for propelling vehicles on the highways of this state.
         The tax <br/>
<a id="pl.22.15"></a><var>22.15</var>is imposed at the rate of 6.5 percent of gross receipts derived by a distributor from
         the first <br/>
<a id="pl.22.16"></a><var>22.16</var>sale at wholesale of gasoline, gasoline blended with ethanol, agricultural alcohol
         gasoline, <br/>
<a id="pl.22.17"></a><var>22.17</var>and special fuels within this state for use in motor vehicles.<br/>
<a id="pl.22.18"></a><var>22.18</var>    Subd. 2. <b>Exemptions.</b> Subdivision 1 does not apply to gasoline, denatured ethanol, <br/>
<a id="pl.22.19"></a><var>22.19</var>special fuel, or alternative fuel purchased by an entity described in section 296A.07,
         <br/>
<a id="pl.22.20"></a><var>22.20</var>subdivision 4, or 296A.08, subdivision 3.<br/>
<a id="pl.22.21"></a><var>22.21</var>    Subd. 3. <b>Conversion of tax rate.</b> (a) Annually on or before August 1, the <br/>
<a id="pl.22.22"></a><var>22.22</var>commissioner shall determine the applicable gross receipts motor fuels tax rate per
         gallon. <br/>
<a id="pl.22.23"></a><var>22.23</var>The tax per gallon shall be the greater of either:<br/>
<a id="pl.22.24"></a><var>22.24</var>(1) 6.5 percent of $2.50; or<br/>
<a id="pl.22.25"></a><var>22.25</var>(2) 6.5 percent of the prior fiscal year's average wholesale gasoline price per <br/>
<a id="pl.22.26"></a><var>22.26</var>gallon in Minnesota for all grades by refiners, as published by the United States
         Energy <br/>
<a id="pl.22.27"></a><var>22.27</var>Information Administration and rounded to the nearest tenth of a cent per gallon.
         The <br/>
<a id="pl.22.28"></a><var>22.28</var>wholesale price used must not include any tax or fee assessed by the state of Minnesota
         <br/>
<a id="pl.22.29"></a><var>22.29</var>or the United States government.<br/>
<a id="pl.22.30"></a><var>22.30</var>(b) The announced rate is effective for a 12-month period consisting of the next <br/>
<a id="pl.22.31"></a><var>22.31</var>October 1 to September 30. The commissioner shall publish on the department's Web
         site <br/>
<a id="pl.22.32"></a><var>22.32</var>the total of the gross receipts tax and the excise tax.<br/>
<a id="pl.22.33"></a><var>22.33</var>    Subd. 4. <b>Administrative provisions.</b> Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, <br/>
<a id="pl.22.34"></a><var>22.34</var>the relevant audit, assessment, refund, penalty, interest, enforcement, collection
         remedies, <br/>
<a id="pl.23.1"></a><var>23.1</var>appeal, and administrative provisions of chapter 289A apply to taxes imposed under
         <br/>
<a id="pl.23.2"></a><var>23.2</var>this section.<br/>
<a id="pl.23.3"></a><var>23.3</var>    Subd. 5. <b>Deposit of revenues.</b> The commissioner shall deposit the revenues from <br/>
<a id="pl.23.4"></a><var>23.4</var>the gross receipts tax into the highway user tax distribution fund.<br/>
<a id="pl.23.5"></a><var>23.5</var><b>EFFECTIVE DATE.</b>This section is effective October 1, 2015, and applies to <br/>
<a id="pl.23.6"></a><var>23.6</var>gross receipts attributable to the described products and derived by a distributor
         on or <br/>
<a id="pl.23.7"></a><var>23.7</var>after that day.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.3.3.0"></a><a id="pl.23.8"></a><var>23.8</var>    Sec. 3. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 296A.11, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.23.9"></a><var>23.9</var><b>296A.11 SELLER MAY COLLECT TAX.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.23.10"></a><var>23.10</var>A person who directly or indirectly pays a gasoline or special fuel tax or motor fuels <br/>
<a id="pl.23.11"></a><var>23.11</var>gross receipts tax as provided in this chapter and who does not in fact use the gasoline or <br/>
<a id="pl.23.12"></a><var>23.12</var>special fuel in motor vehicles in this state or receive, store, or withdraw it from
         storage <br/>
<a id="pl.23.13"></a><var>23.13</var>to be used personally for the purpose of producing or generating power for propelling
         <br/>
<a id="pl.23.14"></a><var>23.14</var>aircraft, but sells or otherwise disposes of the same, except as provided in section
         
         <statute_ref>296A.16, <br/>
<a id="pl.23.15"></a><var>23.15</var>subdivision 3
         </statute_ref>, is hereby authorized to collect, from the person to whom the gasoline or <br/>
<a id="pl.23.16"></a><var>23.16</var>special fuel is so sold or disposed of, the tax so paid, and is hereby required, upon
         request, <br/>
<a id="pl.23.17"></a><var>23.17</var>to make, sign, and deliver to such person an invoice of such sale or disposition.
         The sums <br/>
<a id="pl.23.18"></a><var>23.18</var>collected must be held as a special fund in trust for the state of Minnesota.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.3.4.0"></a><a id="pl.23.19"></a><var>23.19</var>    Sec. 4. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 296A.12, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.23.20"></a><var>23.20</var><b>296A.12 GASOLINE AND SPECIAL FUEL TAX </b><b>AND MOTOR FUELS </b><br/>
<a id="pl.23.21"></a><var>23.21</var><b>GROSS RECEIPTS TAX </b><b>IN LIEU OF OTHER TAXES.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.23.22"></a><var>23.22</var>Gasoline and special fuel excise taxes and motor fuels gross receipts tax shall be <br/>
<a id="pl.23.23"></a><var>23.23</var>in lieu of all other taxes imposed upon the business of selling or dealing in gasoline
         or <br/>
<a id="pl.23.24"></a><var>23.24</var>special fuel, whether imposed by the state or by any of its political subdivisions,
         but are in <br/>
<a id="pl.23.25"></a><var>23.25</var>addition to all ad valorem taxes now imposed by law. Nothing in this chapter is construed
         <br/>
<a id="pl.23.26"></a><var>23.26</var>as prohibiting the governing body of any city of this state from licensing and regulating
         <br/>
<a id="pl.23.27"></a><var>23.27</var>such a business where its authority is conferred by state law or city charter.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.3.5.0"></a><a id="pl.23.28"></a><var>23.28</var>    Sec. 5. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 296A.16, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.23.29"></a><var>23.29</var><b>296A.16 REFUND OR CREDIT.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.23.30"></a><var>23.30</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>Credit or refund of gasoline or special fuel tax paid.</b> The <br/>
<a id="pl.23.31"></a><var>23.31</var>commissioner shall allow the distributor credit or refund of the excise and motor fuels <br/>
<a id="pl.23.32"></a><var>23.32</var>gross receipts tax paid on gasoline and special fuel:<br/>
<a id="pl.24.1"></a><var>24.1</var>(1) exported or sold for export from the state, other than in the supply tank of a
         <br/>
<a id="pl.24.2"></a><var>24.2</var>motor vehicle or of an aircraft;<br/>
<a id="pl.24.3"></a><var>24.3</var>(2) sold to the United States government to be used exclusively in performing its
         <br/>
<a id="pl.24.4"></a><var>24.4</var>governmental functions and activities or to any "cost plus a fixed fee" contractor
         employed <br/>
<a id="pl.24.5"></a><var>24.5</var>by the United States government on any national defense project;<br/>
<a id="pl.24.6"></a><var>24.6</var>(3) if the fuel is placed in a tank used exclusively for residential heating;<br/>
<a id="pl.24.7"></a><var>24.7</var>(4) destroyed by accident while in the possession of the distributor;<br/>
<a id="pl.24.8"></a><var>24.8</var>(5) in error;<br/>
<a id="pl.24.9"></a><var>24.9</var>(6) in the case of gasoline only, sold for storage in an on-farm bulk storage tank,
         if <br/>
<a id="pl.24.10"></a><var>24.10</var>the tax was not collected on the sale; and<br/>
<a id="pl.24.11"></a><var>24.11</var>(7) in such other cases as the commissioner may permit, consistent with the provisions
         <br/>
<a id="pl.24.12"></a><var>24.12</var>of this chapter and other laws relating to the gasoline and special fuel excise taxes.<br/>
<a id="pl.24.13"></a><var>24.13</var>    Subd. 2. <b>Fuel used in other vehicle; claim for refund.</b> Any person who buys and <br/>
<a id="pl.24.14"></a><var>24.14</var>uses gasoline for a qualifying purpose other than use in motor vehicles, snowmobiles
         <br/>
<a id="pl.24.15"></a><var>24.15</var>except as provided in clause (2), or motorboats, or special fuel for a qualifying
         purpose <br/>
<a id="pl.24.16"></a><var>24.16</var>other than use in licensed motor vehicles, and who paid the excise or gross receipts tax <br/>
<a id="pl.24.17"></a><var>24.17</var>directly or indirectly through the amount of the tax being included in the price of
         the <br/>
<a id="pl.24.18"></a><var>24.18</var>gasoline or special fuel, or otherwise, shall be reimbursed and repaid the amount
         of the <br/>
<a id="pl.24.19"></a><var>24.19</var>tax paid upon filing with the commissioner a claim for refund in the form and manner
         <br/>
<a id="pl.24.20"></a><var>24.20</var>prescribed by the commissioner, and containing the information the commissioner shall
         <br/>
<a id="pl.24.21"></a><var>24.21</var>require. By signing any such claim which is false or fraudulent, the applicant shall
         be <br/>
<a id="pl.24.22"></a><var>24.22</var>subject to the penalties provided in this chapter for knowingly making a false claim.
         <br/>
<a id="pl.24.23"></a><var>24.23</var>The claim shall set forth the total amount of the gasoline so purchased and used by
         the <br/>
<a id="pl.24.24"></a><var>24.24</var>applicant other than in motor vehicles, or special fuel purchased and used by the
         applicant <br/>
<a id="pl.24.25"></a><var>24.25</var>other than in licensed motor vehicles, and shall state when and for what purpose it
         was <br/>
<a id="pl.24.26"></a><var>24.26</var>used. When a claim contains an error in computation or preparation, the commissioner
         <br/>
<a id="pl.24.27"></a><var>24.27</var>is authorized to adjust the claim in accordance with the evidence shown on the claim
         or <br/>
<a id="pl.24.28"></a><var>24.28</var>other information available to the commissioner. The commissioner, on being satisfied
         <br/>
<a id="pl.24.29"></a><var>24.29</var>that the claimant is entitled to the payments, shall approve the claim and transmit
         it to the <br/>
<a id="pl.24.30"></a><var>24.30</var>commissioner of management and budget. The words "gasoline" or "special fuel" as used
         <br/>
<a id="pl.24.31"></a><var>24.31</var>in this subdivision do not include aviation gasoline or special fuel for aircraft.
         Gasoline or <br/>
<a id="pl.24.32"></a><var>24.32</var>special fuel bought and used for a "qualifying purpose" means:<br/>
<a id="pl.24.33"></a><var>24.33</var>    (1) Gasoline or special fuel used in carrying on a trade or business, used on a farm
         <br/>
<a id="pl.24.34"></a><var>24.34</var>situated in Minnesota, and used for a farming purpose. "Farm" and "farming purpose"
         <br/>
<a id="pl.24.35"></a><var>24.35</var>have the meanings given them in section 6420(c)(2), (3), and (4) of the Internal Revenue
         <br/>
<a id="pl.24.36"></a><var>24.36</var>Code as defined in section 
         <statute_ref>289A.02</statute_ref>, subdivision 7.<br/>
<a id="pl.25.1"></a><var>25.1</var>    (2) Gasoline or special fuel used for off-highway business use.<br/>
<a id="pl.25.2"></a><var>25.2</var>    (i) "Off-highway business use" means any use off the public highway by a person in
         <br/>
<a id="pl.25.3"></a><var>25.3</var>that person's trade, business, or activity for the production of income.<br/>
<a id="pl.25.4"></a><var>25.4</var>    (ii) Off-highway business use includes use of a passenger snowmobile off the public
         <br/>
<a id="pl.25.5"></a><var>25.5</var>highways as part of the operations of a resort as defined in section 
         <statute_ref>157.15, subdivision 11</statute_ref>; <br/>
<a id="pl.25.6"></a><var>25.6</var>and use of gasoline or special fuel to operate a power takeoff unit on a vehicle,
         but not <br/>
<a id="pl.25.7"></a><var>25.7</var>including fuel consumed during idling time.<br/>
<a id="pl.25.8"></a><var>25.8</var>    (iii) Off-highway business use does not include use as a fuel in a motor vehicle <br/>
<a id="pl.25.9"></a><var>25.9</var>which, at the time of use, is registered or is required to be registered for highway
         use under <br/>
<a id="pl.25.10"></a><var>25.10</var>the laws of any state or foreign country; or use of a licensed motor vehicle fuel
         tank in lieu <br/>
<a id="pl.25.11"></a><var>25.11</var>of a separate storage tank for storing fuel to be used for a qualifying purpose, as
         defined in <br/>
<a id="pl.25.12"></a><var>25.12</var>this section. Fuel purchased to be used for a qualifying purpose cannot be placed
         in the <br/>
<a id="pl.25.13"></a><var>25.13</var>fuel tank of a licensed motor vehicle and must be stored in a separate supply tank.<br/>
<a id="pl.25.14"></a><var>25.14</var>    (3) Gasoline or special fuel placed in the fuel tanks of new motor vehicles, <br/>
<a id="pl.25.15"></a><var>25.15</var>manufactured in Minnesota, and shipped by interstate carrier to destinations in other
         <br/>
<a id="pl.25.16"></a><var>25.16</var>states or foreign countries.<br/>
<a id="pl.25.17"></a><var>25.17</var>    Subd. 3. <b>Destruction by accident; refund to dealer.</b> Notwithstanding the <br/>
<a id="pl.25.18"></a><var>25.18</var>provisions of subdivision 1, the commissioner shall allow a dealer a refund of:<br/>
<a id="pl.25.19"></a><var>25.19</var>(1) the tax paid by the distributor on, or gross receipts from the sale of,  gasoline, <br/>
<a id="pl.25.20"></a><var>25.20</var>undyed diesel fuel, or undyed kerosene destroyed by accident while in the possession
         of <br/>
<a id="pl.25.21"></a><var>25.21</var>the dealer; or<br/>
<a id="pl.25.22"></a><var>25.22</var>(2) the tax paid by a distributor or special fuels dealer on, or gross receipts from the <br/>
<a id="pl.25.23"></a><var>25.23</var>sale of,  other special fuels destroyed by accident while in the possession of the dealer.<br/>
<a id="pl.25.24"></a><var>25.24</var>    Subd. 4. <b>Refrigerator units; refunds.</b> Notwithstanding the provisions of <br/>
<a id="pl.25.25"></a><var>25.25</var>subdivision 1, the commissioner shall allow a special fuel dealer a refund of the
         tax paid <br/>
<a id="pl.25.26"></a><var>25.26</var>on, or gross receipts from the sale of,  fuel sold directly into a supply tank of a refrigeration <br/>
<a id="pl.25.27"></a><var>25.27</var>unit with a separate engine and used exclusively by that refrigeration unit. A claim
         for <br/>
<a id="pl.25.28"></a><var>25.28</var>refund may be filed as provided in this section.<br/>
<a id="pl.25.29"></a><var>25.29</var>    Subd. 4a. <b>Undyed kerosene; refunds.</b> Notwithstanding subdivision 1, the <br/>
<a id="pl.25.30"></a><var>25.30</var>commissioner shall allow a refund of the tax paid on, or gross receipts from the sale of,  <br/>
<a id="pl.25.31"></a><var>25.31</var>undyed kerosene used exclusively for a purpose other than as fuel for a motor vehicle
         <br/>
<a id="pl.25.32"></a><var>25.32</var>using the streets and highways. To obtain a refund, the person making the sale to
         an end <br/>
<a id="pl.25.33"></a><var>25.33</var>user must meet the Internal Revenue Service requirements for sales from a blocked
         pump. <br/>
<a id="pl.25.34"></a><var>25.34</var>A claim for a refund may be filed as provided in this section.<br/>
<a id="pl.25.35"></a><var>25.35</var>    Subd. 4b. <b>Racing gasoline; refunds.</b> Notwithstanding subdivision 1, the <br/>
<a id="pl.25.36"></a><var>25.36</var>commissioner shall allow a licensed distributor a refund of the tax paid on, or gross <br/>
<a id="pl.26.1"></a><var>26.1</var>receipts from the sale of,  leaded gasoline of 110 octane or more that does not meet ASTM <br/>
<a id="pl.26.2"></a><var>26.2</var>specification D4814 for gasoline and that is sold in bulk for use in nonregistered
         motor <br/>
<a id="pl.26.3"></a><var>26.3</var>vehicles. A claim for a refund may be filed as provided for in this section.<br/>
<a id="pl.26.4"></a><var>26.4</var>    Subd. 5. <b>Qualifying service station credit.</b> Notwithstanding any other provision of <br/>
<a id="pl.26.5"></a><var>26.5</var>law to the contrary, the tax imposed on gasoline, undyed diesel fuel, or undyed kerosene, <br/>
<a id="pl.26.6"></a><var>26.6</var>together with the amount attributable to gross receipts tax on these fuels,  delivered to a <br/>
<a id="pl.26.7"></a><var>26.7</var>qualified service station may not exceed, or must be reduced to, a rate not more than
         <br/>
<a id="pl.26.8"></a><var>26.8</var>three cents per gallon above the state tax rate imposed on such products sold by a
         service <br/>
<a id="pl.26.9"></a><var>26.9</var>station in a contiguous state located within the distance indicated in this subdivision.
         A <br/>
<a id="pl.26.10"></a><var>26.10</var>distributor shall be allowed a credit or refund for the amount of reduction computed
         in <br/>
<a id="pl.26.11"></a><var>26.11</var>accordance with this subdivision. For purposes of this subdivision, a "qualifying
         service <br/>
<a id="pl.26.12"></a><var>26.12</var>station" means a service station located within 7.5 miles, measured by the shortest
         route <br/>
<a id="pl.26.13"></a><var>26.13</var>by public road, from a service station selling like product in the contiguous state.<br/>
<a id="pl.26.14"></a><var>26.14</var>    Subd. 7. <b>Civil penalty for filing false claim.</b> A person who violates section <br/>
<statute_ref><a id="pl.26.15"></a><var>26.15</var>296A.23, subdivision 1
         </statute_ref>, shall forfeit the full amount of the claim. In addition, a person who <br/>
<a id="pl.26.16"></a><var>26.16</var>is convicted under section 
         <statute_ref>296A.23</statute_ref> for filing a false statement or claim shall, in addition <br/>
<a id="pl.26.17"></a><var>26.17</var>to any criminal penalties imposed, be prohibited from filing with the commissioner
         any <br/>
<a id="pl.26.18"></a><var>26.18</var>claim for refund upon gasoline purchased within six months after such conviction.<br/>
<a id="pl.26.19"></a><var>26.19</var>    Subd. 8. <b>Appropriation.</b> There is appropriated to the persons entitled to refund or <br/>
<a id="pl.26.20"></a><var>26.20</var>credit under this section, from the fund or account in the state treasury to which
         the money <br/>
<a id="pl.26.21"></a><var>26.21</var>was credited, an amount sufficient to make the credit or refund.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.3.6.0"></a><a id="pl.26.22"></a><var>26.22</var>    Sec. 6. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 296A.18, subdivision 2, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.26.23"></a><var>26.23</var>    Subd. 2. <b>Motorboat.</b> Approximately 1-1/2 percent of all gasoline received in this <br/>
<a id="pl.26.24"></a><var>26.24</var>state and 1-1/2 percent of all gasoline produced or brought into this state, except
         gasoline <br/>
<a id="pl.26.25"></a><var>26.25</var>used for aviation purposes, is being used as fuel for the operation of motorboats
         on the <br/>
<a id="pl.26.26"></a><var>26.26</var>waters of this state and of the total revenue derived from the imposition of the gasoline
         <br/>
<a id="pl.26.27"></a><var>26.27</var>fuel tax and motor fuels gross receipts tax on gasoline for uses other than for aviation <br/>
<a id="pl.26.28"></a><var>26.28</var>purposes, 1-1/2 percent of the revenue is the amount of tax on fuel used in motorboats
         <br/>
<a id="pl.26.29"></a><var>26.29</var>operated on the waters of this state. The amount of unrefunded tax paid on gasoline
         used <br/>
<a id="pl.26.30"></a><var>26.30</var>for motor boat purposes as computed in this chapter shall be paid into the state treasury
         <br/>
<a id="pl.26.31"></a><var>26.31</var>and credited to a water recreation account in the special revenue fund for acquisition,
         <br/>
<a id="pl.26.32"></a><var>26.32</var>development, maintenance, and rehabilitation of sites for public access and boating
         <br/>
<a id="pl.26.33"></a><var>26.33</var>facilities on public waters; lake and river improvement; and boat and water safety.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.3.7.0"></a><a id="pl.26.34"></a><var>26.34</var>    Sec. 7. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 296A.18, subdivision 3, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.27.1"></a><var>27.1</var>    Subd. 3. <b>Snowmobile.</b> Approximately one percent of all gasoline received in and <br/>
<a id="pl.27.2"></a><var>27.2</var>produced or brought into this state, except gasoline used for aviation purposes, is
         being <br/>
<a id="pl.27.3"></a><var>27.3</var>used as fuel for the operation of snowmobiles in this state, and of the total revenue
         derived <br/>
<a id="pl.27.4"></a><var>27.4</var>from the imposition of the gasoline fuel tax and motor fuels gross receipts tax on gasoline <br/>
<a id="pl.27.5"></a><var>27.5</var>for uses other than for aviation purposes, one percent of such revenues is the amount
         of <br/>
<a id="pl.27.6"></a><var>27.6</var>tax on fuel used in snowmobiles operated in this state.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.3.8.0"></a><a id="pl.27.7"></a><var>27.7</var>    Sec. 8. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 296A.18, subdivision 4, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.27.8"></a><var>27.8</var>    Subd. 4. <b>All-terrain vehicle.</b> Approximately 0.27 of one percent of all gasoline <br/>
<a id="pl.27.9"></a><var>27.9</var>received in or produced or brought into this state, except gasoline used for aviation
         <br/>
<a id="pl.27.10"></a><var>27.10</var>purposes, is being used for the operation of all-terrain vehicles in this state, and
         of the <br/>
<a id="pl.27.11"></a><var>27.11</var>total revenue derived from the imposition of the gasoline fuel tax and motor fuels gross <br/>
<a id="pl.27.12"></a><var>27.12</var>receipts tax on gasoline, 0.27 of one percent is the amount of tax on fuel used in all-terrain <br/>
<a id="pl.27.13"></a><var>27.13</var>vehicles operated in this state.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.3.9.0"></a><a id="pl.27.14"></a><var>27.14</var>    Sec. 9. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 296A.18, subdivision 5, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.27.15"></a><var>27.15</var>    Subd. 5. <b>Off-highway motorcycles.</b> Approximately 0.046 of one percent of <br/>
<a id="pl.27.16"></a><var>27.16</var>all gasoline received or produced in or brought into this state, except gasoline used
         for <br/>
<a id="pl.27.17"></a><var>27.17</var>aviation purposes, is being used for the operation of off-highway motorcycles in this
         state, <br/>
<a id="pl.27.18"></a><var>27.18</var>and of the total revenue derived from the imposition of the gasoline fuel tax and motor <br/>
<a id="pl.27.19"></a><var>27.19</var>fuels gross receipts tax on gasoline  for uses other than for aviation purposes, 0.046 of one <br/>
<a id="pl.27.20"></a><var>27.20</var>percent is the amount of tax on fuel used in off-highway motorcycles operated in this
         state.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.3.10.0"></a><a id="pl.27.21"></a><var>27.21</var>    Sec. 10. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 296A.18, subdivision 6, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.27.22"></a><var>27.22</var>    Subd. 6. <b>Off-road vehicle.</b> Approximately 0.164 of one percent of all gasoline <br/>
<a id="pl.27.23"></a><var>27.23</var>received or produced in or brought into this state, except gasoline used for aviation
         <br/>
<a id="pl.27.24"></a><var>27.24</var>purposes, is being used for the off-road operation of off-road vehicles, as defined
         in <br/>
<a id="pl.27.25"></a><var>27.25</var>section 
         <statute_ref>84.797</statute_ref>, in this state, and of the total revenue derived from the imposition of the <br/>
<a id="pl.27.26"></a><var>27.26</var>gasoline fuel tax and motor fuels gross receipts tax on gasoline for uses other than aviation <br/>
<a id="pl.27.27"></a><var>27.27</var>purposes, 0.164 of one percent is the amount of tax on fuel used for off-road operation
         <br/>
<a id="pl.27.28"></a><var>27.28</var>of off-road vehicles in this state.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.3.11.0"></a><a id="pl.27.29"></a><var>27.29</var>    Sec. 11. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 296A.18, subdivision 7, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.27.30"></a><var>27.30</var>    Subd. 7. <b>Forest road.</b> Approximately 0.116 percent of the total annual unrefunded <br/>
<a id="pl.27.31"></a><var>27.31</var>revenue from the gasoline fuel tax and motor fuels gross receipts tax on gasoline on all <br/>
<a id="pl.27.32"></a><var>27.32</var>gasoline and special fuel received in, produced, or brought into this state, except
         gasoline <br/>
<a id="pl.28.1"></a><var>28.1</var>and special fuel used for aviation purposes, is derived from the operation of motor
         vehicles <br/>
<a id="pl.28.2"></a><var>28.2</var>on state forest roads and county forest access roads. This revenue, together with
         interest <br/>
<a id="pl.28.3"></a><var>28.3</var>and penalties for delinquency in payment, paid or collected pursuant to the provisions
         of <br/>
<a id="pl.28.4"></a><var>28.4</var>this chapter, is appropriated from the highway user tax distribution fund and must
         be <br/>
<a id="pl.28.5"></a><var>28.5</var>transferred and credited in equal installments on July 1 and January 1 to the state
         forest <br/>
<a id="pl.28.6"></a><var>28.6</var>road account established in section 
         <statute_ref>89.70</statute_ref>. Of this amount, 0.0605 percent is annually <br/>
<a id="pl.28.7"></a><var>28.7</var>derived from motor vehicles operated on state forest roads and 0.0555 percent is annually
         <br/>
<a id="pl.28.8"></a><var>28.8</var>derived from motor vehicles operated on county forest access roads in this state.
         An <br/>
<a id="pl.28.9"></a><var>28.9</var>amount equal to 0.0555 percent of the unrefunded revenue must be annually transferred
         to <br/>
<a id="pl.28.10"></a><var>28.10</var>counties for the management and maintenance of county forest roads.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.3.12.0"></a><a id="pl.28.11"></a><var>28.11</var>    Sec. 12. <b>REVISOR'S INSTRUCTION.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.28.12"></a><var>28.12</var>In Minnesota Statutes, the revisor of statutes shall rename Minnesota Statutes, <br/>
<a id="pl.28.13"></a><var>28.13</var>chapter 296A, to be "Tax on Petroleum and Other Fuels; Gross Receipts Tax."<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.4.0.0"></a>

<a id="bill.4.1.0"></a><a id="pl.28.16"></a><var>28.16</var>    Section 1. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 168.013, subdivision 1a, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.28.17"></a><var>28.17</var>    Subd. 1a. <b>Passenger automobile; hearse.</b> (a) On passenger automobiles as defined <br/>
<a id="pl.28.18"></a><var>28.18</var>in section 
         <statute_ref>168.002, subdivision 24</statute_ref>, and hearses, except as otherwise provided, the tax <br/>
<a id="pl.28.19"></a><var>28.19</var>shall be an amount equal to a combination of the following: $10  for those vehicles with <br/>
<a id="pl.28.20"></a><var>28.20</var>registration periods beginning on or before June 30, 2018; and $20 for those vehicles
         <br/>
<a id="pl.28.21"></a><var>28.21</var>with registration periods on or after July 1, 2018, plus an additional tax equal to 
         <statute_ref>1.25</statute_ref> a <br/>
<a id="pl.28.22"></a><var>28.22</var>percentage of 1.5 percent of the base value as specified in paragraph (h).<br/>
<a id="pl.28.23"></a><var>28.23</var>    (b) Subject to the classification provisions herein, "base value" means the <br/>
<a id="pl.28.24"></a><var>28.24</var>manufacturer's suggested retail price of the vehicle including destination charge
         using list <br/>
<a id="pl.28.25"></a><var>28.25</var>price information published by the manufacturer or determined by the registrar if
         no <br/>
<a id="pl.28.26"></a><var>28.26</var>suggested retail price exists, and shall not include the cost of each accessory or
         item of <br/>
<a id="pl.28.27"></a><var>28.27</var>optional equipment separately added to the vehicle and the suggested retail price.<br/>
<a id="pl.28.28"></a><var>28.28</var>    (c) If the manufacturer's list price information contains a single vehicle identification
         <br/>
<a id="pl.28.29"></a><var>28.29</var>number followed by various descriptions and suggested retail prices, the registrar
         shall <br/>
<a id="pl.28.30"></a><var>28.30</var>select from those listings only the lowest price for determining base value.<br/>
<a id="pl.28.31"></a><var>28.31</var>    (d) If unable to determine the base value because the vehicle is specially constructed,
         <br/>
<a id="pl.28.32"></a><var>28.32</var>or for any other reason, the registrar may establish such value upon the cost price
         to the <br/>
<a id="pl.28.33"></a><var>28.33</var>purchaser or owner as evidenced by a certificate of cost but not including Minnesota
         sales <br/>
<a id="pl.28.34"></a><var>28.34</var>or use tax or any local sales or other local tax.<br/>
<a id="pl.29.1"></a><var>29.1</var>    (e) The registrar shall classify every vehicle in its proper base value class as follows:<br/>
<table>
<col width="50px"/>
<col width="17.5"/>
<col width="5"/>
<col width="17.5"/>
<col width="25"/>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.29.2"></a><var>29.2</var><br/>
</td>
<td></td>
<td align="center">FROM<br/>
</td>
<td></td>
<td align="center">TO<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.29.3"></a><var>29.3</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="right">$<br/>
</td>
<td align="right">0<br/>
</td>
<td></td>
<td align="center">$ 199.99<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.29.4"></a><var>29.4</var><br/>
</td>
<td align="right">$<br/>
</td>
<td align="right">200<br/>
</td>
<td></td>
<td align="center">$ 399.99<br/>
</td>
</tr>
</table><a id="pl.29.5"></a><var>29.5</var>and thereafter a series of classes successively set in brackets having a spread of
         $200 <br/>
<a id="pl.29.6"></a><var>29.6</var>consisting of such number of classes as will permit classification of all vehicles.<br/>
<a id="pl.29.7"></a><var>29.7</var>    (f) The base value for purposes of this section shall be the middle point between
         <br/>
<a id="pl.29.8"></a><var>29.8</var>the extremes of its class.<br/>
<a id="pl.29.9"></a><var>29.9</var>    (g) The registrar shall establish the base value, when new, of every passenger <br/>
<a id="pl.29.10"></a><var>29.10</var>automobile and hearse registered prior to the effective date of Extra Session Laws
         1971, <br/>
<a id="pl.29.11"></a><var>29.11</var>chapter 31, using list price information published by the manufacturer or any nationally
         <br/>
<a id="pl.29.12"></a><var>29.12</var>recognized firm or association compiling such data for the automotive industry. If
         unable <br/>
<a id="pl.29.13"></a><var>29.13</var>to ascertain the base value of any registered vehicle in the foregoing manner, the
         registrar <br/>
<a id="pl.29.14"></a><var>29.14</var>may use any other available source or method. The registrar shall calculate tax using
         base <br/>
<a id="pl.29.15"></a><var>29.15</var>value information available to dealers and deputy registrars at the time the application
         for <br/>
<a id="pl.29.16"></a><var>29.16</var>registration is submitted. The tax on all previously registered vehicles shall be
         computed <br/>
<a id="pl.29.17"></a><var>29.17</var>upon the base value thus determined taking into account the depreciation provisions
         of <br/>
<a id="pl.29.18"></a><var>29.18</var>paragraph (h).<br/>
<a id="pl.29.19"></a><var>29.19</var>    (h) The annual additional tax must be computed upon a the specified percentage of <br/>
<a id="pl.29.20"></a><var>29.20</var>1.5 percent of the base value as follows: during the first year of vehicle life, upon 100 <br/>
<a id="pl.29.21"></a><var>29.21</var>percent of the base value; for the second year, 90 percent of such value; for the third year, <br/>
<a id="pl.29.22"></a><var>29.22</var>80 percent of such value; for the fourth year, 70 percent of such value; for the fifth year, 60 <br/>
<a id="pl.29.23"></a><var>29.23</var>percent of such value; for the sixth year, 50 percent of such value; for the seventh year, <br/>
<a id="pl.29.24"></a><var>29.24</var>40 percent of such value; for the eighth year, 30 percent of such value; for the ninth <br/>
<a id="pl.29.25"></a><var>29.25</var>year, 20 percent of such value; for the tenth year, ten percent of such value; for the 11th <br/>
<a id="pl.29.26"></a><var>29.26</var>and each succeeding year, the sum of $25.<br/>
<a id="pl.29.27"></a><var>29.27</var>    (i) In no event shall the annual additional tax be less than $25.<br/>
<a id="pl.29.28"></a><var>29.28</var>    (j) For any vehicle previously registered in Minnesota, the annual additional tax
         <br/>
<a id="pl.29.29"></a><var>29.29</var>due under this subdivision must not exceed the smallest amount of annual additional
         <br/>
<a id="pl.29.30"></a><var>29.30</var>tax previously paid or due on the vehicle.<br/>
<a id="pl.29.31"></a><var>29.31</var><b>EFFECTIVE DATE.</b>This section is effective the day following final enactment <br/>
<a id="pl.29.32"></a><var>29.32</var>and applies to any tax for a registration period that begins on or after September
         1, 2015.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.5.0.0"></a>

<a id="bill.5.1.0"></a><a id="pl.30.3"></a><var>30.3</var>    Section 1. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 297A.992, subdivision 1, is amended to <br/>
<a id="pl.30.4"></a><var>30.4</var>read:<br/>
<a id="pl.30.5"></a><var>30.5</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>Definitions.</b> For purposes of this section, the following terms have <br/>
<a id="pl.30.6"></a><var>30.6</var>the meanings given them:<br/>
<a id="pl.30.7"></a><var>30.7</var>    (1) "metropolitan transportation area" means the counties participating in the joint
         <br/>
<a id="pl.30.8"></a><var>30.8</var>powers agreement under subdivision 3;<br/>
<a id="pl.30.9"></a><var>30.9</var>    (2) "eligible county" means the county of Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, <br/>
<a id="pl.30.10"></a><var>30.10</var>Ramsey, Scott, or Washington; and<br/>
<a id="pl.30.11"></a><var>30.11</var>    (3) "committee" means the Grant Evaluation and Ranking System (GEARS) <br/>
<a id="pl.30.12"></a><var>30.12</var>Committee;<br/>
<a id="pl.30.13"></a><var>30.13</var>    (4) "minimum guarantee county" means any metropolitan county or eligible county <br/>
<a id="pl.30.14"></a><var>30.14</var>that is participating in the joint powers agreement under subdivision 3, whose proportion
         <br/>
<a id="pl.30.15"></a><var>30.15</var>of the annual sales tax revenue under this section collected within that county is
         less <br/>
<a id="pl.30.16"></a><var>30.16</var>than or equal to three percent; and<br/>
<a id="pl.30.17"></a><var>30.17</var>    (5) "population" means the population, as defined in section 
<statute_ref>477A.011, subdivision <br/>
<a id="pl.30.18"></a><var>30.18</var>3
</statute_ref>, estimated or established by July 15 of the year prior to the calendar year in which
         <br/>
<a id="pl.30.19"></a><var>30.19</var>the representatives will serve on the Grant Evaluation and Ranking System Committee
         <br/>
<a id="pl.30.20"></a><var>30.20</var>established under subdivision 5.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.5.2.0"></a><a id="pl.30.21"></a><var>30.21</var>    Sec. 2. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 297A.992, subdivision 4, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.30.22"></a><var>30.22</var>    Subd. 4. <b>Joint powers board.</b> (a) The joint powers board must consist of one <br/>
<a id="pl.30.23"></a><var>30.23</var>or more commissioners of each county that is in the metropolitan transportation area,
         <br/>
<a id="pl.30.24"></a><var>30.24</var>appointed by its county board, and the chair of the Metropolitan Council, who must
         have <br/>
<a id="pl.30.25"></a><var>30.25</var>voting rights, subject to subdivision 3, clause (4). The joint powers board has the
         powers <br/>
<a id="pl.30.26"></a><var>30.26</var>and duties provided in this section and section 
         <statute_ref>471.59</statute_ref>.<br/>
<a id="pl.30.27"></a><var>30.27</var>    (b) The joint powers board may utilize no more than three-fourths of one percent of
         <br/>
<a id="pl.30.28"></a><var>30.28</var>the proceeds of the taxes imposed under this section for ordinary administrative expenses
         <br/>
<a id="pl.30.29"></a><var>30.29</var>incurred in carrying out the provisions of this section. Any additional administrative
         <br/>
<a id="pl.30.30"></a><var>30.30</var>expenses must be paid by the participating counties.<br/>
<a id="pl.30.31"></a><var>30.31</var>    (c) The joint powers board may establish a technical advisory group that is separate <br/>
<a id="pl.30.32"></a><var>30.32</var>from the GEARS Committee. The group must consist of representatives of cities, counties, <br/>
<a id="pl.30.33"></a><var>30.33</var>or public agencies, including the Metropolitan Council. The technical advisory group
         <br/>
<a id="pl.30.34"></a><var>30.34</var>must be used solely for technical consultation purposes.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.5.3.0"></a><a id="pl.31.1"></a><var>31.1</var>    Sec. 3. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 297A.992, subdivision 5, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.31.2"></a><var>31.2</var>    Subd. 5. <b>Grant application and awards</b><b>; Grant Evaluation and Ranking System </b><br/>
<a id="pl.31.3"></a><var>31.3</var><b>(GEARS) Committee</b><b>.</b> (a) The joint powers board shall establish a grant application <br/>
<a id="pl.31.4"></a><var>31.4</var>process and identify the amount of available funding for grant awards. Grant applications
         <br/>
<a id="pl.31.5"></a><var>31.5</var>must be submitted in a form prescribed by the joint powers board. An applicant must
         <br/>
<a id="pl.31.6"></a><var>31.6</var>provide, in addition to all other information required by the joint powers board,
         the <br/>
<a id="pl.31.7"></a><var>31.7</var>estimated cost of the project, the amount of the grant sought, possible sources of
         funding <br/>
<a id="pl.31.8"></a><var>31.8</var>in addition to the grant sought, and identification of any federal funds that will
         be utilized <br/>
<a id="pl.31.9"></a><var>31.9</var>if the grant is awarded. A grant application seeking transit capital funding must
         identify <br/>
<a id="pl.31.10"></a><var>31.10</var>the source of money necessary to operate the transit improvement.<br/>
<a id="pl.31.11"></a><var>31.11</var>    (b) The joint powers board shall establish a timeline and procedures for the award
         of <br/>
<a id="pl.31.12"></a><var>31.12</var>grants, and may award grants only to the state and political subdivisions. The board
         shall <br/>
<a id="pl.31.13"></a><var>31.13</var>define objective criteria for the award of grants, which must include, but not be
         limited to, <br/>
<a id="pl.31.14"></a><var>31.14</var>consistency with the most recent version of the transportation policy plan adopted
         by the <br/>
<a id="pl.31.15"></a><var>31.15</var>Metropolitan Council under section 
         <statute_ref>473.146</statute_ref>. The joint powers board shall maximize the <br/>
<a id="pl.31.16"></a><var>31.16</var>availability and use of federal funds in projects funded under this section.<br/>
<a id="pl.31.17"></a><var>31.17</var>    (c) The joint powers board shall establish a GEARS Committee, which must consist <br/>
<a id="pl.31.18"></a><var>31.18</var>of:<br/>
<a id="pl.31.19"></a><var>31.19</var>    (1) one county commissioner from each county that is in the metropolitan <br/>
<a id="pl.31.20"></a><var>31.20</var>transportation area, appointed by its county board;<br/>
<a id="pl.31.21"></a><var>31.21</var>    (2) one elected city representative from each county that is in the metropolitan <br/>
<a id="pl.31.22"></a><var>31.22</var>transportation area;<br/>
<a id="pl.31.23"></a><var>31.23</var>    (3) one additional elected city representative from each county for every additional
         <br/>
<a id="pl.31.24"></a><var>31.24</var>400,000 in population, or fraction of 400,000, in the county that is above 400,000
         in <br/>
<a id="pl.31.25"></a><var>31.25</var>population; and<br/>
<a id="pl.31.26"></a><var>31.26</var>    (4) the chair of the Metropolitan Council Transportation Committee.<br/>
<a id="pl.31.27"></a><var>31.27</var>    (d) Each city representative must be elected at a meeting of cities in the metropolitan
         <br/>
<a id="pl.31.28"></a><var>31.28</var>transportation area, which must be convened for that purpose by the Association of
         <br/>
<a id="pl.31.29"></a><var>31.29</var>Metropolitan Municipalities.<br/>
<a id="pl.31.30"></a><var>31.30</var>    (e) The committee shall evaluate grant applications following objective criteria <br/>
<a id="pl.31.31"></a><var>31.31</var>established by the joint powers board, and must provide to the joint powers board
         a <br/>
<a id="pl.31.32"></a><var>31.32</var>selection list of transportation projects that includes a priority ranking.<br/>
<a id="pl.31.33"></a><var>31.33</var>    (f) A grant award for a transit project located within the metropolitan area, as defined
         <br/>
<a id="pl.31.34"></a><var>31.34</var>in section 
         <statute_ref>473.121, subdivision 2</statute_ref>, may be funded only after the Metropolitan Council <br/>
<a id="pl.31.35"></a><var>31.35</var>reviews the project for consistency with the transit portion of the Metropolitan Council
         <br/>
<a id="pl.31.36"></a><var>31.36</var>policy plan and one of the following occurs:<br/>
<a id="pl.32.1"></a><var>32.1</var>    (1) the Metropolitan Council finds the project to be consistent;<br/>
<a id="pl.32.2"></a><var>32.2</var>    (2) the Metropolitan Council initially finds the project to be inconsistent, but after
         a <br/>
<a id="pl.32.3"></a><var>32.3</var>good faith effort to resolve the inconsistency through negotiations with the joint
         powers <br/>
<a id="pl.32.4"></a><var>32.4</var>board, agrees that the grant award may be funded; or<br/>
<a id="pl.32.5"></a><var>32.5</var>    (3) the Metropolitan Council finds the project to be inconsistent, and submits the
         <br/>
<a id="pl.32.6"></a><var>32.6</var>consistency issue for final determination to a panel, which determines the project
         to be <br/>
<a id="pl.32.7"></a><var>32.7</var>consistent. The panel is composed of a member appointed by the chair of the Metropolitan
         <br/>
<a id="pl.32.8"></a><var>32.8</var>Council, a member appointed by the joint powers board, and a member agreed upon by
         <br/>
<a id="pl.32.9"></a><var>32.9</var>both the chair and the joint powers board.<br/>
<a id="pl.32.10"></a><var>32.10</var>    (g) (d) Grants must be funded by the proceeds of the taxes imposed under this <br/>
<a id="pl.32.11"></a><var>32.11</var>section and under section 297A.9925, bonds, notes, or other obligations issued by the <br/>
<a id="pl.32.12"></a><var>32.12</var>joint powers board under subdivision 7.<br/>
<a id="pl.32.13"></a><var>32.13</var>    (h) Notwithstanding the provisions of this section except subdivision 6a, of <br/>
<a id="pl.32.14"></a><var>32.14</var>the revenue collected under this section, the joint powers board shall allocate to
         the <br/>
<a id="pl.32.15"></a><var>32.15</var>Metropolitan Council, in fiscal years 2012 and 2013, an amount not less than 75 percent
         of <br/>
<a id="pl.32.16"></a><var>32.16</var>the net cost of operations for those transitways that were receiving metropolitan
         sales tax <br/>
<a id="pl.32.17"></a><var>32.17</var>funds through an operating grant agreement on June 30, 2011.<br/>
<a id="pl.32.18"></a><var>32.18</var>(i) The Metropolitan Council shall expend any funds allocated under paragraph (h)
         <br/>
<a id="pl.32.19"></a><var>32.19</var>for the operations of the specified transitways solely within those counties that
         are in the <br/>
<a id="pl.32.20"></a><var>32.20</var>metropolitan transportation area.<br/>
<a id="pl.32.21"></a><var>32.21</var>    (j) (e) Nothing in paragraph (h) or (i) this section prevents grant awards to <br/>
<a id="pl.32.22"></a><var>32.22</var>the Metropolitan Council for capital and operating assistance for transitways and
         <br/>
<a id="pl.32.23"></a><var>32.23</var>park-and-ride facilities.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.5.4.0"></a><a id="pl.32.24"></a><var>32.24</var>    Sec. 4. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 297A.992, subdivision 6, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.32.25"></a><var>32.25</var>    Subd. 6. <b>Allocation of grant awards.</b> (a) The board must allocate grant awards <br/>
<a id="pl.32.26"></a><var>32.26</var>only for the following transit purposes:<br/>
<a id="pl.32.27"></a><var>32.27</var>    (i) (1) capital improvements to transitways, including, but not limited to, highway <br/>
<a id="pl.32.28"></a><var>32.28</var>bus rapid transit, commuter rail rolling stock, light rail vehicles, and transitway buses;<br/>
<a id="pl.32.29"></a><var>32.29</var>    (ii) (2) capital costs for park-and-ride facilities, as defined in section 
         <statute_ref>174.256</statute_ref>, <br/>
<a id="pl.32.30"></a><var>32.30</var>subdivision 2;<br/>
<a id="pl.32.31"></a><var>32.31</var>    (iii) (3) feasibility studies, planning, alternatives analyses, environmental studies, <br/>
<a id="pl.32.32"></a><var>32.32</var>engineering, property acquisition for transitway purposes, and construction of transitways. <br/>
<a id="pl.32.33"></a><var>32.33</var>A grant must not exceed an amount equal to total capital cost less the amounts of
         expected <br/>
<a id="pl.32.34"></a><var>32.34</var>contributions by regional railroad authorities and the federal government; and<br/>
<a id="pl.33.1"></a><var>33.1</var>    (iv) (4) 50 percent of net operating assistance for  cost of transitways that commenced <br/>
<a id="pl.33.2"></a><var>33.2</var>revenue operations before September 30, 2015;<br/>
<a id="pl.33.3"></a><var>33.3</var>(5) 100 percent of net operating cost of the Robert Street transitway and Riverview
         <br/>
<a id="pl.33.4"></a><var>33.4</var>Corridor transitway; and <br/>
<a id="pl.33.5"></a><var>33.5</var>    (6) capital and operating costs for any transitway improvement or transitway.<br/>
<a id="pl.33.6"></a><var>33.6</var>    (b) The joint powers board must annually award grants to each minimum guarantee <br/>
<a id="pl.33.7"></a><var>33.7</var>county in an amount no less than the amount of sales tax revenue collected within
         that <br/>
<a id="pl.33.8"></a><var>33.8</var>county.<br/>
<a id="pl.33.9"></a><var>33.9</var>    (c) No more than 1.25 percent of the total awards may be annually allocated for <br/>
<a id="pl.33.10"></a><var>33.10</var>planning, studies, design, construction, maintenance, and operation of pedestrian
         programs <br/>
<a id="pl.33.11"></a><var>33.11</var>and bicycle programs and pathways.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.5.5.0"></a><a id="pl.33.12"></a><var>33.12</var>    Sec. 5. <b>[297A.9925] METROPOLITAN TRANSIT IMPROVEMENT AREA </b><br/>
<a id="pl.33.13"></a><var>33.13</var><b>TRANSIT SALES AND USE TAX; RATE; IMPOSITION; USES; PRIORITIES.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.33.14"></a><var>33.14</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>Definitions.</b> For purposes of this section, the following terms have <br/>
<a id="pl.33.15"></a><var>33.15</var>the following meanings:<br/>
<a id="pl.33.16"></a><var>33.16</var>(1) "metropolitan transit improvement area" or "area" means the counties of Anoka,
         <br/>
<a id="pl.33.17"></a><var>33.17</var>Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott, and Washington; <br/>
<a id="pl.33.18"></a><var>33.18</var>(2) "Metropolitan Council" or "council" means the Metropolitan Council established
         <br/>
<a id="pl.33.19"></a><var>33.19</var>by section 473.123; and<br/>
<a id="pl.33.20"></a><var>33.20</var>(3) "local governmental unit" means any county, city, town, school district, special
         <br/>
<a id="pl.33.21"></a><var>33.21</var>district, or other political subdivisions or public corporation, other than the council
         or a <br/>
<a id="pl.33.22"></a><var>33.22</var>metropolitan agency, lying in whole or in part within the metropolitan transit improvement
         <br/>
<a id="pl.33.23"></a><var>33.23</var>area.<br/>
<a id="pl.33.24"></a><var>33.24</var>    Subd. 2. <b>Metropolitan transit improvement area transit sales tax imposition; </b><br/>
<a id="pl.33.25"></a><var>33.25</var><b>rate.</b> (a) Notwithstanding section 297A.99, subdivisions 1, 2, and 3, 477A.016, or any other
         <br/>
<a id="pl.33.26"></a><var>33.26</var>law, and subject to the approval requirements in paragraph (c), a metropolitan area
         transit <br/>
<a id="pl.33.27"></a><var>33.27</var>sales and use tax is imposed at a rate of three-quarters of one percent on retail
         sales and <br/>
<a id="pl.33.28"></a><var>33.28</var>uses taxable under this chapter occurring within the metropolitan transit improvement
         area.<br/>
<a id="pl.33.29"></a><var>33.29</var>(b) The taxes imposed under this subdivision are not included in determining if the
         <br/>
<a id="pl.33.30"></a><var>33.30</var>total tax on lodging in the city of Minneapolis exceeds the maximum allowed tax under
         <br/>
<a id="pl.33.31"></a><var>33.31</var>Laws 1986, chapter 396, section 5, as amended by Laws 2001, First Special Session
         <br/>
<a id="pl.33.32"></a><var>33.32</var>chapter 5, article 12, section 87, and Laws 2012, chapter 299, article 3, section
         3, or in <br/>
<a id="pl.33.33"></a><var>33.33</var>determining a tax that may be imposed under any other limitations.<br/>
<a id="pl.33.34"></a><var>33.34</var>(c) The tax imposed under paragraph (a) is imposed on all counties in the <br/>
<a id="pl.33.35"></a><var>33.35</var>metropolitan transit improvement area, except that if the governing boards of at least
         <br/>
<a id="pl.34.1"></a><var>34.1</var>four counties in the area vote to opt out of the tax before June 15, 2015, the tax
         is not <br/>
<a id="pl.34.2"></a><var>34.2</var>imposed in the counties in which the governing board has voted to opt out of the tax.
