ARTICLE 1

APPROPRIATIONS

ARTICLE 2

TRANSPORTATION FINANCE AND POLICY

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new text begin [168A.1503] REQUIREMENTS UPON UNPAID INSURANCE VEHICLE
CLAIM.
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new text begin [174.065] CONSOLIDATED LOCAL TRANSPORTATION FINANCIALS
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ARTICLE 3

CONFORMING CHANGES

Office of the Revisor of Statutes

HF 2438

ARTICLE 1

APPROPRIATIONS

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COMMUNITIES PROGRAM.
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Sec. 6. new text begin APPROPRIATION; LOCAL ROAD WETLAND REPLACEMENT
PROGRAM.
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Sec. 10. new text begin TRANSFERS.
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Sec. 45. APPROPRIATION; DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION.

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Subd. 3.

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Sec. 16.

Subd. 3.

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Section 1.

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Subd. 177.

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Subdivision 1.

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Subdivision 1.

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Subd. 5.

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Subd. 8.

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Subdivision 1.

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Subd. 4.

Sec. 73.

Sec. 109. TRAFFIC SAFETY VIOLATIONS DISPOSITION ANALYSIS.

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Sec. 74. new text begin RULEMAKING; LOSS OF VOLUNTARY CONTROL PROVISIONS
MODIFICATION.
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new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

Sec. 75. new text begin ADDITIONAL FULL-SERVICE PROVIDER FOR CIRCLE PINES.
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Sec. 76. new text begin BUS RAPID TRANSIT ALTERNATE MODE ANALYSIS.
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Sec. 77. new text begin HIGH-SUBSIDY TRANSIT SERVICE ANALYSIS.
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Sec. 78. new text begin METRO MOBILITY FORECASTING ANALYSIS.
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Subdivision 1.

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Subdivision 1.

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Subdivision 1.

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Bill Text Versions

Section 1. new text begin TRANSPORTATION APPROPRIATIONS.new text end

Sec. 2. new text begin DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATIONnew text end

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new text begin Subd. 3. new text end

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new text begin Subd. 5. new text end

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Sec. 3. new text begin METROPOLITAN COUNCILnew text end

new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end

new text begin Subd. 2. new text end

new text begin Subd. 3. new text end

Sec. 4. new text begin DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETYnew text end

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new text begin Subd. 3. new text end

new text begin Subd. 4. new text end

new text begin Subd. 5. new text end

new text begin Subd. 6. new text end

Sec. 5. new text begin APPROPRIATION; EMPOWERING SMALL MINNESOTA COMMUNITIES PROGRAM.new text end

Sec. 6. new text begin APPROPRIATION; LOCAL ROAD WETLAND REPLACEMENT PROGRAM.new text end

Sec. 7. new text begin APPROPRIATIONS; PRIORITY LOCAL TRANSPORTATION PROJECTS.new text end

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new text begin Subd. 2. new text end

new text begin Subd. 3. new text end

new text begin Subd. 4. new text end

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Sec. 8. new text begin APPROPRIATIONS; PRIORITY TRUNK HIGHWAY PROJECTS.new text end

new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end

new text begin Subd. 2. new text end

new text begin Subd. 3. new text end

new text begin Subd. 4. new text end

new text begin Subd. 5. new text end

Sec. 9. new text begin APPROPRIATION CANCELLATIONS.new text end

Section 1. new text begin TRANSPORTATION APPROPRIATIONS.
new text end

Sec. 2. new text begin DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION
new text end

Sec. 3. new text begin METROPOLITAN COUNCIL
new text end

Sec. 4. new text begin DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
new text end

Sec. 5. new text begin APPROPRIATION; EMPOWERING SMALL MINNESOTA
COMMUNITIES PROGRAM.
new text end

Sec. 6. new text begin APPROPRIATION; LOCAL ROAD WETLAND REPLACEMENT
PROGRAM.
new text end

Sec. 7. new text begin APPROPRIATIONS; PRIORITY LOCAL TRANSPORTATION PROJECTS.
new text end

Sec. 8. new text begin APPROPRIATIONS; PRIORITY TRUNK HIGHWAY PROJECTS.
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Sec. 9. new text begin APPROPRIATION CANCELLATIONS.
new text end

Sec. 10. new text begin TRANSFERS.
new text end

Sec. 9. DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION

Sec. 17. new text begin ALLOCATION; WASHINGTON AVENUE BRIDGE SUICIDE
PREVENTION.
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new text begin Total Appropriation
new text end

new text begin Multimodal Systems
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new text begin State Roads
new text end

new text begin Local Roads
new text end

new text begin Agency Management
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new text begin Transfers; General Authority
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new text begin Transfers; Flexible Highway Account
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new text begin Contingent Appropriations
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new text begin Total Appropriation
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new text begin Transit System Operations
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new text begin Special Transportation Service
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new text begin Total Appropriation
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new text begin Administration and Related Services
new text end

new text begin State Patrol
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new text begin Driver and Vehicle Services
new text end

new text begin Traffic Safety
new text end

new text begin Pipeline Safety
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new text begin Anoka; Rum River Dam pedestrian bridge. new text end

new text begin Arden Hills; Old Highway 10 Trail. new text end

new text begin Fairmont; local roads. new text end

new text begin Minneapolis; traffic calming. new text end

new text begin Murray County; highway department maintenance facility. new text end

new text begin Otter Tail County; Otter Tail CSAH 76 bridge. new text end

new text begin Rogers; Hennepin CSAH 150. new text end

new text begin Shakopee; railroad quiet zones. new text end

new text begin Stearns County; 322nd Street. new text end

new text begin Stillwater; Myrtle Street. new text end

new text begin Waconia; local roads with Trunk Highway 5. new text end

new text begin Lakeville; Interstate 35 and Dakota CSAH 50 interchange. new text end

new text begin Crookston; U.S. Highway 2 improvements. new text end

new text begin Shafer; U.S. Highway 8 roundabout. new text end

new text begin Maple Grove; U.S. Highway 169 and Hennepin CSAH 130
interchange. new text end

new text begin Coon Rapids; Trunk Highway 610 and East River Road
interchange. new text end

Multimodal Systems

Multimodal Systems

State Roads

State Roads

Duties.