         If <br/>
<a id="pl.34.3"></a><var>34.3</var>the governing boards of fewer than four counties in the area vote to opt out of the
         tax, then <br/>
<a id="pl.34.4"></a><var>34.4</var>the tax is imposed on all counties in the area.<br/>
<a id="pl.34.5"></a><var>34.5</var>    Subd. 3. <b>Administration; collection; enforcement.</b> Except as otherwise provided <br/>
<a id="pl.34.6"></a><var>34.6</var>in this section, the provisions of section 297A.99, subdivisions 4 and 6 to 12a, govern
         the <br/>
<a id="pl.34.7"></a><var>34.7</var>administration, collection, and enforcement of the tax authorized under this section.<br/>
<a id="pl.34.8"></a><var>34.8</var>    Subd. 4. <b>Distribution of net revenues.</b> After deducting costs of collection and other <br/>
<a id="pl.34.9"></a><var>34.9</var>costs under section 297A.99, subdivision 11, the commissioner of revenue shall remit:<br/>
<a id="pl.34.10"></a><var>34.10</var>(1) to the Counties Transit Improvement Board, an amount equal to 8.5 percent of <br/>
<a id="pl.34.11"></a><var>34.11</var>the net proceeds of the tax imposed under subdivision 2; and <br/>
<a id="pl.34.12"></a><var>34.12</var>(2) to the Metropolitan Council, the remaining proceeds.<br/>
<a id="pl.34.13"></a><var>34.13</var>    Subd. 5. <b>General purpose; consistency with transportation policy plan.</b> (a) The <br/>
<a id="pl.34.14"></a><var>34.14</var>Metropolitan Council shall utilize the proceeds of the tax imposed under subdivision
         <br/>
<a id="pl.34.15"></a><var>34.15</var>2 for transit purposes described under subdivision 7, within the metropolitan transit
         <br/>
<a id="pl.34.16"></a><var>34.16</var>improvement area.<br/>
<a id="pl.34.17"></a><var>34.17</var>(b) Projects funded with the metropolitan transit improvement area transit sales and
         <br/>
<a id="pl.34.18"></a><var>34.18</var>use tax proceeds must not be inconsistent with the long-range transportation policy
         plan <br/>
<a id="pl.34.19"></a><var>34.19</var>adopted by the council under section 473.146 and located within the transit improvement
         <br/>
<a id="pl.34.20"></a><var>34.20</var>area.<br/>
<a id="pl.34.21"></a><var>34.21</var>    Subd. 6. <b>Priorities.</b> The council shall allocate revenues from the taxes imposed <br/>
<a id="pl.34.22"></a><var>34.22</var>under this section in conformance with the following priority order:<br/>
<a id="pl.34.23"></a><var>34.23</var>(1) payment of debt service necessary for the fiscal year on bonds or other <br/>
<a id="pl.34.24"></a><var>34.24</var>obligations secured by revenues from the tax imposed in this section;<br/>
<a id="pl.34.25"></a><var>34.25</var>(2) proportional distribution of an amount equal to one-eighth of the total net <br/>
<a id="pl.34.26"></a><var>34.26</var>proceeds of the taxes imposed under subdivision 2 and under section 297A.992, <br/>
<a id="pl.34.27"></a><var>34.27</var>subdivision 2, so that the share of each county in the metropolitan transit improvement
         <br/>
<a id="pl.34.28"></a><var>34.28</var>area is based on the proportion of taxes generated in that county. Grant awards under
         <br/>
<a id="pl.34.29"></a><var>34.29</var>this clause must be used by Hennepin County only for transit purposes, but by all
         other <br/>
<a id="pl.34.30"></a><var>34.30</var>counties for any transit purpose or any transportation purpose that has a nexus to
         transit or <br/>
<a id="pl.34.31"></a><var>34.31</var>transit-oriented development; and <br/>
<a id="pl.34.32"></a><var>34.32</var>(3) as otherwise authorized under subdivision 7.<br/>
<a id="pl.34.33"></a><var>34.33</var>    Subd. 7. <b>Use of tax proceeds.</b> (a) After deducting the amount necessary under <br/>
<a id="pl.34.34"></a><var>34.34</var>subdivision 6, clauses (1) and (2), the council shall allocate remaining revenues
         from the <br/>
<a id="pl.34.35"></a><var>34.35</var>tax imposed in this section for the following purposes:<br/>
<a id="pl.35.1"></a><var>35.1</var>(1) operating and capital costs to preserve existing bus services that are in <br/>
<a id="pl.35.2"></a><var>35.2</var>conformance with regional transit performance standards as specified in the council's
         <br/>
<a id="pl.35.3"></a><var>35.3</var>transportation policy plan;<br/>
<a id="pl.35.4"></a><var>35.4</var>(2) 100 percent of the net operating costs of arterial bus rapid transit lines in
         operation <br/>
<a id="pl.35.5"></a><var>35.5</var>on September 30, 2015, and 50 percent of the net operating costs of other transitways;<br/>
<a id="pl.35.6"></a><var>35.6</var>(3) grants required under paragraph (b);<br/>
<a id="pl.35.7"></a><var>35.7</var>(4) operating and capital costs for transit expansion in accordance with the transit
         <br/>
<a id="pl.35.8"></a><var>35.8</var>portion of the council's policy transit plan, including, but not limited to:<br/>
<a id="pl.35.9"></a><var>35.9</var>(i) expansion and upgrades of regular route and commuter bus service provided <br/>
<a id="pl.35.10"></a><var>35.10</var>by metropolitan transit and replacement services under section 473.388, with overall
         <br/>
<a id="pl.35.11"></a><var>35.11</var>expansion of service by an annual average rate of four percent;<br/>
<a id="pl.35.12"></a><var>35.12</var>(ii) development of arterial bus rapid transit, transitways, and streetcar systems;
         and<br/>
<a id="pl.35.13"></a><var>35.13</var>(iii) maintenance of affordable transit fares;<br/>
<a id="pl.35.14"></a><var>35.14</var>(5) operating and capital costs for expansion and improvement of regional <br/>
<a id="pl.35.15"></a><var>35.15</var>transitways and streetcars;<br/>
<a id="pl.35.16"></a><var>35.16</var>(6) to transit authorities to establish, replace, or modify transit shelters to conform
         <br/>
<a id="pl.35.17"></a><var>35.17</var>with design specifications and maintenance requirements within the meaning of section
         <br/>
<a id="pl.35.18"></a><var>35.18</var>473.41; <br/>
<a id="pl.35.19"></a><var>35.19</var>(7) as grants in the annual amount of $390,000, payable by July 31, to transportation
         <br/>
<a id="pl.35.20"></a><var>35.20</var>management organizations that provide services exclusively or primarily in (1) each
         city <br/>
<a id="pl.35.21"></a><var>35.21</var>of the first class, as provided under section 410.01; and (2) the city having the
         highest <br/>
<a id="pl.35.22"></a><var>35.22</var>population as of the effective date of this section located along the marked Interstate
         <br/>
<a id="pl.35.23"></a><var>35.23</var>Highway 494 corridor. Permissible uses include administrative expenses and programming
         <br/>
<a id="pl.35.24"></a><var>35.24</var>and service expansion, including but not limited to staffing, communications, outreach
         and <br/>
<a id="pl.35.25"></a><var>35.25</var>education program development, and operations management;<br/>
<a id="pl.35.26"></a><var>35.26</var>(8) for financial assistance to replacement service providers under section 473.388
         <br/>
<a id="pl.35.27"></a><var>35.27</var>in the amount of $1,500,000 in fiscal year 2016 and $1,500,000 in fiscal year 2017,
         to <br/>
<a id="pl.35.28"></a><var>35.28</var>implement a demonstration project that provides regular route transit or express bus
         <br/>
<a id="pl.35.29"></a><var>35.29</var>service between municipalities in the metropolitan transportation improvement area,
         <br/>
<a id="pl.35.30"></a><var>35.30</var>excluding cities of the first class. The council shall allocate the appropriated funds
         as <br/>
<a id="pl.35.31"></a><var>35.31</var>directed by the replacement service providers who shall collectively identify one
         or more <br/>
<a id="pl.35.32"></a><var>35.32</var>demonstration projects for financial assistance under this section and submit a notification
         <br/>
<a id="pl.35.33"></a><var>35.33</var>of the allocation to the Metropolitan Council. Criteria for evaluating and identifying
         <br/>
<a id="pl.35.34"></a><var>35.34</var>demonstration projects must include but are not limited to:<br/>
<a id="pl.35.35"></a><var>35.35</var>(i) scope of service offering improvements;<br/>
<a id="pl.35.36"></a><var>35.36</var>(ii) integration with transit facilities and major business, retail, or suburban centers;<br/>
<a id="pl.36.1"></a><var>36.1</var>(iii) extent to which a proposed route complements existing transit service; and<br/>
<a id="pl.36.2"></a><var>36.2</var>(iv) density of employment along a proposed route;<br/>
<a id="pl.36.3"></a><var>36.3</var>(9) to the Center for Transportation Studies, University of Minnesota, $500,000 <br/>
<a id="pl.36.4"></a><var>36.4</var>annually for research to improve accessibility, operational efficiency, and safety
         of transit <br/>
<a id="pl.36.5"></a><var>36.5</var>systems; and<br/>
<a id="pl.36.6"></a><var>36.6</var>(10) any other costs payable in accordance with subdivisions 5, 6, and 7, which <br/>
<a id="pl.36.7"></a><var>36.7</var>may include, but are not limited to, transit operations, capital improvements, design,
         <br/>
<a id="pl.36.8"></a><var>36.8</var>engineering and environmental work, acquisition of real property, transit planning
         and <br/>
<a id="pl.36.9"></a><var>36.9</var>feasibility studies, and to provide grants to local governmental units for transit
         purposes, <br/>
<a id="pl.36.10"></a><var>36.10</var>including streetcars, or for bicycle and pedestrian projects.<br/>
<a id="pl.36.11"></a><var>36.11</var>(b) The council shall make available an amount equal to ten percent of the revenues
         <br/>
<a id="pl.36.12"></a><var>36.12</var>from the tax imposed in this section and in section 297A.992 through grants to local
         <br/>
<a id="pl.36.13"></a><var>36.13</var>units of government within the metropolitan transit improvement area for construction
         <br/>
<a id="pl.36.14"></a><var>36.14</var>and maintenance of regional bicycle, trail, and pedestrian infrastructure for safe
         routes to <br/>
<a id="pl.36.15"></a><var>36.15</var>school infrastructure and for active transportation programs under section 174.38.
         <br/>
<a id="pl.36.16"></a><var>36.16</var><b>EFFECTIVE DATE.</b>This section is effective for sales and purchases made after <br/>
<a id="pl.36.17"></a><var>36.17</var>September 30, 2015, and applies in the counties of Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin,
         <br/>
<a id="pl.36.18"></a><var>36.18</var>Ramsey, Scott, and Washington, except that subdivision 2, paragraph (c), is effective
         the <br/>
<a id="pl.36.19"></a><var>36.19</var>day following final enactment.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.5.6.0"></a><a id="pl.36.20"></a><var>36.20</var>    Sec. 6. <b> REPEALER.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.36.21"></a><var>36.21</var>Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 473.4051, subdivision 2, is repealed.<br/>
<a id="pl.36.22"></a><var>36.22</var><b>EFFECTIVE DATE.</b>This section is effective July 1, 2015.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.6.0.0"></a>

<a id="bill.6.1.0"></a><a id="pl.36.25"></a><var>36.25</var>    Section 1. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 115A.908, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.36.26"></a><var>36.26</var><b>115A.908 MOTOR VEHICLE TRANSFER FEE.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.36.27"></a><var>36.27</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>Fee charged.</b> (a) A fee of $10 shall be charged on the initial <br/>
<a id="pl.36.28"></a><var>36.28</var>registration and each subsequent transfer of title within the state, other than transfers
         for <br/>
<a id="pl.36.29"></a><var>36.29</var>resale purposes, of every motor vehicle weighing more than 1,000 pounds. The fee shall
         <br/>
<a id="pl.36.30"></a><var>36.30</var>be collected by the commissioner of public safety. Registration plates or certificates
         <br/>
<a id="pl.36.31"></a><var>36.31</var>of title may not be issued by the commissioner of public safety for the ownership
         or <br/>
<a id="pl.37.1"></a><var>37.1</var>operation of a motor vehicle subject to the transfer fee unless the fee is paid. The
         fee may <br/>
<a id="pl.37.2"></a><var>37.2</var>not be charged on the transfer of:<br/>
<a id="pl.37.3"></a><var>37.3</var>(1) previously registered vehicles if the transfer is to the same person;<br/>
<a id="pl.37.4"></a><var>37.4</var>(2) vehicles subject to the conditions specified in section 
         <statute_ref>297A.70, subdivision 2</statute_ref>; or<br/>
<a id="pl.37.5"></a><var>37.5</var>(3) vehicles purchased in another state by a resident of another state if more than
         60 <br/>
<a id="pl.37.6"></a><var>37.6</var>days have elapsed after the date of purchase and the purchaser is transferring title
         to this <br/>
<a id="pl.37.7"></a><var>37.7</var>state and has become a resident of this state after the purchase.<br/>
<a id="pl.37.8"></a><var>37.8</var>(b) A surcharge of $10 is imposed on each fee charged under paragraph (a).<br/>
<a id="pl.37.9"></a><var>37.9</var>    Subd. 2. <b>Deposit of revenue.</b> (a) Fee revenue collected under this section shall be <br/>
<a id="pl.37.10"></a><var>37.10</var>credited to the environmental fund.<br/>
<a id="pl.37.11"></a><var>37.11</var>    (b) The commissioner of transportation shall deposit the proceeds of the surcharge
         <br/>
<a id="pl.37.12"></a><var>37.12</var>as follows:<br/>
<a id="pl.37.13"></a><var>37.13</var>    (1) 50 percent in the small city streets and bridges account under section 174.54,
         <br/>
<a id="pl.37.14"></a><var>37.14</var>subdivision 1; and<br/>
<a id="pl.37.15"></a><var>37.15</var>    (2) 50 percent in the larger city streets and bridges account under section 174.54,
         <br/>
<a id="pl.37.16"></a><var>37.16</var>subdivision 2.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.6.2.0"></a><a id="pl.37.17"></a><var>37.17</var>    Sec. 2. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 161.081, subdivision 1, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.37.18"></a><var>37.18</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>Distribution of five percent.</b> (a) Pursuant to article 14, section 5, of <br/>
<a id="pl.37.19"></a><var>37.19</var>the Constitution, five percent of the net highway user tax distribution fund is set
         aside, and <br/>
<a id="pl.37.20"></a><var>37.20</var>apportioned to the county state-aid highway fund.<br/>
<a id="pl.37.21"></a><var>37.21</var>(b) That apportionment is further distributed as follows:<br/>
<a id="pl.37.22"></a><var>37.22</var>(1) 30.5 percent to the town road account created in section 
<statute_ref>162.081</statute_ref>;<br/>
<a id="pl.37.23"></a><var>37.23</var>(2) 16 percent to the town bridge account, which is created in the state treasury 56.5 <br/>
<a id="pl.37.24"></a><var>37.24</var>percent to the county state-aid highway fund, consisting of: (i) 30.5 percent to the
         town <br/>
<a id="pl.37.25"></a><var>37.25</var>road account created in section 162.081; (ii) 16 percent to the town bridge account
         created <br/>
<a id="pl.37.26"></a><var>37.26</var>in the state treasury; and (iii) ten percent to the county municipal accounts for
         purposes <br/>
<a id="pl.37.27"></a><var>37.27</var>described in section 162.08; and<br/>
<a id="pl.37.28"></a><var>37.28</var>(3) 53.5 percent to the flexible highway account created in subdivision 3 (2) 43.5 <br/>
<a id="pl.37.29"></a><var>37.29</var>percent to the municipal state-aid street fund.<br/>
<a id="pl.37.30"></a><var>37.30</var><b>EFFECTIVE DATE.</b>This section is effective July 1, 2015.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.6.3.0"></a><a id="pl.37.31"></a><var>37.31</var>    Sec. 3. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 161.082, subdivision 1, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.37.32"></a><var>37.32</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>Creation of account; </b><b>rules.</b> (a) The county turnback account is <br/>
<a id="pl.37.33"></a><var>37.33</var>created in the state treasury, consisting of money allotted or appropriated to the
         account <br/>
<a id="pl.38.1"></a><var>38.1</var>from the trunk highway fund or from any other source that will be used for the restoration
         <br/>
<a id="pl.38.2"></a><var>38.2</var>of trunk highways that have reverted or that will revert to counties.<br/>
<a id="pl.38.3"></a><var>38.3</var>(b) Except as provided in this section and in section 
<statute_ref>161.081</statute_ref>, all money accruing <br/>
<a id="pl.38.4"></a><var>38.4</var>to the county turnback account shall be expended in accordance with rules of the <br/>
<a id="pl.38.5"></a><var>38.5</var>commissioner of transportation in paying a county for the restoration of former trunk
         <br/>
<a id="pl.38.6"></a><var>38.6</var>highways, or portions thereof, that have reverted to the county in accordance with
         law, and <br/>
<a id="pl.38.7"></a><var>38.7</var>have become a part of the county state-aid highway system.<br/>
<a id="pl.38.8"></a><var>38.8</var>(c) The legislature finds that restoration of trunk highways that have reverted or
         <br/>
<a id="pl.38.9"></a><var>38.9</var>will revert to counties is a trunk highway purpose within the meaning of the Minnesota
         <br/>
<a id="pl.38.10"></a><var>38.10</var>Constitution, article XIV, section 2.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.6.4.0"></a><a id="pl.38.11"></a><var>38.11</var>    Sec. 4. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 161.082, is amended by adding a subdivision <br/>
<a id="pl.38.12"></a><var>38.12</var>to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.38.13"></a><var>38.13</var>    Subd. 1a. <b>Budget submission.</b> As part of each biennial budget submission to the <br/>
<a id="pl.38.14"></a><var>38.14</var>legislature, the commissioner shall include a request for an appropriation to the
         county <br/>
<a id="pl.38.15"></a><var>38.15</var>turnback account.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.6.5.0"></a><a id="pl.38.16"></a><var>38.16</var>    Sec. 5. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 161.083, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.38.17"></a><var>38.17</var><b>161.083 MUNICIPAL TURNBACK ACCOUNT, EXPENDITURE.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.38.18"></a><var>38.18</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>Creation of account.</b> (a) The municipal turnback account is created <br/>
<a id="pl.38.19"></a><var>38.19</var>in the state treasury, consisting of money allotted or appropriated to the account
         from the <br/>
<a id="pl.38.20"></a><var>38.20</var>trunk highway fund or from any other source that will be used for the restoration
         of trunk <br/>
<a id="pl.38.21"></a><var>38.21</var>highways that have reverted or that will revert to cities. <br/>
<a id="pl.38.22"></a><var>38.22</var>(b) Except as hereinafter provided in this section, all money accruing to the <br/>
<a id="pl.38.23"></a><var>38.23</var>municipal turnback account shall be expended in accordance with rules of the <br/>
<a id="pl.38.24"></a><var>38.24</var>commissioner of transportation in paying a municipality having a population of 5,000
         or <br/>
<a id="pl.38.25"></a><var>38.25</var>more for the reconstruction and improvement of former trunk highways, or portions
         <br/>
<a id="pl.38.26"></a><var>38.26</var>thereof, that have reverted to such municipality in accordance with law, and have
         become <br/>
<a id="pl.38.27"></a><var>38.27</var>a part of the municipal state-aid street system.<br/>
<a id="pl.38.28"></a><var>38.28</var>(c) The legislature finds that restoration of trunk highways that have reverted or
         <br/>
<a id="pl.38.29"></a><var>38.29</var>will revert to cities is a trunk highway purpose within the meaning of the Minnesota
         <br/>
<a id="pl.38.30"></a><var>38.30</var>Constitution, article XIV, section 2.<br/>
<a id="pl.38.31"></a><var>38.31</var>    Subd. 2. <b>Biennial budget submission.</b> As part of each biennial budget submission <br/>
<a id="pl.38.32"></a><var>38.32</var>to the legislature, the commissioner shall include a request for an appropriation
         to the <br/>
<a id="pl.38.33"></a><var>38.33</var>municipal turnback account.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.6.6.0"></a><a id="pl.39.1"></a><var>39.1</var>    Sec. 6. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 162.07, subdivision 1a, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.39.2"></a><var>39.2</var>    Subd. 1a. <b>Apportionment sum and excess sum.</b> (a) For purposes of this <br/>
<a id="pl.39.3"></a><var>39.3</var>subdivision, "distribution amount" means the amount identified in section 
         <statute_ref>162.06</statute_ref>, <br/>
<a id="pl.39.4"></a><var>39.4</var>subdivision 1, after the deductions provided for in section 
         <statute_ref>162.06</statute_ref> for administrative costs, <br/>
<a id="pl.39.5"></a><var>39.5</var>disaster account, research account, and state park road account.<br/>
<a id="pl.39.6"></a><var>39.6</var>    (b) The apportionment sum is calculated by subtracting the excess sum, as calculated <br/>
<a id="pl.39.7"></a><var>39.7</var>in paragraph (c), from as 68 percent of the distribution amount.<br/>
<a id="pl.39.8"></a><var>39.8</var>    (c) The excess sum is calculated as the sum of revenue within 32 percent of the <br/>
<a id="pl.39.9"></a><var>39.9</var>distribution amount:.<br/>
<a id="pl.39.10"></a><var>39.10</var>    (1) attributed to that portion of the gasoline excise tax rate under section 
<statute_ref>296A.07</statute_ref>, <br/>
<a id="pl.39.11"></a><var>39.11</var>subdivision 3, in excess of 20 cents per gallon, and to that portion of the excise
         tax rates <br/>
<a id="pl.39.12"></a><var>39.12</var>in excess of the energy equivalent of a gasoline excise tax rate of 20 cents per gallon
         <br/>
<a id="pl.39.13"></a><var>39.13</var>for E85 and M85 under section 
<statute_ref>296A.07, subdivision 3</statute_ref>, and special fuel under section <br/>
<a id="pl.39.14"></a><var>39.14</var><statute_ref>296A.08, subdivision 2</statute_ref>;<br/>
<a id="pl.39.15"></a><var>39.15</var>    (2) attributed to a change in the passenger vehicle registration tax under section
         <br/>
<a id="pl.39.16"></a><var>39.16</var><statute_ref>168.013</statute_ref>, imposed on or after July 1, 2008, that exceeds (i) the amount collected in fiscal
         <br/>
<a id="pl.39.17"></a><var>39.17</var>year 2008, multiplied by (ii) the annual average United States Consumer Price Index
         for <br/>
<a id="pl.39.18"></a><var>39.18</var>the calendar year previous to the current calendar year, divided by the annual average
         <br/>
<a id="pl.39.19"></a><var>39.19</var>United States Consumer Price Index for calendar year 2007; and<br/>
<a id="pl.39.20"></a><var>39.20</var>    (3) attributed to that portion of the motor vehicle sales tax revenue in excess of
         the <br/>
<a id="pl.39.21"></a><var>39.21</var>percentage allocated to the county state-aid highway fund in fiscal year 2007.<br/>
<a id="pl.39.22"></a><var>39.22</var>    (d) For purposes of this subdivision, the United States Consumer Price Index <br/>
<a id="pl.39.23"></a><var>39.23</var>identified in paragraph (c) is for all urban consumers, United States city average,
         as <br/>
<a id="pl.39.24"></a><var>39.24</var>determined by the United States Department of Labor.<br/>
<a id="pl.39.25"></a><var>39.25</var><b>EFFECTIVE DATE.</b>This section is effective October 1, 2015.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.6.7.0"></a><a id="pl.39.26"></a><var>39.26</var>    Sec. 7. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 168.012, subdivision 1c, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.39.27"></a><var>39.27</var>    Subd. 1c. <b>Payment of administrative, plate, and filing fee.</b> The annual <br/>
<a id="pl.39.28"></a><var>39.28</var>administrative fee for a tax-exempt vehicle under this section is $5. The license
         plate <br/>
<a id="pl.39.29"></a><var>39.29</var>fee for a tax-exempt vehicle, except a trailer, is $10 $12.50 for two plates per vehicle, <br/>
<a id="pl.39.30"></a><var>39.30</var>payable only on the first tax-exempt registration of the vehicle. The registration
         period for <br/>
<a id="pl.39.31"></a><var>39.31</var>a tax-exempt vehicle is biennial. The administrative fee is due on March 1 biennially
         and <br/>
<a id="pl.39.32"></a><var>39.32</var>payable the preceding January 1, with validating stickers issued at time of payment.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.6.8.0"></a><a id="pl.39.33"></a><var>39.33</var>    Sec. 8. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 168.013, subdivision 1d, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.40.1"></a><var>40.1</var>    Subd. 1d. <b>Trailer.</b> (a) On trailers registered at a gross vehicle weight of greater <br/>
<a id="pl.40.2"></a><var>40.2</var>than 3,000 pounds, the annual tax is based on total gross weight and is 30 percent
         of the <br/>
<a id="pl.40.3"></a><var>40.3</var>Minnesota base rate prescribed in subdivision 1e, when the gross weight is 15,000
         pounds <br/>
<a id="pl.40.4"></a><var>40.4</var>or less, and when the gross weight of a trailer is more than 15,000 pounds, the tax
         for the <br/>
<a id="pl.40.5"></a><var>40.5</var>first eight years of vehicle life is 100 percent of the tax imposed in the Minnesota
         base rate <br/>
<a id="pl.40.6"></a><var>40.6</var>schedule, and during the ninth and succeeding years of vehicle life the tax is 75
         percent of <br/>
<a id="pl.40.7"></a><var>40.7</var>the Minnesota base rate prescribed by subdivision 1e. A trailer registered at a gross vehicle <br/>
<a id="pl.40.8"></a><var>40.8</var>weight greater than 3,000 pounds but no greater than 7,200 pounds may be taxed either:
         (1) <br/>
<a id="pl.40.9"></a><var>40.9</var>annually as provided in this paragraph, or (2) once every three years on the basis
         of total <br/>
<a id="pl.40.10"></a><var>40.10</var>gross weight and is 90 percent of the Minnesota base rate prescribed in subdivision
         1e.<br/>
<a id="pl.40.11"></a><var>40.11</var>(b) Farm trailers with a gross weight in excess of 10,000 pounds and as described
         in <br/>
<a id="pl.40.12"></a><var>40.12</var>section 
         <statute_ref>168.002, subdivision 8</statute_ref>, are taxed as farm trucks as prescribed in subdivision 1c.<br/>
<a id="pl.40.13"></a><var>40.13</var>(c) Effective on and after July 1, 2001, trailers registered at a gross vehicle weight
         <br/>
<a id="pl.40.14"></a><var>40.14</var>of 3,000 pounds or less must display a distinctive plate. The registration on the
         license <br/>
<a id="pl.40.15"></a><var>40.15</var>plate is valid for the life of the trailer only if it remains registered at the same
         gross vehicle <br/>
<a id="pl.40.16"></a><var>40.16</var>weight. The onetime registration tax for trailers registered for the first time in
         Minnesota <br/>
<a id="pl.40.17"></a><var>40.17</var>is $55. For trailers registered in Minnesota before July 1, 2001, and for which:<br/>
<a id="pl.40.18"></a><var>40.18</var>(1) registration is desired for the remaining life of the trailer, the registration
         tax <br/>
<a id="pl.40.19"></a><var>40.19</var>is $25; or<br/>
<a id="pl.40.20"></a><var>40.20</var>(2) permanent registration is not desired, the biennial registration tax is $10 for
         the <br/>
<a id="pl.40.21"></a><var>40.21</var>first renewal if registration is renewed between and including July 1, 2001, and June
         30, <br/>
<a id="pl.40.22"></a><var>40.22</var>2003. These trailers must be issued permanent registration at the first renewal on
         or after <br/>
<a id="pl.40.23"></a><var>40.23</var>July 1, 2003, and the registration tax is $20.<br/>
<a id="pl.40.24"></a><var>40.24</var>    For trailers registered at a gross weight of 3,000 pounds or less before July 1, 2001,
         <br/>
<a id="pl.40.25"></a><var>40.25</var>but not renewed until on or after July 1, 2003, the registration tax is $20 and permanent
         <br/>
<a id="pl.40.26"></a><var>40.26</var>registration must be issued.<br/>
<a id="pl.40.27"></a><var>40.27</var><b>EFFECTIVE DATE.</b>This section is effective the day following final enactment <br/>
<a id="pl.40.28"></a><var>40.28</var>and applies to taxes payable for a registration period starting on or after January
         1, 2016.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.6.9.0"></a><a id="pl.40.29"></a><var>40.29</var>    Sec. 9. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 168.12, subdivision 2, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.40.30"></a><var>40.30</var>    Subd. 2. <b>Amateur radio licensee; special plates, rules.</b> (a) The commissioner shall <br/>
<a id="pl.40.31"></a><var>40.31</var>issue amateur radio plates to an applicant who:<br/>
<a id="pl.40.32"></a><var>40.32</var>    (1) is an owner of a passenger automobile or recreational vehicle;<br/>
<a id="pl.40.33"></a><var>40.33</var>    (2) is a resident of this state;<br/>
<a id="pl.40.34"></a><var>40.34</var>    (3) holds an official amateur radio station license or a citizens radio service class
         D <br/>
<a id="pl.40.35"></a><var>40.35</var>license, in good standing, issued by the Federal Communications Commission;<br/>
<a id="pl.41.1"></a><var>41.1</var>    (4) pays the registration tax required under section 
         <statute_ref>168.013</statute_ref>;<br/>
<a id="pl.41.2"></a><var>41.2</var>    (5) pays a fee of $10 $12.50 for each set of special plates and any other fees required <br/>
<a id="pl.41.3"></a><var>41.3</var>by this chapter; and<br/>
<a id="pl.41.4"></a><var>41.4</var>    (6) complies with this chapter and rules governing the registration of motor vehicles
         <br/>
<a id="pl.41.5"></a><var>41.5</var>and licensing of drivers;<br/>
<a id="pl.41.6"></a><var>41.6</var>    (b) In lieu of the registration number required for identification under subdivision
         1, <br/>
<a id="pl.41.7"></a><var>41.7</var>the plates must indicate the official amateur call letters of the applicant, as assigned
         by the <br/>
<a id="pl.41.8"></a><var>41.8</var>Federal Communications Commission, and the words "AMATEUR RADIO."<br/>
<a id="pl.41.9"></a><var>41.9</var>    (c) This provision for the issue of special plates applies only if the applicant's
         motor <br/>
<a id="pl.41.10"></a><var>41.10</var>vehicle is already registered in Minnesota so that the applicant has valid regular
         Minnesota <br/>
<a id="pl.41.11"></a><var>41.11</var>plates issued for that motor vehicle under which to operate it during the time that
         it will <br/>
<a id="pl.41.12"></a><var>41.12</var>take to have the necessary special plates made.<br/>
<a id="pl.41.13"></a><var>41.13</var>    (d) If owning more than one motor vehicle of the type specified in this subdivision,
         <br/>
<a id="pl.41.14"></a><var>41.14</var>the applicant may apply for special plates for each motor vehicle and, if each application
         <br/>
<a id="pl.41.15"></a><var>41.15</var>complies with this subdivision, the commissioner shall furnish the applicant with
         <br/>
<a id="pl.41.16"></a><var>41.16</var>the special plates, indicating the official amateur call letters and other distinguishing
         <br/>
<a id="pl.41.17"></a><var>41.17</var>information as the commissioner considers necessary, for each of the motor vehicles.<br/>
<a id="pl.41.18"></a><var>41.18</var>    (e) The commissioner may make reasonable rules governing the use of the special <br/>
<a id="pl.41.19"></a><var>41.19</var>plates as will assure the full compliance by the owner of the special plates, with
         all existing <br/>
<a id="pl.41.20"></a><var>41.20</var>laws governing the registration of motor vehicles and the transfer and use of the
         plates.<br/>
<a id="pl.41.21"></a><var>41.21</var>    (f) Despite any contrary provision of subdivision 1, the special plates issued under
         this <br/>
<a id="pl.41.22"></a><var>41.22</var>subdivision may be transferred by an owner to another motor vehicle listed in paragraph
         <br/>
<a id="pl.41.23"></a><var>41.23</var>(a) and registered to the same owner, upon the payment of a fee of $5. The commissioner
         <br/>
<a id="pl.41.24"></a><var>41.24</var>must be notified before the transfer and may prescribe a format for the notification.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.6.10.0"></a><a id="pl.41.25"></a><var>41.25</var>    Sec. 10. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 168.12, subdivision 2b, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.41.26"></a><var>41.26</var>    Subd. 2b. <b>Firefighters; special plates, rules.</b> (a) The commissioner shall issue <br/>
<a id="pl.41.27"></a><var>41.27</var>special plates, or a single license plate in the case of a motorcycle plate, to any
         applicant <br/>
<a id="pl.41.28"></a><var>41.28</var>who:<br/>
<a id="pl.41.29"></a><var>41.29</var>    (1) is a member of a fire department receiving state aid under chapter 69, has a <br/>
<a id="pl.41.30"></a><var>41.30</var>letter from the fire chief, and is an owner of a passenger automobile, a one-ton pickup
         <br/>
<a id="pl.41.31"></a><var>41.31</var>truck, or a motorcycle;<br/>
<a id="pl.41.32"></a><var>41.32</var>    (2) pays a fee of $10 $12.50 and any other fees required by this chapter;<br/>
<a id="pl.41.33"></a><var>41.33</var>    (3) pays the registration tax required by this chapter for the motor vehicle; and<br/>
<a id="pl.41.34"></a><var>41.34</var>    (4) complies with this chapter and rules governing the registration of motor vehicles
         <br/>
<a id="pl.41.35"></a><var>41.35</var>and licensing of drivers.<br/>
<a id="pl.42.1"></a><var>42.1</var>    (b) In lieu of the identification required under subdivision 1, the special plates
         must <br/>
<a id="pl.42.2"></a><var>42.2</var>bear an emblem of a Maltese Cross together with any numbers or characters prescribed
         by <br/>
<a id="pl.42.3"></a><var>42.3</var>the commissioner.<br/>
<a id="pl.42.4"></a><var>42.4</var>    (c) Special plates issued under this subdivision may only be used during the period
         <br/>
<a id="pl.42.5"></a><var>42.5</var>that the owner of the motor vehicle is a member of a fire department as specified
         in this <br/>
<a id="pl.42.6"></a><var>42.6</var>subdivision. When the individual to whom the special plates were issued is no longer
         a <br/>
<a id="pl.42.7"></a><var>42.7</var>member of a fire department or when the motor vehicle ownership is transferred, the
         <br/>
<a id="pl.42.8"></a><var>42.8</var>owner shall remove the special plates from the motor vehicle. If the commissioner
         <br/>
<a id="pl.42.9"></a><var>42.9</var>receives written notification that an individual is no longer qualified for these
         special <br/>
<a id="pl.42.10"></a><var>42.10</var>plates, the commissioner shall invalidate the plates and notify the individual of
         this <br/>
<a id="pl.42.11"></a><var>42.11</var>action. The individual may retain the plate only upon demonstrating compliance with
         the <br/>
<a id="pl.42.12"></a><var>42.12</var>qualifications of this subdivision. Upon removal or invalidation of the special plates
         or <br/>
<a id="pl.42.13"></a><var>42.13</var>special motorcycle plate, the owner or purchaser of the motor vehicle shall obtain
         regular <br/>
<a id="pl.42.14"></a><var>42.14</var>plates, a regular motorcycle plate, or special plates for the proper registration
         classification <br/>
<a id="pl.42.15"></a><var>42.15</var>for the motor vehicle.<br/>
<a id="pl.42.16"></a><var>42.16</var>    (d) A special motorcycle license plate issued under this subdivision must be the <br/>
<a id="pl.42.17"></a><var>42.17</var>same size as a standard motorcycle license plate.<br/>
<a id="pl.42.18"></a><var>42.18</var>    (e) Upon payment of a fee of $5, plates issued under this subdivision for a passenger
         <br/>
<a id="pl.42.19"></a><var>42.19</var>automobile or truck may be transferred to another passenger automobile or truck owned
         <br/>
<a id="pl.42.20"></a><var>42.20</var>or jointly owned by the person to whom the plates were issued. On payment of a fee
         of <br/>
<a id="pl.42.21"></a><var>42.21</var>$5, a plate issued under this subdivision for a motorcycle may be transferred to another
         <br/>
<a id="pl.42.22"></a><var>42.22</var>motorcycle owned or jointly owned by the person to whom the plate was issued.<br/>
<a id="pl.42.23"></a><var>42.23</var>    (f) The commissioner may adopt rules under the Administrative Procedure Act, <br/>
<a id="pl.42.24"></a><var>42.24</var>sections 
         <statute_ref>14.001</statute_ref> to 
         <statute_ref>14.69</statute_ref>, to govern the issuance and use of the special plates authorized <br/>
<a id="pl.42.25"></a><var>42.25</var>in this subdivision.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.6.11.0"></a><a id="pl.42.26"></a><var>42.26</var>    Sec. 11. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 168.12, subdivision 2c, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.42.27"></a><var>42.27</var>    Subd. 2c. <b>National Guard; special plates, rules.</b> (a) The commissioner shall <br/>
<a id="pl.42.28"></a><var>42.28</var>issue special plates to any applicant who:<br/>
<a id="pl.42.29"></a><var>42.29</var>    (1) is a regularly enlisted, commissioned, or retired member of the Minnesota <br/>
<a id="pl.42.30"></a><var>42.30</var>National Guard, other than an inactive member who is not a retired member, and is
         an <br/>
<a id="pl.42.31"></a><var>42.31</var>owner of a passenger automobile;<br/>
<a id="pl.42.32"></a><var>42.32</var>    (2) pays a fee of $10 $12.50 and any other fees required by this chapter;<br/>
<a id="pl.42.33"></a><var>42.33</var>    (3) pays the registration tax required by this chapter; and<br/>
<a id="pl.42.34"></a><var>42.34</var>    (4) complies with this chapter and rules governing the registration of motor vehicles
         <br/>
<a id="pl.42.35"></a><var>42.35</var>and licensing of drivers.<br/>
<a id="pl.43.1"></a><var>43.1</var>    (b) The adjutant general shall design the emblem for these special plates subject
         to <br/>
<a id="pl.43.2"></a><var>43.2</var>the approval of the commissioner.<br/>
<a id="pl.43.3"></a><var>43.3</var>    (c) Special plates issued under this subdivision may only be used during the period
         <br/>
<a id="pl.43.4"></a><var>43.4</var>that the owner of the motor vehicle is an active or retired member of the Minnesota
         National <br/>
<a id="pl.43.5"></a><var>43.5</var>Guard as specified in this subdivision. When the individual to whom the special plates
         <br/>
<a id="pl.43.6"></a><var>43.6</var>were issued is no longer an active or retired member of the Minnesota National Guard,
         <br/>
<a id="pl.43.7"></a><var>43.7</var>the special plates must be removed from the vehicle by the owner. If the commissioner
         <br/>
<a id="pl.43.8"></a><var>43.8</var>receives written notification that an individual is no longer qualified for these
         special plates, <br/>
<a id="pl.43.9"></a><var>43.9</var>the commissioner shall invalidate the plates and notify the individual of this action.
         The <br/>
<a id="pl.43.10"></a><var>43.10</var>individual may retain the plate only upon demonstrating compliance with the qualifications
         <br/>
<a id="pl.43.11"></a><var>43.11</var>of this subdivision. Upon removal or invalidation of the special plates, either the
         owner or <br/>
<a id="pl.43.12"></a><var>43.12</var>purchaser of the motor vehicle shall obtain regular plates for the motor vehicle.<br/>
<a id="pl.43.13"></a><var>43.13</var>    (d) While the person is an active or retired member of the Minnesota National <br/>
<a id="pl.43.14"></a><var>43.14</var>Guard, plates issued pursuant to this subdivision may be transferred to another motor
         <br/>
<a id="pl.43.15"></a><var>43.15</var>vehicle owned by that individual upon payment of a fee of $5.<br/>
<a id="pl.43.16"></a><var>43.16</var>    (e) For purposes of this subdivision, "retired member" means an individual placed
         on <br/>
<a id="pl.43.17"></a><var>43.17</var>the roll of retired officers or roll of retired enlisted members in the Office of
         the Adjutant <br/>
<a id="pl.43.18"></a><var>43.18</var>General under section 
         <statute_ref>192.18</statute_ref> and who is not deceased.<br/>
<a id="pl.43.19"></a><var>43.19</var>    (f) The commissioner may adopt rules under the Administrative Procedure Act to <br/>
<a id="pl.43.20"></a><var>43.20</var>govern the issuance and use of the special plates authorized by this subdivision.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.6.12.0"></a><a id="pl.43.21"></a><var>43.21</var>    Sec. 12. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 168.12, subdivision 2d, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.43.22"></a><var>43.22</var>    Subd. 2d. <b>Ready Reserve; special plates, rules.</b> (a) The commissioner shall issue <br/>
<a id="pl.43.23"></a><var>43.23</var>special plates to an applicant who:<br/>
<a id="pl.43.24"></a><var>43.24</var>    (1) is not eligible for special National Guard plates under subdivision 2c, is a <br/>
<a id="pl.43.25"></a><var>43.25</var>member of the United States armed forces ready reserve as described in United States
         <br/>
<a id="pl.43.26"></a><var>43.26</var>Code, title 10, section 10142 or 10143, or a retired reserve as described in United
         States <br/>
<a id="pl.43.27"></a><var>43.27</var>Code, title 10, section 10154, and is an owner of a passenger automobile;<br/>
<a id="pl.43.28"></a><var>43.28</var>    (2) pays a fee of $10 $12.50 and any other fees required by this chapter;<br/>
<a id="pl.43.29"></a><var>43.29</var>    (3) pays the registration tax required by this chapter; and<br/>
<a id="pl.43.30"></a><var>43.30</var>    (4) complies with this chapter and rules governing the registration of motor vehicles
         <br/>
<a id="pl.43.31"></a><var>43.31</var>and licensing of drivers.<br/>
<a id="pl.43.32"></a><var>43.32</var>    (b) The commissioner of veterans affairs shall design the emblem for these special
         <br/>
<a id="pl.43.33"></a><var>43.33</var>plates subject to the approval of the commissioner.<br/>
<a id="pl.43.34"></a><var>43.34</var>    (c) Special plates issued under this subdivision may only be used during the period
         <br/>
<a id="pl.43.35"></a><var>43.35</var>that the owner of the motor vehicle is a member of the ready reserve. When the owner
         is <br/>
<a id="pl.44.1"></a><var>44.1</var>no longer a member, the special plates must be removed from the motor vehicle by the
         <br/>
<a id="pl.44.2"></a><var>44.2</var>owner. If the commissioner receives written notification that an individual is no
         longer <br/>
<a id="pl.44.3"></a><var>44.3</var>qualified for these special plates, the commissioner shall invalidate the plates and
         notify <br/>
<a id="pl.44.4"></a><var>44.4</var>the individual of this action. The individual may retain the plate only upon demonstrating
         <br/>
<a id="pl.44.5"></a><var>44.5</var>compliance with the qualifications of this subdivision. On removal or invalidation
         of the <br/>
<a id="pl.44.6"></a><var>44.6</var>special plates, either the owner or purchaser of the motor vehicle shall obtain regular
         <br/>
<a id="pl.44.7"></a><var>44.7</var>plates for the motor vehicle. While the owner is a member of the ready reserve, plates
         <br/>
<a id="pl.44.8"></a><var>44.8</var>issued under this subdivision may be transferred to another motor vehicle owned by
         that <br/>
<a id="pl.44.9"></a><var>44.9</var>individual on paying a fee of $5.<br/>
<a id="pl.44.10"></a><var>44.10</var>    (d) The commissioner may adopt rules under the Administrative Procedure Act to <br/>
<a id="pl.44.11"></a><var>44.11</var>govern the issuance and use of the special plates authorized by this subdivision.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.6.13.0"></a><a id="pl.44.12"></a><var>44.12</var>    Sec. 13. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 168.12, subdivision 2e, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.44.13"></a><var>44.13</var>    Subd. 2e. <b>Volunteer ambulance attendants; special plates.</b> (a) The commissioner <br/>
<a id="pl.44.14"></a><var>44.14</var>shall issue special license plates to an applicant who:<br/>
<a id="pl.44.15"></a><var>44.15</var>    (1) is a volunteer ambulance attendant as defined in section 
         <statute_ref>144E.001, subdivision <br/>
<a id="pl.44.16"></a><var>44.16</var>15
         </statute_ref>, and owns a motor vehicle taxed as a passenger automobile;<br/>
<a id="pl.44.17"></a><var>44.17</var>    (2) pays the registration tax required by this chapter for the motor vehicle;<br/>
<a id="pl.44.18"></a><var>44.18</var>    (3) pays a fee of $10 $12.50 and any other fees required by this chapter; and<br/>
<a id="pl.44.19"></a><var>44.19</var>    (4) complies with this chapter and rules governing the registration of motor vehicles
         <br/>
<a id="pl.44.20"></a><var>44.20</var>and licensing of drivers.<br/>
<a id="pl.44.21"></a><var>44.21</var>    (b) An individual may use special plates issued under this subdivision only during
         <br/>
<a id="pl.44.22"></a><var>44.22</var>the period that the individual is a volunteer ambulance attendant. When the individual
         to <br/>
<a id="pl.44.23"></a><var>44.23</var>whom the special plates were issued ceases to be a volunteer ambulance attendant,
         the <br/>
<a id="pl.44.24"></a><var>44.24</var>individual shall remove each set of special plates issued. If the commissioner receives
         <br/>
<a id="pl.44.25"></a><var>44.25</var>written notification that an individual is no longer qualified for these special plates,
         the <br/>
<a id="pl.44.26"></a><var>44.26</var>commissioner shall invalidate the plates and notify the individual of this action.
         The <br/>
<a id="pl.44.27"></a><var>44.27</var>individual may retain the plate only upon demonstrating compliance with the qualifications
         <br/>
<a id="pl.44.28"></a><var>44.28</var>of this subdivision. When ownership of the motor vehicle is transferred, the individual
         <br/>
<a id="pl.44.29"></a><var>44.29</var>shall remove the special plates from that motor vehicle. On removal or invalidation
         of the <br/>
<a id="pl.44.30"></a><var>44.30</var>special plates, the owner or purchaser of the motor vehicle shall obtain regular plates
         for the <br/>
<a id="pl.44.31"></a><var>44.31</var>motor vehicle. Special plates issued under this subdivision may be transferred to
         another <br/>
<a id="pl.44.32"></a><var>44.32</var>motor vehicle owned by the volunteer ambulance attendant on payment of a fee of $5.<br/>
<a id="pl.44.33"></a><var>44.33</var>    (c) The commissioner may adopt rules governing the design, issuance, and sale of <br/>
<a id="pl.44.34"></a><var>44.34</var>the special plates authorized by this subdivision.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.6.14.0"></a><a id="pl.45.1"></a><var>45.1</var>    Sec. 14. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 168.12, subdivision 2g, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.45.2"></a><var>45.2</var>    Subd. 2g. <b>Retired firefighters; special plates.</b> (a) The commissioner shall issue <br/>
<a id="pl.45.3"></a><var>45.3</var>special retired firefighters plates to an applicant who:<br/>
<a id="pl.45.4"></a><var>45.4</var>(1) is a retired member of a fire department as defined in section 
         <statute_ref>299N.01, subdivision <br/>
</statute_ref><a id="pl.45.5"></a><var>45.5</var>2, has a letter from the fire chief affirming that the applicant is a retired firefighter
         who <br/>
<a id="pl.45.6"></a><var>45.6</var>served ten or more years and separated in good standing, and is a registered owner
         of a <br/>
<a id="pl.45.7"></a><var>45.7</var>passenger automobile, a one-ton pickup truck, a recreational vehicle, or a motorcycle;<br/>
<a id="pl.45.8"></a><var>45.8</var>(2) pays a fee of $10 $12.50 for each set of license plates applied for along with <br/>
<a id="pl.45.9"></a><var>45.9</var>any other fees required by this chapter; and<br/>
<a id="pl.45.10"></a><var>45.10</var>(3) complies with this chapter and rules governing registration of motor vehicles
         <br/>
<a id="pl.45.11"></a><var>45.11</var>and licensing of drivers.<br/>
<a id="pl.45.12"></a><var>45.12</var>(b) The commissioner shall design the special plate emblem so that it is <br/>
<a id="pl.45.13"></a><var>45.13</var>distinguishable from the emblem on firefighter special plates issued under subdivision
         2b.<br/>
<a id="pl.45.14"></a><var>45.14</var>(c) On payment of a transfer fee of $5, plates issued under this subdivision may be
         <br/>
<a id="pl.45.15"></a><var>45.15</var>transferred to another passenger automobile, one-ton pickup truck, recreational vehicle,
         or <br/>
<a id="pl.45.16"></a><var>45.16</var>motorcycle registered to the individual to whom the special plates were issued.<br/>
<a id="pl.45.17"></a><var>45.17</var>(d) Fees collected under this subdivision must be credited to the vehicle services
         <br/>
<a id="pl.45.18"></a><var>45.18</var>operating account in the special revenue fund.<br/>
<a id="pl.45.19"></a><var>45.19</var>(e) This subdivision is exempt from section 
         <statute_ref>168.1293</statute_ref>.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.6.15.0"></a><a id="pl.45.20"></a><var>45.20</var>    Sec. 15. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 168.12, subdivision 5, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.45.21"></a><var>45.21</var>    Subd. 5. <b>Additional fee.</b> (a) In addition to any fee otherwise authorized or any tax <br/>
<a id="pl.45.22"></a><var>45.22</var>otherwise imposed upon any vehicle, the payment of which is required as a condition
         to <br/>
<a id="pl.45.23"></a><var>45.23</var>the issuance of any plate or plates, the commissioner shall impose the fee specified
         in <br/>
<a id="pl.45.24"></a><var>45.24</var>paragraph (b) that is calculated to cover the cost of manufacturing and issuing the
         plate <br/>
<a id="pl.45.25"></a><var>45.25</var>or plates, except for plates issued to disabled veterans as defined in section 
         <statute_ref>168.031</statute_ref> and <br/>
<a id="pl.45.26"></a><var>45.26</var>plates issued pursuant to section 
         <statute_ref>168.124</statute_ref>, 
         <statute_ref>168.125</statute_ref>, or 
         <statute_ref>168.27</statute_ref>, subdivisions 16 and 17, <br/>
<a id="pl.45.27"></a><var>45.27</var>for passenger automobiles. The commissioner shall issue graphic design plates only
         <br/>
<a id="pl.45.28"></a><var>45.28</var>for vehicles registered pursuant to section 
         <statute_ref>168.017</statute_ref> and recreational vehicles registered <br/>
<a id="pl.45.29"></a><var>45.29</var>pursuant to section 
         <statute_ref>168.013, subdivision 1g</statute_ref>.<br/>
<a id="pl.45.30"></a><var>45.30</var>    (b) Unless otherwise specified or exempted by statute, the following plate and <br/>
<a id="pl.45.31"></a><var>45.31</var>validation sticker fees apply for the original, duplicate, or replacement issuance
         of a <br/>
<a id="pl.45.32"></a><var>45.32</var>plate in a plate year:<br/>
<table>
<col width="50px"/>
<col width="3"/>
<col width="24"/>
<col width="10"/>
<col width="3"/>
<col width="7.5"/>
<col width="5"/>
<col width="7.5"/>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.45.33"></a><var>45.33</var><br/>
</td>
<td colspan="2">License Plate<br/>
</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td align="center">Single<br/>
</td>
<td></td>
<td align="center">Double<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.45.34"></a><var>45.34</var><br/>
</td>
<td></td>
<td>Regular and Disability<br/>
</td>
<td></td>
<td align="right">$<br/>
</td>
<td align="right">4.50 6.25<br/>
</td>
<td align="right">$<br/>
</td>
<td align="right">6.00 12.50<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.45.35"></a><var>45.35</var><br/>
<a id="pl.45.36"></a><var>45.36</var><br/>
</td>
<td></td>
<td>Special<br/>
</td>
<td></td>
<td align="right">$<br/>
</td>
<td align="right">8.50<br/>
</td>
<td align="right">$<br/>
</td>
<td align="right">10.00 <br/>
12.50<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.46.1"></a><var>46.1</var><br/>
</td>
<td></td>
<td>Personalized (Replacement)<br/>
</td>
<td></td>
<td align="right">$<br/>
</td>
<td align="right">10.00<br/>
</td>
<td align="right">$<br/>
</td>
<td align="right">14.00<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.46.2"></a><var>46.2</var><br/>
</td>
<td></td>
<td>Collector Category<br/>
</td>
<td></td>
<td align="right">$<br/>
</td>
<td align="right">13.50<br/>
</td>
<td align="right">$<br/>
</td>
<td align="right">15.00<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.46.3"></a><var>46.3</var><br/>
</td>
<td></td>
<td>Emergency Vehicle Display<br/>
</td>
<td></td>
<td align="right">$<br/>
</td>
<td align="right">3.00 6.25<br/>
</td>
<td align="right">$<br/>
</td>
<td align="right">6.00 12.50<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.46.4"></a><var>46.4</var><br/>
</td>
<td></td>
<td>Utility Trailer Self-Adhesive<br/>
</td>
<td></td>
<td align="right">$<br/>
</td>
<td align="right">2.50<br/>
</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.46.5"></a><var>46.5</var><br/>
</td>
<td></td>
<td>Vertical Motorcycle Plate<br/>
</td>
<td></td>
<td align="right">$<br/>
</td>
<td align="right">100.00<br/>
</td>
<td></td>
<td align="right">NA<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.46.6"></a><var>46.6</var><br/>
</td>
<td colspan="2">Stickers<br/>
</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.46.7"></a><var>46.7</var><br/>
</td>
<td></td>
<td>Duplicate year<br/>
</td>
<td></td>
<td align="right">$<br/>
</td>
<td align="right">1.00<br/>
</td>
<td align="right">$<br/>
</td>
<td align="right">1.00<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.46.8"></a><var>46.8</var><br/>
</td>
<td></td>
<td>International Fuel Tax Agreement<br/>
</td>
<td></td>
<td align="right">$<br/>
</td>
<td align="right">2.50<br/>
</td>
<td align="right"></td>
<td align="right"></td>
</tr>
</table><a id="pl.46.9"></a><var>46.9</var>    (c) For vehicles that require two of the categories above, the registrar shall only
         <br/>
<a id="pl.46.10"></a><var>46.10</var>charge the higher of the two fees and not a combined total.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.6.16.0"></a><a id="pl.46.11"></a><var>46.11</var>    Sec. 16. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 168.121, subdivision 1, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.46.12"></a><var>46.12</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>Issuance and design.</b> Notwithstanding section 
         <statute_ref>168.1293</statute_ref>, the <br/>
<a id="pl.46.13"></a><var>46.13</var>commissioner shall issue special plates remembering victims of impaired drivers to
         an <br/>
<a id="pl.46.14"></a><var>46.14</var>applicant who:<br/>
<a id="pl.46.15"></a><var>46.15</var>(1) is a registered owner of a passenger automobile;<br/>
<a id="pl.46.16"></a><var>46.16</var>(2) pays a fee of $10 $12.50 for each set of license plates applied for; and<br/>
<a id="pl.46.17"></a><var>46.17</var>(3) complies with this chapter and rules governing registration of motor vehicles
         <br/>
<a id="pl.46.18"></a><var>46.18</var>and licensing of drivers.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.6.17.0"></a><a id="pl.46.19"></a><var>46.19</var>    Sec. 17. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 168.123, subdivision 1, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.46.20"></a><var>46.20</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>General requirements; fees.</b> (a) On payment of a fee of $10 $12.50 <br/>
<a id="pl.46.21"></a><var>46.21</var>for each set of two plates, or for a single plate in the case of a motorcycle plate,
         payment <br/>
<a id="pl.46.22"></a><var>46.22</var>of the registration tax required by law, and compliance with other applicable laws
         relating <br/>
<a id="pl.46.23"></a><var>46.23</var>to vehicle registration and licensing, as applicable, the commissioner shall issue:<br/>
<a id="pl.46.24"></a><var>46.24</var>(1) special veteran's plates to an applicant who served in the active military service
         <br/>
<a id="pl.46.25"></a><var>46.25</var>in a branch of the armed forces of the United States or of a nation or society allied
         with the <br/>
<a id="pl.46.26"></a><var>46.26</var>United States in conducting a foreign war, was discharged under honorable conditions,
         <br/>
<a id="pl.46.27"></a><var>46.27</var>and is a registered owner of a passenger automobile, recreational motor vehicle, or
         <br/>
<a id="pl.46.28"></a><var>46.28</var>one-ton pickup truck, but which is not a commercial motor vehicle as defined in section
         <br/>
<statute_ref><a id="pl.46.29"></a><var>46.29</var>169.011, subdivision 16
         </statute_ref>; or<br/>
<a id="pl.46.30"></a><var>46.30</var>(2) a veteran's special motorcycle plate as described in subdivision 2, paragraph
         (a), <br/>
<a id="pl.46.31"></a><var>46.31</var>(e), (f), (h), (i), (j), or (m), or another special plate designed by the commissioner
         to an <br/>
<a id="pl.46.32"></a><var>46.32</var>applicant who is a registered owner of a motorcycle and meets the criteria listed
         in this <br/>
<a id="pl.46.33"></a><var>46.33</var>paragraph and in subdivision 2, paragraph (a), (e), (f), (h), (i), (j), or (m). Plates
         issued <br/>
<a id="pl.46.34"></a><var>46.34</var>under this clause must be the same size as regular motorcycle plates. Special motorcycle
         <br/>
<a id="pl.46.35"></a><var>46.35</var>license plates issued under this clause are not subject to section 
         <statute_ref>168.1293</statute_ref>.<br/>
<a id="pl.47.1"></a><var>47.1</var>(b) The additional fee of $10 $12.50 is payable for each set of veteran's plates, is <br/>
<a id="pl.47.2"></a><var>47.2</var>payable only when the plates are issued, and is not payable in a year in which stickers
         are <br/>
<a id="pl.47.3"></a><var>47.3</var>issued instead of plates.<br/>
<a id="pl.47.4"></a><var>47.4</var>(c) The veteran must have a certified copy of the veteran's discharge papers, <br/>
<a id="pl.47.5"></a><var>47.5</var>indicating character of discharge, at the time of application. If an applicant served
         in the <br/>
<a id="pl.47.6"></a><var>47.6</var>active military service in a branch of the armed forces of a nation or society allied
         with the <br/>
<a id="pl.47.7"></a><var>47.7</var>United States in conducting a foreign war and is unable to obtain a record of that
         service <br/>
<a id="pl.47.8"></a><var>47.8</var>and discharge status, the commissioner of veterans affairs may certify the applicant
         as <br/>
<a id="pl.47.9"></a><var>47.9</var>qualified for the veterans' plates provided under this section.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.6.18.0"></a><a id="pl.47.10"></a><var>47.10</var>    Sec. 18. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 168.1235, subdivision 1, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.47.11"></a><var>47.11</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>General requirements; fees.</b> (a) The commissioner shall issue a <br/>
<a id="pl.47.12"></a><var>47.12</var>special plate emblem for each plate to an applicant who:<br/>
<a id="pl.47.13"></a><var>47.13</var>(1) is a member of a congressionally chartered veterans service organization and <br/>
<a id="pl.47.14"></a><var>47.14</var>is a registered owner of a passenger automobile, pickup truck, van, or self-propelled
         <br/>
<a id="pl.47.15"></a><var>47.15</var>recreational vehicle;<br/>
<a id="pl.47.16"></a><var>47.16</var>(2) pays the registration tax required by law;<br/>
<a id="pl.47.17"></a><var>47.17</var>(3) pays a fee of $10 $12.50 for each set of two plates, and any other fees required <br/>
<a id="pl.47.18"></a><var>47.18</var>by this chapter; and<br/>
<a id="pl.47.19"></a><var>47.19</var>(4) complies with this chapter and rules governing the registration of motor vehicles
         <br/>
<a id="pl.47.20"></a><var>47.20</var>and licensing of drivers.<br/>
<a id="pl.47.21"></a><var>47.21</var>(b) The additional fee of $10 $12.50 is payable at the time of initial application for <br/>
<a id="pl.47.22"></a><var>47.22</var>the special plate emblem and when the plates must be replaced or renewed. An applicant
         <br/>
<a id="pl.47.23"></a><var>47.23</var>must not be issued more than two sets of special plate emblems for motor vehicles
         listed <br/>
<a id="pl.47.24"></a><var>47.24</var>in paragraph (a) and registered to the applicant.<br/>
<a id="pl.47.25"></a><var>47.25</var>(c) The applicant must present a valid card indicating membership in the American
         <br/>
<a id="pl.47.26"></a><var>47.26</var>Legion or Veterans of Foreign Wars.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.6.19.0"></a><a id="pl.47.27"></a><var>47.27</var>    Sec. 19. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 168.1255, subdivision 1, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.47.28"></a><var>47.28</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>General requirements and procedures.</b> The commissioner shall <br/>
<a id="pl.47.29"></a><var>47.29</var>issue special veteran contribution plates or a single motorcycle plate to an applicant
         who:<br/>
<a id="pl.47.30"></a><var>47.30</var>    (1) is a veteran, as defined in section 
         <statute_ref>197.447</statute_ref>;<br/>
<a id="pl.47.31"></a><var>47.31</var>    (2) is a registered owner of a passenger automobile as defined in section 
         <statute_ref>168.002</statute_ref>, <br/>
<a id="pl.47.32"></a><var>47.32</var>subdivision 24, recreational vehicle as defined in section 
         <statute_ref>168.002, subdivision 27</statute_ref>, one-ton <br/>
<a id="pl.47.33"></a><var>47.33</var>pickup truck as defined in section 
         <statute_ref>168.002, subdivision 21b</statute_ref>, or motorcycle as defined in <br/>
<a id="pl.47.34"></a><var>47.34</var>section 
         <statute_ref>168.002, subdivision 19</statute_ref>;<br/>
<a id="pl.48.1"></a><var>48.1</var>    (3) pays a fee of $10 $12.50 to cover the costs of handling and manufacturing the <br/>
<a id="pl.48.2"></a><var>48.2</var>plates;<br/>
<a id="pl.48.3"></a><var>48.3</var>    (4) pays the registration tax required under section 
         <statute_ref>168.013</statute_ref>;<br/>
<a id="pl.48.4"></a><var>48.4</var>    (5) pays the fees required under this chapter;<br/>
<a id="pl.48.5"></a><var>48.5</var>    (6) pays an additional onetime World War II memorial contribution of $30, which <br/>
<a id="pl.48.6"></a><var>48.6</var>the department shall retain until all start-up costs associated with the development
         and <br/>
<a id="pl.48.7"></a><var>48.7</var>issuing of the plates have been recovered, after which the commissioner shall deposit
         <br/>
<a id="pl.48.8"></a><var>48.8</var>contributions in the World War II donation match account; and<br/>
<a id="pl.48.9"></a><var>48.9</var>    (7) complies with this chapter and rules governing the registration of motor vehicles
         <br/>
<a id="pl.48.10"></a><var>48.10</var>and licensing of drivers.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.6.20.0"></a><a id="pl.48.11"></a><var>48.11</var>    Sec. 20. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 168.128, subdivision 2, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.48.12"></a><var>48.12</var>    Subd. 2. <b>Plates.</b> (a) A person who operates a limousine for other than personal use <br/>
<a id="pl.48.13"></a><var>48.13</var>shall register the motor vehicle as provided in this section. A person who operates
         a <br/>
<a id="pl.48.14"></a><var>48.14</var>limousine for personal use may apply for limousine plates.<br/>
<a id="pl.48.15"></a><var>48.15</var>(b) The commissioner shall issue limousine plates to the registered owner of a <br/>
<a id="pl.48.16"></a><var>48.16</var>limousine who:<br/>
<a id="pl.48.17"></a><var>48.17</var>(1) certifies that an insurance policy or policies under section 65B.135, in the <br/>
<a id="pl.48.18"></a><var>48.18</var>minimum aggregate amount required under that section, is in effect for the entire
         period <br/>
<a id="pl.48.19"></a><var>48.19</var>of the registration;<br/>
<a id="pl.48.20"></a><var>48.20</var>(2) provides the commissioner with proof that the passenger automobile registration
         <br/>
<a id="pl.48.21"></a><var>48.21</var>tax and a $10 $12.50 fee have been paid for each limousine receiving limousine plates; and<br/>
<a id="pl.48.22"></a><var>48.22</var>(3) complies with this chapter and rules governing the registration of motor vehicles
         <br/>
<a id="pl.48.23"></a><var>48.23</var>and licensing of drivers.<br/>
<a id="pl.48.24"></a><var>48.24</var>(c) The limousine plates must be designed to specifically identify the vehicle as
         a <br/>
<a id="pl.48.25"></a><var>48.25</var>limousine and must be clearly marked with the letters "LM." Limousine plates may not
         be <br/>
<a id="pl.48.26"></a><var>48.26</var>transferred upon sale of the limousine, but may be transferred to another limousine
         owned <br/>
<a id="pl.48.27"></a><var>48.27</var>by the same person upon notifying the commissioner and paying a $5 transfer fee.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.6.21.0"></a><a id="pl.48.28"></a><var>48.28</var>    Sec. 21. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 168.1291, subdivision 4, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.48.29"></a><var>48.29</var>    Subd. 4. <b>Fees.</b> Despite section 
         <statute_ref>168.12</statute_ref>, subdivisions 2b to 2e; 
         <statute_ref>168.123</statute_ref>; or 
         <statute_ref>168.129</statute_ref>, <br/>
<a id="pl.48.30"></a><var>48.30</var>the commissioner shall charge a fee of $10 $12.50 for each set of plates issued under <br/>
<a id="pl.48.31"></a><var>48.31</var>this section.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.6.22.0"></a><a id="pl.48.32"></a><var>48.32</var>    Sec. 22. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 168.1295, subdivision 1, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.49.1"></a><var>49.1</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>General requirements and procedures.</b> (a) The commissioner shall <br/>
<a id="pl.49.2"></a><var>49.2</var>issue state parks and trails plates to an applicant who:<br/>
<a id="pl.49.3"></a><var>49.3</var>(1) is a registered owner of a passenger automobile, recreational vehicle, one ton
         <br/>
<a id="pl.49.4"></a><var>49.4</var>pickup truck, or motorcycle;<br/>
<a id="pl.49.5"></a><var>49.5</var>(2) pays a fee of $10 $12.50 to cover the costs of handling and manufacturing the <br/>
<a id="pl.49.6"></a><var>49.6</var>plates;<br/>
<a id="pl.49.7"></a><var>49.7</var>(3) pays the registration tax required under section 
         <statute_ref>168.013</statute_ref>;<br/>
<a id="pl.49.8"></a><var>49.8</var>(4) pays the fees required under this chapter;<br/>
<a id="pl.49.9"></a><var>49.9</var>(5) contributes a minimum of $50 annually to the state parks and trails donation <br/>
<a id="pl.49.10"></a><var>49.10</var>account established in section 
         <statute_ref>85.056</statute_ref>; and<br/>
<a id="pl.49.11"></a><var>49.11</var>(6) complies with this chapter and rules governing registration of motor vehicles
         <br/>
<a id="pl.49.12"></a><var>49.12</var>and licensing of drivers.<br/>
<a id="pl.49.13"></a><var>49.13</var>(b) The state parks and trails plate application must indicate that the contribution
         <br/>
<a id="pl.49.14"></a><var>49.14</var>specified under paragraph (a), clause (5), is a minimum contribution to receive the
         plate <br/>
<a id="pl.49.15"></a><var>49.15</var>and that the applicant may make an additional contribution to the account.<br/>
<a id="pl.49.16"></a><var>49.16</var>(c) State parks and trails plates may be personalized according to section 
         <statute_ref>168.12</statute_ref>, <br/>
<a id="pl.49.17"></a><var>49.17</var>subdivision 2a.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.6.23.0"></a><a id="pl.49.18"></a><var>49.18</var>    Sec. 23. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 168.1296, subdivision 1, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.49.19"></a><var>49.19</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>General requirements and procedures.</b> (a) The commissioner shall <br/>
<a id="pl.49.20"></a><var>49.20</var>issue critical habitat plates to an applicant who:<br/>
<a id="pl.49.21"></a><var>49.21</var>(1) is a registered owner of a passenger automobile or recreational vehicle;<br/>
<a id="pl.49.22"></a><var>49.22</var>(2) pays a fee of $10 $12.50 to cover the costs of handling and manufacturing the <br/>
<a id="pl.49.23"></a><var>49.23</var>plates;<br/>
<a id="pl.49.24"></a><var>49.24</var>(3) pays the registration tax required under section 
         <statute_ref>168.013</statute_ref>;<br/>
<a id="pl.49.25"></a><var>49.25</var>(4) pays the fees required under this chapter;<br/>
<a id="pl.49.26"></a><var>49.26</var>(5) contributes a minimum of $30 annually to the Minnesota critical habitat private
         <br/>
<a id="pl.49.27"></a><var>49.27</var>sector matching account established in section 
         <statute_ref>84.943</statute_ref>; and<br/>
<a id="pl.49.28"></a><var>49.28</var>(6) complies with this chapter and rules governing registration of motor vehicles
         <br/>
<a id="pl.49.29"></a><var>49.29</var>and licensing of drivers.<br/>
<a id="pl.49.30"></a><var>49.30</var>(b) The critical habitat plate application must indicate that the annual contribution
         <br/>
<a id="pl.49.31"></a><var>49.31</var>specified under paragraph (a), clause (5), is a minimum contribution to receive the
         plate <br/>
<a id="pl.49.32"></a><var>49.32</var>and that the applicant may make an additional contribution to the account.<br/>
<a id="pl.49.33"></a><var>49.33</var>(c) Owners of recreational vehicles under paragraph (a), clause (1), are eligible
         <br/>
<a id="pl.49.34"></a><var>49.34</var>only for special critical habitat license plates for which the designs are selected
         under <br/>
<a id="pl.49.35"></a><var>49.35</var>subdivision 2, on or after January 1, 2006.<br/>
<a id="pl.50.1"></a><var>50.1</var>(d) Special critical habitat license plates, the designs for which are selected under
         <br/>
<a id="pl.50.2"></a><var>50.2</var>subdivision 2, on or after January 1, 2006, may be personalized according to section
         <br/>
<statute_ref><a id="pl.50.3"></a><var>50.3</var>168.12, subdivision 2a
         </statute_ref>.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.6.24.0"></a><a id="pl.50.4"></a><var>50.4</var>    Sec. 24. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 168.1297, subdivision 1, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.50.5"></a><var>50.5</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>General requirements and procedures.</b> The commissioner shall <br/>
<a id="pl.50.6"></a><var>50.6</var>issue special "Rotary member" plates to an applicant who:<br/>
<a id="pl.50.7"></a><var>50.7</var>(1) is a registered owner of a passenger automobile;<br/>
<a id="pl.50.8"></a><var>50.8</var>(2) pays a fee of $10 $12.50 to cover the costs of handling and manufacturing the <br/>
<a id="pl.50.9"></a><var>50.9</var>plates;<br/>
<a id="pl.50.10"></a><var>50.10</var>(3) pays the registration tax required under section 
         <statute_ref>168.013</statute_ref>;<br/>
<a id="pl.50.11"></a><var>50.11</var>(4) pays the fees required under this chapter;<br/>
<a id="pl.50.12"></a><var>50.12</var>(5) submits proof to the commissioner that the applicant is a member of Rotary <br/>
<a id="pl.50.13"></a><var>50.13</var>International; and<br/>
<a id="pl.50.14"></a><var>50.14</var>(6) complies with this chapter and rules governing registration of motor vehicles
         <br/>
<a id="pl.50.15"></a><var>50.15</var>and licensing of drivers.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.6.25.0"></a><a id="pl.50.16"></a><var>50.16</var>    Sec. 25. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 168.1298, subdivision 1, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.50.17"></a><var>50.17</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>General requirements and procedures.</b> (a) The commissioner shall <br/>
<a id="pl.50.18"></a><var>50.18</var>issue special "Support Our Troops" license plates to an applicant who:<br/>
<a id="pl.50.19"></a><var>50.19</var>(1) is an owner of a passenger automobile, one-ton pickup truck, recreational <br/>
<a id="pl.50.20"></a><var>50.20</var>vehicle, or motorcycle;<br/>
<a id="pl.50.21"></a><var>50.21</var>(2) pays a fee of $10 $12.50 to cover the costs of handling and manufacturing the <br/>
<a id="pl.50.22"></a><var>50.22</var>plates;<br/>
<a id="pl.50.23"></a><var>50.23</var>(3) pays the registration tax required under section 
         <statute_ref>168.013</statute_ref>;<br/>
<a id="pl.50.24"></a><var>50.24</var>(4) pays the fees required under this chapter;<br/>
<a id="pl.50.25"></a><var>50.25</var>(5) contributes a minimum of $30 annually to the Minnesota "Support Our Troops" <br/>
<a id="pl.50.26"></a><var>50.26</var>account established in section 
         <statute_ref>190.19</statute_ref>; and<br/>
<a id="pl.50.27"></a><var>50.27</var>(6) complies with laws and rules governing registration and licensing of vehicles
         <br/>
<a id="pl.50.28"></a><var>50.28</var>and drivers.<br/>
<a id="pl.50.29"></a><var>50.29</var>(b) The license application under this section must indicate that the annual <br/>
<a id="pl.50.30"></a><var>50.30</var>contribution specified under paragraph (a), clause (5), is a minimum contribution
         to receive <br/>
<a id="pl.50.31"></a><var>50.31</var>the plates and that the applicant may make an additional contribution to the account.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.6.26.0"></a><a id="pl.50.32"></a><var>50.32</var>    Sec. 26. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 168.1299, subdivision 1, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.51.1"></a><var>51.1</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>Issuance.</b> Notwithstanding section 
         <statute_ref>168.1293</statute_ref>, the commissioner shall <br/>
<a id="pl.51.2"></a><var>51.2</var>issue special Minnesota golf plates or a single motorcycle plate to an applicant who:<br/>
<a id="pl.51.3"></a><var>51.3</var>(1) is a registered owner of a passenger automobile, one-ton pickup truck, <br/>
<a id="pl.51.4"></a><var>51.4</var>motorcycle, or recreational vehicle;<br/>
<a id="pl.51.5"></a><var>51.5</var>(2) pays a fee of $10 $12.50 and any other fees required by this chapter;<br/>
<a id="pl.51.6"></a><var>51.6</var>(3) contributes a minimum of $30 annually after January 1, 2017, to the Minnesota
         <br/>
<a id="pl.51.7"></a><var>51.7</var>Section PGA Foundation account; and<br/>
<a id="pl.51.8"></a><var>51.8</var>(4) complies with this chapter and rules governing registration of motor vehicles
         <br/>
<a id="pl.51.9"></a><var>51.9</var>and licensing of drivers.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.6.27.0"></a><a id="pl.51.10"></a><var>51.10</var>    Sec. 27. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 168.27, subdivision 22, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.51.11"></a><var>51.11</var>    Subd. 22. <b>Dealer license for trailers, motorized bicycles; plates, fees; </b><br/>
<a id="pl.51.12"></a><var>51.12</var><b>exemptions.</b> Any person, copartnership, or corporation having a permanent enclosed <br/>
<a id="pl.51.13"></a><var>51.13</var>commercial building or structure either owned in fee or leased and engaged in the
         <br/>
<a id="pl.51.14"></a><var>51.14</var>business, either exclusively or in addition to any other occupation, of selling motorized
         <br/>
<a id="pl.51.15"></a><var>51.15</var>bicycles, boat trailers, horse trailers, or snowmobile trailers, may apply to the
         registrar <br/>
<a id="pl.51.16"></a><var>51.16</var>for a dealer's license. Upon payment of a $10 fee the registrar shall license the
         applicant <br/>
<a id="pl.51.17"></a><var>51.17</var>as a dealer for the remainder of the calendar year in which the application was received.