Administration.

new text begin Definitions. new text end

new text begin Program assistance. new text end

new text begin Uses. new text end

new text begin Program information. new text end

Route No. 246.

Definitions.

Applicable projectsnew text begin ; implementationnew text end .

Transportation impact assessment and mitigation account.

new text begin Account transfers. new text end

new text begin State investment of state-aid funds. new text end

new text begin Use of local investment. new text end

Dealer.

deleted text begin Electricdeleted text end new text begin All-electricnew text end vehicle.

Nonresident buyer.

Dealer.

Proceeds to highway user fund.

Issuance of plates.

Contributions; account.

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new text begin Issuance of plates. new text end

new text begin Design. new text end

new text begin Plates transfer. new text end

new text begin Exemptions. new text end

new text begin Application. new text end

Exemptions.

Dealers' licenses; location change notice; fee.

Dealer platesdeleted text begin : distinguishing numberdeleted text end new text begin ; issuancenew text end , fee, tax, use.

Dealer license for trailers, motorized bicycles; plates, fees; exemptions.

new text begin Reimbursements. new text end

Requirements upon subsequent transfer; service fee.

new text begin Definition. new text end

new text begin Notice to auction company. new text end

new text begin Notice to owner or lienholder. new text end

new text begin Vehicle deemed abandoned. new text end

new text begin Fuel products. new text end

new text begin Road construction materials. new text end

Transactions.

Intersection.

Traffic-control signal.

Officer to report accident to commissioner.

License revocation for extreme speed.

Seat belt requirement.

Definition.

Requirements; restrictions.

new text begin Road test. new text end

Person 18 or more years of age.

new text begin Online renewal. new text end

Evidence; identity; date of birth.

new text begin Evidence of name change. new text end

new text begin Reimbursements. new text end

Examination fees.

Test scheduling.

Offenses.

new text begin Emissions reduction goals; financial assistance. new text end

Trunk highway performance, resiliency, and sustainability.

new text begin Asset sustainability ratio targets. new text end

new text begin Definitions. new text end

new text begin Portal establishment. new text end

new text begin Portal design. new text end

new text begin Information contents. new text end

new text begin Fiscal transparency dashboard. new text end

new text begin Implementation. new text end

new text begin Definitions. new text end

new text begin Consolidated report. new text end

new text begin Required financial information. new text end

new text begin Aid withholding. new text end

Exceptions.

new text begin Definitions. new text end

new text begin Program established. new text end

new text begin Administration. new text end

new text begin Project eligibility; cost effectiveness. new text end

new text begin Use of funds. new text end

new text begin Public information. new text end

Program administration.

new text begin Metropolitan counties; financial information. new text end

Report required.

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Report contentsdeleted text begin ; trunk highway fund expendituresdeleted text end .

Department resources.

deleted text begin Availability of information. deleted text end

Passenger rail account; transfers; appropriation.

Definitions.

Amount of rebate.

Commissioner to issue rebate certificates.

Uses reporting.

new text begin Grant contracts and programs; administrative costs. new text end

new text begin Coordinated unmanned aircraft event. new text end

new text begin Electronic attestation. new text end

Collector's aircraft.

Recreational aircraft; classic license.

Agricultural aircraft.

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new text begin Financial information. new text end

new text begin Use of certain investment. new text end

new text begin Obligations. new text end

new text begin General fund impacts. new text end

Limitation; light rail transit.

new text begin Transit service for certified disabled riders. new text end

new text begin Use of funds; Metropolitan Council; loan authorized. new text end

Use of funds; metropolitan countiesdeleted text begin ; reportingdeleted text end .

Reinstatement of driving privileges; certain criminal vehicular operation
offenses.

Establishment.

Conditions of issuance.

Definitions.

Issuance of restricted license.

new text begin Total Appropriation new text end

new text begin Multimodal Systems new text end

new text begin State Roads new text end

new text begin Local Roads new text end

new text begin Agency Management new text end

new text begin Transfers; General Authority new text end

new text begin Transfers; Flexible Highway Account new text end

new text begin Contingent Appropriations new text end

new text begin Total Appropriation new text end

new text begin Transit System Operations new text end

new text begin Special Transportation Service new text end

new text begin Total Appropriation new text end

new text begin Administration and Related Services new text end

new text begin State Patrol new text end

new text begin Driver and Vehicle Services new text end

new text begin Traffic Safety new text end

new text begin Pipeline Safety new text end

new text begin Anoka; Rum River Dam pedestrian bridge. new text end

new text begin Arden Hills; Old Highway 10 Trail. new text end

new text begin Fairmont; local roads. new text end

new text begin Minneapolis; traffic calming. new text end

new text begin Murray County; highway department maintenance facility. new text end

new text begin Otter Tail County; Otter Tail CSAH 76 bridge. new text end

new text begin Rogers; Hennepin CSAH 150. new text end

new text begin Shakopee; railroad quiet zones. new text end

new text begin Stearns County; 322nd Street. new text end

new text begin Stillwater; Myrtle Street. new text end

new text begin Waconia; local roads with Trunk Highway 5. new text end

new text begin Lakeville; Interstate 35 and Dakota CSAH 50 interchange. new text end

new text begin Crookston; U.S. Highway 2 improvements. new text end

new text begin Shafer; U.S. Highway 8 roundabout. new text end

new text begin Maple Grove; U.S. Highway 169 and Hennepin CSAH 130 interchange. new text end

new text begin Coon Rapids; Trunk Highway 610 and East River Road interchange. new text end

new text begin Total Appropriation
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new text begin Multimodal Systems
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new text begin State Roads
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new text begin Local Roads
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new text begin Agency Management
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new text begin Transfers; General Authority
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new text begin Transfers; Flexible Highway Account
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new text begin Contingent Appropriations
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new text begin Transit System Operations
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new text begin Special Transportation Service
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new text begin Total Appropriation
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new text begin Administration and Related Services
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new text begin State Patrol
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new text begin Driver and Vehicle Services
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new text begin Traffic Safety
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new text begin Pipeline Safety
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new text begin Maple Grove; U.S. Highway 169 and Hennepin CSAH 130
interchange. new text end

new text begin Coon Rapids; Trunk Highway 610 and East River Road
interchange. new text end