         <br/>
<a id="pl.51.18"></a><var>51.18</var>The license may be renewed on or before the second day of January of each succeeding
         <br/>
<a id="pl.51.19"></a><var>51.19</var>year by payment of a fee of $10. The registrar shall issue to each dealer, upon request
         <br/>
<a id="pl.51.20"></a><var>51.20</var>of the dealer, dealer plates as provided in subdivision 16 upon payment of $5 $6.25 for <br/>
<a id="pl.51.21"></a><var>51.21</var>each plate, and the plates may be used in the same manner and for the same purposes
         as <br/>
<a id="pl.51.22"></a><var>51.22</var>is provided in subdivision 16. Except for motorized bicycle dealers, the registrar
         shall <br/>
<a id="pl.51.23"></a><var>51.23</var>also issue to the dealer, upon request of the dealer, "in-transit" plates as provided
         in <br/>
<a id="pl.51.24"></a><var>51.24</var>subdivision 17 upon payment of a fee of $5 for each plate. This subdivision does not
         <br/>
<a id="pl.51.25"></a><var>51.25</var>abrogate any of the provisions of this section relating to the duties, responsibilities,
         and <br/>
<a id="pl.51.26"></a><var>51.26</var>requirements of persons, copartnerships, or corporations engaged in the business,
         either <br/>
<a id="pl.51.27"></a><var>51.27</var>exclusively or in addition to other occupations, of selling motor vehicles or manufactured
         <br/>
<a id="pl.51.28"></a><var>51.28</var>homes, except that a seller of boat trailers, utility trailers, or snowmobile trailers
         who <br/>
<a id="pl.51.29"></a><var>51.29</var>is licensed under this subdivision is not required to have a contract or franchise
         with a <br/>
<a id="pl.51.30"></a><var>51.30</var>manufacturer or distributor of new boat trailers, utility trailers, or new snowmobile
         trailers <br/>
<a id="pl.51.31"></a><var>51.31</var>the seller proposes to sell, broker, wholesale, or auction. This section does not
         require a <br/>
<a id="pl.51.32"></a><var>51.32</var>manufacturer of snowmobile trailers whose manufacturing facility is located outside
         of <br/>
<a id="pl.51.33"></a><var>51.33</var>the metropolitan area as defined in section 
         <statute_ref>473.121</statute_ref> to have a dealer's license to transport <br/>
<a id="pl.51.34"></a><var>51.34</var>the snowmobile trailers to dealers or retail outlets in the state.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.6.28.0"></a><a id="pl.52.1"></a><var>52.1</var>    Sec. 28. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 168.33, subdivision 2, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.52.2"></a><var>52.2</var>    Subd. 2. <b>Deputy registrars.</b> (a) The commissioner may appoint, and for cause <br/>
<a id="pl.52.3"></a><var>52.3</var>discontinue, a deputy registrar for any statutory or home rule charter city as the
         public <br/>
<a id="pl.52.4"></a><var>52.4</var>interest and convenience may require, without regard to whether the county auditor
         of <br/>
<a id="pl.52.5"></a><var>52.5</var>the county in which the city is situated has been appointed as the deputy registrar
         for the <br/>
<a id="pl.52.6"></a><var>52.6</var>county or has been discontinued as the deputy registrar for the county, and without
         regard <br/>
<a id="pl.52.7"></a><var>52.7</var>to whether the county in which the city is situated has established a county license
         bureau <br/>
<a id="pl.52.8"></a><var>52.8</var>that issues motor vehicle licenses as provided in section 
         <statute_ref>373.32</statute_ref>.<br/>
<a id="pl.52.9"></a><var>52.9</var>(b) The commissioner may appoint, and for cause discontinue, a deputy registrar <br/>
<a id="pl.52.10"></a><var>52.10</var>for any statutory or home rule charter city as the public interest and convenience
         may <br/>
<a id="pl.52.11"></a><var>52.11</var>require, if the auditor for the county in which the city is situated chooses not to
         accept <br/>
<a id="pl.52.12"></a><var>52.12</var>appointment as the deputy registrar for the county or is discontinued as a deputy
         registrar, <br/>
<a id="pl.52.13"></a><var>52.13</var>or if the county in which the city is situated has not established a county license
         bureau <br/>
<a id="pl.52.14"></a><var>52.14</var>that issues motor vehicle licenses as provided in section 
         <statute_ref>373.32</statute_ref>.<br/>
<a id="pl.52.15"></a><var>52.15</var>(c) The commissioner may appoint, and for cause discontinue, the county auditor of
         <br/>
<a id="pl.52.16"></a><var>52.16</var>each county as a deputy registrar.<br/>
<a id="pl.52.17"></a><var>52.17</var>(d) Despite any other provision, a person other than a county auditor or a director
         <br/>
<a id="pl.52.18"></a><var>52.18</var>of a county license bureau, who was appointed by the registrar before August 1, 1976,
         <br/>
<a id="pl.52.19"></a><var>52.19</var>as a deputy registrar for any statutory or home rule charter city, may continue to
         serve <br/>
<a id="pl.52.20"></a><var>52.20</var>as deputy registrar and may be discontinued for cause only by the commissioner. The
         <br/>
<a id="pl.52.21"></a><var>52.21</var>county auditor who appointed the deputy registrars is responsible for the acts of
         deputy <br/>
<a id="pl.52.22"></a><var>52.22</var>registrars appointed by the auditor.<br/>
<a id="pl.52.23"></a><var>52.23</var>(e) Each deputy, before entering upon the discharge of duties, shall take and <br/>
<a id="pl.52.24"></a><var>52.24</var>subscribe an oath to faithfully discharge the duties and to uphold the laws of the
         state.<br/>
<a id="pl.52.25"></a><var>52.25</var>(f) If a deputy registrar appointed under this subdivision is not an officer or employee
         <br/>
<a id="pl.52.26"></a><var>52.26</var>of a county or statutory or home rule charter city, the deputy shall in addition give
         bond to <br/>
<a id="pl.52.27"></a><var>52.27</var>the state in the sum of $10,000, or a larger sum as may be required by the commissioner,
         <br/>
<a id="pl.52.28"></a><var>52.28</var>conditioned upon the faithful discharge of duties as deputy registrar.<br/>
<a id="pl.52.29"></a><var>52.29</var>(g) A corporation governed by chapter 302A or 317A may be appointed a deputy <br/>
<a id="pl.52.30"></a><var>52.30</var>registrar. Upon application by an individual serving as a deputy registrar and the
         giving of <br/>
<a id="pl.52.31"></a><var>52.31</var>the requisite bond as provided in this subdivision, personally assured by the individual
         or <br/>
<a id="pl.52.32"></a><var>52.32</var>another individual approved by the commissioner, a corporation named in an application
         <br/>
<a id="pl.52.33"></a><var>52.33</var>then becomes the duly appointed and qualified successor to the deputy registrar.<br/>
<a id="pl.52.34"></a><var>52.34</var>(h) Each deputy registrar appointed under this subdivision shall keep and maintain
         <br/>
<a id="pl.52.35"></a><var>52.35</var>office locations approved by the commissioner for the registration of vehicles and
         the <br/>
<a id="pl.52.36"></a><var>52.36</var>collection of taxes and fees on vehicles.<br/>
<a id="pl.53.1"></a><var>53.1</var>(i) The deputy registrar shall keep records and make reports to the commissioner as
         <br/>
<a id="pl.53.2"></a><var>53.2</var>the commissioner requires. The records must be maintained at the offices of the deputy
         <br/>
<a id="pl.53.3"></a><var>53.3</var>registrar. The records and offices of the deputy registrar must at all times be open
         to the <br/>
<a id="pl.53.4"></a><var>53.4</var>inspection of the commissioner or the commissioner's agents. The deputy registrar
         shall <br/>
<a id="pl.53.5"></a><var>53.5</var>report to the commissioner by the next working day following receipt all registrations
         <br/>
<a id="pl.53.6"></a><var>53.6</var>made and taxes and fees collected by the deputy registrar.<br/>
<a id="pl.53.7"></a><var>53.7</var>(j) The filing fee fees imposed under subdivision 7, paragraph (a), clauses (1) and <br/>
<a id="pl.53.8"></a><var>53.8</var>(3),  must be deposited in the treasury of the place for which appointed or, if not a public
         <br/>
<a id="pl.53.9"></a><var>53.9</var>official, a deputy shall retain the filing fee fees, but the registration tax and,  any additional <br/>
<a id="pl.53.10"></a><var>53.10</var>fees for delayed registration the deputy registrar has collected, and the surcharge imposed <br/>
<a id="pl.53.11"></a><var>53.11</var>under subdivision 7, paragraph (a), clause (2),  the deputy registrar shall deposit by the next <br/>
<a id="pl.53.12"></a><var>53.12</var>working day following receipt in an approved state depository to the credit of the
         state <br/>
<a id="pl.53.13"></a><var>53.13</var>through the commissioner of management and budget. The place for which the deputy
         <br/>
<a id="pl.53.14"></a><var>53.14</var>registrar is appointed through its governing body must provide the deputy registrar
         with <br/>
<a id="pl.53.15"></a><var>53.15</var>facilities and personnel to carry out the duties imposed by this subdivision if the
         deputy <br/>
<a id="pl.53.16"></a><var>53.16</var>is a public official. In all other cases, the deputy shall maintain a suitable facility
         for <br/>
<a id="pl.53.17"></a><var>53.17</var>serving the public.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.6.29.0"></a><a id="pl.53.18"></a><var>53.18</var>    Sec. 29. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 168.33, subdivision 7, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.53.19"></a><var>53.19</var>    Subd. 7. <b>Filing fees</b><b> and surcharge</b><b>; allocations.</b> (a) In addition to all other <br/>
<a id="pl.53.20"></a><var>53.20</var>statutory fees and taxes, a filing fee of:<br/>
<a id="pl.53.21"></a><var>53.21</var>(1) a $6 filing fee is imposed on every vehicle registration renewal, excluding pro <br/>
<a id="pl.53.22"></a><var>53.22</var>rate transactions; and<br/>
<a id="pl.53.23"></a><var>53.23</var>(2) a $10 surcharge is imposed on the fee for every vehicle registration renewal, <br/>
<a id="pl.53.24"></a><var>53.24</var>excluding pro rate transactions; and<br/>
<a id="pl.53.25"></a><var>53.25</var>(3) a $10 filing fee is imposed on every other type of vehicle transaction, including <br/>
<a id="pl.53.26"></a><var>53.26</var>motor carrier fuel tax licenses under sections 168D.05 and 168D.06, and pro rate <br/>
<a id="pl.53.27"></a><var>53.27</var>transactions.<br/>
<a id="pl.53.28"></a><var>53.28</var>(b) Notwithstanding paragraph (a):<br/>
<a id="pl.53.29"></a><var>53.29</var>    (1) a filing fee may not be charged for a document returned for a refund or for <br/>
<a id="pl.53.30"></a><var>53.30</var>a correction of an error made by the Department of Public Safety, a dealer, or a deputy
         <br/>
<a id="pl.53.31"></a><var>53.31</var>registrar; and<br/>
<a id="pl.53.32"></a><var>53.32</var>(2) no filing fee or other fee may be charged for the permanent surrender of a title
         <br/>
<a id="pl.53.33"></a><var>53.33</var>for a vehicle.<br/>
<a id="pl.53.34"></a><var>53.34</var>(c) The filing fee and surcharge must be shown as a separate item on all registration <br/>
<a id="pl.53.35"></a><var>53.35</var>renewal notices sent out by the commissioner.<br/>
<a id="pl.54.1"></a><var>54.1</var>(d) The statutory fees and taxes, and the filing fees and surcharge imposed under <br/>
<a id="pl.54.2"></a><var>54.2</var>paragraph (a) may be paid by credit card or debit card. The deputy registrar may collect
         a <br/>
<a id="pl.54.3"></a><var>54.3</var>surcharge on the statutory fees, taxes,  statutory surcharge, and filing fee not greater than <br/>
<a id="pl.54.4"></a><var>54.4</var>the cost of processing a credit card or debit card transaction, in accordance with
         emergency <br/>
<a id="pl.54.5"></a><var>54.5</var>rules established by the commissioner of public safety. The surcharge authorized by this <br/>
<a id="pl.54.6"></a><var>54.6</var>paragraph must be used to pay the cost of processing credit and debit card transactions.<br/>
<a id="pl.54.7"></a><var>54.7</var>(e) The fees and surcharge collected under this subdivision paragraph (a) by the <br/>
<a id="pl.54.8"></a><var>54.8</var>department must be allocated as follows:<br/>
<a id="pl.54.9"></a><var>54.9</var>(1) of the fees collected under paragraph (a), clause (1):<br/>
<a id="pl.54.10"></a><var>54.10</var>(i) $4.50 must be deposited in the vehicle services operating account; and<br/>
<a id="pl.54.11"></a><var>54.11</var>(ii) $1.50 must be deposited:<br/>
<a id="pl.54.12"></a><var>54.12</var>(A) in the driver and vehicle services technology account until sufficient funds have
         <br/>
<a id="pl.54.13"></a><var>54.13</var>been deposited in that account to cover all costs of administration, development,
         and <br/>
<a id="pl.54.14"></a><var>54.14</var>initial full deployment of the driver and vehicle services information system; and<br/>
<a id="pl.54.15"></a><var>54.15</var>(B) after completion of the deposit of funds under subitem (A) in the vehicle <br/>
<a id="pl.54.16"></a><var>54.16</var>services operating account; and<br/>
<a id="pl.54.17"></a><var>54.17</var>(2) of the surcharge collected under paragraph (a), clause (2):<br/>
<a id="pl.54.18"></a><var>54.18</var>(i) 50 percent must be deposited in the small city streets and bridges account under
         <br/>
<a id="pl.54.19"></a><var>54.19</var>section 174.54, subdivision 1; and<br/>
<a id="pl.54.20"></a><var>54.20</var>(ii) 50 percent must be deposited in the larger city streets and bridges account under
         <br/>
<a id="pl.54.21"></a><var>54.21</var>section 174.54, subdivision 2; and<br/>
<a id="pl.54.22"></a><var>54.22</var>(3) of the fees collected under paragraph (a), clause (2) (3):<br/>
<a id="pl.54.23"></a><var>54.23</var>(i) $3.50 must be deposited in the general fund;<br/>
<a id="pl.54.24"></a><var>54.24</var>(ii) $5.00 must be deposited in the vehicle services operating account; and<br/>
<a id="pl.54.25"></a><var>54.25</var>(iii) $1.50 must be deposited:<br/>
<a id="pl.54.26"></a><var>54.26</var>(A) in the driver and vehicle services technology account until sufficient funds have
         <br/>
<a id="pl.54.27"></a><var>54.27</var>been deposited in that account to cover all costs of administration, development,
         and <br/>
<a id="pl.54.28"></a><var>54.28</var>initial full deployment of the driver and vehicle services information system; and<br/>
<a id="pl.54.29"></a><var>54.29</var>(B) after completion of the deposit of funds under subitem (A) in the vehicle services
         <br/>
<a id="pl.54.30"></a><var>54.30</var>operating account.<br/>
<a id="pl.54.31"></a><var>54.31</var><b>EFFECTIVE DATE.</b>Paragraph (a), clause (3), is effective the day following final <br/>
<a id="pl.54.32"></a><var>54.32</var>enactment. The remainder of the section is effective July 1, 2015.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.6.30.0"></a><a id="pl.54.33"></a><var>54.33</var>    Sec. 30. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 168.62, subdivision 3, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.54.34"></a><var>54.34</var>    Subd. 3. <b>Special plates or certificate; fee; proceeds to </b><b>highway user fund</b><b> vehicle </b><br/>
<a id="pl.54.35"></a><var>54.35</var><b>services operating account</b><b>.</b> At the same time that an owner or operator of intercity buses <br/>
<a id="pl.55.1"></a><var>55.1</var>registers them in Minnesota and obtains number plates therefor, the owner or operator
         <br/>
<a id="pl.55.2"></a><var>55.2</var>shall apply for special identification plates or certificates for the remainder of
         that fleet <br/>
<a id="pl.55.3"></a><var>55.3</var>of intercity buses. The registrar of motor vehicles shall design an appropriate plate
         or <br/>
<a id="pl.55.4"></a><var>55.4</var>identification certificate for this purpose which shall be issued upon the payment
         of a <br/>
<a id="pl.55.5"></a><var>55.5</var>fee of $10 $12.50 covering each intercity bus so identified. The proceeds of such fees <br/>
<a id="pl.55.6"></a><var>55.6</var>shall be deposited to the credit of the vehicle services operating account under section
         <br/>
<statute_ref><a id="pl.55.7"></a><var>55.7</var>299A.705
         </statute_ref>, subdivision 1. No intercity bus shall at any time be operated in the state of <br/>
<a id="pl.55.8"></a><var>55.8</var>Minnesota without either Minnesota number plates or special identification plates
         or <br/>
<a id="pl.55.9"></a><var>55.9</var>certificates issued as herein provided.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.6.31.0"></a><a id="pl.55.10"></a><var>55.10</var>    Sec. 31. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 168A.07, is amended by adding a <br/>
<a id="pl.55.11"></a><var>55.11</var>subdivision to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.55.12"></a><var>55.12</var>    Subd. 3. <b>Fees.</b> The filing fee to create a conditional registration shall conform with <br/>
<a id="pl.55.13"></a><var>55.13</var>the fee provided in section 168.33, subdivision 7, paragraph (a), clause (3). A subsequent
         <br/>
<a id="pl.55.14"></a><var>55.14</var>removal and clearing of a conditional registration is considered a separate transaction
         and <br/>
<a id="pl.55.15"></a><var>55.15</var>requires payment of an additional filing fee of the same amount, provided the removal
         and <br/>
<a id="pl.55.16"></a><var>55.16</var>clearing was initiated by a motor vehicle dealer licensed under section 168.27.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.6.32.0"></a><a id="pl.55.17"></a><var>55.17</var>    Sec. 32. <b>[174.54] CITY STREETS AND BRIDGES ACCOUNTS.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.55.18"></a><var>55.18</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>Small city streets and bridges account.</b> A small city streets and <br/>
<a id="pl.55.19"></a><var>55.19</var>bridges account is created as a special revenue account and established in the state
         <br/>
<a id="pl.55.20"></a><var>55.20</var>treasury, consisting of money allotted, appropriated, or transferred through gift
         or grant <br/>
<a id="pl.55.21"></a><var>55.21</var>for the account. Money in the account must be appropriated to the commissioner of
         <br/>
<a id="pl.55.22"></a><var>55.22</var>transportation by law and apportioned among all the cities in the state that are not
         eligible <br/>
<a id="pl.55.23"></a><var>55.23</var>to receive municipal state aid and do not receive municipal state aid. The commissioner
         <br/>
<a id="pl.55.24"></a><var>55.24</var>shall apportion the money so that each city receives of the total amount the percentage
         that <br/>
<a id="pl.55.25"></a><var>55.25</var>its population bears to the total population of small cities in this state. Money
         apportioned <br/>
<a id="pl.55.26"></a><var>55.26</var>under this section must be used for construction, reconstruction, improvement, operations,
         <br/>
<a id="pl.55.27"></a><var>55.27</var>and maintenance of city streets and bridges.<br/>
<a id="pl.55.28"></a><var>55.28</var>    Subd. 2. <b>Larger city streets and bridges account.</b> A larger city streets and <br/>
<a id="pl.55.29"></a><var>55.29</var>bridges account is created as a special revenue account and established in the state
         <br/>
<a id="pl.55.30"></a><var>55.30</var>treasury, consisting of money allotted, appropriated, or transferred through gift
         or grant <br/>
<a id="pl.55.31"></a><var>55.31</var>for the account. Money in the account must be appropriated to the commissioner of
         <br/>
<a id="pl.55.32"></a><var>55.32</var>transportation by law and apportioned among all the cities in the state that are eligible
         <br/>
<a id="pl.55.33"></a><var>55.33</var>to receive municipal state aid. The commissioner shall apportion: (1) 50 percent of
         the <br/>
<a id="pl.55.34"></a><var>55.34</var>money so that each city receives of that amount the percentage that its population
         bears to <br/>
<a id="pl.56.1"></a><var>56.1</var>the total population of all cities that are eligible to receive municipal state aid;
         and (2) <br/>
<a id="pl.56.2"></a><var>56.2</var>50 percent of the money so that each city receives of that amount the percentage that
         its <br/>
<a id="pl.56.3"></a><var>56.3</var>money needs, as determined by the commissioner under section 162.13, subdivision 3,
         <br/>
<a id="pl.56.4"></a><var>56.4</var>bears to the total money needs of all cities that are eligible to receive municipal
         state aid. <br/>
<a id="pl.56.5"></a><var>56.5</var>Money apportioned under this section must be used for construction, reconstruction,
         <br/>
<a id="pl.56.6"></a><var>56.6</var>improvement, operations, and maintenance of city streets and bridges.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.6.33.0"></a><a id="pl.56.7"></a><var>56.7</var>    Sec. 33. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 297A.815, subdivision 3, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.56.8"></a><var>56.8</var>    Subd. 3. <b>Motor vehicle lease sales tax revenue.</b> (a) For purposes of this <br/>
<a id="pl.56.9"></a><var>56.9</var>subdivision, "net revenue" means an amount equal to the revenues, including interest
         <br/>
<a id="pl.56.10"></a><var>56.10</var>and penalties, collected under this section, during the fiscal year; less $32,000,000 <br/>
<a id="pl.56.11"></a><var>56.11</var>$22,000,000 in each fiscal year.<br/>
<a id="pl.56.12"></a><var>56.12</var>    (b) On or before June 30 of each fiscal year, the commissioner of revenue shall <br/>
<a id="pl.56.13"></a><var>56.13</var>estimate the amount of the net revenue revenues for the current fiscal year, including <br/>
<a id="pl.56.14"></a><var>56.14</var>interest and penalties collected during the fiscal year under this section.<br/>
<a id="pl.56.15"></a><var>56.15</var>    (c) On or after July 1 of the subsequent fiscal year, the commissioner of management
         <br/>
<a id="pl.56.16"></a><var>56.16</var>and budget shall transfer the net revenue revenues as estimated in paragraph (b) from the <br/>
<a id="pl.56.17"></a><var>56.17</var>general fund, as follows:<br/>
<a id="pl.56.18"></a><var>56.18</var>    (1) $9,000,000 annually until January 1, 2015, and 50 percent annually thereafter to <br/>
<a id="pl.56.19"></a><var>56.19</var>the county state-aid highway fund. <br/>
<a id="pl.56.20"></a><var>56.20</var>    (d) Notwithstanding any other law to the contrary, the commissioner of transportation
         <br/>
<a id="pl.56.21"></a><var>56.21</var>shall allocate the funds transferred under this clause paragraph (b) to the counties in the <br/>
<a id="pl.56.22"></a><var>56.22</var>metropolitan area, as defined in section 
         <statute_ref>473.121</statute_ref>, subdivision 4, excluding the counties of <br/>
<a id="pl.56.23"></a><var>56.23</var>Hennepin and Ramsey, so that each county shall receive of such amount the percentage <br/>
<a id="pl.56.24"></a><var>56.24</var>that its population, as defined in section 
         <statute_ref>477A.011</statute_ref>, subdivision 3, estimated or established <br/>
<a id="pl.56.25"></a><var>56.25</var>by July 15 of the year prior to the current calendar year, bears to the total population
         of the <br/>
<a id="pl.56.26"></a><var>56.26</var>counties receiving funds under this clause; and<br/>
<a id="pl.56.27"></a><var>56.27</var>    (2) the remainder to the greater Minnesota transit account. For the purposes of the <br/>
<a id="pl.56.28"></a><var>56.28</var>calculation in this paragraph, the population of Hennepin County shall first be multiplied
         <br/>
<a id="pl.56.29"></a><var>56.29</var>by 0.25, and the population of Ramsey County shall first be multiplied by 0.5.<br/>
<a id="pl.56.30"></a><var>56.30</var>(e) The revenues transferred under this subdivision do not include the revenues, <br/>
<a id="pl.56.31"></a><var>56.31</var>including interest and penalties, generated by the sales tax imposed under section
         <br/>
<a id="pl.56.32"></a><var>56.32</var>297A.62, subdivision 1a, which must be deposited as provided under the Minnesota <br/>
<a id="pl.56.33"></a><var>56.33</var>Constitution, article XI, section 15.<br/>
<a id="pl.56.34"></a><var>56.34</var><b>EFFECTIVE DATE.</b>Paragraphs (a) through (c) are effective January 1, 2016, and <br/>
<a id="pl.56.35"></a><var>56.35</var>paragraph (d) is effective the day following final enactment.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.6.34.0"></a><a id="pl.57.1"></a><var>57.1</var>    Sec. 34. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 297B.03, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.57.2"></a><var>57.2</var><b>297B.03 EXEMPTIONS.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.57.3"></a><var>57.3</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>Scope.</b> There is The purchases or acquisitions of a motor vehicle <br/>
<a id="pl.57.4"></a><var>57.4</var>listed in this section are  specifically exempted from the provisions of this chapter and from <br/>
<a id="pl.57.5"></a><var>57.5</var>computation of the amount of tax imposed by it the following:.<br/>
<a id="pl.57.6"></a><var>57.6</var>    Subd. 2. <b>Federal government.</b> (1) The purchase or use, including use under a <br/>
<a id="pl.57.7"></a><var>57.7</var>lease purchase agreement or installment sales contract made pursuant to section 
         <statute_ref>465.71</statute_ref>, <br/>
<a id="pl.57.8"></a><var>57.8</var>of any motor vehicle by the United States and its agencies and instrumentalities and
         <br/>
<a id="pl.57.9"></a><var>57.9</var>by any person described in and subject to the conditions provided in section 
         <statute_ref>297A.67, <br/>
<a id="pl.57.10"></a><var>57.10</var>subdivision 11
         </statute_ref>; is exempt.<br/>
<a id="pl.57.11"></a><var>57.11</var>    Subd. 3. <b>Purchased while a resident of another state.</b> (2) The purchase or use <br/>
<a id="pl.57.12"></a><var>57.12</var>of any motor vehicle by any person who was a resident of another state or country
         at the <br/>
<a id="pl.57.13"></a><var>57.13</var>time of the purchase and who subsequently becomes a resident of Minnesota, provided
         <br/>
<a id="pl.57.14"></a><var>57.14</var>the purchase occurred more than 60 days prior to the date such person began residing
         in <br/>
<a id="pl.57.15"></a><var>57.15</var>the state of Minnesota and the motor vehicle was registered in the person's name in
         the <br/>
<a id="pl.57.16"></a><var>57.16</var>other state or country; is exempt.<br/>
<a id="pl.57.17"></a><var>57.17</var>    Subd. 4. <b>Interstate motor carriers.</b> (3) The purchase or use of any motor vehicle <br/>
<a id="pl.57.18"></a><var>57.18</var>by any person making a valid election to be taxed under the provisions of section
         
         <statute_ref>297A.90</statute_ref>; <br/>
<a id="pl.57.19"></a><var>57.19</var>is exempt.<br/>
<a id="pl.57.20"></a><var>57.20</var>    Subd. 5. <b>Sale of a business.</b> (4) The purchase or use of any motor vehicle previously <br/>
<a id="pl.57.21"></a><var>57.21</var>registered in the state of Minnesota when such transfer constitutes a transfer within
         the <br/>
<a id="pl.57.22"></a><var>57.22</var>meaning of section 118, 331, 332, 336, 337, 338, 351, 355, 368, 721, 731, 1031, 1033,
         or <br/>
<a id="pl.57.23"></a><var>57.23</var>1563(a) of the Internal Revenue Code; is exempt.<br/>
<a id="pl.57.24"></a><var>57.24</var>    Subd. 6. <b>Leased vehicles for interstate commerce.</b> (5) The purchase or use of any <br/>
<a id="pl.57.25"></a><var>57.25</var>vehicle owned by a resident of another state and leased to a Minnesota-based private
         or <br/>
<a id="pl.57.26"></a><var>57.26</var>for-hire carrier for regular use in the transportation of persons or property in interstate
         <br/>
<a id="pl.57.27"></a><var>57.27</var>commerce provided the vehicle is titled in the state of the owner or secured party,
         and <br/>
<a id="pl.57.28"></a><var>57.28</var>that state does not impose a sales tax or sales tax on motor vehicles used in interstate
         <br/>
<a id="pl.57.29"></a><var>57.29</var>commerce; is exempt.<br/>
<a id="pl.57.30"></a><var>57.30</var>    Subd. 7. <b>Use in automotive training programs.</b> (6) The purchase or use of a motor <br/>
<a id="pl.57.31"></a><var>57.31</var>vehicle by a private nonprofit or public educational institution for use as an instructional
         <br/>
<a id="pl.57.32"></a><var>57.32</var>aid in automotive training programs operated by the institution. "Automotive training
         <br/>
<a id="pl.57.33"></a><var>57.33</var>programs" includes motor vehicle body and mechanical repair courses but does not <br/>
<a id="pl.57.34"></a><var>57.34</var>include driver education programs; is exempt.<br/>
<a id="pl.57.35"></a><var>57.35</var>    Subd. 8. <b>Ambulance and emergency response.</b> (7) The purchase of a motor <br/>
<a id="pl.57.36"></a><var>57.36</var>vehicle by an ambulance service licensed under section 
         <statute_ref>144E.10</statute_ref> when that vehicle is <br/>
<a id="pl.58.1"></a><var>58.1</var>equipped and specifically intended for emergency response or for providing ambulance
         <br/>
<a id="pl.58.2"></a><var>58.2</var>service; is exempt.<br/>
<a id="pl.58.3"></a><var>58.3</var>    Subd. 9. <b>Library use.</b> (8) The purchase of a motor vehicle by or for a public <br/>
<a id="pl.58.4"></a><var>58.4</var>library, as defined in section 
         <statute_ref>134.001, subdivision 2</statute_ref>, as a bookmobile or library delivery <br/>
<a id="pl.58.5"></a><var>58.5</var>vehicle; is exempt.<br/>
<a id="pl.58.6"></a><var>58.6</var>    Subd. 10. <b>Ready-mix concrete truck.</b> (9) The purchase of a ready-mixed <br/>
<a id="pl.58.7"></a><var>58.7</var>ready-mix concrete truck; is exempt.<br/>
<a id="pl.58.8"></a><var>58.8</var>    Subd. 11. <b>Local government road maintenance.</b> (10) The purchase or use of a <br/>
<a id="pl.58.9"></a><var>58.9</var>motor vehicle by a town for use exclusively for road maintenance, including snowplows
         <br/>
<a id="pl.58.10"></a><var>58.10</var>and dump trucks, but not including automobiles, vans, or pickup trucks; is exempt.<br/>
<a id="pl.58.11"></a><var>58.11</var>    Subd. 12. <b>Charitable use.</b> (11) The purchase or use of a motor vehicle by a <br/>
<a id="pl.58.12"></a><var>58.12</var>corporation, society, association, foundation, or institution organized and operated
         <br/>
<a id="pl.58.13"></a><var>58.13</var>exclusively for charitable, religious, or educational purposes, except a public school,
         <br/>
<a id="pl.58.14"></a><var>58.14</var>university, or library is exempt, but only if the vehicle is:<br/>
<a id="pl.58.15"></a><var>58.15</var>    (i) (1) a truck, as defined in section 
         <statute_ref>168.002</statute_ref>, a bus, as defined in section 
         <statute_ref>168.002</statute_ref>, or <br/>
<a id="pl.58.16"></a><var>58.16</var>a passenger automobile, as defined in section 
         <statute_ref>168.002</statute_ref>, if the automobile is designed and <br/>
<a id="pl.58.17"></a><var>58.17</var>used for carrying more than nine persons including the driver; and<br/>
<a id="pl.58.18"></a><var>58.18</var>    (ii) (2) intended to be used primarily to transport tangible personal property <br/>
<a id="pl.58.19"></a><var>58.19</var>or individuals, other than employees, to whom the organization provides service in
         <br/>
<a id="pl.58.20"></a><var>58.20</var>performing its charitable, religious, or educational purpose;.<br/>
<a id="pl.58.21"></a><var>58.21</var>    Subd. 13. <b>Transit use.</b> (12) The purchase of a motor vehicle for use by a transit <br/>
<a id="pl.58.22"></a><var>58.22</var>provider exclusively to provide transit service is exempt if the transit provider
         is either (i) <br/>
<a id="pl.58.23"></a><var>58.23</var>receiving financial assistance or reimbursement under section 
         <statute_ref>174.24</statute_ref> or 
         <statute_ref>473.384</statute_ref>, or (ii) <br/>
<a id="pl.58.24"></a><var>58.24</var>operating under section 
         <statute_ref>174.29</statute_ref>, 
         <statute_ref>473.388</statute_ref>, or 
         <statute_ref>473.405</statute_ref>; is exempt.<br/>
<a id="pl.58.25"></a><var>58.25</var>    Subd. 14. <b>Job opportunity building zone.</b> (13) The purchase or use of a motor <br/>
<a id="pl.58.26"></a><var>58.26</var>vehicle by a qualified business, as defined in section 
         <statute_ref>469.310</statute_ref>, located in a job opportunity <br/>
<a id="pl.58.27"></a><var>58.27</var>building zone, if the motor vehicle is principally garaged in the job opportunity
         building <br/>
<a id="pl.58.28"></a><var>58.28</var>zone and is primarily used as part of or in direct support of the person's operations
         carried <br/>
<a id="pl.58.29"></a><var>58.29</var>on in the job opportunity building zone. The exemption under this clause applies to
         sales, <br/>
<a id="pl.58.30"></a><var>58.30</var>if the purchase was made and delivery received during the duration of the job opportunity
         <br/>
<a id="pl.58.31"></a><var>58.31</var>building zone. The exemption under this clause also applies to any local sales and
         use <br/>
<a id="pl.58.32"></a><var>58.32</var>tax; is exempt.<br/>
<a id="pl.58.33"></a><var>58.33</var>    Subd. 15. <b>Certain purchases from a nonprofit.</b> (14) The purchase of a leased <br/>
<a id="pl.58.34"></a><var>58.34</var>vehicle by the lessee who was a participant in a lease-to-own program is exempt if the <br/>
<a id="pl.58.35"></a><var>58.35</var>purchase is from a charitable organization that is:<br/>
<a id="pl.58.36"></a><var>58.36</var>    (i) (1) described in section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code; and<br/>
<a id="pl.59.1"></a><var>59.1</var>    (ii) (2) licensed as a motor vehicle lessor under section 
         <statute_ref>168.27, subdivision 4</statute_ref>; and.<br/>
<a id="pl.59.2"></a><var>59.2</var>    Subd. 16. <b>Mobile medical unit.</b> (15) The purchase of a motor vehicle used <br/>
<a id="pl.59.3"></a><var>59.3</var>exclusively as a mobile medical unit for the provision of medical or dental services
         by a <br/>
<a id="pl.59.4"></a><var>59.4</var>federally qualified health center, as defined under title 19 of the Social Security
         Act, as <br/>
<a id="pl.59.5"></a><var>59.5</var>amended by Section 4161 of the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1990 is exempt.<br/>
<a id="pl.59.6"></a><var>59.6</var><b>EFFECTIVE DATE.</b>This section is effective for sales and purchases made after <br/>
<a id="pl.59.7"></a><var>59.7</var>June 30, 2014.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.6.35.0"></a><a id="pl.59.8"></a><var>59.8</var>    Sec. 35. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 297B.09, subdivision 1, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.59.9"></a><var>59.9</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>Deposit of revenues.</b> (a) Money collected and received under this <br/>
<a id="pl.59.10"></a><var>59.10</var>chapter must be deposited as provided in this subdivision.<br/>
<a id="pl.59.11"></a><var>59.11</var>    (b) 60 58 percent of the money collected and received must be deposited in the <br/>
<a id="pl.59.12"></a><var>59.12</var>highway user tax distribution fund, 36 34 percent must be deposited in the metropolitan <br/>
<a id="pl.59.13"></a><var>59.13</var>area transit account under section 
         <statute_ref>16A.88</statute_ref>, and four eight percent must be deposited in the <br/>
<a id="pl.59.14"></a><var>59.14</var>greater Minnesota transit account under section 
         <statute_ref>16A.88</statute_ref>.<br/>
<a id="pl.59.15"></a><var>59.15</var>(c) It is the intent of the legislature that the allocations under paragraph (b) remain
         <br/>
<a id="pl.59.16"></a><var>59.16</var>unchanged for fiscal year 2012 and all subsequent fiscal years.<br/>
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<a id="bill.6.36.0"></a><a id="pl.59.17"></a><var>59.17</var>    Sec. 36. <b>CITY PARKING FACILITY FEE.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.59.18"></a><var>59.18</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>Definition.</b> "Parking facility" means a parking area or structure <br/>
<a id="pl.59.19"></a><var>59.19</var>having parking spaces at which motor vehicles are permitted to park for a fee, whether
         <br/>
<a id="pl.59.20"></a><var>59.20</var>publicly or privately owned, but does not include residential parking spaces or parking
         <br/>
<a id="pl.59.21"></a><var>59.21</var>spaces on a public street, the use of which is regulated by parking meters.<br/>
<a id="pl.59.22"></a><var>59.22</var>    Subd. 2. <b>Authorization to impose the fee.</b> (a) The city of Minneapolis may <br/>
<a id="pl.59.23"></a><var>59.23</var>impose by ordinance a fee to be paid by the owner of each parking space located in
         a <br/>
<a id="pl.59.24"></a><var>59.24</var>parking facility within an area in the city of Minneapolis described as follows: west
         of the <br/>
<a id="pl.59.25"></a><var>59.25</var>Mississippi River, west of Interstate Highway 35W, north or east of Interstate Highway
         <br/>
<a id="pl.59.26"></a><var>59.26</var>94, and south of Plymouth Avenue.<br/>
<a id="pl.59.27"></a><var>59.27</var>(b) The city of St. Paul may impose by ordinance a fee to be paid by the owner of
         each <br/>
<a id="pl.59.28"></a><var>59.28</var>parking space located in a parking facility within an area in the city of St. Paul
         described <br/>
<a id="pl.59.29"></a><var>59.29</var>as follows: north of the Mississippi River, west of the Lafayette bridge parking lots,
         south <br/>
<a id="pl.59.30"></a><var>59.30</var>of Interstate Highway 35E and Interstate Highway 94, and east of Chestnut Street.<br/>
<a id="pl.59.31"></a><var>59.31</var>    Subd. 3. <b>Amount of fee.</b> The amount of the fee may be uniform throughout the <br/>
<a id="pl.59.32"></a><var>59.32</var>district, or it may vary depending upon the nature and structure of the parking facility,
         <br/>
<a id="pl.59.33"></a><var>59.33</var>zoning, location, or other reasonable factors determined by the city.<br/>
<a id="pl.60.1"></a><var>60.1</var>    Subd. 4. <b>Administration of fee.</b> A city imposing a parking fee on a parking facility <br/>
<a id="pl.60.2"></a><var>60.2</var>under this section shall administer the fee locally. A city may provide by ordinance
         that <br/>
<a id="pl.60.3"></a><var>60.3</var>the payment of the parking facility fee be made on a monthly, quarterly, or annual
         basis.<br/>
<a id="pl.60.4"></a><var>60.4</var>    Subd. 5. <b>Eligible uses of proceeds.</b> Proceeds of the parking facility fee may be <br/>
<a id="pl.60.5"></a><var>60.5</var>utilized by the city imposing the fee for any eligible purpose under this section:<br/>
<a id="pl.60.6"></a><var>60.6</var>(1) pedestrian improvements, including, but not limited to, sidewalks, trees, planters,
         <br/>
<a id="pl.60.7"></a><var>60.7</var>landscaping, benches, lighting, trash receptacles, signage, wayfinding, and informational
         <br/>
<a id="pl.60.8"></a><var>60.8</var>kiosks;<br/>
<a id="pl.60.9"></a><var>60.9</var>(2) public plazas, including, but not limited to, improvements, operations, <br/>
<a id="pl.60.10"></a><var>60.10</var>maintenance, and programming, to include recreational and entertainment activities
         <br/>
<a id="pl.60.11"></a><var>60.11</var>designed to promote enjoyment of the city for Minnesotans and tourists of all ages.
         The <br/>
<a id="pl.60.12"></a><var>60.12</var>city of Minneapolis may designate proceeds for this purpose for downtown, or specifically
         <br/>
<a id="pl.60.13"></a><var>60.13</var>for Nicollet Mall, Peavey Plaza, or Downtown East Commons, or other similar locations.
         <br/>
<a id="pl.60.14"></a><var>60.14</var>The city of St. Paul may designate proceeds for this purpose for downtown, or specifically
         <br/>
<a id="pl.60.15"></a><var>60.15</var>for Rice Park, Mears Park, Wacouta Commons, Kellogg Park, Pedro Park, Central Station
         <br/>
<a id="pl.60.16"></a><var>60.16</var>Plaza, Cleveland Circle, or other similar locations; and<br/>
<a id="pl.60.17"></a><var>60.17</var>(3) transit and bicycle facilities, including, but not limited to:<br/>
<a id="pl.60.18"></a><var>60.18</var>(i) planning, design, engineering, property acquisition, and construction of the <br/>
<a id="pl.60.19"></a><var>60.19</var>downtown portion of a transit line or bicycle facility;<br/>
<a id="pl.60.20"></a><var>60.20</var>(ii) maintaining and acquiring equipment, transit vehicles, and related facilities,
         such <br/>
<a id="pl.60.21"></a><var>60.21</var>as maintenance facilities, that need not be located in the parking facilities fee
         area;<br/>
<a id="pl.60.22"></a><var>60.22</var>(iii) acquiring, improving, or constructing transit stations; and<br/>
<a id="pl.60.23"></a><var>60.23</var>(iv) acquiring or improving public space, including the construction and installation
         <br/>
<a id="pl.60.24"></a><var>60.24</var>of improvements to streets and sidewalks, decorative lighting and surfaces, and plantings
         <br/>
<a id="pl.60.25"></a><var>60.25</var>related to the downtown portion of a transit line or bicycle facility.<br/>
<a id="pl.60.26"></a><var>60.26</var><b>EFFECTIVE DATE.</b>Under Minnesota Statutes, section 645.023, subdivision 1, <br/>
<a id="pl.60.27"></a><var>60.27</var>this section is effective on July 1, 2015, without the requirement of local approval.<br/>
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<a id="bill.6.37.0"></a><a id="pl.60.28"></a><var>60.28</var>    Sec. 37. <b> REPEALER.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.60.29"></a><var>60.29</var>Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 161.081, subdivision 3, is repealed.<br/>
<a id="pl.60.30"></a><var>60.30</var><b>EFFECTIVE DATE.</b>This section is effective July 1, 2015.<br/>
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<a id="bill.7.0.0"></a>

<a id="bill.7.1.0"></a><a id="pl.60.33"></a><var>60.33</var>    Section 1. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 16E.15, subdivision 2, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.61.1"></a><var>61.1</var>    Subd. 2. <b>Software sale fund.</b> (a) Except as provided in paragraph paragraphs (b) <br/>
<a id="pl.61.2"></a><var>61.2</var>and (c), proceeds of from the sale or licensing of software products or services by the chief <br/>
<a id="pl.61.3"></a><var>61.3</var>information officer must be credited to the MN.IT services revolving fund. If a state
         <br/>
<a id="pl.61.4"></a><var>61.4</var>agency other than the Office of MN.IT Services has contributed to the development
         of <br/>
<a id="pl.61.5"></a><var>61.5</var>software sold or licensed under this section, the chief information officer may reimburse
         <br/>
<a id="pl.61.6"></a><var>61.6</var>the agency by discounting computer services provided to that agency.<br/>
<a id="pl.61.7"></a><var>61.7</var>(b) Proceeds of from the sale or licensing of software products or services developed <br/>
<a id="pl.61.8"></a><var>61.8</var>by the Pollution Control Agency, or custom developed by a vendor for the agency, must
         be <br/>
<a id="pl.61.9"></a><var>61.9</var>credited to the environmental fund.<br/>
<a id="pl.61.10"></a><var>61.10</var>(c) Proceeds from the sale or licensing of software products or services developed
         <br/>
<a id="pl.61.11"></a><var>61.11</var>by the Department of Transportation, or custom developed by a vendor for the agency,
         <br/>
<a id="pl.61.12"></a><var>61.12</var>using trunk highway funds, must be credited to the trunk highway fund.<br/>
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<a id="bill.7.2.0"></a><a id="pl.61.13"></a><var>61.13</var>    Sec. 2. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 161.088, subdivision 5, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.61.14"></a><var>61.14</var>    Subd. 5. <b>Project selection process; criteria.</b> (a) The commissioner shall establish a <br/>
<a id="pl.61.15"></a><var>61.15</var>process for identification, evaluation, and selection of projects under the program.<br/>
<a id="pl.61.16"></a><var>61.16</var>(b) As part of the project selection process, the commissioner shall annually accept
         <br/>
<a id="pl.61.17"></a><var>61.17</var>recommendations on candidate projects from area transportation partnerships and other
         <br/>
<a id="pl.61.18"></a><var>61.18</var>interested stakeholders in each Department of Transportation district. For each candidate
         <br/>
<a id="pl.61.19"></a><var>61.19</var>project identified under this paragraph, the commissioner shall determine eligibility,
         <br/>
<a id="pl.61.20"></a><var>61.20</var>classify, and if appropriate, evaluate the project for the program.<br/>
<a id="pl.61.21"></a><var>61.21</var>(c) Project evaluation and prioritization must be performed on the basis of objective
         <br/>
<a id="pl.61.22"></a><var>61.22</var>criteria, which must include:<br/>
<a id="pl.61.23"></a><var>61.23</var>(1) a return on investment measure that provides for comparison across eligible <br/>
<a id="pl.61.24"></a><var>61.24</var>projects;<br/>
<a id="pl.61.25"></a><var>61.25</var>(2) measurable impacts on commerce and economic competitiveness;<br/>
<a id="pl.61.26"></a><var>61.26</var>(3) efficiency in the movement of freight, including but not limited to:<br/>
<a id="pl.61.27"></a><var>61.27</var>(i) measures of annual average daily traffic and commercial vehicle miles traveled,
         <br/>
<a id="pl.61.28"></a><var>61.28</var>which may include data near the project location on that trunk highway or on connecting
         <br/>
<a id="pl.61.29"></a><var>61.29</var>trunk and local highways; and<br/>
<a id="pl.61.30"></a><var>61.30</var>(ii) measures of congestion or travel time reliability, which may be within or near
         <br/>
<a id="pl.61.31"></a><var>61.31</var>the project limits, or both;<br/>
<a id="pl.61.32"></a><var>61.32</var>(4) improvements to traffic safety;<br/>
<a id="pl.61.33"></a><var>61.33</var>(5) connections to regional trade centers, local highway systems, and other <br/>
<a id="pl.61.34"></a><var>61.34</var>transportation modes;<br/>
<a id="pl.62.1"></a><var>62.1</var>(6) the extent to which the project addresses multiple transportation system policy
         <br/>
<a id="pl.62.2"></a><var>62.2</var>objectives and principles; and<br/>
<a id="pl.62.3"></a><var>62.3</var>(7) support and consensus for the project among members of the surrounding <br/>
<a id="pl.62.4"></a><var>62.4</var>community; and<br/>
<a id="pl.62.5"></a><var>62.5</var>(8) the extent to which land has been acquired for the project.<br/>
<a id="pl.62.6"></a><var>62.6</var>(d) As part of the project selection process, the commissioner may divide funding
         <br/>
<a id="pl.62.7"></a><var>62.7</var>to be separately available among projects within each classification under subdivision
         3, <br/>
<a id="pl.62.8"></a><var>62.8</var>and may apply separate or modified criteria among those projects falling within each
         <br/>
<a id="pl.62.9"></a><var>62.9</var>classification.<br/>
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<a id="bill.7.3.0"></a><a id="pl.62.10"></a><var>62.10</var>    Sec. 3. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 161.20, is amended by adding a subdivision <br/>
<a id="pl.62.11"></a><var>62.11</var>to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.62.12"></a><var>62.12</var>    Subd. 3a. <b>Transfer of appropriations.</b> With the approval of the commissioner of <br/>
<a id="pl.62.13"></a><var>62.13</var>management and budget, the commissioner of transportation may transfer unencumbered
         <br/>
<a id="pl.62.14"></a><var>62.14</var>balances among appropriations from the trunk highway fund and the state airports fund.