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A bill for an act
relating to transportation; establishing a budget for transportation; appropriating
money for transportation purposes, including Department of Transportation,
Department of Public Safety, and Metropolitan Council activities; modifying prior
appropriations; transferring money; modifying various policy and finance
provisions; modifying and providing for allocation of certain fees; directing certain
rulemaking; requiring studies; modifying and requiring certain legislative reporting;
amending Minnesota Statutes 2024, sections 4.076, subdivisions 4, 5; 161.115,
subdivision 177; 161.178, subdivisions 1, 2a, 8, by adding a subdivision; 162.16;
168.002, subdivision 6; 168.013, subdivision 1m; 168.091; 168.1287, subdivisions
1, 5; 168.27, subdivisions 8, 11, 16, 22; 168.33, by adding a subdivision; 168A.11,
subdivision 1; 168E.01, by adding subdivisions; 168E.05, subdivision 1; 169.011,
subdivision 36; 169.06, subdivision 5; 169.09, subdivision 8; 169.14, subdivision
1a; 169.686, subdivision 1; 169.865, subdivisions 1a, 3; 169A.55, subdivision 5;
171.01, by adding a subdivision; 171.05, subdivision 1; 171.06, by adding a
subdivision; 171.0605, subdivision 2, by adding a subdivision; 171.061, by adding
a subdivision; 171.13, subdivisions 7, 8; 171.17, subdivision 1; 171.2405,
subdivision 1; 171.301, subdivision 1; 171.306, subdivisions 1, 4; 174.02, by
adding a subdivision; 174.03, subdivision 12, by adding a subdivision; 174.07,
subdivision 3; 174.38, subdivision 4; 174.49, by adding a subdivision; 174.56;
174.634, subdivision 2; 289A.51, subdivisions 1, 3, 4; 297A.993, subdivision 2a;
299A.01, by adding a subdivision; 360.511, by adding subdivisions; 360.55,
subdivisions 4, 4a, 8, by adding a subdivision; 398A.04, by adding a subdivision;
473.13, by adding a subdivision; 473.39, subdivision 6, by adding subdivisions;
473.408, by adding a subdivision; 473.4465, subdivision 4, by adding a subdivision;
Laws 2021, First Special Session chapter 5, article 1, section 2, subdivision 2, as
amended; Laws 2021, First Special Session chapter 14, article 11, section 45; Laws
2023, chapter 60, article 10, section 9; Laws 2023, chapter 68, article 1, section
2, subdivisions 2, 3; article 4, section 109; Laws 2024, chapter 127, article 1,
section 2, subdivision 3; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes,
chapters 137; 168; 168A; 174.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

new text begin The sums shown in the columns marked "Appropriations" are appropriated to the agencies
and for the purposes specified in this article. The appropriations are from the trunk highway
fund, or another named fund, and are available for the fiscal years indicated for each purpose.
Amounts for "Total Appropriation" and sums shown in the corresponding columns marked
"Appropriations by Fund" are summary only and do not have legal effect. Unless specified
otherwise, the amounts in fiscal year 2027 under "Appropriations by Fund" show the base
within the meaning of Minnesota Statutes, section 16A.11, subdivision 3, by fund. The
figures "2026" and "2027" used in this article mean that the appropriations listed under them
are available for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026, or June 30, 2027, respectively. "Each
year" is each of fiscal years 2026 and 2027. "The biennium" is fiscal years 2026 and 2027.
"C.S.A.H." is the county state-aid highway fund. "M.S.A.S." is the municipal state-aid street
fund. "H.U.T.D." is the highway user tax distribution fund.
new text end

new text begin $
new text end

new text begin 4,951,997,000
new text end

new text begin $
new text end

new text begin 4,019,318,000
new text end

new text begin Appropriations by Fund new text end
	new text begin 2026 new text end	new text begin 2027 new text end
new text begin General new text end	new text begin 40,694,000 new text end	new text begin 33,168,000 new text end
new text begin Airports new text end	new text begin 32,368,000 new text end	new text begin 32,368,000 new text end
new text begin C.S.A.H. new text end	new text begin 1,110,374,000 new text end	new text begin 1,143,461,000 new text end
new text begin M.S.A.S. new text end	new text begin 282,366,000 new text end	new text begin 288,795,000 new text end
new text begin Trunk Highway new text end	new text begin 3,486,195,000 new text end	new text begin 2,521,526,000 new text end

new text begin The appropriations in this section are to the
commissioner of transportation.
new text end

new text begin The amounts that may be spent for each
purpose are specified in the following
subdivisions.
new text end

new text begin (a) Aeronautics
new text end

(1) Airport Development and Assistance

19,448,000

new text begin This appropriation is from the state airports
fund and must be spent according to
Minnesota Statutes, section 360.305,
subdivision 4.
new text end

new text begin Notwithstanding Minnesota Statutes, section
16A.28, subdivision 6, this appropriation is
available for five years after the year of the
appropriation. If the appropriation for either
year is insufficient, the appropriation for the
other year is available for it.
new text end

new text begin If the commissioner of transportation
determines that a balance remains in the state
airports fund following the appropriations
made in this article and that the appropriations
made are insufficient for advancing airport
development and assistance projects, an
amount necessary to advance the projects, not
to exceed the balance in the state airports fund,
is appropriated in each year to the
commissioner and must be spent according to
Minnesota Statutes, section 360.305,
subdivision 4. Within two weeks of a
determination under this contingent
appropriation, the commissioner of
transportation must notify the commissioner
of management and budget and the chairs and
ranking minority members of the legislative
committees with jurisdiction over
transportation finance concerning the funds
appropriated. Funds appropriated under this
contingent appropriation do not adjust the base
for fiscal years 2028 and 2029.
new text end

new text begin The base is $19,498,000 in each of fiscal years
2028 and 2029.
new text end