         <br/>
<a id="pl.62.15"></a><var>62.15</var>No transfer may be made from appropriations for state road construction, for operations
         <br/>
<a id="pl.62.16"></a><var>62.16</var>and maintenance, or for debt service. Transfers under this paragraph may not be made
         <br/>
<a id="pl.62.17"></a><var>62.17</var>between funds. Transfers under this paragraph must be reported immediately to the
         <br/>
<a id="pl.62.18"></a><var>62.18</var>chairs and ranking minority members of the legislative committees and divisions with
         <br/>
<a id="pl.62.19"></a><var>62.19</var>jurisdiction over transportation finance.<br/>
<a id="pl.62.20"></a><var>62.20</var><b>EFFECTIVE DATE.</b>This section is effective the day following final enactment.<br/>
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<a id="bill.7.4.0"></a><a id="pl.62.21"></a><var>62.21</var>    Sec. 4. <b>[161.225] LOANS FOR LAND ACQUISITION FOR HIGHWAY </b><br/>
<a id="pl.62.22"></a><var>62.22</var><b>PROJECTS.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.62.23"></a><var>62.23</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>Account established.</b> The state right-of-way acquisition loan <br/>
<a id="pl.62.24"></a><var>62.24</var>account is created in the trunk highway fund for the purposes specified in this section.
         <br/>
<a id="pl.62.25"></a><var>62.25</var>Money in the account is annually appropriated to the commissioner and does not lapse.
         <br/>
<a id="pl.62.26"></a><var>62.26</var>Interest from the investment of money in this account must be deposited in the state
         <br/>
<a id="pl.62.27"></a><var>62.27</var>right-of-way acquisition loan account.<br/>
<a id="pl.62.28"></a><var>62.28</var>    Subd. 2. <b>Loans.</b> (a) The commissioner may make loans to counties, towns, and <br/>
<a id="pl.62.29"></a><var>62.29</var>statutory and home rule charter cities to purchase property within the right-of-way
         of <br/>
<a id="pl.62.30"></a><var>62.30</var>a state trunk highway shown on an official map adopted pursuant to section 
<statute_ref>394.361 <br/>
<a id="pl.62.31"></a><var>62.31</var></statute_ref>or 
<statute_ref>462.359,</statute_ref> or to purchase property within the proposed right-of-way of a principal or <br/>
<a id="pl.62.32"></a><var>62.32</var>intermediate arterial highway. The loans shall be made from the fund established under
         this <br/>
<a id="pl.62.33"></a><var>62.33</var>subdivision for purchases approved by the commissioner. The loans shall bear no interest.<br/>
<a id="pl.62.34"></a><var>62.34</var>(b) The commissioner shall make loans only to:<br/>
<a id="pl.63.1"></a><var>63.1</var>(1) accelerate the acquisition of primarily undeveloped property when there <br/>
<a id="pl.63.2"></a><var>63.2</var>is a reasonable probability that the property will increase in value before highway
         <br/>
<a id="pl.63.3"></a><var>63.3</var>construction, and to update an expired environmental impact statement on a project
         for <br/>
<a id="pl.63.4"></a><var>63.4</var>which the right-of-way is being purchased;<br/>
<a id="pl.63.5"></a><var>63.5</var>(2) avert the imminent conversion or the granting of approvals which would allow <br/>
<a id="pl.63.6"></a><var>63.6</var>the conversion of property to uses which would jeopardize its availability for highway
         <br/>
<a id="pl.63.7"></a><var>63.7</var>construction;<br/>
<a id="pl.63.8"></a><var>63.8</var>(3) advance planning and environmental activities on highest priority major <br/>
<a id="pl.63.9"></a><var>63.9</var>metropolitan river crossing projects under the transportation development guide chapter
         <br/>
<a id="pl.63.10"></a><var>63.10</var>policy plan; or<br/>
<a id="pl.63.11"></a><var>63.11</var>(4) take advantage of open market opportunities when developed properties become <br/>
<a id="pl.63.12"></a><var>63.12</var>available for sale, provided all parties involved are agreeable to the sale and funds
         are <br/>
<a id="pl.63.13"></a><var>63.13</var>available.<br/>
<a id="pl.63.14"></a><var>63.14</var>(c) The commissioner shall not make loans to purchase property at a price which <br/>
<a id="pl.63.15"></a><var>63.15</var>exceeds the fair market value of the property or which includes the costs of relocating
         or <br/>
<a id="pl.63.16"></a><var>63.16</var>moving persons or property. The eminent domain process may be used to settle differences
         <br/>
<a id="pl.63.17"></a><var>63.17</var>of opinion as to fair market value, provided all parties agree to the process.<br/>
<a id="pl.63.18"></a><var>63.18</var>(d) A private property owner may elect to receive the purchase price either <br/>
<a id="pl.63.19"></a><var>63.19</var>in a lump sum or in not more than four annual installments without interest on the
         <br/>
<a id="pl.63.20"></a><var>63.20</var>deferred installments. If the purchase agreement provides for installment payments,
         <br/>
<a id="pl.63.21"></a><var>63.21</var>the commissioner shall make the loan in installments corresponding to those in the
         <br/>
<a id="pl.63.22"></a><var>63.22</var>purchase agreement. The recipient of an acquisition loan shall convey the property
         for the <br/>
<a id="pl.63.23"></a><var>63.23</var>construction of the highway at the same price which the recipient paid for the property.
         The <br/>
<a id="pl.63.24"></a><var>63.24</var>price may include the costs of preparing environmental documents that were required
         for <br/>
<a id="pl.63.25"></a><var>63.25</var>the acquisition and that were paid for with money that the recipient received from
         the loan <br/>
<a id="pl.63.26"></a><var>63.26</var>fund. Upon notification by the commissioner that the plan to construct the highway
         has been <br/>
<a id="pl.63.27"></a><var>63.27</var>abandoned or the anticipated location of the highway has changed, the recipient shall
         sell <br/>
<a id="pl.63.28"></a><var>63.28</var>the property at market value in accordance with the procedures required for the disposition
         <br/>
<a id="pl.63.29"></a><var>63.29</var>of the property. All rents and other money received because of the recipient's ownership
         <br/>
<a id="pl.63.30"></a><var>63.30</var>of the property and all proceeds from the conveyance or sale of the property shall
         be paid <br/>
<a id="pl.63.31"></a><var>63.31</var>to the commissioner. If a recipient is not permitted to include in the conveyance
         price the <br/>
<a id="pl.63.32"></a><var>63.32</var>cost of preparing environmental documents that were required for the acquisition,
         then the <br/>
<a id="pl.63.33"></a><var>63.33</var>recipient is not required to repay the commissioner an amount equal to 40 percent
         of the <br/>
<a id="pl.63.34"></a><var>63.34</var>money received from the loan fund and spent in preparing the environmental documents.<br/>
<a id="pl.64.1"></a><var>64.1</var>(e) For administration of the loan program, the commissioner may expend from the <br/>
<a id="pl.64.2"></a><var>64.2</var>fund each year an amount no greater than three percent of the amount of the proceeds
         for <br/>
<a id="pl.64.3"></a><var>64.3</var>that year.<br/>
<a id="pl.64.4"></a><var>64.4</var>    Subd. 3. <b>Loans for acquisition and relocation.</b> (a) The commissioner may <br/>
<a id="pl.64.5"></a><var>64.5</var>make loans to acquiring authorities within the metropolitan area to purchase homestead
         <br/>
<a id="pl.64.6"></a><var>64.6</var>property located in a proposed state trunk highway right-of-way or project, and to
         provide <br/>
<a id="pl.64.7"></a><var>64.7</var>relocation assistance. Acquiring authorities are authorized to accept the loans and
         to <br/>
<a id="pl.64.8"></a><var>64.8</var>acquire the property. Except as provided in this subdivision, the loans shall be made
         as <br/>
<a id="pl.64.9"></a><var>64.9</var>provided in subdivision 2. Loans shall be in the amount of the fair market value of
         the <br/>
<a id="pl.64.10"></a><var>64.10</var>homestead property plus relocation costs and less salvage value. Before construction
         of <br/>
<a id="pl.64.11"></a><var>64.11</var>the highway begins, the acquiring authority shall convey the property to the commissioner
         <br/>
<a id="pl.64.12"></a><var>64.12</var>at the same price it paid, plus relocation costs and less its salvage value. Acquisition
         and <br/>
<a id="pl.64.13"></a><var>64.13</var>assistance under this subdivision must conform to sections 
<statute_ref>117.50</statute_ref> to 
<statute_ref>117.56</statute_ref>.<br/>
<a id="pl.64.14"></a><var>64.14</var>(b) The commissioner may make loans only when:<br/>
<a id="pl.64.15"></a><var>64.15</var>(1) the owner of affected homestead property requests acquisition and relocation <br/>
<a id="pl.64.16"></a><var>64.16</var>assistance from an acquiring authority;<br/>
<a id="pl.64.17"></a><var>64.17</var>(2) federal or state financial participation is not available;<br/>
<a id="pl.64.18"></a><var>64.18</var>(3) the owner is unable to sell the homestead property at its appraised market value
         <br/>
<a id="pl.64.19"></a><var>64.19</var>because the property is located in a proposed state trunk highway right-of-way or
         project as <br/>
<a id="pl.64.20"></a><var>64.20</var>indicated on an official map or plat adopted under section 
<statute_ref>160.085</statute_ref>, 
<statute_ref>394.361</statute_ref>, or 
<statute_ref>462.359</statute_ref>; and<br/>
<a id="pl.64.21"></a><var>64.21</var>(4) the commissioner agrees to and approves the fair market value of the homestead
         <br/>
<a id="pl.64.22"></a><var>64.22</var>property, which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld.<br/>
<a id="pl.64.23"></a><var>64.23</var>(c) For purposes of this subdivision, the following terms have the meanings given
         <br/>
<a id="pl.64.24"></a><var>64.24</var>them:<br/>
<a id="pl.64.25"></a><var>64.25</var>(1) "acquiring authority" means counties, towns, and statutory and home rule <br/>
<a id="pl.64.26"></a><var>64.26</var>charter cities;<br/>
<a id="pl.64.27"></a><var>64.27</var>(2) "homestead property" means: (i) a single-family dwelling occupied by the <br/>
<a id="pl.64.28"></a><var>64.28</var>owner, and the surrounding land, not exceeding a total of ten acres; or (ii) a manufactured
         <br/>
<a id="pl.64.29"></a><var>64.29</var>home, as defined in section 
<statute_ref>327B.01, subdivision 13</statute_ref>; and<br/>
<a id="pl.64.30"></a><var>64.30</var>(3) "salvage value" means the probable sale price of the dwelling and other property
         <br/>
<a id="pl.64.31"></a><var>64.31</var>that is severable from the land if offered for sale on the condition that it be removed
         from <br/>
<a id="pl.64.32"></a><var>64.32</var>the land at the buyer's expense, allowing a reasonable time to find a buyer with knowledge
         <br/>
<a id="pl.64.33"></a><var>64.33</var>of the possible uses of the property, including separate use of serviceable components
         and <br/>
<a id="pl.64.34"></a><var>64.34</var>scrap when there is no other reasonable prospect of sale.<br/>
<a id="pl.64.35"></a><var>64.35</var><b>EFFECTIVE DATE.</b>This section is effective January 1, 2016.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.7.5.0"></a><a id="pl.65.1"></a><var>65.1</var>    Sec. 5. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 161.231, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.65.2"></a><var>65.2</var><b>161.231 APPROPRIATION; PROCEEDS FROM </b><b>LEASED</b><b> STATE </b><br/>
<a id="pl.65.3"></a><var>65.3</var><b>PROPERTY.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.65.4"></a><var>65.4</var>There is appropriated annually from the fund or account in the state treasury to which
         <br/>
<a id="pl.65.5"></a><var>65.5</var>the rental money from the sale, lease, conveyance, or disposal of state leased property <br/>
<a id="pl.65.6"></a><var>65.6</var>is credited a sufficient amount of money to carry out the state's obligations under
         the <br/>
<a id="pl.65.7"></a><var>65.7</var>provisions of sections 15.16, 117.135, 117.226, 161.16, 161.202,
<statute_ref>161.23, subdivision 3</statute_ref>, <br/>
<a id="pl.65.8"></a><var>65.8</var>161.24, 161.241, 161.43, 161.433, 161.44, 161.442, and 
         <statute_ref>272.68, subdivision 3</statute_ref>, including <br/>
<a id="pl.65.9"></a><var>65.9</var>the inventorying, marketing, and property management activities required to sell,
         lease, <br/>
<a id="pl.65.10"></a><var>65.10</var>rent, permit, convey, or otherwise dispose of the land or the interest in the land.
         At the <br/>
<a id="pl.65.11"></a><var>65.11</var>discretion of the commissioner of transportation, money in the account at the end
         of each <br/>
<a id="pl.65.12"></a><var>65.12</var>biennium may cancel to the trunk highway fund.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.7.6.0"></a><a id="pl.65.13"></a><var>65.13</var>    Sec. 6. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 161.46, subdivision 2, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.65.14"></a><var>65.14</var>    Subd. 2. <b>Relocation of facilities; reimbursement.</b> (a) Whenever the commissioner <br/>
<a id="pl.65.15"></a><var>65.15</var>shall determine the relocation of any utility facility is necessitated by the construction
         of a <br/>
<a id="pl.65.16"></a><var>65.16</var>project on the routes of federally aided state trunk highways, including urban extensions
         <br/>
<a id="pl.65.17"></a><var>65.17</var>thereof, which routes are included within the National System of Interstate Highways,
         the <br/>
<a id="pl.65.18"></a><var>65.18</var>owner or operator of such utility facility shall relocate the same in accordance with
         the <br/>
<a id="pl.65.19"></a><var>65.19</var>order of the commissioner. After the completion of such relocation the cost thereof
         shall <br/>
<a id="pl.65.20"></a><var>65.20</var>be ascertained and paid by the state out of trunk highway funds; provided, however,
         the <br/>
<a id="pl.65.21"></a><var>65.21</var>amount to be paid by the state for such reimbursement shall not exceed the amount
         on <br/>
<a id="pl.65.22"></a><var>65.22</var>which the federal government bases its reimbursement for said interstate system.<br/>
<a id="pl.65.23"></a><var>65.23</var>(b) Notwithstanding paragraph (a), any utility facility installed after August 1,
         2015, <br/>
<a id="pl.65.24"></a><var>65.24</var>is not eligible for relocation reimbursement.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.7.7.0"></a><a id="pl.65.25"></a><var>65.25</var>    Sec. 7. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 168.013, subdivision 1g, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.65.26"></a><var>65.26</var>    Subd. 1g. <b>Recreational vehicle.</b> (a) Self-propelled recreational vehicles shall must <br/>
<a id="pl.65.27"></a><var>65.27</var>be separately licensed and taxed annually on the basis of total gross weight and. The <br/>
<a id="pl.65.28"></a><var>65.28</var>tax shall must be graduated according to the Minnesota base rate schedule prescribed <br/>
<a id="pl.65.29"></a><var>65.29</var>in subdivision 1e, but in no event less than $20, except as otherwise provided in
         this <br/>
<a id="pl.65.30"></a><var>65.30</var>subdivision.<br/>
<a id="pl.65.31"></a><var>65.31</var>(b) For all self-propelled recreational vehicles, the tax for the ninth and succeeding
         <br/>
<a id="pl.65.32"></a><var>65.32</var>years of vehicle life shall be is 75 percent of the tax imposed in the Minnesota base rate <br/>
<a id="pl.65.33"></a><var>65.33</var>schedule.<br/>
<a id="pl.66.1"></a><var>66.1</var>(c) Towed recreational vehicles shall  must be separately licensed and taxed under <br/>
<a id="pl.66.2"></a><var>66.2</var>either one of the following, as determined by the vehicle owner: (1) annually on the basis <br/>
<a id="pl.66.3"></a><var>66.3</var>of total gross weight at 30 percent of the Minnesota base rate prescribed in subdivision
         1e <br/>
<a id="pl.66.4"></a><var>66.4</var>but ; or (2) once every three years on the basis of total gross weight at 90 percent of
         the <br/>
<a id="pl.66.5"></a><var>66.5</var>Minnesota base rate prescribed in subdivision 1e, provided that the filing fee under
         section <br/>
<a id="pl.66.6"></a><var>66.6</var>168.33, subdivision 7, paragraph (a), is multiplied by three, with funds collected
         by the <br/>
<a id="pl.66.7"></a><var>66.7</var>commissioner allocated proportionally in the same manner as provided in section 168.33,
         <br/>
<a id="pl.66.8"></a><var>66.8</var>subdivision 7, paragraph (e). In no event is the tax under this paragraph less than $5.<br/>
<a id="pl.66.9"></a><var>66.9</var>(d) Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, all trailers and semitrailers taxed <br/>
<a id="pl.66.10"></a><var>66.10</var>pursuant to this section shall be are exempt from any wheelage tax now or hereafter <br/>
<a id="pl.66.11"></a><var>66.11</var>imposed by any political subdivision or political subdivisions.<br/>
<a id="pl.66.12"></a><var>66.12</var><b>EFFECTIVE DATE.</b>This section is effective the day following final enactment, <br/>
<a id="pl.66.13"></a><var>66.13</var>and applies to taxes payable for a registration period starting on or after January
         1, 2016.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.7.8.0"></a><a id="pl.66.14"></a><var>66.14</var>    Sec. 8. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 168.013, subdivision 8, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.66.15"></a><var>66.15</var>    Subd. 8. <b>Tax proceeds to highway user fund; fee proceeds to vehicle services </b><br/>
<a id="pl.66.16"></a><var>66.16</var><b>account.</b> (a) Unless otherwise specified in this chapter, the net proceeds of the registration
         <br/>
<a id="pl.66.17"></a><var>66.17</var>tax imposed under this chapter, including the penalty surcharge for late payment, imposed <br/>
<a id="pl.66.18"></a><var>66.18</var>in section 168.31, subdivision 1a,  must be collected by the commissioner, paid into the <br/>
<a id="pl.66.19"></a><var>66.19</var>state treasury, and credited to the highway user tax distribution fund.<br/>
<a id="pl.66.20"></a><var>66.20</var>(b) All fees collected under this chapter, unless otherwise specified, must be <br/>
<a id="pl.66.21"></a><var>66.21</var>deposited in the vehicle services operating account in the special revenue fund under
         <br/>
<a id="pl.66.22"></a><var>66.22</var>section 
         <statute_ref>299A.705</statute_ref>.<br/>
<a id="pl.66.23"></a><var>66.23</var><b>EFFECTIVE DATE.</b>This section is effective July 1, 2015, and applies to vehicle <br/>
<a id="pl.66.24"></a><var>66.24</var>registration taxes due and unpaid on and after that date.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.7.9.0"></a><a id="pl.66.25"></a><var>66.25</var>    Sec. 9. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 168.12, subdivision 1, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.66.26"></a><var>66.26</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>Plates; design, visibility, periods of issuance.</b> (a) The commissioner, <br/>
<a id="pl.66.27"></a><var>66.27</var>upon approval and payment, shall issue to the applicant the plates required by this
         chapter, <br/>
<a id="pl.66.28"></a><var>66.28</var>bearing the state name and an assigned vehicle registration number. The number assigned
         <br/>
<a id="pl.66.29"></a><var>66.29</var>by the commissioner may be a combination of a letter or sign with figures. The color
         of the <br/>
<a id="pl.66.30"></a><var>66.30</var>plates and the color of the abbreviation of the state name and the number assigned
         must <br/>
<a id="pl.66.31"></a><var>66.31</var>be in marked contrast. The plates must be lettered, spaced, or distinguished to suitably
         <br/>
<a id="pl.66.32"></a><var>66.32</var>indicate the registration of the vehicle according to the rules of the commissioner.<br/>
<a id="pl.67.1"></a><var>67.1</var>    (b) When a vehicle is registered on the basis of total gross weight, the plates issued
         <br/>
<a id="pl.67.2"></a><var>67.2</var>must clearly indicate by letters or other suitable insignia the maximum gross weight
         <br/>
<a id="pl.67.3"></a><var>67.3</var>for which the tax has been paid.<br/>
<a id="pl.67.4"></a><var>67.4</var>(c) Plates issued to a noncommercial vehicle must bear the inscription <br/>
<a id="pl.67.5"></a><var>67.5</var>"noncommercial" unless the vehicle is displaying a special plate authorized and issued
         <br/>
<a id="pl.67.6"></a><var>67.6</var>under this chapter.<br/>
<a id="pl.67.7"></a><var>67.7</var>(d) A one-ton pickup truck that is used for commercial purposes and is subject to
         <br/>
<a id="pl.67.8"></a><var>67.8</var>section 
         <statute_ref>168.185</statute_ref>, is eligible to display special plates as authorized and issued under this <br/>
<a id="pl.67.9"></a><var>67.9</var>chapter.<br/>
<a id="pl.67.10"></a><var>67.10</var>    (e) The plates must be so treated as to be at least 100 times brighter than the <br/>
<a id="pl.67.11"></a><var>67.11</var>conventional painted number plates. When properly mounted on an unlighted vehicle,
         the <br/>
<a id="pl.67.12"></a><var>67.12</var>plates, when viewed from a vehicle equipped with standard headlights, must be visible
         for <br/>
<a id="pl.67.13"></a><var>67.13</var>a distance of not less than 1,500 feet and readable for a distance of not less than
         110 feet.<br/>
<a id="pl.67.14"></a><var>67.14</var>    (f) The commissioner shall issue plates for the following periods:<br/>
<a id="pl.67.15"></a><var>67.15</var>    (1) New plates issued pursuant to section 
         <statute_ref>168.012, subdivision 1</statute_ref>, must be issued to a <br/>
<a id="pl.67.16"></a><var>67.16</var>vehicle for as long as the vehicle is owned by the exempt agency and the plate shall
         not be <br/>
<a id="pl.67.17"></a><var>67.17</var>transferable from one vehicle to another but the plate may be transferred with the
         vehicle <br/>
<a id="pl.67.18"></a><var>67.18</var>from one tax-exempt agency to another.<br/>
<a id="pl.67.19"></a><var>67.19</var>    (2) Plates issued for passenger automobiles must be issued for a seven-year ten-year  <br/>
<a id="pl.67.20"></a><var>67.20</var>period. All plates issued under this paragraph must be replaced if they are seven ten years <br/>
<a id="pl.67.21"></a><var>67.21</var>old or older at the time of registration renewal or will become so during the registration
         <br/>
<a id="pl.67.22"></a><var>67.22</var>period.<br/>
<a id="pl.67.23"></a><var>67.23</var>    (3) Plates issued under sections 
         <statute_ref>168.053</statute_ref> and 
         <statute_ref>168.27, subdivisions 16</statute_ref> and 17, must <br/>
<a id="pl.67.24"></a><var>67.24</var>be for a seven-year ten-year  period.<br/>
<a id="pl.67.25"></a><var>67.25</var>    (4) Plates issued under subdivisions 2c and 2d and section 
         <statute_ref>168.123</statute_ref> must be issued <br/>
<a id="pl.67.26"></a><var>67.26</var>for the life of the veteran under section 
         <statute_ref>169.79</statute_ref>.<br/>
<a id="pl.67.27"></a><var>67.27</var>    (5) Plates for any vehicle not specified in clauses (1) to (3) must be issued for
         the <br/>
<a id="pl.67.28"></a><var>67.28</var>life of the vehicle.<br/>
<a id="pl.67.29"></a><var>67.29</var>    (g) In a year in which plates are not issued, the commissioner shall issue for each
         <br/>
<a id="pl.67.30"></a><var>67.30</var>registration a sticker to designate the year of registration. This sticker must show
         the year or <br/>
<a id="pl.67.31"></a><var>67.31</var>years for which the sticker is issued, and is valid only for that period. The plates
         and stickers <br/>
<a id="pl.67.32"></a><var>67.32</var>issued for a vehicle may not be transferred to another vehicle during the period for
         which <br/>
<a id="pl.67.33"></a><var>67.33</var>the sticker is issued, except when issued for a vehicle registered under section 
         <statute_ref>168.187</statute_ref>.<br/>
<a id="pl.67.34"></a><var>67.34</var>    (h) Despite any other provision of this subdivision, plates issued to a vehicle used
         <br/>
<a id="pl.67.35"></a><var>67.35</var>for behind-the-wheel instruction in a driver education course in a public school may
         <br/>
<a id="pl.67.36"></a><var>67.36</var>be transferred to another vehicle used for the same purpose without payment of any
         <br/>
<a id="pl.68.1"></a><var>68.1</var>additional fee. The public school shall notify the commissioner of each transfer of
         plates <br/>
<a id="pl.68.2"></a><var>68.2</var>under this paragraph. The commissioner may prescribe a format for notification.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.7.10.0"></a><a id="pl.68.3"></a><var>68.3</var>    Sec. 10. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 168.31, is amended by adding a subdivision <br/>
<a id="pl.68.4"></a><var>68.4</var>to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.68.5"></a><var>68.5</var>    Subd. 1a. <b>Penalty surcharge for late payment.</b> Except as otherwise provided in <br/>
<a id="pl.68.6"></a><var>68.6</var>subdivisions 4 and 4a, a vehicle owner who has failed to pay the tax required under
         this <br/>
<a id="pl.68.7"></a><var>68.7</var>chapter on or before the due date shall pay in full the tax due on the vehicle, together
         with <br/>
<a id="pl.68.8"></a><var>68.8</var>a penalty surcharge of $25 for each month or portion of a month following the expiration
         <br/>
<a id="pl.68.9"></a><var>68.9</var>of the registration period, except that the amount of the late fee may not exceed
         $100.<br/>
<a id="pl.68.10"></a><var>68.10</var><b>EFFECTIVE DATE.</b>This section is effective July 1, 2015, and applies to vehicle <br/>
<a id="pl.68.11"></a><var>68.11</var>registration taxes due and unpaid on and after that date.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.7.11.0"></a><a id="pl.68.12"></a><var>68.12</var>    Sec. 11. <b>[174.53] FEDERAL FUND FLEXIBILITY PROGRAM.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.68.13"></a><var>68.13</var>The commissioner shall establish a program to allow greater flexibility and <br/>
<a id="pl.68.14"></a><var>68.14</var>efficiency in the allocation of federal funds for state-aid transportation projects.
         The <br/>
<a id="pl.68.15"></a><var>68.15</var>commissioner shall:<br/>
<a id="pl.68.16"></a><var>68.16</var>(1) establish and administer selection criteria and a process under which a local
         unit <br/>
<a id="pl.68.17"></a><var>68.17</var>of government that would otherwise receive federal funds for a local transportation
         project <br/>
<a id="pl.68.18"></a><var>68.18</var>would be able to finance the project with state funds instead of federal funds;<br/>
<a id="pl.68.19"></a><var>68.19</var>(2) redirect the unused federal funds to transportation projects for which federal
         <br/>
<a id="pl.68.20"></a><var>68.20</var>funds could be utilized by the state more efficiently and productively;<br/>
<a id="pl.68.21"></a><var>68.21</var>(3) achieve a reasonable degree of equity among the department districts in <br/>
<a id="pl.68.22"></a><var>68.22</var>distributing funds under the program; and<br/>
<a id="pl.68.23"></a><var>68.23</var>(4) ensure that the state's receipt of federal funds for transportation projects is
         not <br/>
<a id="pl.68.24"></a><var>68.24</var>jeopardized by the program.<br/>
<a id="pl.68.25"></a><var>68.25</var><b>EFFECTIVE DATE.</b>This section is effective the day following final enactment.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.7.12.0"></a><a id="pl.68.26"></a><var>68.26</var>    Sec. 12. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 299A.465, subdivision 2, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.68.27"></a><var>68.27</var>    Subd. 2. <b>Officer or firefighter killed in line of duty.</b> (a) This subdivision applies <br/>
<a id="pl.68.28"></a><var>68.28</var>when a peace officer or, firefighter, or volunteer firefighter  is killed while on duty and <br/>
<a id="pl.68.29"></a><var>68.29</var>discharging the officer's or, firefighter's, or volunteer firefighter's  duties as a peace officer <br/>
<a id="pl.68.30"></a><var>68.30</var>or, firefighter, or volunteer firefighter.<br/>
<a id="pl.68.31"></a><var>68.31</var>(b) The officer's or firefighter's employer shall continue to cover the deceased <br/>
<a id="pl.68.32"></a><var>68.32</var>officer's or firefighter's dependents, including the officer's or firefighter's spouse:<br/>
<a id="pl.69.1"></a><var>69.1</var>(1) if the officer or, firefighter, or volunteer firefighter  was receiving dependent <br/>
<a id="pl.69.2"></a><var>69.2</var>coverage at the time of the officer's or, firefighter's, or volunteer firefighter's  death under <br/>
<a id="pl.69.3"></a><var>69.3</var>the employer's group health plan; or<br/>
<a id="pl.69.4"></a><var>69.4</var>(2) if the officer's or, firefighter's, or volunteer firefighter's  spouse was not covered <br/>
<a id="pl.69.5"></a><var>69.5</var>as a dependent at the time of the officer's or, firefighter's, or volunteer firefighter's  death, <br/>
<a id="pl.69.6"></a><var>69.6</var>but at that time was eligible, or afterward becomes eligible, to be a dependent on
         the <br/>
<a id="pl.69.7"></a><var>69.7</var>employer's group health plan.<br/>
<a id="pl.69.8"></a><var>69.8</var>(c) The employer is responsible for the employer's contribution for the coverage of
         <br/>
<a id="pl.69.9"></a><var>69.9</var>the officer's or, firefighter's, or volunteer firefighter's  dependents. Subject to subdivision <br/>
<a id="pl.69.10"></a><var>69.10</var>5, paragraph (b), clause (2), coverage must continue for a dependent of the officer or, <br/>
<a id="pl.69.11"></a><var>69.11</var>firefighter for the period of time that the person is a dependent up to the age of 65, or <br/>
<a id="pl.69.12"></a><var>69.12</var>volunteer firefighter as follows: (1) for a surviving spouse, until the surviving
         spouse <br/>
<a id="pl.69.13"></a><var>69.13</var>reaches the age of 65; and (2) for each other dependent, until the dependent reaches
         the <br/>
<a id="pl.69.14"></a><var>69.14</var>age of 26, except as otherwise provided in section 62L.02, subdivision 11.<br/>
<a id="pl.69.15"></a><var>69.15</var><b>EFFECTIVE DATE.</b>This section is effective January 1, 2016, and applies to <br/>
<a id="pl.69.16"></a><var>69.16</var>officer, firefighter, and volunteer firefighter deaths that occur on and after the
         effective date.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.7.13.0"></a><a id="pl.69.17"></a><var>69.17</var>    Sec. 13. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 299A.465, is amended by adding a <br/>
<a id="pl.69.18"></a><var>69.18</var>subdivision to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.69.19"></a><var>69.19</var>    Subd. 2a. <b>Volunteer firefighter killed in line of duty.</b> (a) This subdivision <br/>
<a id="pl.69.20"></a><var>69.20</var>applies when a volunteer firefighter is killed while on duty and discharging the volunteer
         <br/>
<a id="pl.69.21"></a><var>69.21</var>firefighter's duties as a volunteer firefighter and the municipality or municipalities
         that <br/>
<a id="pl.69.22"></a><var>69.22</var>operate the fire department did not offer a group health insurance policy to which
         a <br/>
<a id="pl.69.23"></a><var>69.23</var>volunteer firefighter was eligible to subscribe.<br/>
<a id="pl.69.24"></a><var>69.24</var>(b) The municipality or municipalities that operate the fire department that the <br/>
<a id="pl.69.25"></a><var>69.25</var>volunteer firefighter served with shall, until coverage terminates as provided under
         <br/>
<a id="pl.69.26"></a><var>69.26</var>subdivision 2, paragraph (c), either: (1) provide health insurance coverage for the
         <br/>
<a id="pl.69.27"></a><var>69.27</var>volunteer firefighter's dependents that is equivalent to the average benefit provided
         by the <br/>
<a id="pl.69.28"></a><var>69.28</var>municipality or municipalities to dependents of its employees who are covered by the
         <br/>
<a id="pl.69.29"></a><var>69.29</var>plan, or (2) reimburse the dependents, if the municipality or municipalities do not
         offer a <br/>
<a id="pl.69.30"></a><var>69.30</var>group health insurance plan for any employees, for a minimum of 50 percent of the
         cost of <br/>
<a id="pl.69.31"></a><var>69.31</var>health insurance premiums for coverage selected by the dependents.<br/>
<a id="pl.69.32"></a><var>69.32</var><b>EFFECTIVE DATE.</b>This section is effective January 1, 2016, and applies to <br/>
<a id="pl.69.33"></a><var>69.33</var>volunteer firefighter deaths that occur on and after the effective date.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.7.14.0"></a><a id="pl.70.1"></a><var>70.1</var>    Sec. 14. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 299A.465, subdivision 5, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.70.2"></a><var>70.2</var>    Subd. 5. <b>Definition.</b> For purposes of this section:<br/>
<a id="pl.70.3"></a><var>70.3</var>(a) "Peace officer" or "officer" has the meaning given in section 
         <statute_ref>626.84, subdivision <br/>
<a id="pl.70.4"></a><var>70.4</var>1
         </statute_ref>, paragraph (c).<br/>
<a id="pl.70.5"></a><var>70.5</var>(b) "Dependent" means a person who: (1)  meets the definition of dependent in <br/>
<a id="pl.70.6"></a><var>70.6</var>section 
         <statute_ref>62L.02, subdivision 11</statute_ref>, at the time of the officer's or firefighter's injury or death. a <br/>
<a id="pl.70.7"></a><var>70.7</var>person ; and (2) is not a dependent for purposes of this section during the period of time the <br/>
<a id="pl.70.8"></a><var>70.8</var>person is covered under another group health plan. For purposes of this section, a volunteer <br/>
<a id="pl.70.9"></a><var>70.9</var>firefighter is deemed to be an eligible employee under section 62L.02, subdivision
         13.<br/>
<a id="pl.70.10"></a><var>70.10</var>(c) "Firefighter" has the meaning given in Minnesota Statutes 2000, section 
         <statute_ref>424.03</statute_ref>, <br/>
<a id="pl.70.11"></a><var>70.11</var>but does not include volunteer firefighters.<br/>
<a id="pl.70.12"></a><var>70.12</var>(d) "Volunteer firefighter" has the meaning given in section 299N.03, subdivision
         7, <br/>
<a id="pl.70.13"></a><var>70.13</var>and includes paid per call.<br/>
<a id="pl.70.14"></a><var>70.14</var>(e) "Fire department" has the meaning given in section 299N.03, subdivision 4.<br/>
<a id="pl.70.15"></a><var>70.15</var><b>EFFECTIVE DATE.</b>This section is effective January 1, 2016, and applies to <br/>
<a id="pl.70.16"></a><var>70.16</var>officer and firefighter deaths that occur on and after the effective date.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.7.15.0"></a><a id="pl.70.17"></a><var>70.17</var>    Sec. 15. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 299A.465, is amended by adding a <br/>
<a id="pl.70.18"></a><var>70.18</var>subdivision to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.70.19"></a><var>70.19</var>    Subd. 5a. <b>Minimum benefit.</b> Nothing in this section prohibits an employer from <br/>
<a id="pl.70.20"></a><var>70.20</var>providing benefits to survivors of deceased volunteer firefighters that are greater
         than the <br/>
<a id="pl.70.21"></a><var>70.21</var>benefits required under this section.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.7.16.0"></a><a id="pl.70.22"></a><var>70.22</var>    Sec. 16. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 299D.09, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.70.23"></a><var>70.23</var><b>299D.09 ESCORT SERVICE; APPROPRIATION; RECEIPTS.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.70.24"></a><var>70.24</var>    (a) Fees charged for escort services provided by the State Patrol are annually <br/>
<a id="pl.70.25"></a><var>70.25</var>appropriated to the commissioner of public safety to administer and provide these
         services.<br/>
<a id="pl.70.26"></a><var>70.26</var>    (b) The fee charged for services provided by the State Patrol with a vehicle is $79.28 <br/>
<a id="pl.70.27"></a><var>70.27</var>an hour. The fee charged for services provided without a vehicle is $59.28 an hour
         <br/>
<a id="pl.70.28"></a><var>70.28</var>shall be set to recover actual costs as determined by the commissioner of public safety
         <br/>
<a id="pl.70.29"></a><var>70.29</var>by July 1 each year.<br/>
<a id="pl.70.30"></a><var>70.30</var>    (c) The fees charged for State Patrol flight services are $140 an hour for a fixed wing
         <br/>
<a id="pl.70.31"></a><var>70.31</var>aircraft, $490 an hour for a helicopter, and $600 an hour for the Queen Air in fiscal
         year <br/>
<a id="pl.70.32"></a><var>70.32</var>2012; and $139.64 an hour for a fixed wing aircraft, $560.83 an hour for a helicopter,
         and <br/>
<a id="pl.70.33"></a><var>70.33</var>$454.84 an hour for the Queen Air in fiscal year 2013 and thereafter.<br/>
<a id="pl.71.1"></a><var>71.1</var><b>EFFECTIVE DATE.</b>This section is effective the day following final enactment.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.7.17.0"></a><a id="pl.71.2"></a><var>71.2</var>    Sec. 17. <b>[299F.037] REPORTING FIREFIGHTER DEATHS.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.71.3"></a><var>71.3</var>Whenever an active firefighter dies, whether or not the death is presumed to be in
         the <br/>
<a id="pl.71.4"></a><var>71.4</var>line of duty, the fire chief of the deceased firefighter must report, without undue
         delay, <br/>
<a id="pl.71.5"></a><var>71.5</var>the death to the state fire marshal. The notification shall identify the cause of
         death and <br/>
<a id="pl.71.6"></a><var>71.6</var>contain information concerning the circumstances of the death.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.7.18.0"></a><a id="pl.71.7"></a><var>71.7</var>    Sec. 18. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 360.024, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.71.8"></a><var>71.8</var><b>360.024 AIR TRANSPORTATION SERVICE CHARGE.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.71.9"></a><var>71.9</var>The commissioner shall charge users of air transportation services provided by the
         <br/>
<a id="pl.71.10"></a><var>71.10</var>commissioner for direct operating costs, excluding pilot salary and aircraft acquisition <br/>
<a id="pl.71.11"></a><var>71.11</var>costs. All receipts for these services shall be deposited in the air transportation
         services <br/>
<a id="pl.71.12"></a><var>71.12</var>account in the state airports fund and are appropriated to the commissioner to pay
         these <br/>
<a id="pl.71.13"></a><var>71.13</var>direct air service operating costs.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.7.19.0"></a><a id="pl.71.14"></a><var>71.14</var>    Sec. 19. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 473.167, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.71.15"></a><var>71.15</var><b>473.167 HIGHWAY </b><b>AND TRANSIT </b><b>PROJECTS.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.71.16"></a><var>71.16</var>    Subd. 2. <b>Loans for acquisition.</b> (a) The council may make loans to counties, towns, <br/>
<a id="pl.71.17"></a><var>71.17</var>and statutory and home rule charter cities within the metropolitan area for the purchase
         of <br/>
<a id="pl.71.18"></a><var>71.18</var>property within the right-of-way of a state trunk highway shown on an official map
         adopted <br/>
<a id="pl.71.19"></a><var>71.19</var>pursuant to section 
         <statute_ref>394.361</statute_ref> or 
         <statute_ref>462.359</statute_ref> or, for the purchase of property within the proposed <br/>
<a id="pl.71.20"></a><var>71.20</var>right-of-way of a principal or intermediate arterial highway designated by the council
         as a <br/>
<a id="pl.71.21"></a><var>71.21</var>part of the metropolitan highway system plan and approved by the council pursuant
         to <br/>
<a id="pl.71.22"></a><var>71.22</var>section 
         <statute_ref>473.166</statute_ref>, or for the purchase of property needed for proposed transit-related capital <br/>
<a id="pl.71.23"></a><var>71.23</var>improvements, including transitways designated in the council's most recent transportation
         <br/>
<a id="pl.71.24"></a><var>71.24</var>policy plan. The loans shall be made by the council, from the fund established pursuant to <br/>
<a id="pl.71.25"></a><var>71.25</var>this subdivision, for purchases approved by the council. The loans shall bear no interest.<br/>
<a id="pl.71.26"></a><var>71.26</var>(b) The council shall make loans only:<br/>
<a id="pl.71.27"></a><var>71.27</var>(1) to accelerate the acquisition of primarily undeveloped property when there <br/>
<a id="pl.71.28"></a><var>71.28</var>is a reasonable probability that the property will increase in value before highway
         or <br/>
<a id="pl.71.29"></a><var>71.29</var>transit-related construction, and to update an expired environmental impact statement on <br/>
<a id="pl.71.30"></a><var>71.30</var>a project for which the right-of-way is being purchased;<br/>
<a id="pl.71.31"></a><var>71.31</var>(2) to avert the imminent conversion or the granting of approvals which would allow
         <br/>
<a id="pl.71.32"></a><var>71.32</var>the conversion of property to uses which would jeopardize its availability for highway
         or <br/>
<a id="pl.71.33"></a><var>71.33</var>transit-related construction;<br/>
<a id="pl.72.1"></a><var>72.1</var>(3) to advance planning and environmental activities on highest priority major <br/>
<a id="pl.72.2"></a><var>72.2</var>metropolitan river crossing projects, under the transportation development guide <br/>
<a id="pl.72.3"></a><var>72.3</var>chapter/policy plan; or<br/>
<a id="pl.72.4"></a><var>72.4</var>(4) to take advantage of open market opportunities when developed properties <br/>
<a id="pl.72.5"></a><var>72.5</var>become available for sale, provided all parties involved are agreeable to the sale
         and <br/>
<a id="pl.72.6"></a><var>72.6</var>funds are available.<br/>
<a id="pl.72.7"></a><var>72.7</var>(c) The council shall not make loans for the purchase of property at a price which
         <br/>
<a id="pl.72.8"></a><var>72.8</var>exceeds the fair market value of the property or which includes the costs of relocating
         or <br/>
<a id="pl.72.9"></a><var>72.9</var>moving persons or property. The eminent domain process may be used to settle differences
         <br/>
<a id="pl.72.10"></a><var>72.10</var>of opinion as to fair market value, provided all parties agree to the process.<br/>
<a id="pl.72.11"></a><var>72.11</var>(d) A private property owner may elect to receive the purchase price either in a <br/>
<a id="pl.72.12"></a><var>72.12</var>lump sum or in not more than four annual installments without interest on the deferred
         <br/>
<a id="pl.72.13"></a><var>72.13</var>installments. If the purchase agreement provides for installment payments, the council
         <br/>
<a id="pl.72.14"></a><var>72.14</var>shall make the loan in installments corresponding to those in the purchase agreement.
         The <br/>
<a id="pl.72.15"></a><var>72.15</var>recipient of an acquisition loan shall convey the property for the construction of
         the highway <br/>
<a id="pl.72.16"></a><var>72.16</var>at the same price which the recipient paid for the property. The price may include
         the costs <br/>
<a id="pl.72.17"></a><var>72.17</var>of preparing environmental documents that were required for the acquisition and that
         were <br/>
<a id="pl.72.18"></a><var>72.18</var>paid for with money that the recipient received from the loan fund. Upon notification
         by <br/>
<a id="pl.72.19"></a><var>72.19</var>the council that the plan to construct the highway or transit project has been abandoned or <br/>
<a id="pl.72.20"></a><var>72.20</var>the anticipated location of the highway or transit project changed, the recipient shall sell <br/>
<a id="pl.72.21"></a><var>72.21</var>the property at market value in accordance with the procedures required for the disposition
         <br/>
<a id="pl.72.22"></a><var>72.22</var>of the property. All rents and other money received because of the recipient's ownership
         <br/>
<a id="pl.72.23"></a><var>72.23</var>of the property and all proceeds from the conveyance or sale of the property shall
         be paid <br/>
<a id="pl.72.24"></a><var>72.24</var>to the council. If a recipient is not permitted to include in the conveyance price
         the cost <br/>
<a id="pl.72.25"></a><var>72.25</var>of preparing environmental documents that were required for the acquisition, then
         the <br/>
<a id="pl.72.26"></a><var>72.26</var>recipient is not required to repay the council an amount equal to 40 percent of the
         money <br/>
<a id="pl.72.27"></a><var>72.27</var>received from the loan fund and spent in preparing the environmental documents.<br/>
<a id="pl.72.28"></a><var>72.28</var>(e) The proceeds of the tax authorized by subdivision 3, all money paid to the <br/>
<a id="pl.72.29"></a><var>72.29</var>council by recipients of loans, and all interest on the proceeds and payments shall
         be <br/>
<a id="pl.72.30"></a><var>72.30</var>maintained as a separate fund. For administration of the loan program, the council
         may <br/>
<a id="pl.72.31"></a><var>72.31</var>expend from the fund each year an amount no greater than three percent of the amount
         of <br/>
<a id="pl.72.32"></a><var>72.32</var>the proceeds for that year.<br/>
<a id="pl.72.33"></a><var>72.33</var>    Subd. 2a. <b>Loans for acquisition and relocation.</b> (a) The council may make loans <br/>
<a id="pl.72.34"></a><var>72.34</var>to acquiring authorities within the metropolitan area to purchase homestead property
         <br/>
<a id="pl.72.35"></a><var>72.35</var>located in a proposed state trunk highway right-of-way or project or transit-related project, <br/>
<a id="pl.72.36"></a><var>72.36</var>and to provide relocation assistance. Acquiring authorities are authorized to accept
         the <br/>
<a id="pl.73.1"></a><var>73.1</var>loans and to acquire the property. Except as provided in this subdivision, the loans
         shall <br/>
<a id="pl.73.2"></a><var>73.2</var>be made as provided in subdivision 2. Loans shall be in the amount of the fair market
         <br/>
<a id="pl.73.3"></a><var>73.3</var>value of the homestead property plus relocation costs and less salvage value. Before
         <br/>
<a id="pl.73.4"></a><var>73.4</var>construction of the highway or transit-related project begins, the acquiring authority shall <br/>
<a id="pl.73.5"></a><var>73.5</var>convey the property to the commissioner of transportation or council at the same price it <br/>
<a id="pl.73.6"></a><var>73.6</var>paid, plus relocation costs and less its salvage value. Acquisition and assistance
         under this <br/>
<a id="pl.73.7"></a><var>73.7</var>subdivision must conform to sections 
         <statute_ref>117.50</statute_ref> to 
         <statute_ref>117.56</statute_ref>.<br/>
<a id="pl.73.8"></a><var>73.8</var>(b) The council may make loans only when:<br/>
<a id="pl.73.9"></a><var>73.9</var>(1) the owner of affected homestead property requests acquisition and relocation <br/>
<a id="pl.73.10"></a><var>73.10</var>assistance from an acquiring authority;<br/>
<a id="pl.73.11"></a><var>73.11</var>(2) federal or state financial participation is not available;<br/>
<a id="pl.73.12"></a><var>73.12</var>(3) the owner is unable to sell the homestead property at its appraised market <br/>
<a id="pl.73.13"></a><var>73.13</var>value because the property is located in a proposed state trunk highway right-of-way
         or <br/>
<a id="pl.73.14"></a><var>73.14</var>project as indicated on an official map or plat adopted under section 
         <statute_ref>160.085</statute_ref>, 
         <statute_ref>394.361</statute_ref>, <br/>
<a id="pl.73.15"></a><var>73.15</var>or 
         <statute_ref>462.359, or transit-related project</statute_ref>; and<br/>
<a id="pl.73.16"></a><var>73.16</var>(4) the council agrees to and approves the fair market value of the homestead <br/>
<a id="pl.73.17"></a><var>73.17</var>property, which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld.<br/>
<a id="pl.73.18"></a><var>73.18</var>(c) For purposes of this subdivision, the following terms have the meanings given
         <br/>
<a id="pl.73.19"></a><var>73.19</var>them.<br/>
<a id="pl.73.20"></a><var>73.20</var>(1) "Acquiring authority" means counties, towns, and statutory and home rule <br/>
<a id="pl.73.21"></a><var>73.21</var>charter cities in the metropolitan area.<br/>
<a id="pl.73.22"></a><var>73.22</var>(2) "Homestead property" means: (i) a single-family dwelling occupied by the <br/>
<a id="pl.73.23"></a><var>73.23</var>owner, and the surrounding land, not exceeding a total of ten acres; or (ii) a manufactured
         <br/>
<a id="pl.73.24"></a><var>73.24</var>home, as defined in section 
         <statute_ref>327B.01, subdivision 13</statute_ref>.<br/>
<a id="pl.73.25"></a><var>73.25</var>(3) "Salvage value" means the probable sale price of the dwelling and other property
         <br/>
<a id="pl.73.26"></a><var>73.26</var>that is severable from the land if offered for sale on the condition that it be removed
         from <br/>
<a id="pl.73.27"></a><var>73.27</var>the land at the buyer's expense, allowing a reasonable time to find a buyer with knowledge
         <br/>
<a id="pl.73.28"></a><var>73.28</var>of the possible uses of the property, including separate use of serviceable components
         and <br/>
<a id="pl.73.29"></a><var>73.29</var>scrap when there is no other reasonable prospect of sale.<br/>
<a id="pl.73.30"></a><var>73.30</var>    Subd. 3. <b>Tax.</b> The council may levy a tax on all taxable property in the metropolitan <br/>
<a id="pl.73.31"></a><var>73.31</var>area, as defined in section 
         <statute_ref>473.121</statute_ref>, to provide funds for loans made pursuant to <br/>
<a id="pl.73.32"></a><var>73.32</var>subdivisions 2 and 2a. This tax for the right-of-way acquisition loan fund shall be
         certified <br/>
<a id="pl.73.33"></a><var>73.33</var>by the council, levied, and collected in the manner provided by section 
         <statute_ref>473.13</statute_ref>. The tax <br/>
<a id="pl.73.34"></a><var>73.34</var>shall be in addition to that authorized by section 
         <statute_ref>473.249</statute_ref> and any other law and shall not <br/>
<a id="pl.73.35"></a><var>73.35</var>affect the amount or rate of taxes which may be levied by the council or any metropolitan
         <br/>
<a id="pl.73.36"></a><var>73.36</var>agency or local governmental unit. The amount of the levy shall be as determined and
         <br/>
<a id="pl.74.1"></a><var>74.1</var>certified by the council, provided that the tax levied by the Metropolitan Council
         for the <br/>
<a id="pl.74.2"></a><var>74.2</var>right-of-way acquisition loan fund shall not exceed $2,828,379 for taxes payable in 2004 <br/>
<a id="pl.74.3"></a><var>74.3</var>and $2,828,379 for taxes payable in 2005. The amount of the levy for taxes payable
         in <br/>
<a id="pl.74.4"></a><var>74.4</var>2006 and subsequent years shall not exceed the product of (1) the Metropolitan Council's <br/>
<a id="pl.74.5"></a><var>74.5</var>property tax levy limitation under this subdivision for the previous year, multiplied
         by <br/>
<a id="pl.74.6"></a><var>74.6</var>(2) one plus a percentage equal to the growth in the implicit price deflator as defined
         <br/>
<a id="pl.74.7"></a><var>74.7</var>in section 
         <statute_ref>275.70, subdivision 2</statute_ref>.<br/>
<a id="pl.74.8"></a><var>74.8</var>    Subd. 4. <b>State review.</b> The commissioner of revenue shall certify the council's levy <br/>
<a id="pl.74.9"></a><var>74.9</var>limitation under this section to the council by August 1 of the levy year. The council
         must <br/>
<a id="pl.74.10"></a><var>74.10</var>certify its proposed property tax levy to the commissioner of revenue by September
         1 of <br/>
<a id="pl.74.11"></a><var>74.11</var>the levy year. The commissioner of revenue shall annually determine whether the property
         <br/>
<a id="pl.74.12"></a><var>74.12</var>tax for the right-of-way acquisition loan fund certified by the Metropolitan Council
         for <br/>
<a id="pl.74.13"></a><var>74.13</var>levy following the adoption of its proposed budget is within the levy limitation imposed
         <br/>
<a id="pl.74.14"></a><var>74.14</var>by this section. The determination must be completed prior to September 10 of each
         year. <br/>
<a id="pl.74.15"></a><var>74.15</var>If current information regarding market valuation in any county is not transmitted
         to the <br/>
<a id="pl.74.16"></a><var>74.16</var>commissioner in a timely manner, the commissioner may estimate the current market
         <br/>
<a id="pl.74.17"></a><var>74.17</var>valuation within that county for purposes of making the calculation.<br/>
<a id="pl.74.18"></a><var>74.18</var><b>EFFECTIVE DATE.</b>This section is effective the day following final enactment.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.7.20.0"></a><a id="pl.74.19"></a><var>74.19</var>    Sec. 20. Laws 2014, chapter 312, article 11, section 33, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.74.20"></a><var>74.20</var>    Sec. 33. <b>TRANSPORTATION EFFICIENCIES.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.74.21"></a><var>74.21</var>(a) The commissioner of transportation shall include in the report under Minnesota <br/>
<a id="pl.74.22"></a><var>74.22</var>Statutes, section 
         <statute_ref>174.56</statute_ref>, due by December 15, 2015, information on efficiencies <br/>
<a id="pl.74.23"></a><var>74.23</var>implemented in fiscal year 2015 in planning and project management and delivery, <br/>
<a id="pl.74.24"></a><var>74.24</var>along with an explanation of the efficiencies employed to achieve the savings and
         the <br/>
<a id="pl.74.25"></a><var>74.25</var>methodology used in the calculations. The level of savings achieved must equal, in
         <br/>
<a id="pl.74.26"></a><var>74.26</var>comparison with the total state road construction budget for that year, a minimum
         of five <br/>
<a id="pl.74.27"></a><var>74.27</var>percent in fiscal year 2015. The report must identify the projects that have been
         advanced <br/>
<a id="pl.74.28"></a><var>74.28</var>or completed due to the implementation of efficiency measures.<br/>
<a id="pl.74.29"></a><var>74.29</var>(b) The commissioner shall identify in the report those recommendations from the <br/>
<a id="pl.74.30"></a><var>74.30</var>Transportation Strategic Management and Operations Advisory Task Force Report dated
         <br/>
<a id="pl.74.31"></a><var>74.31</var>January 23, 2009, submitted to the legislature by the Departments of Administration
         <br/>
<a id="pl.74.32"></a><var>74.32</var>and Transportation, as required by Laws 2008, chapter 152, article 6, section 9, <br/>
<a id="pl.74.33"></a><var>74.33</var>that the commissioner has implemented, with a description of current status of the
         <br/>
<a id="pl.74.34"></a><var>74.34</var>recommendation and results of implementation.<br/>
<a id="pl.75.1"></a><var>75.1</var>(c) The commissioner shall present in the report plans to incorporate greater <br/>
<a id="pl.75.2"></a><var>75.2</var>efficiencies in department operation and decision-making, including, but not limited
         to, <br/>
<a id="pl.75.3"></a><var>75.3</var>the following: financing innovations, mode choice in project selection and design,
         land <br/>
<a id="pl.75.4"></a><var>75.4</var>use planning, return on investment calculation, project delivery, including selection
         of <br/>
<a id="pl.75.5"></a><var>75.5</var>materials and decreasing project delivery time, and efficiencies in multiagency permitting.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.8.0.0"></a>

<a id="bill.8.1.0"></a><a id="pl.75.8"></a><var>75.8</var>    Section 1. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 168.002, subdivision 24, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.75.9"></a><var>75.9</var>    Subd. 24. <b>Passenger automobile.</b> (a) "Passenger automobile" means any motor <br/>
<a id="pl.75.10"></a><var>75.10</var>vehicle designed and used for carrying not more than 15 individuals, including the
         driver.<br/>
<a id="pl.75.11"></a><var>75.11</var>    (b) "Passenger automobile" does not include motorcycles, motor scooters, buses, <br/>
<a id="pl.75.12"></a><var>75.12</var>school buses, or commuter vans as defined in section 
         <statute_ref>168.126</statute_ref>.<br/>
<a id="pl.75.13"></a><var>75.13</var>    (c) "Passenger automobile" includes, but is not limited to:<br/>
<a id="pl.75.14"></a><var>75.14</var>    (1) a vehicle that is a pickup truck or a van as defined in subdivisions 26 and 40;<br/>
<a id="pl.75.15"></a><var>75.15</var>    (2) neighborhood electric vehicles, as defined in section 
         <statute_ref>169.011, subdivision 47</statute_ref>; and<br/>
<a id="pl.75.16"></a><var>75.16</var>    (3) medium-speed electric vehicles, as defined in section 
         <statute_ref>169.011, subdivision 39</statute_ref>; and<br/>
<a id="pl.75.17"></a><var>75.17</var>    (4) unconventional vehicles, as defined in section 169.011, subdivision 89a.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.8.2.0"></a><a id="pl.75.18"></a><var>75.18</var>    Sec. 2. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 168.053, subdivision 1, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.75.19"></a><var>75.19</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>Application; fee; penalty.</b> Any person, firm, or corporation with <br/>
<a id="pl.75.20"></a><var>75.20</var>a business located in Minnesota engaged in the business of transporting motor vehicles <br/>
<a id="pl.75.21"></a><var>75.21</var>owned by another, by delivering, by drive-away or towing methods, either singly or
         by <br/>
<a id="pl.75.22"></a><var>75.22</var>means of the full mount method, the saddle mount method, the tow bar method, or any
         other <br/>
<a id="pl.75.23"></a><var>75.23</var>combination thereof, and under their own power, vehicles over the highways of the
         state <br/>
<a id="pl.75.24"></a><var>75.24</var>from the manufacturer or any other point of origin, to any point of destination, within
         or <br/>
<a id="pl.75.25"></a><var>75.25</var>without the state, shall make application to the registrar for a drive-away in-transit
         license. <br/>
<a id="pl.75.26"></a><var>75.26</var>This application for annual license shall be accompanied by a registration fee of
         $250 and <br/>
<a id="pl.75.27"></a><var>75.27</var>contain information the registrar may require. Upon the filing of the application
         and the <br/>
<a id="pl.75.28"></a><var>75.28</var>payment of the fee, the registrar shall issue to each drive-away operator a drive-away
         <br/>
<a id="pl.75.29"></a><var>75.29</var>in-transit license plate, which must be carried and displayed on the power unit consistent
         <br/>
<a id="pl.75.30"></a><var>75.30</var>with section 
         <statute_ref>169.79</statute_ref> and the plate shall remain on the vehicle while being operated within <br/>
<a id="pl.75.31"></a><var>75.31</var>Minnesota transported. The license plate issued under this subdivision is not valid for the <br/>
<a id="pl.75.32"></a><var>75.32</var>purpose of permanent vehicle registration and is not valid outside Minnesota. Additional <br/>
<a id="pl.75.33"></a><var>75.33</var>drive-away in-transit license plates desired by any drive-away operator may be secured
         <br/>
<a id="pl.75.34"></a><var>75.34</var>from the registrar of motor vehicles upon the payment of a fee of $5 for each set
         of <br/>
<a id="pl.76.1"></a><var>76.1</var>additional license plates. Any person, firm, or corporation engaging in the business
         as a <br/>
<a id="pl.76.2"></a><var>76.2</var>drive-away operator, of transporting and delivering by means of full mount method,
         the <br/>
<a id="pl.76.3"></a><var>76.3</var>saddle mount method, the tow bar method, or any combination thereof, and under their
         <br/>
<a id="pl.76.4"></a><var>76.4</var>own power, motor vehicles, who fails or refuses to file or cause to be filed an application,
         <br/>
<a id="pl.76.5"></a><var>76.5</var>as is required by law, and to pay the fees therefor as the law requires, shall be
         found guilty <br/>
<a id="pl.76.6"></a><var>76.6</var>of violating the provisions of sections 
         <statute_ref>168.053</statute_ref> to 
         <statute_ref>168.057</statute_ref>; and, upon conviction, fined <br/>
<a id="pl.76.7"></a><var>76.7</var>not less than $50, and not more than $100, and all costs of court. Each day so operating
         <br/>
<a id="pl.76.8"></a><var>76.8</var>without securing the license and plates as required shall constitute a separate offense.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.8.3.0"></a><a id="pl.76.9"></a><var>76.9</var>    Sec. 3. <b>[168.1294] "BREAST CANCER AWARENESS" PLATES.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.76.10"></a><var>76.10</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>Issuance of plates.</b> The commissioner shall issue special "Breast <br/>
<a id="pl.76.11"></a><var>76.11</var>Cancer Awareness" plates or a single motorcycle plate to an applicant who:<br/>
<a id="pl.76.12"></a><var>76.12</var>(1) is a registered owner of a passenger automobile, one-ton pickup truck, <br/>
<a id="pl.76.13"></a><var>76.13</var>motorcycle, or recreational motor vehicle;<br/>
<a id="pl.76.14"></a><var>76.14</var>(2) pays a fee of $12.50 for each set of plates;<br/>
<a id="pl.76.15"></a><var>76.15</var>(3) pays the registration tax as required under section 168.013, along with any <br/>
<a id="pl.76.16"></a><var>76.16</var>other fees required by this chapter;<br/>
<a id="pl.76.17"></a><var>76.17</var>(4) contributes a minimum of $20 to the Masonic Cancer Center at the University of
         <br/>
<a id="pl.76.18"></a><var>76.18</var>Minnesota for breast cancer research; and<br/>
<a id="pl.76.19"></a><var>76.19</var>(5) complies with this chapter and rules governing registration of motor vehicles
         <br/>
<a id="pl.76.20"></a><var>76.20</var>and licensing of drivers.<br/>
<a id="pl.76.21"></a><var>76.21</var>    Subd. 2. <b>Design.</b> The commissioner shall design the special plate to contain the <br/>
<a id="pl.76.22"></a><var>76.22</var>inscription "Minnesota Cares" and the pink breast cancer ribbon.<br/>
<a id="pl.76.23"></a><var>76.23</var>    Subd. 3. <b>Plates transfer.</b> On application to the commissioner and payment of a <br/>
<a id="pl.76.24"></a><var>76.24</var>transfer fee of $5, special plates issued under this section may be transferred to
         another <br/>
<a id="pl.76.25"></a><var>76.25</var>motor vehicle if the subsequent vehicle is:<br/>
<a id="pl.76.26"></a><var>76.26</var>(1) qualified under subdivision 1, clause (1), to bear the special plates; and<br/>
<a id="pl.76.27"></a><var>76.27</var>(2) registered to the same individual to whom the special plates were originally issued.<br/>
<a id="pl.76.28"></a><var>76.28</var>    Subd. 4. <b>Exemption.</b> Special plates issued under this section are not subject to <br/>
<a id="pl.76.29"></a><var>76.29</var>section 168.1293, subdivision 2.<br/>
<a id="pl.76.30"></a><var>76.30</var>    Subd. 5. <b>Fees.</b> Fees collected under subdivision 1, clause (2), and subdivision 3 are <br/>
<a id="pl.76.31"></a><var>76.31</var>credited to the vehicle services operating account in the special revenue fund.<br/>
<a id="pl.76.32"></a><var>76.32</var>    Subd. 6. <b>No refund.</b> Contributions under this section must not be refunded.<br/>
<a id="pl.76.33"></a><var>76.33</var><b>EFFECTIVE DATE.</b>This section is effective January 1, 2016, for plates issued <br/>
<a id="pl.76.34"></a><var>76.34</var>on or after that date.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.8.4.0"></a><a id="pl.77.1"></a><var>77.1</var>    Sec. 4. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 168A.05, is amended by adding a subdivision <br/>
<a id="pl.77.2"></a><var>77.2</var>to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.77.3"></a><var>77.3</var>    Subd. 10. <b>Unconventional vehicles; certificate required.</b> Unconventional <br/>
<a id="pl.77.4"></a><var>77.4</var>vehicles, as defined in section 169.011, subdivision 89a, must be titled as specified
         in <br/>
<a id="pl.77.5"></a><var>77.5</var>section 168A.02. The commissioner shall issue a title for an unconventional vehicle
         <br/>
<a id="pl.77.6"></a><var>77.6</var>(1) having a vehicle identification number or other alphanumeric sequence assigned
         <br/>
<a id="pl.77.7"></a><var>77.7</var>by the manufacturer for the purpose of identifying that vehicle, and (2) for which
         the <br/>
<a id="pl.77.8"></a><var>77.8</var>requirements under this chapter are met.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.8.5.0"></a><a id="pl.77.9"></a><var>77.9</var>    Sec. 5. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 168D.06, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.77.10"></a><var>77.10</var><b>168D.06 FUEL LICENSE FEES.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.77.11"></a><var>77.11</var>    License fees paid to the commissioner under the International Fuel Tax Agreement <br/>
<a id="pl.77.12"></a><var>77.12</var>must be deposited in the vehicle services operating account in the special revenue
         fund <br/>
<a id="pl.77.13"></a><var>77.13</var>under section 
         <statute_ref>299A.705</statute_ref>. The commissioner shall charge an annual fuel license fee of <br/>
<a id="pl.77.14"></a><var>77.14</var>$15, and an annual application filing fee of $13 for quarterly reporting of fuel tax, and a <br/>
<a id="pl.77.15"></a><var>77.15</var>reinstatement fee of $100 to reinstate a revoked International Fuel Tax Agreement
         license.<br/>
<a id="pl.77.16"></a><var>77.16</var><b>EFFECTIVE DATE.</b>This section is effective the day following final enactment.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.8.6.0"></a><a id="pl.77.17"></a><var>77.17</var>    Sec. 6. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 169.011, is amended by adding a subdivision <br/>
<a id="pl.77.18"></a><var>77.18</var>to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.77.19"></a><var>77.19</var>    Subd. 89a. <b>Unconventional vehicle.</b> (a) "Unconventional vehicle" means a motor <br/>
<a id="pl.77.20"></a><var>77.20</var>vehicle that:<br/>
<a id="pl.77.21"></a><var>77.21</var>(1) has at least three wheels;<br/>
<a id="pl.77.22"></a><var>77.22</var>(2) has an unloaded weight of 300 to 8,000 pounds;<br/>
<a id="pl.77.23"></a><var>77.23</var>(3) contains a permanent upright seat or saddle for the driver that is mounted at
         least <br/>
<a id="pl.77.24"></a><var>77.24</var>24 inches from the ground; and<br/>
<a id="pl.77.25"></a><var>77.25</var>(4) has a speed attainable in one mile of at least 60 miles per hour on a level paved
         <br/>
<a id="pl.77.26"></a><var>77.26</var>surface.<br/>
<a id="pl.77.27"></a><var>77.27</var>(b) An unconventional vehicle does not include any motor vehicle that is otherwise
         <br/>
<a id="pl.77.28"></a><var>77.28</var>defined under section 168.002 and able to be registered under chapter 168. The exclusion
         <br/>
<a id="pl.77.29"></a><var>77.29</var>under this paragraph applies but is not limited to an all-terrain vehicle, motorcycle,
         <br/>
<a id="pl.77.30"></a><var>77.30</var>motorized bicycle, neighborhood electric vehicle, and medium-speed electric vehicle.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.8.7.0"></a><a id="pl.77.31"></a><var>77.31</var>    Sec. 7. <b>[169.2245] UNCONVENTIONAL VEHICLE.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.78.1"></a><var>78.1</var>A person may operate an unconventional vehicle on public streets and highways, <br/>
<a id="pl.78.2"></a><var>78.2</var>except on a freeway, as defined in section 160.02, subdivision 19. A road authority,
         <br/>
<a id="pl.78.3"></a><var>78.3</var>including the commissioner of transportation by order, may prohibit operation of <br/>
<a id="pl.78.4"></a><var>78.4</var>unconventional vehicles on any street or highway under the road authority's jurisdiction.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.8.8.0"></a><a id="pl.78.5"></a><var>78.5</var>    Sec. 8. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 169.798, subdivision 4, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.78.6"></a><var>78.6</var>    Subd. 4. <b>Attestation of</b><b> Insurance </b><b>information </b><b>required.</b> Every owner, when <br/>
<a id="pl.78.7"></a><var>78.7</var>applying for motor vehicle or motorcycle registration, reregistration, or transfer
         of <br/>
<a id="pl.78.8"></a><var>78.8</var>ownership, must attest provide information showing that the motor vehicle or motorcycle <br/>
<a id="pl.78.9"></a><var>78.9</var>is covered by an insurance policy. Information required under this subdivision consists <br/>
<a id="pl.78.10"></a><var>78.10</var>of the insurance company's name, the policy number, and the policy expiration date
         for <br/>
<a id="pl.78.11"></a><var>78.11</var>the subject motor vehicle or motorcycle.<br/>
<a id="pl.78.12"></a><var>78.12</var><b>EFFECTIVE DATE.</b>This section is effective January 1, 2016, and applies to <br/>
<a id="pl.78.13"></a><var>78.13</var>registrations, reregistrations, and transfers of ownership occurring on or after that
         date.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.8.9.0"></a><a id="pl.78.14"></a><var>78.14</var>    Sec. 9. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 171.01, is amended by adding a subdivision <br/>
<a id="pl.78.15"></a><var>78.15</var>to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.78.16"></a><var>78.16</var>    Subd. 31c. <b>Driving privilege license.</b> "Driving privilege license" means a class <br/>
<a id="pl.78.17"></a><var>78.17</var>D license, instruction permit, or provisional license to operate a motor vehicle issued
         or <br/>
<a id="pl.78.18"></a><var>78.18</var>issuable under the laws of this state by the commissioner of public safety to a person
         who <br/>
<a id="pl.78.19"></a><var>78.19</var>is unable to demonstrate legal presence in this country through current lawful admission
         <br/>
<a id="pl.78.20"></a><var>78.20</var>status, permanent resident status, indefinite authorized presence status, or United
         <br/>
<a id="pl.78.21"></a><var>78.21</var>States citizenship. A driving privilege license may be used only for driving and not
         as <br/>
<a id="pl.78.22"></a><var>78.22</var>identification or proof of legal presence or citizenship. A driving privilege license
         must not <br/>
<a id="pl.78.23"></a><var>78.23</var>be used or accepted for voter registration purposes under section 201.061. All provisions
         <br/>
<a id="pl.78.24"></a><var>78.24</var>in this chapter relating to drivers' licenses, instruction permits, and provisional
         licenses, <br/>
<a id="pl.78.25"></a><var>78.25</var>including cancellation, suspension, revocation, reinstatement, examination, restriction,
         <br/>
<a id="pl.78.26"></a><var>78.26</var>expiration, renewal, and unlawful acts and violations, apply to a driving privilege
         license.<br/>
<a id="pl.78.27"></a><var>78.27</var><b>EFFECTIVE DATE.</b>This section is effective January 1, 2016, for a new driver's <br/>
<a id="pl.78.28"></a><var>78.28</var>license, permit, or identification card, and a renewal issued on or after that date.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.8.10.0"></a><a id="pl.78.29"></a><var>78.29</var>    Sec. 10. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 171.01, subdivision 37, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.78.30"></a><var>78.30</var>    Subd. 37. <b>License.</b> "License" means any operator's license or any other license or <br/>
<a id="pl.78.31"></a><var>78.31</var>permit to operate a motor vehicle issued or issuable under the laws of this state
         by the <br/>
<a id="pl.78.32"></a><var>78.32</var>commissioner of public safety including:<br/>
<a id="pl.79.1"></a><var>79.1</var>(1) any temporary license, driving privilege license, instruction permit, or <br/>
<a id="pl.79.2"></a><var>79.2</var>provisional license;<br/>
<a id="pl.79.3"></a><var>79.3</var>(2) the privilege of any person to drive a motor vehicle whether or not the person
         <br/>
<a id="pl.79.4"></a><var>79.4</var>holds a valid license; and<br/>
<a id="pl.79.5"></a><var>79.5</var>(3) any nonresident's operating privilege.<br/>
<a id="pl.79.6"></a><var>79.6</var><b>EFFECTIVE DATE.</b>This section is effective January 1, 2016, for a new driver's <br/>
<a id="pl.79.7"></a><var>79.7</var>license, permit, or identification card, and a renewal issued on or after that date.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.8.11.0"></a><a id="pl.79.8"></a><var>79.8</var>    Sec. 11. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 171.01, subdivision 49a, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.79.9"></a><var>79.9</var>    Subd. 49a. <b>Valid license; valid driver's license.</b> "Valid license," "valid driver's <br/>
<a id="pl.79.10"></a><var>79.10</var>license," "valid Minnesota driver's license," "valid standard driver's license," or
         other <br/>
<a id="pl.79.11"></a><var>79.11</var>similar term, means any operator's license, provisional license, driving privilege license, <br/>
<a id="pl.79.12"></a><var>79.12</var>temporary license, limited license, permit, or other license to operate a motor vehicle
         <br/>
<a id="pl.79.13"></a><var>79.13</var>issued or issuable under the laws of this state by the commissioner, or by another
         state or <br/>
<a id="pl.79.14"></a><var>79.14</var>jurisdiction if specified, that is:<br/>
<a id="pl.79.15"></a><var>79.15</var>    (1) not expired, suspended, revoked, or canceled; and<br/>
<a id="pl.79.16"></a><var>79.16</var>    (2) not disqualified for the class of vehicle being operated.<br/>
<a id="pl.79.17"></a><var>79.17</var><b>EFFECTIVE DATE.</b>This section is effective January 1, 2016, for a new driver's <br/>
<a id="pl.79.18"></a><var>79.18</var>license, permit, or identification card, and a renewal issued on or after that date.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.8.12.0"></a><a id="pl.79.19"></a><var>79.19</var>    Sec. 12. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 171.06, subdivision 1, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.79.20"></a><var>79.20</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>Forms of application.</b> Every application for a Minnesota <br/>
<a id="pl.79.21"></a><var>79.21</var>identification card, for an enhanced identification card, for an instruction permit,
         for <br/>
<a id="pl.79.22"></a><var>79.22</var>a provisional license, for a driver's license, driving privilege license, or for an enhanced <br/>
<a id="pl.79.23"></a><var>79.23</var>driver's license must be made in a format approved by the department, and every <br/>
<a id="pl.79.24"></a><var>79.24</var>application must be accompanied by the proper fee. All first-time applications and
         <br/>
<a id="pl.79.25"></a><var>79.25</var>change-of-status applications must be signed in the presence of the person authorized
         to <br/>
<a id="pl.79.26"></a><var>79.26</var>accept the application, or the signature on the application may be verified by a notary
         <br/>
<a id="pl.79.27"></a><var>79.27</var>public. All applications requiring evidence of legal presence in the United States
         or United <br/>
<a id="pl.79.28"></a><var>79.28</var>States citizenship must be signed in the presence of the person authorized to accept
         the <br/>
<a id="pl.79.29"></a><var>79.29</var>application, or the signature on the application may be verified by a notary public.<br/>
<a id="pl.79.30"></a><var>79.30</var><b>EFFECTIVE DATE.</b>This section is effective January 1, 2016, for a new driver's <br/>
<a id="pl.79.31"></a><var>79.31</var>license, permit, or identification card, and a renewal issued on or after that date.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.8.13.0"></a><a id="pl.79.32"></a><var>79.32</var>    Sec. 13. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 171.06, subdivision 2, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.80.1"></a><var>80.1</var>    Subd. 2. <b>Fees.</b> (a) The fees for a license and Minnesota identification card are <br/>
<a id="pl.80.2"></a><var>80.2</var>as follows:<br/>
<table>
<col width="50px"/>
<col width="20"/>
<col width="5"/>
<col width="10"/>
<col width="10"/>
<col width="10"/>
<col width="10"/>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.80.3"></a><var>80.3</var><br/>
</td>
<td>Classified Driver's License<br/>
</td>
<td></td>
<td align="right">D-$17.25<br/>
</td>
<td align="right">C-$21.25<br/>
</td>
<td align="right">B-$28.25<br/>
</td>
<td align="right">A-$36.25<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.80.4"></a><var>80.4</var><br/>
</td>
<td>Classified Under-21 D.L.<br/>
</td>
<td></td>
<td align="right">D-$17.25<br/>
</td>
<td align="right">C-$21.25<br/>
</td>
<td align="right">B-$28.25<br/>
</td>
<td align="right">A-$16.25<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.80.5"></a><var>80.5</var><br/>
</td>
<td>Driving Privilege License<br/>
</td>
<td></td>
<td align="right">D-$17.25<br/>
</td>
<td align="right">-<br/>
</td>
<td align="right">-<br/>
</td>
<td align="right">-<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.80.6"></a><var>80.6</var><br/>
</td>
<td>Enhanced Driver's License<br/>
</td>
<td></td>
<td align="right">D-$32.25<br/>
</td>
<td align="right">C-$36.25<br/>
</td>
<td align="right">B-$43.25<br/>
</td>
<td align="right">A-$51.25<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.80.7"></a><var>80.7</var><br/>
</td>
<td>Instruction Permit<br/>
</td>
<td></td>
<td align="right"></td>
<td align="right"></td>
<td align="right"></td>
<td align="right">$5.25<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.80.8"></a><var>80.8</var><br/>
<a id="pl.80.9"></a><var>80.9</var><br/>
</td>
<td>Enhanced Instruction <br/>
                  		Permit<br/>
</td>
<td></td>
<td align="right"></td>
<td align="right"></td>
<td></td>
<td align="right">$20.25<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.80.10"></a><var>80.10</var><br/>
<a id="pl.80.11"></a><var>80.11</var><br/>
</td>
<td>Commercial Learner's <br/>
                  		Permit<br/>
</td>
<td></td>
<td align="right"></td>
<td align="right"></td>
<td></td>
<td align="right">$2.50<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.80.12"></a><var>80.12</var><br/>
</td>
<td>Provisional License<br/>
</td>
<td></td>
<td align="right"></td>
<td align="right"></td>
<td align="right"></td>
<td align="right">$8.25<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.80.13"></a><var>80.13</var><br/>
<a id="pl.80.14"></a><var>80.14</var><br/>
</td>
<td>Enhanced Provisional <br/>
                  		License<br/>
</td>
<td></td>
<td align="right"></td>
<td align="right"></td>
<td></td>
<td align="right">$23.25<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.80.15"></a><var>80.15</var><br/>
<a id="pl.80.16"></a><var>80.16</var><br/>
<a id="pl.80.17"></a><var>80.17</var><br/>
</td>
<td>Duplicate License or <br/>
                  		duplicate identification <br/>
                  		card<br/>
</td>
<td></td>
<td align="right"></td>
<td align="right"></td>
<td align="right"></td>
<td align="right">$6.75<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.80.18"></a><var>80.18</var><br/>
<a id="pl.80.19"></a><var>80.19</var><br/>
<a id="pl.80.20"></a><var>80.20</var><br/>
<a id="pl.80.21"></a><var>80.21</var><br/>
</td>
<td>Enhanced Duplicate <br/>
                  		License or enhanced <br/>
                  		duplicate identification <br/>
                  		card<br/>
</td>
<td></td>
<td align="right"></td>
<td align="right"></td>
<td></td>
<td align="right">$21.75<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.80.22"></a><var>80.22</var><br/>
<a id="pl.80.23"></a><var>80.23</var><br/>
<a id="pl.80.24"></a><var>80.24</var><br/>
<a id="pl.80.25"></a><var>80.25</var><br/>
<a id="pl.80.26"></a><var>80.26</var><br/>
<a id="pl.80.27"></a><var>80.27</var><br/>
<a id="pl.80.28"></a><var>80.28</var><br/>
</td>
<td>Minnesota identification <br/>
                  		card or Under-21 <br/>
                  		Minnesota identification <br/>
                  		card, other than duplicate, <br/>
                  		except as otherwise <br/>
                  		provided in section 
                  <statute_ref>171.07, <br/>
                     		subdivisions 3
                  </statute_ref> and 3a<br/>
</td>
<td></td>
<td align="right"></td>
<td align="right"></td>
<td align="right"></td>
<td align="right">$11.25<br/>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a id="pl.80.29"></a><var>80.29</var><br/>
<a id="pl.80.30"></a><var>80.30</var><br/>
</td>
<td>Enhanced Minnesota <br/>
                  		identification card<br/>
</td>
<td></td>
<td align="right"></td>
<td align="right"></td>
<td align="right"></td>
<td align="right">$26.25<br/>
</td>
</tr>
</table><a id="pl.80.31"></a><var>80.31</var>In addition to each fee required in this paragraph, the commissioner shall collect
         a <br/>
<a id="pl.80.32"></a><var>80.32</var>surcharge of: (1) $1.75 until June 30, 2012; and (2) $1.00 from July 1, 2012, to June
         30, <br/>
<a id="pl.80.33"></a><var>80.33</var>2016. Surcharges collected under this paragraph must be credited to the driver and
         vehicle <br/>
<a id="pl.80.34"></a><var>80.34</var>services technology account in the special revenue fund under section 
         <statute_ref>299A.705</statute_ref>.<br/>
<a id="pl.80.35"></a><var>80.35</var>    (b) Notwithstanding paragraph (a), an individual who holds a provisional license and
         <br/>
<a id="pl.80.36"></a><var>80.36</var>has a driving record free of (1) convictions for a violation of section 
         <statute_ref>169A.20</statute_ref>, 
         <statute_ref>169A.33</statute_ref>, <br/>
<statute_ref><a id="pl.80.37"></a><var>80.37</var>169A.35
         </statute_ref>, or sections 
         <statute_ref>169A.50</statute_ref> to 
         <statute_ref>169A.53</statute_ref>, (2) convictions for crash-related moving <br/>
<a id="pl.80.38"></a><var>80.38</var>violations, and (3) convictions for moving violations that are not crash related,
         shall have a <br/>
<a id="pl.80.39"></a><var>80.39</var>$3.50 credit toward the fee for any classified under-21 driver's license. "Moving
         violation" <br/>
<a id="pl.80.40"></a><var>80.40</var>has the meaning given it in section 
         <statute_ref>171.04, subdivision 1</statute_ref>.<br/>
<a id="pl.80.41"></a><var>80.41</var>    (c) In addition to the driver's license fee required under paragraph (a), the <br/>
<a id="pl.80.42"></a><var>80.42</var>commissioner shall collect an additional $4 processing fee from each new applicant
         <br/>
<a id="pl.80.43"></a><var>80.43</var>or individual renewing a license with a school bus endorsement to cover the costs
         for <br/>
<a id="pl.81.1"></a><var>81.1</var>processing an applicant's initial and biennial physical examination certificate. The
         <br/>
<a id="pl.81.2"></a><var>81.2</var>department shall not charge these applicants any other fee to receive or renew the
         <br/>
<a id="pl.81.3"></a><var>81.3</var>endorsement.<br/>
<a id="pl.81.4"></a><var>81.4</var>(d) In addition to the fee required under paragraph (a), a driver's license agent
         may <br/>
<a id="pl.81.5"></a><var>81.5</var>charge and retain a filing fee as provided under section 
         <statute_ref>171.061, subdivision 4</statute_ref>.<br/>
<a id="pl.81.6"></a><var>81.6</var>(e) In addition to the fee required under paragraph (a), the commissioner shall <br/>
<a id="pl.81.7"></a><var>81.7</var>charge a filing fee at the same amount as a driver's license agent under section 
         <statute_ref>171.061</statute_ref>, <br/>
<a id="pl.81.8"></a><var>81.8</var>subdivision 4. Revenue collected under this paragraph must be deposited in the driver
         <br/>
<a id="pl.81.9"></a><var>81.9</var>services operating account.<br/>
<a id="pl.81.10"></a><var>81.10</var>(f) An application for a Minnesota identification card, instruction permit, provisional
         <br/>
<a id="pl.81.11"></a><var>81.11</var>license, driving privilege license, or driver's license, including an application for renewal, <br/>
<a id="pl.81.12"></a><var>81.12</var>must contain a provision that allows the applicant to add to the fee under paragraph
         (a), <br/>
<a id="pl.81.13"></a><var>81.13</var>a $2 donation for the purposes of public information and education on anatomical gifts
         <br/>
<a id="pl.81.14"></a><var>81.14</var>under section 
         <statute_ref>171.075</statute_ref>.<br/>
<a id="pl.81.15"></a><var>81.15</var><b>EFFECTIVE DATE.</b>This section is effective January 1, 2016, for a new driver's <br/>
<a id="pl.81.16"></a><var>81.16</var>license, permit, or identification card, and a renewal issued on or after that date.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.8.14.0"></a><a id="pl.81.17"></a><var>81.17</var>    Sec. 14. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 171.06, subdivision 3, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.81.18"></a><var>81.18</var>    Subd. 3. <b>Contents of</b><b> Application</b><b>; other information</b><b> requirements</b><b>.</b> (a) An <br/>
<a id="pl.81.19"></a><var>81.19</var>application must:<br/>
<a id="pl.81.20"></a><var>81.20</var>    (1) state the full name, date of birth, sex, and either (i) the residence address
         of the <br/>
<a id="pl.81.21"></a><var>81.21</var>applicant, or (ii) designated address under section 
         <statute_ref>5B.05</statute_ref>;<br/>
<a id="pl.81.22"></a><var>81.22</var>    (2) as may be required by the commissioner, contain a description of the applicant
         <br/>
<a id="pl.81.23"></a><var>81.23</var>and any other facts pertaining to the applicant, the applicant's driving privileges,
         and the <br/>
<a id="pl.81.24"></a><var>81.24</var>applicant's ability to operate a motor vehicle with safety;<br/>
<a id="pl.81.25"></a><var>81.25</var>    (3) state:<br/>
<a id="pl.81.26"></a><var>81.26</var>    (i) the applicant's Social Security number; or<br/>
<a id="pl.81.27"></a><var>81.27</var>    (ii) if the applicant does not have a Social Security number and is applying for a
         <br/>
<a id="pl.81.28"></a><var>81.28</var>Minnesota identification card, instruction permit, or class D provisional or driver's
         license, <br/>
<a id="pl.81.29"></a><var>81.29</var>that the applicant certifies that the applicant does not have a Social Security number;<br/>
<a id="pl.81.30"></a><var>81.30</var>    (4) in the case of an application for an enhanced driver's license or enhanced <br/>
<a id="pl.81.31"></a><var>81.31</var>identification card, present:<br/>
<a id="pl.81.32"></a><var>81.32</var>(i) proof satisfactory to the commissioner of the applicant's full legal name, United
         <br/>
<a id="pl.81.33"></a><var>81.33</var>States citizenship, identity, date of birth, Social Security number, and residence
         address; and<br/>
<a id="pl.81.34"></a><var>81.34</var>(ii) a photographic identity document;<br/>
<a id="pl.82.1"></a><var>82.1</var>(5) contain a space where the applicant may indicate a desire to make an anatomical
         <br/>
<a id="pl.82.2"></a><var>82.2</var>gift according to paragraph (b);<br/>
<a id="pl.82.3"></a><var>82.3</var>    (6) contain a notification to the applicant of the availability of a living will/health
         <br/>
<a id="pl.82.4"></a><var>82.4</var>care directive designation on the license under section 
         <statute_ref>171.07, subdivision 7</statute_ref>; and<br/>
<a id="pl.82.5"></a><var>82.5</var>(7) contain a space where the applicant may request a veteran designation on the <br/>
<a id="pl.82.6"></a><var>82.6</var>license under section 
         <statute_ref>171.07, subdivision 15</statute_ref>, and the driving record under section 
         <statute_ref>171.12</statute_ref>, <br/>
<a id="pl.82.7"></a><var>82.7</var>subdivision 5a; and<br/>
<a id="pl.82.8"></a><var>82.8</var>(8) contain a space where the applicant must attest to a residence address in <br/>
<a id="pl.82.9"></a><var>82.9</var>Minnesota.<br/>
<a id="pl.82.10"></a><var>82.10</var>    (b) If the applicant does not indicate a desire to make an anatomical gift when <br/>
<a id="pl.82.11"></a><var>82.11</var>the application is made, the applicant must be offered a donor document in accordance
         <br/>
<a id="pl.82.12"></a><var>82.12</var>with section 
         <statute_ref>171.07, subdivision 5</statute_ref>. The application must contain statements sufficient to <br/>
<a id="pl.82.13"></a><var>82.13</var>comply with the requirements of the Darlene Luther Revised Uniform Anatomical Gift
         <br/>
<a id="pl.82.14"></a><var>82.14</var>Act, chapter 525A, so that execution of the application or donor document will make
         <br/>
<a id="pl.82.15"></a><var>82.15</var>the anatomical gift as provided in section 
         <statute_ref>171.07, subdivision 5</statute_ref>, for those indicating a <br/>
<a id="pl.82.16"></a><var>82.16</var>desire to make an anatomical gift. The application must be accompanied by information
         <br/>
<a id="pl.82.17"></a><var>82.17</var>describing Minnesota laws regarding anatomical gifts and the need for and benefits
         of <br/>
<a id="pl.82.18"></a><var>82.18</var>anatomical gifts, and the legal implications of making an anatomical gift, including
         the <br/>
<a id="pl.82.19"></a><var>82.19</var>law governing revocation of anatomical gifts. The commissioner shall distribute a
         notice <br/>
<a id="pl.82.20"></a><var>82.20</var>that must accompany all applications for and renewals of a driver's license or Minnesota
         <br/>
<a id="pl.82.21"></a><var>82.21</var>identification card. The notice must be prepared in conjunction with a Minnesota organ
         <br/>
<a id="pl.82.22"></a><var>82.22</var>procurement organization that is certified by the federal Department of Health and
         Human <br/>
<a id="pl.82.23"></a><var>82.23</var>Services and must include:<br/>
<a id="pl.82.24"></a><var>82.24</var>    (1) a statement that provides a fair and reasonable description of the organ donation
         <br/>
<a id="pl.82.25"></a><var>82.25</var>process, the care of the donor body after death, and the importance of informing family
         <br/>
<a id="pl.82.26"></a><var>82.26</var>members of the donation decision; and<br/>
<a id="pl.82.27"></a><var>82.27</var>    (2) a telephone number in a certified Minnesota organ procurement organization that
         <br/>
<a id="pl.82.28"></a><var>82.28</var>may be called with respect to questions regarding anatomical gifts.<br/>
<a id="pl.82.29"></a><var>82.29</var>    (c) The application must be accompanied also by information containing relevant <br/>
<a id="pl.82.30"></a><var>82.30</var>facts relating to:<br/>
<a id="pl.82.31"></a><var>82.31</var>    (1) the effect of alcohol on driving ability;<br/>
<a id="pl.82.32"></a><var>82.32</var>    (2) the effect of mixing alcohol with drugs;<br/>
<a id="pl.82.33"></a><var>82.33</var>    (3) the laws of Minnesota relating to operation of a motor vehicle while under the
         <br/>
<a id="pl.82.34"></a><var>82.34</var>influence of alcohol or a controlled substance; and<br/>
<a id="pl.82.35"></a><var>82.35</var>    (4) the levels of alcohol-related fatalities and accidents in Minnesota and of arrests
         <br/>
<a id="pl.82.36"></a><var>82.36</var>for alcohol-related violations.<br/>
<a id="pl.83.1"></a><var>83.1</var>(d) A government identification card is:<br/>
<a id="pl.83.2"></a><var>83.2</var>(1) an acceptable form of proof of identity in application for a Minnesota <br/>
<a id="pl.83.3"></a><var>83.3</var>identification card, instruction permit, or driver's license; and<br/>
<a id="pl.83.4"></a><var>83.4</var>(2) a primary document for purposes of Minnesota Rules, part 7410.0400.<br/>
<a id="pl.83.5"></a><var>83.5</var>(e) For purposes of this section, "government identification card" means a valid,
         <br/>
<a id="pl.83.6"></a><var>83.6</var>unexpired passport issued by a country other than the United States with a certified
         birth <br/>
<a id="pl.83.7"></a><var>83.7</var>certificate from a country other than the United States, the District of Columbia,
         Guam, <br/>
<a id="pl.83.8"></a><var>83.8</var>Puerto Rico, or the United States Virgin Islands. A passport and birth certificate
         under this <br/>
<a id="pl.83.9"></a><var>83.9</var>paragraph must have security features that make the document as impervious to alteration
         <br/>
<a id="pl.83.10"></a><var>83.10</var>as is reasonably practicable in its design and quality of material and technology,
         using <br/>
<a id="pl.83.11"></a><var>83.11</var>materials that are not readily available to the general public. Any document not in
         English <br/>
<a id="pl.83.12"></a><var>83.12</var>must be accompanied by a qualified English translation.<br/>
<a id="pl.83.13"></a><var>83.13</var><b>EFFECTIVE DATE.</b>This section is effective January 1, 2016, for a new driver's <br/>
<a id="pl.83.14"></a><var>83.14</var>license, permit, or identification card, and a renewal issued on or after that date.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.8.15.0"></a><a id="pl.83.15"></a><var>83.15</var>    Sec. 15. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 171.07, subdivision 1, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.83.16"></a><var>83.16</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>License; contents.</b> (a) Upon the payment of the required fee, the <br/>
<a id="pl.83.17"></a><var>83.17</var>department shall issue to every qualifying applicant a license designating the type
         or <br/>
<a id="pl.83.18"></a><var>83.18</var>class of vehicles the applicant is authorized to drive as applied for. This license
         must <br/>
<a id="pl.83.19"></a><var>83.19</var>bear a distinguishing number assigned to the licensee; the licensee's full name and
         date <br/>
<a id="pl.83.20"></a><var>83.20</var>of birth; either (1) the licensee's residence address, or (2) the designated address
         under <br/>
<a id="pl.83.21"></a><var>83.21</var>section 
         <statute_ref>5B.05</statute_ref>; a description of the licensee in a manner as the commissioner deems <br/>
<a id="pl.83.22"></a><var>83.22</var>necessary; and the usual signature of the licensee. No license is valid unless it
         bears <br/>
<a id="pl.83.23"></a><var>83.23</var>the usual signature of the licensee. Every license must bear a colored photograph
         or an <br/>
<a id="pl.83.24"></a><var>83.24</var>electronically produced image of the licensee. A driving privilege license must be plainly <br/>
<a id="pl.83.25"></a><var>83.25</var>marked "FOR DRIVING ONLY."<br/>
<a id="pl.83.26"></a><var>83.26</var>    (b) If the United States Postal Service will not deliver mail to the applicant's <br/>
<a id="pl.83.27"></a><var>83.27</var>residence address as listed on the license, then the applicant shall provide verification
         from <br/>
<a id="pl.83.28"></a><var>83.28</var>the United States Postal Service that mail will not be delivered to the applicant's
         residence <br/>
<a id="pl.83.29"></a><var>83.29</var>address and that mail will be delivered to a specified alternate mailing address.