(2) Aviation Support Services

14,583,000

14,733,000

new text begin Appropriations by Fund new text end
	new text begin 2026 new text end	new text begin 2027 new text end
new text begin General new text end	new text begin 1,843,000 new text end	new text begin 1,993,000 new text end
new text begin Airports new text end	new text begin 12,740,000 new text end	new text begin 12,740,000 new text end

new text begin $5,000,000 in each year from the state airports
fund is for a grant to the Duluth Airport
Authority to design, construct, furnish, and
equip a new air traffic control tower base
building at the Duluth International Airport,
including associated site preparation, building
demolition, and utility and stormwater
retention system improvements. This is a
onetime appropriation and is available until
June 30, 2028.
new text end

new text begin The base from the general fund is $1,993,000
in each of fiscal years 2028 and 2029. The
base from the state airports fund is $7,790,000
in each of fiscal years 2028 and 2029.
new text end

(3) Civil Air Patrol

180,000

new text begin This appropriation is from the state airports
fund for the Civil Air Patrol.
new text end

(b) Transit and Active Transportation

12,376,000

new text begin This appropriation is from the general fund.
new text end

1,500,000

new text begin This appropriation is from the general fund
for the safe routes to school program under
Minnesota Statutes, section 174.40.
new text end

new text begin If the appropriation for either year is
insufficient, the appropriation for the other
year is available for it.
new text end

(d) Passenger Rail

5,743,000

new text begin This appropriation is from the general fund
for passenger rail activities under Minnesota
Statutes, sections 174.632 to 174.636.
new text end

new text begin The base is $1,273,000 in each of fiscal years
2028 and 2029.
new text end

(e) Freight and Rail Safety

9,165,000

9,219,000

new text begin Appropriations by Fund new text end
	new text begin 2026 new text end	new text begin 2027 new text end
new text begin General new text end	new text begin 2,353,000 new text end	new text begin 2,353,000 new text end
new text begin Trunk Highway new text end	new text begin 6,812,000 new text end	new text begin 6,866,000 new text end

(a) Operations and Maintenance

436,805,000

439,548,000

new text begin (b) Program Planning and Delivery new text end
new text begin (1) Planning and Research new text end				new text begin 37,002,000 new text end		new text begin 37,239,000 new text end

new text begin The commissioner may use any balance
remaining in this appropriation for program
delivery under clause (2).
new text end

new text begin $130,000 in each year is available for
administrative costs of the targeted group
business program.
new text end

new text begin $300,000 in each year is available for grants
to metropolitan planning organizations outside
the seven-county metropolitan area.
new text end

new text begin $900,000 in each year is available for grants
for transportation studies outside the
metropolitan area to identify critical concerns,
problems, and issues. These grants are
available: (i) to regional development
commissions; (ii) in regions where no regional
development commission is functioning, to
joint powers boards established under
agreement of two or more political
subdivisions in the region to exercise the
planning functions of a regional development
commission; and (iii) in regions where no
regional development commission or joint
powers board is functioning, to the Department
of Transportation district office for that region.
new text end

new text begin $3,000,000 in each year is for statewide trunk
highway corridor planning.
new text end

(2) Program Delivery

289,845,000

287,145,000

new text begin Appropriations by Fund new text end
	new text begin 2026 new text end	new text begin 2027 new text end
new text begin General new text end	new text begin 2,000,000 new text end	new text begin 2,000,000 new text end
new text begin Trunk Highway new text end	new text begin 287,845,000 new text end	new text begin 285,145,000 new text end

new text begin This appropriation includes use of consultants
to support development and management of
projects.
new text end

new text begin $7,700,000 in fiscal year 2026 and $5,000,000
in fiscal year 2027 is from the trunk highway
fund for the transportation project activity
portal under Minnesota Statutes, section
174.034. This appropriation is available until
June 30, 2028.
new text end

new text begin $1,000,000 in each year is available from the
trunk highway fund for management of
contaminated and regulated material on
property owned by the Department of
Transportation, including mitigation of
property conveyances, facility acquisition or
expansion, chemical release at maintenance
facilities, and spills on the trunk highway
system where there is no known responsible
party. If the appropriation for either year is
insufficient, the appropriation for the other
year is available for it.
new text end

2,205,557,000

1,222,157,000

new text begin This appropriation is for the actual
construction, reconstruction, and improvement
of trunk highways, including design-build
contracts, internal department costs associated
with delivering the construction program,
consultant usage to support these activities,
and the cost of actual payments to landowners
for lands acquired for highway rights-of-way,
payment to lessees, interest subsidies, and
relocation expenses.
new text end

new text begin This appropriation includes federal highway
aid. The commissioner of transportation must
notify the chairs and ranking minority
members of the legislative committees with
jurisdiction over transportation finance of any
significant events that cause the estimates of
federal aid to change.
new text end

new text begin $650,000,000 in fiscal year 2026 is for the
John A. Blatnik Bridge between Duluth,
Minnesota, and Superior, Wisconsin. The
commissioner may use up to 17 percent of the
amount for program delivery. This is a
onetime appropriation and is available until
June 30, 2033.
new text end

new text begin The commissioner may expend up to one-half
of one percent of the federal appropriations
under this paragraph as grants to opportunity
industrialization centers and other nonprofit
job training centers for job training programs
related to highway construction.
new text end

new text begin The commissioner may transfer up to
$15,000,000 in each year to the transportation
revolving loan fund.
new text end

new text begin The commissioner may receive money
covering other shares of the cost of partnership
projects. These receipts are appropriated to
the commissioner for these projects.
new text end

new text begin The base is $1,331,813,000 in fiscal year 2028
and $1,341,813,000 in fiscal year 2029.
new text end

(d) Corridors of Commerce

40,000,000

new text begin This appropriation is for the corridors of
commerce program under Minnesota Statutes,
section 161.088. The commissioner may use
up to 17 percent of the amount in each year
for program delivery.
new text end

new text begin This amount includes funds available as a
result of transportation efficiency savings
under Minnesota Statutes, section 174.53.
new text end

new text begin The base is $25,000,000 in each of fiscal years
2028 and 2029.
new text end

(e) Transportation Economic Development

15,000,000

new text begin This appropriation is for the transportation
economic development program under
Minnesota Statutes, section 174.12. This is a
onetime appropriation.
new text end