         When an <br/>
<a id="pl.83.30"></a><var>83.30</var>applicant provides an alternate mailing address under this subdivision, the commissioner
         <br/>
<a id="pl.83.31"></a><var>83.31</var>shall use the alternate mailing address in lieu of the applicant's residence address
         for <br/>
<a id="pl.83.32"></a><var>83.32</var>all notices and mailings to the applicant.<br/>
<a id="pl.83.33"></a><var>83.33</var>    (c) Every license issued to an applicant under the age of 21 must be of a <br/>
<a id="pl.83.34"></a><var>83.34</var>distinguishing color and plainly marked "Under-21."<br/>
<a id="pl.84.1"></a><var>84.1</var>    (d) The department shall use processes in issuing a license that prohibit, as nearly
         as <br/>
<a id="pl.84.2"></a><var>84.2</var>possible, the ability to alter or reproduce a license, or prohibit the ability to
         superimpose a <br/>
<a id="pl.84.3"></a><var>84.3</var>photograph or electronically produced image on a license, without ready detection.<br/>
<a id="pl.84.4"></a><var>84.4</var>    (e) A license issued to an applicant age 65 or over must be plainly marked "senior"
         if <br/>
<a id="pl.84.5"></a><var>84.5</var>requested by the applicant.<br/>
<a id="pl.84.6"></a><var>84.6</var><b>EFFECTIVE DATE.</b>This section is effective January 1, 2016, for a new driver's <br/>
<a id="pl.84.7"></a><var>84.7</var>license, permit, or identification card, and a renewal issued on or after that date.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.8.16.0"></a><a id="pl.84.8"></a><var>84.8</var>    Sec. 16. <b>[174.38] ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION PROGRAMS.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.84.9"></a><var>84.9</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>Definitions.</b> (a) For purposes of this section, the following terms <br/>
<a id="pl.84.10"></a><var>84.10</var>have the meanings given them.<br/>
<a id="pl.84.11"></a><var>84.11</var>(b) "Administering authority" or "authority" means the commissioner of <br/>
<a id="pl.84.12"></a><var>84.12</var>transportation, the joint powers board under section 297A.992, or the council, as
         <br/>
<a id="pl.84.13"></a><var>84.13</var>appropriate.<br/>
<a id="pl.84.14"></a><var>84.14</var>(c) "Bond-eligible cost" means:<br/>
<a id="pl.84.15"></a><var>84.15</var>(1) expenditures under this section for acquisition of land or permanent easements,
         <br/>
<a id="pl.84.16"></a><var>84.16</var>predesign, design, preliminary and final engineering, environmental analysis, construction,
         <br/>
<a id="pl.84.17"></a><var>84.17</var>and reconstruction of publicly owned infrastructure in this state with a useful life
         of at <br/>
<a id="pl.84.18"></a><var>84.18</var>least ten years that provides for nonmotorized transportation;<br/>
<a id="pl.84.19"></a><var>84.19</var>(2) preparation of land for which a nonmotorized transportation route is established,
         <br/>
<a id="pl.84.20"></a><var>84.20</var>including demolition of structures and remediation of any hazardous conditions on
         the <br/>
<a id="pl.84.21"></a><var>84.21</var>land; and<br/>
<a id="pl.84.22"></a><var>84.22</var>(3) the unpaid principal on debt issued by a political subdivision for a nonmotorized
         <br/>
<a id="pl.84.23"></a><var>84.23</var>transportation project.<br/>
<a id="pl.84.24"></a><var>84.24</var>(d) "Council" means the Metropolitan Council, as defined under section 473.121, <br/>
<a id="pl.84.25"></a><var>84.25</var>subdivision 3.<br/>
<a id="pl.84.26"></a><var>84.26</var>    Subd. 2. <b>Programs established.</b> (a) Upon availability of funds specifically provided <br/>
<a id="pl.84.27"></a><var>84.27</var>to an administering authority for purposes of this section, the authority shall establish
         a <br/>
<a id="pl.84.28"></a><var>84.28</var>program to support bicycling, pedestrian activities, and other forms of nonmotorized
         <br/>
<a id="pl.84.29"></a><var>84.29</var>transportation as provided in this section.<br/>
<a id="pl.84.30"></a><var>84.30</var>(b) Subject to the requirements of this section, the authority may provide grants
         <br/>
<a id="pl.84.31"></a><var>84.31</var>or other financial assistance for a project.<br/>
<a id="pl.84.32"></a><var>84.32</var>    Subd. 3. <b>Active transportation accounts.</b> (a) An active transportation account <br/>
<a id="pl.84.33"></a><var>84.33</var>is established in the bond proceeds fund. The account consists of state bond proceeds
         <br/>
<a id="pl.84.34"></a><var>84.34</var>appropriated to the commissioner or the council. Money in the account may only be
         <br/>
<a id="pl.85.1"></a><var>85.1</var>expended on bond-eligible costs of a project receiving financial assistance under
         this <br/>
<a id="pl.85.2"></a><var>85.2</var>section. All uses of funds from the account must be for publicly owned property.<br/>
<a id="pl.85.3"></a><var>85.3</var>(b) A greater Minnesota active transportation account is established in the special
         <br/>
<a id="pl.85.4"></a><var>85.4</var>revenue fund. The account consists of funds as provided by law, and any other money
         <br/>
<a id="pl.85.5"></a><var>85.5</var>donated, allotted, transferred, or otherwise provided to the account. Money in the
         account <br/>
<a id="pl.85.6"></a><var>85.6</var>may only be expended on a project that is primarily located outside of the metropolitan
         <br/>
<a id="pl.85.7"></a><var>85.7</var>transit improvement area, as defined in section 297A.9925, subdivision 1, and receiving
         <br/>
<a id="pl.85.8"></a><var>85.8</var>financial assistance as provided under this section.<br/>
<a id="pl.85.9"></a><var>85.9</var>(c) A metropolitan area active transportation account is established in the special
         <br/>
<a id="pl.85.10"></a><var>85.10</var>revenue fund. The account consists of funds as provided by law, and any other money
         <br/>
<a id="pl.85.11"></a><var>85.11</var>donated, allotted, transferred, or otherwise provided to the account. Money in the
         account <br/>
<a id="pl.85.12"></a><var>85.12</var>may only be expended on a project that is primarily located within the metropolitan
         transit <br/>
<a id="pl.85.13"></a><var>85.13</var>improvement area, as defined in section 297A.9925, subdivision 1, and receiving financial
         <br/>
<a id="pl.85.14"></a><var>85.14</var>assistance as provided under this section.<br/>
<a id="pl.85.15"></a><var>85.15</var>    Subd. 4. <b>Program administration.</b> (a) The authority shall establish program <br/>
<a id="pl.85.16"></a><var>85.16</var>requirements, including:<br/>
<a id="pl.85.17"></a><var>85.17</var>(1) eligibility for assistance, subject to the requirements under paragraph (b);<br/>
<a id="pl.85.18"></a><var>85.18</var>(2) a process for solicitation and application that minimizes applicant burdens; and<br/>
<a id="pl.85.19"></a><var>85.19</var>(3) procedures for award and payment of financial assistance.<br/>
<a id="pl.85.20"></a><var>85.20</var>(b) Eligible recipients of financial assistance under this section are:<br/>
<a id="pl.85.21"></a><var>85.21</var>(1) a political subdivision; and<br/>
<a id="pl.85.22"></a><var>85.22</var>(2) a tax-exempt organization under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue <br/>
<a id="pl.85.23"></a><var>85.23</var>Code, as amended.<br/>
<a id="pl.85.24"></a><var>85.24</var>(c) The authority shall make reasonable efforts to publicize each solicitation <br/>
<a id="pl.85.25"></a><var>85.25</var>for applications among all eligible recipients, and provide assistance in creating
         and <br/>
<a id="pl.85.26"></a><var>85.26</var>submitting applications.<br/>
<a id="pl.85.27"></a><var>85.27</var>(d) The authority may expend no more than one percent of available funds in a fiscal
         <br/>
<a id="pl.85.28"></a><var>85.28</var>year under this section on program administration.<br/>
<a id="pl.85.29"></a><var>85.29</var>    Subd. 5. <b>State general obligation bond funds.</b> The legislature determines that <br/>
<a id="pl.85.30"></a><var>85.30</var>many nonmotorized transportation infrastructure projects will constitute betterments
         and <br/>
<a id="pl.85.31"></a><var>85.31</var>capital improvements within the meaning of Minnesota Constitution, article XI, section
         5, <br/>
<a id="pl.85.32"></a><var>85.32</var>paragraph (a), and capital expenditures under generally accepted accounting principles,
         <br/>
<a id="pl.85.33"></a><var>85.33</var>and will be financed more efficiently and economically under this section than by
         direct <br/>
<a id="pl.85.34"></a><var>85.34</var>appropriations for specific projects.<br/>
<a id="pl.85.35"></a><var>85.35</var>    Subd. 6. <b>Use of funds.</b> (a) For a project funded through state bond proceeds under <br/>
<a id="pl.85.36"></a><var>85.36</var>this section, financial assistance is limited solely to bond-eligible costs.<br/>
<a id="pl.86.1"></a><var>86.1</var>(b) Subject to paragraph (a), the authority shall determine permissible uses of <br/>
<a id="pl.86.2"></a><var>86.2</var>financial assistance under this section, which must include:<br/>
<a id="pl.86.3"></a><var>86.3</var>(1) construction and maintenance of bicycle, trail, and pedestrian infrastructure,
         <br/>
<a id="pl.86.4"></a><var>86.4</var>including but not limited to bicycle facilities and centers, and safe routes to school
         <br/>
<a id="pl.86.5"></a><var>86.5</var>infrastructure; and<br/>
<a id="pl.86.6"></a><var>86.6</var>(2) noninfrastructure programming, including activities as specified in section <br/>
<a id="pl.86.7"></a><var>86.7</var>174.40, subdivision 7a, paragraph (b).<br/>
<a id="pl.86.8"></a><var>86.8</var>    Subd. 7. <b>Project evaluation and selection.</b> The authority shall establish a project <br/>
<a id="pl.86.9"></a><var>86.9</var>evaluation and selection process under this section that is competitive, criteria-based,
         and <br/>
<a id="pl.86.10"></a><var>86.10</var>objective. The process must include criteria and prioritization of projects based
         on:<br/>
<a id="pl.86.11"></a><var>86.11</var>(1) inclusion of the project in a municipal or regional nonmotorized transportation
         <br/>
<a id="pl.86.12"></a><var>86.12</var>system plan;<br/>
<a id="pl.86.13"></a><var>86.13</var>(2) location of the project in a jurisdiction in which a complete streets policy,
         as <br/>
<a id="pl.86.14"></a><var>86.14</var>provided under section 174.75, is in effect;<br/>
<a id="pl.86.15"></a><var>86.15</var>(3) the extent to which the project supports development of continuous and <br/>
<a id="pl.86.16"></a><var>86.16</var>convenient safe routes to school;<br/>
<a id="pl.86.17"></a><var>86.17</var>(4) the extent to which the project supports development of routes to and connections
         <br/>
<a id="pl.86.18"></a><var>86.18</var>with educational facilities, centers of employment, governmental services, health
         care <br/>
<a id="pl.86.19"></a><var>86.19</var>facilities, food sources, transit facilities, and other community destinations;<br/>
<a id="pl.86.20"></a><var>86.20</var>(5) general benefits to public health and safety as a result of the project; and<br/>
<a id="pl.86.21"></a><var>86.21</var>(6) geographic equity in project benefits, as well as benefits in areas or locations
         <br/>
<a id="pl.86.22"></a><var>86.22</var>experiencing high rates of pedestrian or bicycle collisions, high rates of health
         disparities, <br/>
<a id="pl.86.23"></a><var>86.23</var>and high concentration of poverty.<br/>
<a id="pl.86.24"></a><var>86.24</var>    Subd. 8. <b>Grant cancellation.</b> If, five years after execution of a grant agreement, <br/>
<a id="pl.86.25"></a><var>86.25</var>the authority determines that the grantee has not proceeded in a timely manner with
         <br/>
<a id="pl.86.26"></a><var>86.26</var>implementation of the project funded, the commissioner must cancel the grant and <br/>
<a id="pl.86.27"></a><var>86.27</var>the grantee must repay to the commissioner all grant money paid to the grantee for
         <br/>
<a id="pl.86.28"></a><var>86.28</var>deposit in the active transportation account from which the grant was originally paid.
         <br/>
<a id="pl.86.29"></a><var>86.29</var>Section 16A.642 applies to any appropriations made from the bond proceeds fund to
         the <br/>
<a id="pl.86.30"></a><var>86.30</var>commissioner under this section that have not been awarded as financial assistance.<br/>
<a id="pl.86.31"></a><var>86.31</var><b>EFFECTIVE DATE.</b>This section is effective the day following final enactment.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.8.17.0"></a><a id="pl.86.32"></a><var>86.32</var>    Sec. 17. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 174.42, is amended by adding a subdivision <br/>
<a id="pl.86.33"></a><var>86.33</var>to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.86.34"></a><var>86.34</var>    Subd. 3. <b>Funding requirement for greater Minnesota.</b>  In each federal fiscal year, <br/>
<a id="pl.86.35"></a><var>86.35</var>the commissioner shall spend out of National Highway Performance Program funds a total
         <br/>
<a id="pl.87.1"></a><var>87.1</var>amount in federal transportation funds for an active transportation competitive grant
         <br/>
<a id="pl.87.2"></a><var>87.2</var>program in greater Minnesota that totals a minimum of $16,000,000 in excess of the
         <br/>
<a id="pl.87.3"></a><var>87.3</var>average annual spending on greater Minnesota transportation alternatives projects
         under <br/>
<a id="pl.87.4"></a><var>87.4</var>section 174.38 in federal fiscal years between October 2009 and September 2012. National
         <br/>
<a id="pl.87.5"></a><var>87.5</var>Highway Performance Program funds may be converted to Surface Transportation <br/>
<a id="pl.87.6"></a><var>87.6</var>Program funds or Transportation Alternative Program funds to fulfill the requirements
         <br/>
<a id="pl.87.7"></a><var>87.7</var>of this section. This requirement must not reduce the amount of federal transportation
         <br/>
<a id="pl.87.8"></a><var>87.8</var>funding for metropolitan projects.<br/>
<a id="pl.87.9"></a><var>87.9</var><b>EFFECTIVE DATE.</b>This section is effective October 1, 2015.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.8.18.0"></a><a id="pl.87.10"></a><var>87.10</var>    Sec. 18. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 174.50, is amended by adding a subdivision <br/>
<a id="pl.87.11"></a><var>87.11</var>to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.87.12"></a><var>87.12</var>    Subd. 6d. <b>Major local bridges account.</b> The major local bridges account is created <br/>
<a id="pl.87.13"></a><var>87.13</var>in the Minnesota state transportation fund for money appropriated, allocated, or transferred
         <br/>
<a id="pl.87.14"></a><var>87.14</var>into the account to fund major local bridge projects. For purposes of this subdivision,
         a <br/>
<a id="pl.87.15"></a><var>87.15</var>major local bridge project is a project that carries a total cost in excess of $30,000,000.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.8.19.0"></a><a id="pl.87.16"></a><var>87.16</var>    Sec. 19. <b>[219.016] RAILROAD COMPANY ASSESSMENT; ACCOUNT; </b><br/>
<a id="pl.87.17"></a><var>87.17</var><b>APPROPRIATION.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.87.18"></a><var>87.18</var>(a) As provided in this section, the commissioner shall annually assess railroad <br/>
<a id="pl.87.19"></a><var>87.19</var>companies that are (1) defined as common carriers under section 218.011; (2) classified
         by <br/>
<a id="pl.87.20"></a><var>87.20</var>federal law or regulation as Class I Railroads or Class I Rail Carriers; and (3) operating
         in <br/>
<a id="pl.87.21"></a><var>87.21</var>this state. The total assessment amount may not exceed $32,500,000 annually.<br/>
<a id="pl.87.22"></a><var>87.22</var>(b) The assessment must be by a division of the annual appropriation to the grade
         <br/>
<a id="pl.87.23"></a><var>87.23</var>crossing safety improvement account in equal proportion between carriers based on
         route <br/>
<a id="pl.87.24"></a><var>87.24</var>miles operated in Minnesota, assessed in equal amounts for 365 days of the calendar
         year.<br/>
<a id="pl.87.25"></a><var>87.25</var>(c) The assessments must be deposited in the rail grade crossing safety improvement
         <br/>
<a id="pl.87.26"></a><var>87.26</var>account, which is created in the special revenue fund. Money in the account is <br/>
<a id="pl.87.27"></a><var>87.27</var>appropriated to the commissioner for the creation of a rail safety office within the
         <br/>
<a id="pl.87.28"></a><var>87.28</var>Department of Transportation, not to exceed $1,400,000 in each year; the development,
         <br/>
<a id="pl.87.29"></a><var>87.29</var>administration, and construction of highway-rail grade crossing improvements on rail
         <br/>
<a id="pl.87.30"></a><var>87.30</var>corridors transporting crude oil; and other selected routes, including those carrying
         <br/>
<a id="pl.87.31"></a><var>87.31</var>hazardous materials. Improvements may include upgrades to existing protection systems,
         <br/>
<a id="pl.87.32"></a><var>87.32</var>the closing of crossings and necessary roadwork, and reconstruction of at-grade crossings
         <br/>
<a id="pl.87.33"></a><var>87.33</var>to full grade separations. Funds in the account are available until expended.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.8.20.0"></a><a id="pl.88.1"></a><var>88.1</var>    Sec. 20. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 222.50, subdivision 7, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.88.2"></a><var>88.2</var>    Subd. 7. <b>Expenditures.</b> (a) The commissioner may expend money from the rail <br/>
<a id="pl.88.3"></a><var>88.3</var>service improvement account for the following purposes:<br/>
<a id="pl.88.4"></a><var>88.4</var>    (1) to make transfers as provided under section 
         <statute_ref>222.57</statute_ref> or to pay interest adjustments <br/>
<a id="pl.88.5"></a><var>88.5</var>on loans guaranteed under the state rail user and rail carrier loan guarantee program;<br/>
<a id="pl.88.6"></a><var>88.6</var>    (2) to pay a portion of the costs of capital improvement projects designed to improve
         <br/>
<a id="pl.88.7"></a><var>88.7</var>rail service of a rail user or a rail carrier;<br/>
<a id="pl.88.8"></a><var>88.8</var>    (3) to pay a portion of the costs of rehabilitation projects designed to improve rail
         <br/>
<a id="pl.88.9"></a><var>88.9</var>service of a rail user or a rail carrier;<br/>
<a id="pl.88.10"></a><var>88.10</var>    (4) to acquire, maintain, manage, and dispose of railroad right-of-way pursuant to
         <br/>
<a id="pl.88.11"></a><var>88.11</var>the state rail bank program;<br/>
<a id="pl.88.12"></a><var>88.12</var>    (5) to provide for aerial photography survey of proposed and abandoned railroad <br/>
<a id="pl.88.13"></a><var>88.13</var>tracks for the purpose of recording and reestablishing by analytical triangulation
         the <br/>
<a id="pl.88.14"></a><var>88.14</var>existing alignment of the inplace track;<br/>
<a id="pl.88.15"></a><var>88.15</var>    (6) to pay a portion of the costs of acquiring a rail line by a regional railroad
         <br/>
<a id="pl.88.16"></a><var>88.16</var>authority established pursuant to chapter 398A;<br/>
<a id="pl.88.17"></a><var>88.17</var>    (7) to pay the state matching portion of federal grants for rail-highway grade <br/>
<a id="pl.88.18"></a><var>88.18</var>crossing improvement projects;<br/>
<a id="pl.88.19"></a><var>88.19</var>    (8) for expenditures made before July 1, 2017, to pay the state matching portion <br/>
<a id="pl.88.20"></a><var>88.20</var>of grants under the federal Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery
         <br/>
<a id="pl.88.21"></a><var>88.21</var>(TIGER) program of the United States Department of Transportation; and<br/>
<a id="pl.88.22"></a><var>88.22</var>    (9) to fund rail planning studies; and<br/>
<a id="pl.88.23"></a><var>88.23</var>    (10) to pay a portion of the costs of capital improvement projects designed to <br/>
<a id="pl.88.24"></a><var>88.24</var>improve capacity or safety at rail yards.<br/>
<a id="pl.88.25"></a><var>88.25</var>    (b) All money derived by the commissioner from the disposition of railroad <br/>
<a id="pl.88.26"></a><var>88.26</var>right-of-way or of any other property acquired pursuant to sections 
         <statute_ref>222.46</statute_ref> to 
         <statute_ref>222.62</statute_ref> shall <br/>
<a id="pl.88.27"></a><var>88.27</var>be deposited in the rail service improvement account.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.8.21.0"></a><a id="pl.88.28"></a><var>88.28</var>    Sec. 21. Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 360.305, subdivision 4, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.88.29"></a><var>88.29</var>    Subd. 4. <b>Costs allocated; local contribution; hangar construction account.</b> (a) <br/>
<a id="pl.88.30"></a><var>88.30</var>Except as otherwise provided in this subdivision Annually by June 1, the commissioner <br/>
<a id="pl.88.31"></a><var>88.31</var>of transportation shall require as a condition of assistance by the state that the establish <br/>
<a id="pl.88.32"></a><var>88.32</var>local contribution rates which will apply to a political subdivision, municipality, or public <br/>
<a id="pl.88.33"></a><var>88.33</var>corporation make a substantial contribution to the cost of the construction, improvement, <br/>
<a id="pl.88.34"></a><var>88.34</var>maintenance, or operation of the airport, in connection with which the assistance
         of the <br/>
<a id="pl.88.35"></a><var>88.35</var>state is sought. These costs are referred to as project costs when applying for state or <br/>
<a id="pl.89.1"></a><var>89.1</var>federal funding assistance to construct, improve, maintain, or operate an airport,
         or to <br/>
<a id="pl.89.2"></a><var>89.2</var>acquire land for airport facilities or clear zones. If the commissioner does not establish
         <br/>
<a id="pl.89.3"></a><var>89.3</var>local contribution rates by June 1, the previous rates apply.<br/>
<a id="pl.89.4"></a><var>89.4</var>(b) For any airport, whether key, intermediate, or landing strip, where only state and
         <br/>
<a id="pl.89.5"></a><var>89.5</var>local funds are to be used, the contribution shall be not less than one-fifth of the
         sum of:<br/>
<a id="pl.89.6"></a><var>89.6</var>(1) the project costs;<br/>
<a id="pl.89.7"></a><var>89.7</var>(2) acquisition costs of the land and clear zones, which are referred to as acquisition
         <br/>
<a id="pl.89.8"></a><var>89.8</var>costs. The commissioner may pay all costs beyond the local contribution. Local <br/>
<a id="pl.89.9"></a><var>89.9</var>contribution rates shall not be less than five percent of the total cost of the activity
         or <br/>
<a id="pl.89.10"></a><var>89.10</var>acquisition, except that the commissioner may require less than five percent for research
         <br/>
<a id="pl.89.11"></a><var>89.11</var>projects, radio or navigational aids, activities, or acquisitions for which federal
         funds are <br/>
<a id="pl.89.12"></a><var>89.12</var>available to cover more than 90 percent of the total cost, or as otherwise necessary
         to <br/>
<a id="pl.89.13"></a><var>89.13</var>respond to an emergency.<br/>
<a id="pl.89.14"></a><var>89.14</var>(c) For any airport where federal, state, and local funds are to be used, the <br/>
<a id="pl.89.15"></a><var>89.15</var>contribution shall not be less than five percent of the sum of the project costs and
         <br/>
<a id="pl.89.16"></a><var>89.16</var>acquisition costs. The commissioner's establishment of local contribution rates is not <br/>
<a id="pl.89.17"></a><var>89.17</var>subject to the rulemaking requirements of chapter 14.<br/>
<a id="pl.89.18"></a><var>89.18</var>(d) The commissioner may pay the total cost of radio and navigational aids.<br/>
<a id="pl.89.19"></a><var>89.19</var>(e) Notwithstanding paragraph (b) or (c), the commissioner may pay all of the <br/>
<a id="pl.89.20"></a><var>89.20</var>project costs of a new landing strip, but not an intermediate airport or key airport,
         or may <br/>
<a id="pl.89.21"></a><var>89.21</var>pay an amount equal to the federal funds granted and used for a new landing strip
         plus <br/>
<a id="pl.89.22"></a><var>89.22</var>all of the remaining project costs; but the total amount paid by the commissioner
         for the <br/>
<a id="pl.89.23"></a><var>89.23</var>project costs of a new landing strip, unless specifically authorized by an act appropriating
         <br/>
<a id="pl.89.24"></a><var>89.24</var>funds for the new landing strip, shall not exceed $200,000.<br/>
<a id="pl.89.25"></a><var>89.25</var>(f) Notwithstanding paragraph (b) or (c), the commissioner may pay all the project
         <br/>
<a id="pl.89.26"></a><var>89.26</var>costs for research and development projects, including, but not limited to noise abatement;
         <br/>
<a id="pl.89.27"></a><var>89.27</var>provided that in no event shall the sums expended under this paragraph exceed five
         <br/>
<a id="pl.89.28"></a><var>89.28</var>percent of the amount appropriated for construction grants.<br/>
<a id="pl.89.29"></a><var>89.29</var>(g) (d) To receive aid under this section for project costs or for acquisition costs, the <br/>
<a id="pl.89.30"></a><var>89.30</var>municipality must enter into an agreement with the commissioner giving assurance that
         <br/>
<a id="pl.89.31"></a><var>89.31</var>the airport will be operated and maintained in a safe, serviceable manner for aeronautical
         <br/>
<a id="pl.89.32"></a><var>89.32</var>purposes only for the use and benefit of the public:<br/>
<a id="pl.89.33"></a><var>89.33</var>(1) for 20 years after the date that the municipality receives any state funds for <br/>
<a id="pl.89.34"></a><var>89.34</var>project construction or improvement costs are received by the municipality; and<br/>
<a id="pl.89.35"></a><var>89.35</var>(2) for 99 years after the date that the municipality receives any state funds for land <br/>
<a id="pl.89.36"></a><var>89.36</var>acquisition costs are received by the municipality. If any land acquired with state funds <br/>
<a id="pl.90.1"></a><var>90.1</var>ceases to be used for aviation purposes, the municipality shall repay the state airports
         fund <br/>
<a id="pl.90.2"></a><var>90.2</var>the same percentage of the appraised value of the property as that percentage of the
         costs <br/>
<a id="pl.90.3"></a><var>90.3</var>of acquisition and participation provided by the state to acquire the land.<br/>
<a id="pl.90.4"></a><var>90.4</var>    The agreement may contain other conditions as the commissioner deems reasonable.<br/>
<a id="pl.90.5"></a><var>90.5</var>(h) (e) The commissioner shall establish a hangar construction revolving account, <br/>
<a id="pl.90.6"></a><var>90.6</var>which shall be used for the purpose of financing the construction of hangar buildings
         to <br/>
<a id="pl.90.7"></a><var>90.7</var>be constructed by municipalities owning airports. All municipalities owning airports
         are <br/>
<a id="pl.90.8"></a><var>90.8</var>authorized to enter into contracts for the construction of hangars, and contracts
         with <br/>
<a id="pl.90.9"></a><var>90.9</var>the commissioner for the financing of hangar construction for an amount and period
         of <br/>
<a id="pl.90.10"></a><var>90.10</var>time as may be determined by the commissioner and municipality. All receipts from
         the <br/>
<a id="pl.90.11"></a><var>90.11</var>financing contracts shall be deposited in the hangar construction revolving account
         and <br/>
<a id="pl.90.12"></a><var>90.12</var>are reappropriated for the purpose of financing construction of hangar buildings.
         The <br/>
<a id="pl.90.13"></a><var>90.13</var>commissioner may pay from the hangar construction revolving account 80 percent of
         the <br/>
<a id="pl.90.14"></a><var>90.14</var>cost of financing construction of hangar buildings. For purposes of this paragraph,
         the <br/>
<a id="pl.90.15"></a><var>90.15</var>construction of hangars shall include their design. The commissioner shall transfer up to <br/>
<a id="pl.90.16"></a><var>90.16</var>$4,400,000 from the state airports fund to the hangar construction revolving account.<br/>
<a id="pl.90.17"></a><var>90.17</var>(i) (f) The commissioner may pay a portion of the purchase price of any contribute <br/>
<a id="pl.90.18"></a><var>90.18</var>to costs incurred by any municipality for airport maintenance and operations, safety <br/>
<a id="pl.90.19"></a><var>90.19</var>equipment, and of the actual airport snow removal costs incurred by any municipality. <br/>
<a id="pl.90.20"></a><var>90.20</var>The portion to be paid by the state shall not exceed two-thirds of the cost of the
         purchase <br/>
<a id="pl.90.21"></a><var>90.21</var>price or snow removal. To receive aid a municipality must enter into an agreement
         of the <br/>
<a id="pl.90.22"></a><var>90.22</var>type referred to in paragraph (g).<br/>
<a id="pl.90.23"></a><var>90.23</var>(j) (g) This subdivision applies only to project costs or acquisition costs of <br/>
<a id="pl.90.24"></a><var>90.24</var>municipally owned airports incurred after June 1, 1971.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.8.22.0"></a><a id="pl.90.25"></a><var>90.25</var>    Sec. 22. <b>COMMUTER RAIL TRANSIT FEASIBILITY STUDY.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.90.26"></a><var>90.26</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>Scope of study.</b> The Metropolitan Council shall conduct a study of <br/>
<a id="pl.90.27"></a><var>90.27</var>the feasibility of the use of commuter rail transit in a corridor aligned on marked
         Interstate <br/>
<a id="pl.90.28"></a><var>90.28</var>Highway 394 or between marked Interstate Highway 394 and marked Trunk Highway <br/>
<a id="pl.90.29"></a><var>90.29</var>55, from downtown Minneapolis to Ridgedale Drive in Minnetonka, with the alternative
         <br/>
<a id="pl.90.30"></a><var>90.30</var>of extending to Wayzata. The study must include consideration of the feasibility of
         <br/>
<a id="pl.90.31"></a><var>90.31</var>connecting the Southwest Light Rail Transit Corridor with the Interstate Highway 394
         <br/>
<a id="pl.90.32"></a><var>90.32</var>Corridor between downtown Minneapolis and a point of divergence west of downtown.
         <br/>
<a id="pl.90.33"></a><var>90.33</var>The Metropolitan Council may hire a consultant to assist in the study and report under
         <br/>
<a id="pl.90.34"></a><var>90.34</var>subdivision 3.<br/>
<a id="pl.91.1"></a><var>91.1</var>    Subd. 2. <b>Elements of study.</b> The commuter rail transit feasibility study must <br/>
<a id="pl.91.2"></a><var>91.2</var>include, without limitation:<br/>
<a id="pl.91.3"></a><var>91.3</var>(1) an identification of major operational characteristics of commuter rail transit
         <br/>
<a id="pl.91.4"></a><var>91.4</var>in the corridor;<br/>
<a id="pl.91.5"></a><var>91.5</var>(2) a quantification of capital and operating costs;<br/>
<a id="pl.91.6"></a><var>91.6</var>(3) an evaluation of the interface of a rail transit system with other transportation
         <br/>
<a id="pl.91.7"></a><var>91.7</var>systems in the corridor;<br/>
<a id="pl.91.8"></a><var>91.8</var>(4) an evaluation of the impact of a rail transit system on land use and urban <br/>
<a id="pl.91.9"></a><var>91.9</var>development;<br/>
<a id="pl.91.10"></a><var>91.10</var>(5) an estimate of the cost and impact of necessary associated exercise of eminent
         <br/>
<a id="pl.91.11"></a><var>91.11</var>domain;<br/>
<a id="pl.91.12"></a><var>91.12</var>(6) an evaluation of the impact of a rail transit system on energy and the environment;<br/>
<a id="pl.91.13"></a><var>91.13</var>(7) an estimate of ridership potential;<br/>
<a id="pl.91.14"></a><var>91.14</var>(8) a cost-benefit analysis that compares the total cost of the project with the benefits
         <br/>
<a id="pl.91.15"></a><var>91.15</var>of a commuter rail transit line to its users, other users of the highway, and adjacent
         <br/>
<a id="pl.91.16"></a><var>91.16</var>property owners;<br/>
<a id="pl.91.17"></a><var>91.17</var>(9) an identification of potential sources of federal, state, local, private, and
         other <br/>
<a id="pl.91.18"></a><var>91.18</var>funds;<br/>
<a id="pl.91.19"></a><var>91.19</var>(10) an identification of the conditions necessary for commuter rail transit to be
         <br/>
<a id="pl.91.20"></a><var>91.20</var>feasible in the Interstate Highway 394 Corridor; and<br/>
<a id="pl.91.21"></a><var>91.21</var>(11) an evaluation of the feasibility of connecting the Southwest Light Rail Transit
         <br/>
<a id="pl.91.22"></a><var>91.22</var>Corridor with the Interstate Highway 394 Corridor between downtown Minneapolis and
         <br/>
<a id="pl.91.23"></a><var>91.23</var>a point of divergence west of downtown.<br/>
<a id="pl.91.24"></a><var>91.24</var>    Subd. 3. <b>Report.</b> The Metropolitan Council shall prepare a written report of this <br/>
<a id="pl.91.25"></a><var>91.25</var>study and submit it no later than December 15, 2015, to the legislature, in compliance
         <br/>
<a id="pl.91.26"></a><var>91.26</var>with Minnesota Statutes, sections 3.195 and 3.197, and to the chairs and ranking minority
         <br/>
<a id="pl.91.27"></a><var>91.27</var>members of the senate and house of representatives committees with jurisdiction over
         <br/>
<a id="pl.91.28"></a><var>91.28</var>transportation.<br/>
<a id="pl.91.29"></a><var>91.29</var><b>EFFECTIVE DATE.</b>This section is effective the day following final enactment.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.8.23.0"></a><a id="pl.91.30"></a><var>91.30</var>    Sec. 23. <b>ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT; CERTAIN TRACK </b><br/>
<a id="pl.91.31"></a><var>91.31</var><b>CONNECTION PROJECTS.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.91.32"></a><var>91.32</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>Definition.</b> For purposes of this section, "track connection project" <br/>
<a id="pl.91.33"></a><var>91.33</var>means a rail construction project that:<br/>
<a id="pl.91.34"></a><var>91.34</var>(1) is in a county within which there is located a city of the first class, as provided
         in <br/>
<a id="pl.91.35"></a><var>91.35</var>Minnesota Statutes, section 410.01;<br/>
<a id="pl.92.1"></a><var>92.1</var>(2) is located at or near the site of two intersecting tracks of rail; and<br/>
<a id="pl.92.2"></a><var>92.2</var>(3) establishes switches, turnouts, or other forms of connecting track between <br/>
<a id="pl.92.3"></a><var>92.3</var>the two intersecting tracks, in which (i) the tracks are owned by two different railroad
         <br/>
<a id="pl.92.4"></a><var>92.4</var>companies, and (ii) the project provides for alternative routing of unit trains, as
         defined <br/>
<a id="pl.92.5"></a><var>92.5</var>in Minnesota Statutes, section 115E.01, subdivision 11d, transported as of the effective
         <br/>
<a id="pl.92.6"></a><var>92.6</var>date of this section on either of the intersecting tracks through a city of the first
         class <br/>
<a id="pl.92.7"></a><var>92.7</var>identified in clause (1).<br/>
<a id="pl.92.8"></a><var>92.8</var>    Subd. 2. <b>Environmental impact statement.</b> An environmental impact statement <br/>
<a id="pl.92.9"></a><var>92.9</var>must be conducted under Minnesota Statutes, section 116D.04, and applicable <br/>
<a id="pl.92.10"></a><var>92.10</var>Environmental Quality Board rules governing track connection projects, to make a <br/>
<a id="pl.92.11"></a><var>92.11</var>determination concerning the existence of a local safety or security hazard under
         <br/>
<a id="pl.92.12"></a><var>92.12</var>applicable federal law. The Department of Transportation shall serve as the responsible
         <br/>
<a id="pl.92.13"></a><var>92.13</var>governmental unit for the environmental impact statement. A track connection project
         <br/>
<a id="pl.92.14"></a><var>92.14</var>may not begin construction and no final governmental decision may be made to grant
         a <br/>
<a id="pl.92.15"></a><var>92.15</var>permit, approve the project, or begin the project until the commissioner of transportation
         <br/>
<a id="pl.92.16"></a><var>92.16</var>has determined the environmental impact statement is adequate.<br/>
<a id="pl.92.17"></a><var>92.17</var><b>EFFECTIVE DATE.</b>This section is effective the day following final enactment <br/>
<a id="pl.92.18"></a><var>92.18</var>and expires December 31, 2018.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.8.24.0"></a><a id="pl.92.19"></a><var>92.19</var>    Sec. 24. <b>ELECTION JUDGE TRAINING.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.92.20"></a><var>92.20</var>The secretary of state shall inform each county auditor that a driving privilege <br/>
<a id="pl.92.21"></a><var>92.21</var>license as defined in Minnesota Statutes, section 171.01, subdivision 31c, must not
         be used <br/>
<a id="pl.92.22"></a><var>92.22</var>or accepted for voter registration purposes under Minnesota Statutes, section 201.061.
         <br/>
<a id="pl.92.23"></a><var>92.23</var>Each county auditor must inform all election officials and election judges hired for
         an <br/>
<a id="pl.92.24"></a><var>92.24</var>election that a driving privilege license must not be used or accepted for voter registration
         <br/>
<a id="pl.92.25"></a><var>92.25</var>purposes under Minnesota Statutes, section 201.061. County auditors and municipal
         <br/>
<a id="pl.92.26"></a><var>92.26</var>clerks must include this information in all election judge training courses.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.8.25.0"></a><a id="pl.92.27"></a><var>92.27</var>    Sec. 25. <b>PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP PILOT PROGRAM.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.92.28"></a><var>92.28</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>Public-private partnership initiatives.</b> (a) The commissioner <br/>
<a id="pl.92.29"></a><var>92.29</var>of transportation and Metropolitan Council are authorized to consider and utilize
         <br/>
<a id="pl.92.30"></a><var>92.30</var>public-private partnership procurement methods for up to three pilot projects as provided
         <br/>
<a id="pl.92.31"></a><var>92.31</var>in this section. Utilization of public-private partnerships is a recognition of the
         importance <br/>
<a id="pl.92.32"></a><var>92.32</var>to the state of an efficient and safe transportation system, and the necessity of
         developing <br/>
<a id="pl.92.33"></a><var>92.33</var>alternative funding sources to supplement traditional sources of transportation revenues.
         <br/>
<a id="pl.92.34"></a><var>92.34</var>A public-private partnership initiative must take advantage of the expertise and experience
         <br/>
<a id="pl.93.1"></a><var>93.1</var>of public employees and private sector efficiencies in design and construction, along
         with <br/>
<a id="pl.93.2"></a><var>93.2</var>expertise in finance and development, and provide a better long-term value for the
         state <br/>
<a id="pl.93.3"></a><var>93.3</var>than could be obtained through traditional procurement methods.<br/>
<a id="pl.93.4"></a><var>93.4</var>(b) Notwithstanding Minnesota Statutes, section 160.98, or any other law to the <br/>
<a id="pl.93.5"></a><var>93.5</var>contrary, the commissioner or council may consider for use in the pilot program any
         <br/>
<a id="pl.93.6"></a><var>93.6</var>existing public-private partnership mechanism or any proposed mechanism that proves
         the <br/>
<a id="pl.93.7"></a><var>93.7</var>best available option for the state. Mechanisms the commissioner or council may consider
         <br/>
<a id="pl.93.8"></a><var>93.8</var>include, but are not limited to, toll facilities, BOT facilities, BTO facilities,
         user fees, <br/>
<a id="pl.93.9"></a><var>93.9</var>construction payments, joint development agreements, negotiated exactions, air rights
         <br/>
<a id="pl.93.10"></a><var>93.10</var>development, street improvement districts, or tax increment financing districts for
         transit. <br/>
<a id="pl.93.11"></a><var>93.11</var>For the purposes this section, toll facilities, BOT facilities, and BTO facilities
         have the <br/>
<a id="pl.93.12"></a><var>93.12</var>meanings given under Minnesota Statutes, section 160.84.<br/>
<a id="pl.93.13"></a><var>93.13</var>(c) As part of the pilot program, the commissioner and council are directed to form
         <br/>
<a id="pl.93.14"></a><var>93.14</var>an independent advisory and oversight office, the Joint Program Office for Economic
         <br/>
<a id="pl.93.15"></a><var>93.15</var>Development and Alternative Finance. The office shall consist of the commissioner
         of <br/>
<a id="pl.93.16"></a><var>93.16</var>management and budget, the commissioner of employment and economic development, <br/>
<a id="pl.93.17"></a><var>93.17</var>the commissioner of administration, the commissioner of transportation, the Metropolitan
         <br/>
<a id="pl.93.18"></a><var>93.18</var>Council, and one representative each from the American Council of Engineering <br/>
<a id="pl.93.19"></a><var>93.19</var>Companies - Minnesota chapter, the Central Minnesota Transportation Alliance, the
         <br/>
<a id="pl.93.20"></a><var>93.20</var>Counties Transit Improvement Board, and the Minnesota County Engineers Association.
         <br/>
<a id="pl.93.21"></a><var>93.21</var>In addition, the commissioner and Metropolitan Council shall invite the Federal Highway
         <br/>
<a id="pl.93.22"></a><var>93.22</var>Administration and the Federal Transit Administration to participate in the office's
         <br/>
<a id="pl.93.23"></a><var>93.23</var>activities. The office's duties shall include, but are not limited to, reviewing and
         approving <br/>
<a id="pl.93.24"></a><var>93.24</var>projects proposed under this section, reviewing any contractual or financial agreements
         <br/>
<a id="pl.93.25"></a><var>93.25</var>to ensure program requirements are met, and ensuring that any proposed or executed
         <br/>
<a id="pl.93.26"></a><var>93.26</var>agreement serves the public interest.<br/>
<a id="pl.93.27"></a><var>93.27</var>    Subd. 2. <b>Pilot program restrictions and project selection.</b> (a) The commissioner <br/>
<a id="pl.93.28"></a><var>93.28</var>or council may receive or solicit and evaluate proposals to build, operate, and finance
         <br/>
<a id="pl.93.29"></a><var>93.29</var>projects that are not inconsistent with the commissioner's most recent statewide <br/>
<a id="pl.93.30"></a><var>93.30</var>transportation plan or the council's most recent transportation policy plan. If the
         <br/>
<a id="pl.93.31"></a><var>93.31</var>department or council receives an unsolicited proposal, the department or council
         shall <br/>
<a id="pl.93.32"></a><var>93.32</var>publish a notice in the State Register at least once a week for two weeks stating
         that the <br/>
<a id="pl.93.33"></a><var>93.33</var>department or council has received the proposal and will accept, for 120 days after
         the <br/>
<a id="pl.93.34"></a><var>93.34</var>initial date of publication, other proposals for the same project purpose. The private
         <br/>
<a id="pl.93.35"></a><var>93.35</var>proposer must be selected on a competitive basis.<br/>
<a id="pl.94.1"></a><var>94.1</var>(b) When entering into a public-private partnership, the commissioner or <br/>
<a id="pl.94.2"></a><var>94.2</var>Metropolitan Council may not enter into any noncompete agreement that inhibits the
         <br/>
<a id="pl.94.3"></a><var>94.3</var>state's ability to address ongoing or future infrastructure needs.<br/>
<a id="pl.94.4"></a><var>94.4</var>(c) If the commissioner or council enters into a public-private partnership agreement
         <br/>
<a id="pl.94.5"></a><var>94.5</var>that includes a temporary transfer of ownership or control of a road, bridge, or other
         <br/>
<a id="pl.94.6"></a><var>94.6</var>infrastructure investment to the private entity, the agreement must include a provision
         <br/>
<a id="pl.94.7"></a><var>94.7</var>requiring the return of the road, bridge, or other infrastructure investment to the
         state <br/>
<a id="pl.94.8"></a><var>94.8</var>after a specified period of time.<br/>
<a id="pl.94.9"></a><var>94.9</var>(d) The commissioner and council may only consider new projects for a <br/>
<a id="pl.94.10"></a><var>94.10</var>public-private partnership. The commissioner and council are prohibited from considering
         <br/>
<a id="pl.94.11"></a><var>94.11</var>projects involving existing infrastructure for a public-private partnership, unless
         the <br/>
<a id="pl.94.12"></a><var>94.12</var>proposed project adds capacity to the existing infrastructure.<br/>
<a id="pl.94.13"></a><var>94.13</var>    Subd. 3. <b>Evaluation and selection of private entity and project.</b> (a) The <br/>
<a id="pl.94.14"></a><var>94.14</var>commissioner and council shall contract with one or more consultants to assist in
         proposal <br/>
<a id="pl.94.15"></a><var>94.15</var>evaluation. The consultant must possess expertise and experience in public-private
         <br/>
<a id="pl.94.16"></a><var>94.16</var>partnership project evaluation methodology, such as value for money, costs of <br/>
<a id="pl.94.17"></a><var>94.17</var>public-private partnership compared with costs of public project delivery, and cost-benefit
         <br/>
<a id="pl.94.18"></a><var>94.18</var>analysis.<br/>
<a id="pl.94.19"></a><var>94.19</var>(b) When soliciting, evaluating, and selecting a private entity with which to enter
         <br/>
<a id="pl.94.20"></a><var>94.20</var>into a public-private partnership and before selecting a project, the commissioner
         or <br/>
<a id="pl.94.21"></a><var>94.21</var>council must consider:<br/>
<a id="pl.94.22"></a><var>94.22</var>(1) the ability of the proposed project to improve safety, reduce congestion, increase
         <br/>
<a id="pl.94.23"></a><var>94.23</var>capacity, and promote economic growth;<br/>
<a id="pl.94.24"></a><var>94.24</var>(2) the proposed cost of and financial plan for the project;<br/>
<a id="pl.94.25"></a><var>94.25</var>(3) the general reputation, qualifications, industry experience, and financial capacity
         <br/>
<a id="pl.94.26"></a><var>94.26</var>of the private entity;<br/>
<a id="pl.94.27"></a><var>94.27</var>(4) the project's proposed design, operation, and feasibility;<br/>
<a id="pl.94.28"></a><var>94.28</var>(5) length and extent of transportation and transit service disruption;<br/>
<a id="pl.94.29"></a><var>94.29</var>(6) comments from local citizens and affected jurisdictions;<br/>
<a id="pl.94.30"></a><var>94.30</var>(7) benefits to the public;<br/>
<a id="pl.94.31"></a><var>94.31</var>(8) the safety record of the private entity; and<br/>
<a id="pl.94.32"></a><var>94.32</var>(9) any other criteria the commissioner or council deems appropriate.<br/>
<a id="pl.94.33"></a><var>94.33</var>(c) The independent advisory and oversight office established under subdivision 1,
         <br/>
<a id="pl.94.34"></a><var>94.34</var>paragraph (c), shall, in collaboration with authorized representatives of Department
         of <br/>
<a id="pl.94.35"></a><var>94.35</var>Transportation workers, review proposals evaluated by the commissioner or council
         to <br/>
<a id="pl.94.36"></a><var>94.36</var>ensure the requirements of this section are being met. The independent advisory and
         <br/>
<a id="pl.95.1"></a><var>95.1</var>oversight office shall first determine whether the project, as proposed, serves the
         public <br/>
<a id="pl.95.2"></a><var>95.2</var>interest. In making this determination, the office must identify and consider advantages
         <br/>
<a id="pl.95.3"></a><var>95.3</var>and disadvantages for various stakeholders, including taxpayers, workers, transportation
         <br/>
<a id="pl.95.4"></a><var>95.4</var>and transit providers and operators, transportation and transit users, commercial
         vehicle <br/>
<a id="pl.95.5"></a><var>95.5</var>operators, and the general public, including the impact on the state's economy. If
         the <br/>
<a id="pl.95.6"></a><var>95.6</var>proposed project serves the public interest, the office must evaluate the proposals
         <br/>
<a id="pl.95.7"></a><var>95.7</var>according to the criteria specified in this section.<br/>
<a id="pl.95.8"></a><var>95.8</var>    Subd. 4. <b>Public-private agreement.</b> (a) A public-private agreement between the <br/>
<a id="pl.95.9"></a><var>95.9</var>commissioner or the council and a private entity shall, at a minimum, specify:<br/>
<a id="pl.95.10"></a><var>95.10</var>(1) the planning, acquisition, financing, development, design, construction, <br/>
<a id="pl.95.11"></a><var>95.11</var>reconstruction, replacement, improvement, maintenance, management, repair, leasing,
         or <br/>
<a id="pl.95.12"></a><var>95.12</var>operation of the project;<br/>
<a id="pl.95.13"></a><var>95.13</var>(2) the term of the public-private agreement;<br/>
<a id="pl.95.14"></a><var>95.14</var>(3) the type of property interest, if any, that the private entity will have in the
         project;<br/>
<a id="pl.95.15"></a><var>95.15</var>(4) a description of the actions the commissioner or council may take to ensure <br/>
<a id="pl.95.16"></a><var>95.16</var>proper maintenance of the project; <br/>
<a id="pl.95.17"></a><var>95.17</var>(5) whether user fees will be collected on the project and the basis by which the
         user <br/>
<a id="pl.95.18"></a><var>95.18</var>fees shall be determined and modified along with identification of the public agency
         that <br/>
<a id="pl.95.19"></a><var>95.19</var>will determine and modify fees;<br/>
<a id="pl.95.20"></a><var>95.20</var>(6) compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws;<br/>
<a id="pl.95.21"></a><var>95.21</var>(7) grounds for termination of the public-private agreement by the commissioner <br/>
<a id="pl.95.22"></a><var>95.22</var>or council;<br/>
<a id="pl.95.23"></a><var>95.23</var>(8) adequate safeguards for the traveling public and residents of the state in event
         of <br/>
<a id="pl.95.24"></a><var>95.24</var>default on the contract;<br/>
<a id="pl.95.25"></a><var>95.25</var>(9) the extent and nature of involvement of public employees in the proposed project;
         <br/>
<a id="pl.95.26"></a><var>95.26</var>(10) financial protection for the state in the event of default; and <br/>
<a id="pl.95.27"></a><var>95.27</var>(11) procedures for amendment of the agreement.<br/>
<a id="pl.95.28"></a><var>95.28</var>(b) A public-private agreement between the commissioner or council and a private <br/>
<a id="pl.95.29"></a><var>95.29</var>entity may provide for:<br/>
<a id="pl.95.30"></a><var>95.30</var>(1) review and approval by the commissioner or council of the private entity's plans
         <br/>
<a id="pl.95.31"></a><var>95.31</var>for the development and operation of the project;<br/>
<a id="pl.95.32"></a><var>95.32</var>(2) inspection by the commissioner or council of construction and improvements <br/>
<a id="pl.95.33"></a><var>95.33</var>to the project;<br/>
<a id="pl.95.34"></a><var>95.34</var>(3) maintenance by the private entity of a liability insurance policy;<br/>
<a id="pl.95.35"></a><var>95.35</var>(4) filing of appropriate financial statements by the private entity on a periodic
         basis;<br/>
<a id="pl.95.36"></a><var>95.36</var>(5) filing of traffic reports by the private entity on a periodic basis;<br/>
<a id="pl.96.1"></a><var>96.1</var>(6) financing obligations of the commissioner or council and the private entity;<br/>
<a id="pl.96.2"></a><var>96.2</var>(7) apportionment of expenses between the commissioner or council and the private
         <br/>
<a id="pl.96.3"></a><var>96.3</var>entity;<br/>
<a id="pl.96.4"></a><var>96.4</var>(8) the rights and remedies available in the event of a default or delay;<br/>
<a id="pl.96.5"></a><var>96.5</var>(9) the rights and duties of the private entity, the commissioner or council, and
         other <br/>
<a id="pl.96.6"></a><var>96.6</var>state or local governmental entities with respect to the use of the project;<br/>
<a id="pl.96.7"></a><var>96.7</var>(10) the terms and conditions of indemnification of the private entity by the <br/>
<a id="pl.96.8"></a><var>96.8</var>commissioner or council;<br/>
<a id="pl.96.9"></a><var>96.9</var>(11) assignment, subcontracting, or other delegations of responsibilities of (i) <br/>
<a id="pl.96.10"></a><var>96.10</var>the private entity, or (ii) the commissioner or council under agreement to third parties,
         <br/>
<a id="pl.96.11"></a><var>96.11</var>including other private entities or state agencies;<br/>
<a id="pl.96.12"></a><var>96.12</var>(12) if applicable, sale or lease to the private entity of private property related
         to <br/>
<a id="pl.96.13"></a><var>96.13</var>the project;<br/>
<a id="pl.96.14"></a><var>96.14</var>(13) traffic enforcement and other policing issues; and<br/>
<a id="pl.96.15"></a><var>96.15</var>(14) any other terms and conditions the commissioner or council deems appropriate.<br/>
<a id="pl.96.16"></a><var>96.16</var>(c) The independent advisory and oversight office established under subdivision <br/>
<a id="pl.96.17"></a><var>96.17</var>1, paragraph (c), shall review any proposed contractual agreement prior to execution
         <br/>
<a id="pl.96.18"></a><var>96.18</var>in order to ensure that the contract serves the public interest and the requirements
         of <br/>
<a id="pl.96.19"></a><var>96.19</var>this section are met.<br/>
<a id="pl.96.20"></a><var>96.20</var>    Subd. 5. <b>Funding from federal government.</b> (a) The commissioner or council may <br/>
<a id="pl.96.21"></a><var>96.21</var>accept from the United States or any of its agencies funds that are available to the
         state <br/>
<a id="pl.96.22"></a><var>96.22</var>for carrying out the pilot program, whether the funds are available by grant, loan,
         or <br/>
<a id="pl.96.23"></a><var>96.23</var>other financial assistance.<br/>
<a id="pl.96.24"></a><var>96.24</var>(b) The commissioner or council may enter into agreements or other arrangements <br/>
<a id="pl.96.25"></a><var>96.25</var>with the United States or any of its agencies as necessary for carrying out the pilot
         program.<br/>
<a id="pl.96.26"></a><var>96.26</var>(c) The commissioner or council shall seek to maximize project funding from <br/>
<a id="pl.96.27"></a><var>96.27</var>nonstate sources and may combine federal, state, local, and private funds to finance
         a <br/>
<a id="pl.96.28"></a><var>96.28</var>public-private partnership pilot project.<br/>
<a id="pl.96.29"></a><var>96.29</var>    Subd. 6. <b>Reporting.</b> By August 1, 2016, and annually by August 1 thereafter, the <br/>
<a id="pl.96.30"></a><var>96.30</var>commissioner and council shall submit to the chairs and ranking minority members of
         the <br/>
<a id="pl.96.31"></a><var>96.31</var>house of representatives and senate committees having jurisdiction over transportation
         <br/>
<a id="pl.96.32"></a><var>96.32</var>policy and finance a list of all agreements executed under the pilot program authority.
         The <br/>
<a id="pl.96.33"></a><var>96.33</var>list must identify each agreement, the contracting entities, contract amount and duration,
         <br/>
<a id="pl.96.34"></a><var>96.34</var>any repayment requirements, and provide an update on the project's progress. The list
         <br/>
<a id="pl.96.35"></a><var>96.35</var>may be submitted electronically and is subject to Minnesota Statutes, section 3.195,
         <br/>
<a id="pl.96.36"></a><var>96.36</var>subdivision 1.<br/>
<a id="pl.97.1"></a><var>97.1</var><b>EFFECTIVE DATE.</b>This section is effective July 1, 2016.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.8.26.0"></a><a id="pl.97.2"></a><var>97.2</var>    Sec. 26. <b>TRANSPORTATION PROJECT SELECTION PROCESS.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.97.3"></a><var>97.3</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>Adoption of process and public input.</b> The commissioner of <br/>
<a id="pl.97.4"></a><var>97.4</var>transportation shall, after consultation with metropolitan planning organizations,
         regional <br/>
<a id="pl.97.5"></a><var>97.5</var>development commissions, area transportation partnerships, local governments, and
         the <br/>
<a id="pl.97.6"></a><var>97.6</var>Metropolitan Council, draft a proposed transportation project data-driven evaluation
         <br/>
<a id="pl.97.7"></a><var>97.7</var>process to provide an objective and consistent analysis to assist in developing the
         <br/>
<a id="pl.97.8"></a><var>97.8</var>statewide transportation plan and prioritization of highway construction, reconstruction,
         <br/>
<a id="pl.97.9"></a><var>97.9</var>and improvement projects in the state transportation improvement program. No later
         than <br/>
<a id="pl.97.10"></a><var>97.10</var>September 1, 2015, the proposed process must be reported to the chairs and ranking
         <br/>
<a id="pl.97.11"></a><var>97.11</var>minority members of the senate and house of representatives committees on transportation
         <br/>
<a id="pl.97.12"></a><var>97.12</var>policy and finance and publicized, along with a schedule for public hearings and additional
         <br/>
<a id="pl.97.13"></a><var>97.13</var>opportunities for public input electronically and at locations throughout the state.
         No later <br/>
<a id="pl.97.14"></a><var>97.14</var>than January 10, 2016, after public comment has been heard and incorporated into the
         <br/>
<a id="pl.97.15"></a><var>97.15</var>proposed evaluation process, the commissioner shall adopt a final process for use
         in <br/>
<a id="pl.97.16"></a><var>97.16</var>highway project investment decisions on and after March 1, 2016.<br/>
<a id="pl.97.17"></a><var>97.17</var>    Subd. 2. <b>Factors in analysis.</b> The process must be based on objective, consistent, <br/>
<a id="pl.97.18"></a><var>97.18</var>and quantifiable analysis. Factors in the analysis must include return on investment,
         <br/>
<a id="pl.97.19"></a><var>97.19</var>benefit-cost, local rankings, safety, congestion mitigation, economic development,
         <br/>
<a id="pl.97.20"></a><var>97.20</var>accessibility, environmental quality, regional and metropolitan-rural balance, and
         land <br/>
<a id="pl.97.21"></a><var>97.21</var>use. The process may assign different weights to factors in evaluating projects on
         the <br/>
<a id="pl.97.22"></a><var>97.22</var>trunk highway system, the county state-aid highway system, and the municipal state-aid
         <br/>
<a id="pl.97.23"></a><var>97.23</var>street system.<br/>
<a id="pl.97.24"></a><var>97.24</var>    Subd. 3. <b>Exemptions.</b> A proposed project is exempt from the process if it is:<br/>
<a id="pl.97.25"></a><var>97.25</var>(1) funded by a grant from:<br/>
<a id="pl.97.26"></a><var>97.26</var>(i) the corridors of commerce program under Minnesota Statutes, section 161.088;<br/>
<a id="pl.97.27"></a><var>97.27</var>(ii) the transportation economic development program under Minnesota Statutes, <br/>
<a id="pl.97.28"></a><var>97.28</var>section 174.12; and<br/>
<a id="pl.97.29"></a><var>97.29</var>(iii) the joint powers board under Minnesota Statutes, section 297A.992, subdivision
         <br/>
<a id="pl.97.30"></a><var>97.30</var>6; or <br/>
<a id="pl.97.31"></a><var>97.31</var>(2) preservation, maintenance, capital preventive treatment or safety project that
         <br/>
<a id="pl.97.32"></a><var>97.32</var>does not increase capacity of the infrastructure, or if subjecting it to the evaluation
         process <br/>
<a id="pl.97.33"></a><var>97.33</var>would result in a loss of federal funds.<br/>
<a id="pl.97.34"></a><var>97.34</var>    Subd. 4. <b>Information on department's Web site.</b> For each proposed project <br/>
<a id="pl.97.35"></a><var>97.35</var>evaluated under this process, the applicable scoring process, the score for each factor,
         <br/>
<a id="pl.98.1"></a><var>98.1</var>and the overall score are public information and must be publicized on the department's
         <br/>
<a id="pl.98.2"></a><var>98.2</var>Web site.<br/>
<a id="pl.98.3"></a><var>98.3</var><b>EFFECTIVE DATE.</b>This section is effective the day following final enactment.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.8.27.0"></a><a id="pl.98.4"></a><var>98.4</var>    Sec. 27. <b>ESTABLISHMENT OF ROAD-USER CHARGE WORKING GROUP.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.98.5"></a><var>98.5</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>Road-user charge.</b> The road-user charge working group is <br/>
<a id="pl.98.6"></a><var>98.6</var>established to study and report to the legislature concerning issues related to designing
         <br/>
<a id="pl.98.7"></a><var>98.7</var>and implementing a road-user charge in this state. The road-user charge working group
         <br/>
<a id="pl.98.8"></a><var>98.8</var>consists of 15 members, as follows:<br/>
<a id="pl.98.9"></a><var>98.9</var>(1) the chairs and ranking minority members of the house of representatives and <br/>
<a id="pl.98.10"></a><var>98.10</var>senate committees or divisions with jurisdiction over transportation policy and finance;<br/>
<a id="pl.98.11"></a><var>98.11</var>(2) the commissioner of transportation or a designee; and<br/>
<a id="pl.98.12"></a><var>98.12</var>(3) public members who have relevant expertise and interest, including members or
         <br/>
<a id="pl.98.13"></a><var>98.13</var>representatives of transportation user groups; the telecommunications industry; the
         data <br/>
<a id="pl.98.14"></a><var>98.14</var>security and privacy industry; privacy rights advocacy groups; and research and policy
         <br/>
<a id="pl.98.15"></a><var>98.15</var>making bodies. Of these members, five must be appointed by the speaker of the house,
         <br/>
<a id="pl.98.16"></a><var>98.16</var>and five must be appointed by the majority leader of the senate.<br/>
<a id="pl.98.17"></a><var>98.17</var>    Subd. 2. <b>Duties of road-user charge working group.</b> The working group shall <br/>
<a id="pl.98.18"></a><var>98.18</var>identify and consider policy and technical issues related to funding state transportation
         <br/>
<a id="pl.98.19"></a><var>98.19</var>infrastructure through implementation of a road-user charge as an alternative to the
         motor <br/>
<a id="pl.98.20"></a><var>98.20</var>fuels tax. The working group shall study and make recommendations concerning cost,
         <br/>
<a id="pl.98.21"></a><var>98.21</var>privacy, jurisdictional issues, feasibility, complexity, public acceptance, use of
         revenues, <br/>
<a id="pl.98.22"></a><var>98.22</var>possible constitutional dedication, security, compliance, data collection technology
         that <br/>
<a id="pl.98.23"></a><var>98.23</var>includes privacy and user options, implementation, and related issues. In addition,
         the <br/>
<a id="pl.98.24"></a><var>98.24</var>working group shall seek and facilitate collaboration with other states; review pilot
         project <br/>
<a id="pl.98.25"></a><var>98.25</var>and implementation results from other states and countries; and explore federal funding
         <br/>
<a id="pl.98.26"></a><var>98.26</var>opportunities.<br/>
<a id="pl.98.27"></a><var>98.27</var>    Subd. 3. <b>Report of working group.</b> By January 15, 2017, the working group shall <br/>
<a id="pl.98.28"></a><var>98.28</var>submit a report to the chairs of the committees in the senate and house of representatives
         <br/>
<a id="pl.98.29"></a><var>98.29</var>with primary jurisdiction over transportation policy and transportation finance. The
         report <br/>
<a id="pl.98.30"></a><var>98.30</var>must state findings and recommendations concerning a road-user charge. The report
         may <br/>
<a id="pl.98.31"></a><var>98.31</var>recommend the development by the commissioner of transportation of an implementation
         <br/>
<a id="pl.98.32"></a><var>98.32</var>plan that may:<br/>
<a id="pl.98.33"></a><var>98.33</var>(1) identify a project implementation timeline, which may include pilot programs,
         <br/>
<a id="pl.98.34"></a><var>98.34</var>limited initial deployment, multiple fee structure options for road users, and phased
         <br/>
<a id="pl.98.35"></a><var>98.35</var>implementation;<br/>
<a id="pl.99.1"></a><var>99.1</var>(2) identify a fee structure, which must include distance traveled and may include
         <br/>
<a id="pl.99.2"></a><var>99.2</var>additional factors such as vehicle weight, vehicle impact on roadways, fuel type,
         and <br/>
<a id="pl.99.3"></a><var>99.3</var>vehicle type;<br/>
<a id="pl.99.4"></a><var>99.4</var>(3) include a fiscal analysis that identifies costs, revenue projections, and any
         <br/>
<a id="pl.99.5"></a><var>99.5</var>associated tax rate changes;<br/>
<a id="pl.99.6"></a><var>99.6</var>(4) establish a technological and operational architecture for the system;<br/>
<a id="pl.99.7"></a><var>99.7</var>(5) address program and system administration, including but not limited to data <br/>
<a id="pl.99.8"></a><var>99.8</var>privacy, data integrity, and accuracy of information; and<br/>
<a id="pl.99.9"></a><var>99.9</var>(6) be based in surface transportation finance principles, including:<br/>
<a id="pl.99.10"></a><var>99.10</var>(i) efficiency, including impacts on road system use and land use;<br/>
<a id="pl.99.11"></a><var>99.11</var>(ii) equity across road system users and vehicles, including (A) user payment <br/>
<a id="pl.99.12"></a><var>99.12</var>relative to user costs imposed; (B) the distribution of the burden of a fee structure
         that <br/>
<a id="pl.99.13"></a><var>99.13</var>includes the factors required under Minnesota Statutes, section 270C.13, subdivision
         1, <br/>
<a id="pl.99.14"></a><var>99.14</var>clauses (1) to (3); and (C) identification of and possible fiscal offsets for any
         disparate <br/>
<a id="pl.99.15"></a><var>99.15</var>impact on users based on geographic location of their residency;<br/>
<a id="pl.99.16"></a><var>99.16</var>(iii) revenue adequacy and long-term suitability of funding after complete <br/>
<a id="pl.99.17"></a><var>99.17</var>implementation;<br/>
<a id="pl.99.18"></a><var>99.18</var>(iv) environmental impacts and sustainability;<br/>
<a id="pl.99.19"></a><var>99.19</var>(v) administrative and technical feasibility, including data privacy and protection;<br/>
<a id="pl.99.20"></a><var>99.20</var>(vi) transparency; and<br/>
<a id="pl.99.21"></a><var>99.21</var>(vii) accountability.<br/>
<a id="pl.99.22"></a><var>99.22</var>    Subd. 4. <b>Administrative provisions.</b> (a) The commissioner of transportation or <br/>
<a id="pl.99.23"></a><var>99.23</var>the commissioner's designee shall convene the initial meeting of the working group
         no <br/>
<a id="pl.99.24"></a><var>99.24</var>later than September 1, 2015. Upon request of the working group, the commissioner
         shall <br/>
<a id="pl.99.25"></a><var>99.25</var>provide meeting space and administrative services for the group. The members of the
         <br/>
<a id="pl.99.26"></a><var>99.26</var>working group shall elect a chair or cochairs from the members of the working group
         at <br/>
<a id="pl.99.27"></a><var>99.27</var>the initial meeting.<br/>
<a id="pl.99.28"></a><var>99.28</var>    (b) Public members of the working group serve without compensation or payment of <br/>
<a id="pl.99.29"></a><var>99.29</var>expenses.<br/>
<a id="pl.99.30"></a><var>99.30</var>    (c) The working group expires May 1, 2017, or upon submission of the report <br/>
<a id="pl.99.31"></a><var>99.31</var>required under subdivision 3, whichever is earlier.<br/>
<a id="pl.99.32"></a><var>99.32</var>    (d) The working group may accept gifts and grants, which are accepted on behalf of
         <br/>
<a id="pl.99.33"></a><var>99.33</var>the state and constitute donations to the state. Funds received under this paragraph
         are <br/>
<a id="pl.99.34"></a><var>99.34</var>appropriated to the commissioner of transportation for purposes of the working group.<br/>
<a id="pl.99.35"></a><var>99.35</var>    Subd. 5. <b>Deadline for appointments and designations.</b> The appointments and <br/>
<a id="pl.99.36"></a><var>99.36</var>designations for the road-user charge working group must be completed by August 1,
         2015. <br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.8.28.0"></a><a id="pl.100.1"></a><var>100.1</var>    Sec. 28. <b>REGULAR ROUTE TRANSIT REQUIREMENT.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.100.2"></a><var>100.2</var>By September 1, 2015, the Metropolitan Council shall institute regular route transit
         <br/>
<a id="pl.100.3"></a><var>100.3</var>service to the city of Hastings, provided that the governing body of the city of Hastings
         <br/>
<a id="pl.100.4"></a><var>100.4</var>has entered into an agreement with the Metropolitan Council, no later than July 1,
         2015, to <br/>
<a id="pl.100.5"></a><var>100.5</var>become a part of the transit taxing district under Minnesota Statutes, section 473.4461.<br/>
<a id="pl.100.6"></a><var>100.6</var><b>EFFECTIVE DATE.</b>This section is effective the day following final enactment.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.8.29.0"></a><a id="pl.100.7"></a><var>100.7</var>    Sec. 29. <b>ENHANCED ORGANIZATIONAL EFFECTIVENESS AND </b><br/>
<a id="pl.100.8"></a><var>100.8</var><b>INNOVATION REVIEW.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.100.9"></a><var>100.9</var>(a) A review and assessment of the organizational structure of the Department of <br/>
<a id="pl.100.10"></a><var>100.10</var>Transportation is required to enhance organizational effectiveness, encourage prudent
         <br/>
<a id="pl.100.11"></a><var>100.11</var>allocation of resources, and deliver the greatest value to Minnesota. This review
         and <br/>
<a id="pl.100.12"></a><var>100.12</var>assessment shall be completed by a partnership that includes the Humphrey School of
         <br/>
<a id="pl.100.13"></a><var>100.13</var>Public Affairs, Carlson School of Management, and the State Smart Transportation <br/>
<a id="pl.100.14"></a><var>100.14</var>Initiative at the University of Wisconsin.<br/>
<a id="pl.100.15"></a><var>100.15</var>(b) A preliminary report of this review and assessment shall be submitted to the <br/>
<a id="pl.100.16"></a><var>100.16</var>chairs and ranking minority members of the legislative committees having jurisdiction
         <br/>
<a id="pl.100.17"></a><var>100.17</var>over transportation policy and finance by December 15, 2015, with the final report
         <br/>
<a id="pl.100.18"></a><var>100.18</var>submitted by June 30, 2016.<br/>
<a id="pl.100.19"></a><var>100.19</var>(c) At a minimum, the review and assessment shall include:<br/>
<a id="pl.100.20"></a><var>100.20</var>(1) the relationship of each district, division, office, and section of the department
         to <br/>
<a id="pl.100.21"></a><var>100.21</var>the state's transportation goals under Minnesota Statutes, section 174.01, the department's
         <br/>
<a id="pl.100.22"></a><var>100.22</var>mission under Minnesota Statutes, section 174.02, the duties of the commissioner under
         <br/>
<a id="pl.100.23"></a><var>100.23</var>Minnesota Statutes, section 174.03, the annual performance targets under Minnesota
         <br/>
<a id="pl.100.24"></a><var>100.24</var>Statutes, section 174.03, subdivision 1c, and adherence to all relevant provisions
         of state <br/>
<a id="pl.100.25"></a><var>100.25</var>statute and federal law;<br/>
<a id="pl.100.26"></a><var>100.26</var>(2) the budget assigned to each district, division, office, and section of the department;<br/>
<a id="pl.100.27"></a><var>100.27</var>(3) the ratio of employees to supervisors in each district, division, office, and
         section <br/>
<a id="pl.100.28"></a><var>100.28</var>of the department;<br/>
<a id="pl.100.29"></a><var>100.29</var>(4) recommendations identifying best practices, and comparisons with other state <br/>
<a id="pl.100.30"></a><var>100.30</var>departments of transportation;<br/>
<a id="pl.100.31"></a><var>100.31</var>(5) recommendations regarding the appropriate ratio of employees to supervisors <br/>
<a id="pl.100.32"></a><var>100.32</var>for the variety of activities performed by the department;<br/>
<a id="pl.100.33"></a><var>100.33</var>(6) recommendations regarding the appropriate increase in department operations <br/>
<a id="pl.100.34"></a><var>100.34</var>resulting from increases in capital investments;<br/>
<a id="pl.101.1"></a><var>101.1</var>(7) recommendations regarding the appropriate fiscal responsibility assigned to <br/>
<a id="pl.101.2"></a><var>101.2</var>construction inspectors and engineers;<br/>
<a id="pl.101.3"></a><var>101.3</var>(8) recommendations regarding the appropriate, fiscally constrained size of the <br/>
<a id="pl.101.4"></a><var>101.4</var>trunk highway system; and<br/>
<a id="pl.101.5"></a><var>101.5</var>(9) recommendations regarding how to achieve the appropriate, fiscally constrained
         <br/>
<a id="pl.101.6"></a><var>101.6</var>size of the trunk highway system.<br/>
<a id="pl.101.7"></a><var>101.7</var><b>EFFECTIVE DATE.</b>This section is effective July 1, 2015.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.8.30.0"></a><a id="pl.101.8"></a><var>101.8</var>    Sec. 30. <b>ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.101.9"></a><var>101.9</var>(a) By October 1, 2015, the Advisory Committee on Nonmotorized Transportation <br/>
<a id="pl.101.10"></a><var>101.10</var>under Minnesota Statutes, section 174.37, shall develop and submit recommendations
         to <br/>
<a id="pl.101.11"></a><var>101.11</var>each administering authority under Minnesota Statutes, section 174.38, for developing
         <br/>
<a id="pl.101.12"></a><var>101.12</var>project evaluation and selection processes under Minnesota Statutes, section 174.38,
         <br/>
<a id="pl.101.13"></a><var>101.13</var>subdivision 7. The advisory committee may consult with representatives from the <br/>
<a id="pl.101.14"></a><var>101.14</var>Bicycle Alliance of Minnesota, Minnesota Chamber of Commerce, Metropolitan <br/>
<a id="pl.101.15"></a><var>101.15</var>Council Transportation Accessibility Advisory Committee, Minnesota Department of <br/>
<a id="pl.101.16"></a><var>101.16</var>Transportation district area transportation partnerships, Minnesota State Council
         on <br/>
<a id="pl.101.17"></a><var>101.17</var>Disability, organizations representing elderly populations, and public health organizations
         <br/>
<a id="pl.101.18"></a><var>101.18</var>with experience in active transportation.<br/>
<a id="pl.101.19"></a><var>101.19</var>(b) In its next annual report under Minnesota Statutes, section 174.37, subdivision
         <br/>
<a id="pl.101.20"></a><var>101.20</var>4, the advisory committee shall include a summary of the recommendations under this
         <br/>
<a id="pl.101.21"></a><var>101.21</var>section and submit a copy to the chairs and ranking minority members of the legislative
         <br/>
<a id="pl.101.22"></a><var>101.22</var>committees with jurisdiction over transportation policy and finance. The report is
         subject <br/>
<a id="pl.101.23"></a><var>101.23</var>to Minnesota Statutes, section 3.195.<br/>
<a id="pl.101.24"></a><var>101.24</var><b>EFFECTIVE DATE.</b>This section is effective the day following final enactment.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.8.31.0"></a><a id="pl.101.25"></a><var>101.25</var>    Sec. 31. <b>REPORT ON DEDICATED FUND EXPENDITURES. </b><br/>
<a id="pl.101.26"></a><var>101.26</var>By January 15, 2016, the commissioner of management and budget shall submit <br/>
<a id="pl.101.27"></a><var>101.27</var>a report to the chairs and ranking minority members of the legislative committees
         with <br/>
<a id="pl.101.28"></a><var>101.28</var>jurisdiction over transportation finance. The report must list detailed expenditures
         and <br/>
<a id="pl.101.29"></a><var>101.29</var>transfers from the trunk highway fund and highway user tax distribution fund for fiscal
         <br/>
<a id="pl.101.30"></a><var>101.30</var>years 2010 through 2015, and shall include information on the purpose of each expenditure.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.8.32.0"></a><a id="pl.101.31"></a><var>101.31</var>    Sec. 32. <b>ROAD DESIGN STANDARDS.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.102.1"></a><var>102.1</var>By August 15, 2016, the commissioner of transportation shall, in collaboration <br/>
<a id="pl.102.2"></a><var>102.2</var>with city and county engineers, establish and adopt design standards and guidelines
         to <br/>
<a id="pl.102.3"></a><var>102.3</var>be applied consistently to trunk highways, county state-aid highways, and municipal
         <br/>
<a id="pl.102.4"></a><var>102.4</var>state-aid streets with similar characteristics. The standards and guidelines must
         align the <br/>
<a id="pl.102.5"></a><var>102.5</var>state-aid standards with the Department of Transportation trunk highway standards
         and <br/>
<a id="pl.102.6"></a><var>102.6</var>technical memoranda as appropriate. The commissioner shall report the adopted standards
         <br/>
<a id="pl.102.7"></a><var>102.7</var>and guidelines to the chairs and ranking minority members of the senate and house
         of <br/>
<a id="pl.102.8"></a><var>102.8</var>representatives committees with jurisdiction over transportation policy by August
         15, <br/>
<a id="pl.102.9"></a><var>102.9</var>2016, and present an interim report by March 15, 2016.<br/>
<a id="pl.102.10"></a><var>102.10</var><b>EFFECTIVE DATE.</b>This section is effective the day following final enactment.<br/>