(f) Resilient Pavement

25,000,000

new text begin This appropriation is for the resilient pavement
program under Minnesota Statutes, section
174.205. This is a onetime appropriation.
new text end

(g) Highway Debt Service

297,306,000

315,549,000

new text begin $294,306,000 in fiscal year 2026 and
$312,549,000 in fiscal year 2027 are for
transfer to the state bond fund. If this
appropriation is insufficient to make all
transfers required in the year for which it is
made, the commissioner of management and
budget must transfer the deficiency amount
as provided under Minnesota Statutes, section
16A.641, and notify the chairs and ranking
minority members of the legislative
committees with jurisdiction over
transportation finance and the chairs of the
senate Finance Committee and the house of
representatives Ways and Means Committee
of the amount of the deficiency. Any excess
appropriation cancels to the trunk highway
fund.
new text end

(h) Statewide Radio Communications

7,052,000

7,114,000

new text begin Appropriations by Fund new text end
	new text begin 2026 new text end	new text begin 2027 new text end
new text begin General new text end	new text begin 3,000 new text end	new text begin 3,000 new text end
new text begin Trunk Highway new text end	new text begin 7,049,000 new text end	new text begin 7,111,000 new text end

new text begin $3,000 in each year is from the general fund
to equip and operate the Roosevelt signal
tower for Lake of the Woods weather
broadcasting.
new text end

(a) County State-Aid Highways

1,110,374,000

1,143,461,000

new text begin This appropriation is from the county state-aid
highway fund under Minnesota Statutes,
sections 161.081, 174.49, and 297A.815,
subdivision 3, and chapter 162, and is
available until June 30, 2035.
new text end

new text begin If the commissioner of transportation
determines that a balance remains in the
county state-aid highway fund following the
appropriations and transfers made in this
paragraph and that the appropriations made
are insufficient for advancing county state-aid
highway projects, an amount necessary to
advance the projects, not to exceed the balance
in the county state-aid highway fund, is
appropriated in each year to the commissioner.
Within two weeks of a determination under
this contingent appropriation, the
commissioner of transportation must notify
the commissioner of management and budget
and the chairs and ranking minority members
of the legislative committees with jurisdiction
over transportation finance concerning funds
appropriated. The governor must identify in
the next budget submission to the legislature
under Minnesota Statutes, section 16A.11, any
amount that is appropriated under this
paragraph.
new text end

(b) Municipal State-Aid Streets

282,366,000

288,795,000

new text begin This appropriation is from the municipal
state-aid street fund under Minnesota Statutes,
chapter 162, and is available until June 30,
2035.
new text end

new text begin If the commissioner of transportation
determines that a balance remains in the
municipal state-aid street fund following the
appropriations and transfers made in this
paragraph and that the appropriations made
are insufficient for advancing municipal
state-aid street projects, an amount necessary
to advance the projects, not to exceed the
balance in the municipal state-aid street fund,
is appropriated in each year to the
commissioner. Within two weeks of a
determination under this contingent
appropriation, the commissioner of
transportation must notify the commissioner
of management and budget and the chairs and
ranking minority members of the legislative
committees with jurisdiction over
transportation finance concerning funds
appropriated. The governor must identify in
the next budget submission to the legislature
under Minnesota Statutes, section 16A.11, any
amount that is appropriated under this
paragraph.
new text end

new text begin (c) Other Local Roads
new text end

(1) Local Transportation Disaster Support

1,000,000

new text begin This appropriation is from the general fund to
provide a cost-share for federal assistance
from the Federal Highway Administration for
the emergency relief program under United
States Code, title 23, section 125.
new text end

(2) Local Road Improvement

3,838,000

-0-

new text begin This appropriation is from the general fund
for construction and reconstruction of local
roads under Minnesota Statutes, section
174.52.
new text end

(2) Local Bridges

3,838,000

-0-

new text begin This appropriation is from the general fund to
replace or rehabilitate local deficient bridges
under Minnesota Statutes, section 174.50.
new text end

(a) Agency Services

89,709,000

new text begin Appropriations by Fund new text end
	new text begin 2026 new text end	new text begin 2027 new text end
new text begin General new text end	new text begin 6,200,000 new text end	new text begin 6,200,000 new text end
new text begin Trunk Highway new text end	new text begin 83,509,000 new text end	new text begin 83,509,000 new text end

(b) Buildings

43,710,000

43,802,000

new text begin $2,200,000 in each year is for maintenance,
improvements, and modernization of
Department of Transportation facilities,
including truck stations and other buildings
and excluding the central office building.
new text end

new text begin Any money appropriated to the commissioner
of transportation for building construction for
any fiscal year before fiscal year 2026 is
available to the commissioner during the
biennium to the extent that the commissioner
spends the money on the building construction
projects for which the money was originally
encumbered during the fiscal year for which
it was appropriated. If the appropriation for
either year is insufficient, the appropriation
for the other year is available for it.
new text end

600,000

new text begin If the appropriation for either year is
insufficient, the appropriation for the other
year is available for it.
new text end

new text begin (a) With the approval of the commissioner of
management and budget, the commissioner
of transportation may transfer unencumbered
balances among the appropriations from the
trunk highway fund and the state airports fund
made in this section. Transfers under this
paragraph must not be made: (1) between
funds; (2) from the appropriations for state
road construction or debt service; or (3) from
the appropriations for operations and
maintenance or program delivery, except for
a transfer to state road construction or debt
service.
new text end

new text begin (b) The commissioner of transportation must
immediately report transfers under paragraph
(a) to the chairs and ranking minority members
of the legislative committees with jurisdiction
over transportation finance. The authority for
the commissioner of transportation to make
transfers under Minnesota Statutes, section
16A.285, is superseded by the authority and
requirements under this subdivision.
new text end

new text begin The commissioner of transportation must
transfer from the flexible highway account in
the county state-aid highway fund:
new text end

new text begin (1) $21,800,000 in fiscal year 2026 to the
trunk highway fund;
new text end

new text begin (2) $22,230,000 in fiscal year 2026 to the
municipal turnback account in the municipal
state-aid street fund; and
new text end

new text begin (3) the remainder in each year to the county
turnback account in the county state-aid
highway fund.
new text end

new text begin The money transferred under this subdivision
is for highway turnback purposes as provided
under Minnesota Statutes, section 161.081,
subdivision 3.
new text end

new text begin The commissioner of transportation, with the
approval of the governor and the written
approval of at least five members of a group
consisting of the members of the Legislative
Advisory Commission under Minnesota
Statutes, section 3.30, and the ranking minority
members of the legislative committees with
jurisdiction over transportation finance, may
transfer all or part of the unappropriated
balance in the trunk highway fund to an
appropriation: (1) for trunk highway design,
construction, or inspection in order to take
advantage of an unanticipated receipt of
income to the trunk highway fund or to take
advantage of federal advanced construction
funding; (2) for trunk highway maintenance
in order to meet an emergency; or (3) to pay
tort or environmental claims. Nothing in this
subdivision authorizes the commissioner to
increase the use of federal advanced
construction funding beyond amounts
specifically authorized. Any transfer as a result
of the use of federal advanced construction
funding must include an analysis of the effects
on the long-term trunk highway fund balance.
The amount transferred is appropriated for the
purpose of the account to which it is
transferred.
new text end

new text begin $
new text end

new text begin 124,961,000
new text end

new text begin $
new text end

new text begin 130,794,000
new text end

new text begin The appropriations in this section are from the
general fund to the Metropolitan Council.
new text end

new text begin The amounts that may be spent for each
purpose are specified in the following
subdivisions.
new text end

12,454,000

new text begin This appropriation is for transit system
operations under Minnesota Statutes, sections
473.371 to 473.449.
new text end

new text begin The base is $0 in each of fiscal years 2028 and
2029.
new text end

112,507,000

118,340,000

new text begin This appropriation is for special transportation
service under Minnesota Statutes, section
473.386, including Metro Mobility and Metro
Move.
new text end

new text begin Notwithstanding Minnesota Statutes, section
473.386, subdivision 10, the base is
$118,000,000 in fiscal years 2028 and
thereafter.
new text end

new text begin $
new text end

new text begin 297,071,000
new text end

new text begin $
new text end

new text begin 308,374,000
new text end

new text begin Appropriations by Fund new text end
	new text begin 2026 new text end	new text begin 2027 new text end
new text begin General new text end	new text begin 36,992,000 new text end	new text begin 37,026,000 new text end
new text begin Special Revenue new text end	new text begin 81,067,000 new text end	new text begin 81,050,000 new text end
new text begin H.U.T.D. new text end	new text begin 1,290,000 new text end	new text begin 1,303,000 new text end
new text begin Trunk Highway new text end	new text begin 177,722,000 new text end	new text begin 188,995,000 new text end

new text begin The appropriations in this section are to the
commissioner of public safety.
new text end

new text begin The amounts that may be spent for each
purpose are specified in the following
subdivisions. The commissioner must spend
appropriations from the trunk highway fund
in subdivision 3 only for State Patrol purposes.
new text end

(a) Office of Communications

1,198,000

1,232,000

new text begin This appropriation is from the general fund.
new text end

(b) Public Safety Support

11,366,000

new text begin Appropriations by Fund new text end
	new text begin 2026 new text end	new text begin 2027 new text end
new text begin General new text end	new text begin 6,001,000 new text end	new text begin 6,001,000 new text end
new text begin Trunk Highway new text end	new text begin 5,365,000 new text end	new text begin 5,365,000 new text end

new text begin The base from the trunk highway fund is
$5,472,000 in each of fiscal years 2028 and
2029.
new text end

1,640,000

new text begin This appropriation is from the general fund
for payment of public safety officer survivor
benefits under Minnesota Statutes, section
299A.44. If the appropriation for either year
is insufficient, the appropriation for the other
year is available for it.
new text end

(d) Public Safety Officer Reimbursements

1,367,000

new text begin This appropriation is from the general fund
for transfer to the public safety officer's benefit
account. This appropriation is available for
reimbursements under Minnesota Statutes,
section 299A.465.
new text end

(e) Soft Body Armor Reimbursements

745,000

new text begin This appropriation is from the general fund
for soft body armor reimbursements under
Minnesota Statutes, section 299A.38.
new text end

(f) Technology and Support Services

6,995,000

new text begin Appropriations by Fund new text end
	new text begin 2026 new text end	new text begin 2027 new text end
new text begin General new text end	new text begin 1,743,000 new text end	new text begin 1,743,000 new text end
new text begin Trunk Highway new text end	new text begin 5,252,000 new text end	new text begin 5,252,000 new text end

new text begin The base from the trunk highway fund is
$5,387,000 in each of fiscal years 2028 and
2029.
new text end

(a) Patrolling Highways

146,884,000

158,151,000

new text begin $1,045,000 in fiscal year 2026 is for
recruitment and hiring initiatives.
new text end

new text begin $10,365,000 in fiscal year 2027 is for
recruitment and hiring initiatives, and includes
costs associated with an additional State Patrol
trooper academy. This appropriation is
available until June 30, 2028.
new text end

new text begin The base is $148,831,000 in each of fiscal
years 2028 and 2029.
new text end

(b) Commercial Vehicle Enforcement

18,861,000

19,243,000

new text begin This appropriation is from the general fund.
new text end

new text begin The commissioner must not:
new text end

new text begin (1) spend any money from the trunk highway
fund for capitol security; or
new text end

new text begin (2) permanently transfer any state trooper from
the patrolling highways activity to capitol
security.
new text end

new text begin The commissioner must not transfer any
money appropriated to the commissioner under
this section:
new text end

new text begin (1) to capitol security; or
new text end

new text begin (2) from capitol security.
new text end

(d) Vehicle Crimes Unit

1,290,000

1,303,000

new text begin This appropriation is from the highway user
tax distribution fund to investigate:
new text end

new text begin (1) registration tax and motor vehicle sales tax
liabilities from individuals and businesses that
currently do not pay all taxes owed; and
new text end

new text begin (2) illegal or improper activity related to the
sale, transfer, titling, and registration of motor
vehicles.
new text end

(a) Driver Services

47,665,000

47,647,000

new text begin This appropriation is from the driver and
vehicle services operating account under
Minnesota Statutes, section 299A.705.
new text end

new text begin $133,000 in each year is for implementation
costs for the ignition interlock device program
under Minnesota Statutes, section 171.306.
new text end

new text begin $11,000 in fiscal year 2026 is for costs related
to rulemaking for loss of consciousness or
voluntary control in conformance with article
2, section 74.
new text end

new text begin $9,000 in fiscal year 2027 is for costs related
to appointment of a full-service provider in
Circle Pines in conformance with article 2,
section 75.
new text end

new text begin $382,000 in each year is for costs related to
modification of driver's license revocation and
ignition interlock device program
requirements. This appropriation is only
available if a law is enacted in the 2025 regular
legislative session that amends requirements
governing driver's license revocations in
conjunction with ignition interlock device
program participation. If an appropriation for
this purpose is enacted more than once during
the 2025 regular legislative session, the
appropriation must be given effect once.
new text end

(b) Vehicle Services

31,959,000

31,960,000

new text begin This appropriation is from the driver and
vehicle services operating account under
Minnesota Statutes, section 299A.705.
new text end

new text begin $2,189,000 in each year is for reimbursement
payments to deputy registrars under Minnesota
Statutes, section 168.33, subdivision 7a, and
to driver's license agents under Minnesota
Statutes, section 171.061, subdivision 4a.
new text end

new text begin $91,000 in fiscal year 2026 and $92,000 in
fiscal year 2027 is for public information costs
related to modification of the all-electric
vehicle surcharge under Minnesota Statutes,
section 168.013, subdivision 1m.
new text end

5,855,000

5,861,000

new text begin Appropriations by Fund new text end
	new text begin 2026 new text end	new text begin 2027 new text end
new text begin General new text end	new text begin 4,495,000 new text end	new text begin 4,495,000 new text end
new text begin Trunk Highway new text end	new text begin 1,360,000 new text end	new text begin 1,366,000 new text end

new text begin $485,000 in each year is from the trunk
highway fund for a federal match related to
planning and administration of highway safety
activities.
new text end

new text begin $1,000,000 in each year is from the general
fund for operations and traffic safety projects,
grants, and other activities of the Advisory
Council on Traffic Safety under Minnesota
Statutes, section 4.076.
new text end

new text begin $2,000,000 in each year is from the general
fund for the drug evaluation and classification
program for drug recognition evaluator
training; phlebotomists; drug recognition
training for peace officers, as defined in
Minnesota Statutes, section 626.84,
subdivision 1, paragraph (c); required
continuing education training for drug
recognition experts; program administration;
grants to local law enforcement divisions; and
grants to eligible employers for drug
evaluation and classification training costs of
their staff. The commissioner must make
reasonable efforts to reflect the geographic
diversity of the state in making expenditures.
new text end

2,003,000

new text begin Appropriations by Fund new text end
	new text begin 2026 new text end	new text begin 2027 new text end
new text begin General new text end	new text begin 560,000 new text end	new text begin 560,000 new text end
new text begin Special Revenue new text end	new text begin 1,443,000 new text end	new text begin 1,443,000 new text end

new text begin The appropriation from the special revenue
fund is from the pipeline safety account under
Minnesota Statutes, section 299J.18.
new text end

new text begin $2,500,000 in fiscal year 2026 and $2,500,000 in fiscal year 2027 is appropriated from
the general fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota for the empowering
small Minnesota communities program under Minnesota Statutes, section 137.345. This is
a onetime appropriation.
new text end

new text begin $10,000,000 in fiscal year 2026 is appropriated to the Board of Water and Soil Resources
to acquire land or permanent easements and to restore, create, enhance, and preserve wetlands
to replace those wetlands drained or filled as a result of the repair, reconstruction,
replacement, or rehabilitation of existing public roads as required by Minnesota Statutes,
section 103G.222, subdivision 1, paragraphs (l) and (m). The board may vary the priority
order of Minnesota Statutes, section 103G.222, subdivision 3, paragraph (a), to implement
an in-lieu fee agreement approved by the United States Army Corps of Engineers under
section 404 of the federal Clean Water Act. The purchase price paid for acquisition of land
or permanent easement must be a fair market value as determined by the board. The board
may enter into agreements with the federal government, other state agencies, political
subdivisions, nonprofit organizations, fee title owners, or other qualified private entities to
acquire wetland replacement credits in accordance with Minnesota Rules, chapter 8420.
The base is $6,370,000 in fiscal year 2028 and $6,370,000 in fiscal year 2029.
new text end

new text begin $5,469,000 in fiscal year
2026 is appropriated from the general fund to the commissioner of transportation for one
or more grants to the city of Anoka for design, engineering, environmental analysis,
right-of-way acquisition including easements, and construction of a pedestrian bridge over
the Rum River Dam in the city of Anoka, in association with Rum River Dam improvements.
This is a onetime appropriation and is available until June 30, 2029.
new text end

new text begin $1,650,000 in fiscal year 2026 is
appropriated from the general fund to the commissioner of transportation for a grant to the
city of Arden Hills for right-of-way acquisition including easements and construction of a
pedestrian and bicycle trail along Old Highway 10 North from Lake Valentine Road to
Lakeshore Place in the city of Arden Hills to connect to the existing regional trail along
Ramsey County State-Aid Highway 96. This appropriation is available for a boardwalk
required by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service over a wetland space in the project
area. This is a onetime appropriation and is available until June 30, 2029.
new text end

new text begin $5,430,000 in fiscal year 2026 is appropriated from
the general fund to the commissioner of transportation for a grant to the city of Fairmont
for right-of-way acquisition including easements and construction of Kot Street from Charles
Street to South Prairie Avenue, and an extension of Fairlakes Avenue to connect Woodland
Avenue with Lake Avenue, in the city of Fairmont. This appropriation is available for
associated utility and street infrastructure. This is a onetime appropriation and is available
until June 30, 2029.
new text end

new text begin $2,500,000 in fiscal year 2026 and $2,500,000
in fiscal year 2027 is appropriated from the general fund to the commissioner of transportation
for one or more grants to the city of Minneapolis for traffic calming infrastructure
improvements in the city of Minneapolis, which may include but are not limited to horizontal
and vertical deflection elements, intersection improvements, paint, curb bump-outs, bollards,
raised crosswalks, and other improvements to improve traffic safety in the road right-of-way.
Improvements made on nonmunicipal state-aid streets do not need to meet municipal state-aid
streets standards. This is a onetime appropriation.
new text end

new text begin $2,000,000 in
fiscal year 2026 is appropriated from the general fund to the commissioner of transportation
for a grant to Murray County for design, engineering, construction, furnishing, and equipping
Phase 2 of a new highway department maintenance facility for Murray County in the city
of Slayton. This appropriation is available for the construction of facility space to store
equipment, chemicals, and other materials related to highway maintenance; power and fuel
supply systems; and associated improvements to the site to manage traffic safety and
stormwater issues related to the facility. This is a onetime appropriation and is available
until June 30, 2029.
new text end

new text begin $270,000 in fiscal year 2026
is appropriated from the general fund to the commissioner of transportation for a grant to
Otter Tail County for improvements or replacement of the Otter Tail County State-Aid
Highway 76 bridge over Bluff Creek. This is a onetime appropriation and is available until
June 30, 2029.
new text end

new text begin $4,000,000 in fiscal year 2026 is appropriated
from the general fund to the commissioner of transportation for a grant to the city of Rogers
for construction or reconstruction of Hennepin County State-Aid Highway 150 (Main Street)
from Hennepin County State-Aid Highway 116 (Territorial Road) to John Deere Lane in
the city of Rogers. This appropriation is available for replacement of associated utilities,
pedestrian safety improvements, and improvements consistent with the safe routes to school
program under Minnesota Statutes, section 174.40. This is a onetime appropriation and is
available until June 30, 2029.
new text end

new text begin $6,000,000 in fiscal year 2026 is appropriated
from the general fund to the commissioner of transportation for a grant to the city of Shakopee
for predesign, design, engineering, environmental analysis, right-of-way acquisition including
easements, construction, and equipping new passive and active rail grade crossing warning
safety devices necessary to establish quiet zone areas at grade crossings of railroad tracks
and city streets in the city of Shakopee. This is a onetime appropriation and is available
until June 30, 2029.
new text end

new text begin $3,150,000 in fiscal year 2026 is appropriated
from the general fund to the commissioner of transportation for one or more grants to Stearns
County, the city of St. Cloud, or both for design, engineering, environmental analysis,
right-of-way acquisition including easements, and reconstruction of 322nd Street from
Stearns County State-Aid Highway 4 to Stearns County State-Aid Highway 133 in and
adjacent to the city of St. Cloud. This is a onetime appropriation and is available until June
30, 2029.
new text end

new text begin $2,023,000 in fiscal year 2026 is appropriated
from the general fund to the commissioner of transportation for a grant to the city of Stillwater
for design and reconstruction of Myrtle Street from Owens Street to Main Street, and other
associated streets to support the construction, in the city of Stillwater. This appropriation
is available for reconstruction of retaining walls and water and sanitary sewer utilities. This
is a onetime appropriation and is available until June 30, 2029.
new text end

new text begin $4,700,000 in fiscal year
2026 is appropriated from the general fund to the commissioner of transportation for a grant
to the city of Waconia for design, engineering, and construction or reconstruction of local
road improvements related to the reconstruction of marked Trunk Highway 5 from the
intersection with marked Trunk Highway 284 and South Olive Street to the intersection
with Carver County State-Aid Highway 59 (Main Street) in the city of Waconia. For the
purposes of this subdivision, "local road improvements" includes but is not limited to
frontage roads, backage roads, connecting local streets, trails, and utility infrastructure. This
is a onetime appropriation and is available until June 30, 2029.
new text end

new text begin $40,800,000
in fiscal year 2026 is appropriated from the trunk highway fund to the commissioner of
transportation for predesign, design, engineering, environmental analysis, right-of-way
acquisition including easements, and construction of bridge and interchange improvements
at marked Interstate Highway 35 and Dakota County State-Aid Highway 50 (Kenwood
Trail) in the city of Lakeville, including bridges over Dakota County State-Aid Highway
50. This is a onetime appropriation and is available until June 30, 2029.
new text end

new text begin $2,700,000 in fiscal year 2026
is appropriated from the trunk highway fund to the commissioner of transportation for
predesign, design, engineering, right-of-way acquisition including easements, and
construction of safety improvements along the marked U.S. Highway 2 corridor in the city
of Crookston. This appropriation is available for use on portions of the project eligible for
trunk highway funds. This is a onetime appropriation and is available until June 30, 2029.
new text end

new text begin $3,500,000 in fiscal year 2026 is
appropriated from the trunk highway fund to the commissioner of transportation for
predesign, design, engineering, environmental analysis, right-of-way acquisition including
easements, and construction of a roundabout on marked U.S. Highway 8 at the intersection
with Chisago County State-Aid Highway 21 in the city of Shafer. This appropriation is for
the portion of the project that is eligible for use of trunk highway fund money. This is a
onetime appropriation and is available until June 30, 2029.
new text end

new text begin $8,600,000 in fiscal year 2026 is appropriated from the general fund to the
commissioner of transportation for predesign, design, engineering, right-of-way acquisition
including easements, and construction of capacity and safety improvements to the interchange
at marked U.S. Highway 169 and Hennepin County State-Aid Highway 130 in the city of
Maple Grove. This appropriation does not require a nonstate match. This is a onetime
appropriation and is available until June 30, 2029.
new text end

new text begin $10,000,000 in fiscal year 2026 is appropriated from the trunk highway fund
to the commissioner of transportation for final design, right-of-way acquisition including
easements, construction, and associated improvements for the interchange at marked Trunk
Highway 610 and Anoka County State-Aid Highway 1 (East River Road) in the city of
Coon Rapids. This appropriation is for the portion of the project that is eligible for use of
trunk highway fund money. This appropriation is in addition to the appropriations for the
same project in Laws 2023, chapter 68, article 1, section 17, subdivision 15, and Laws 2020,
Fifth Special Session chapter 3, article 1, section 16, subdivision 3. This is a onetime
appropriation and is available until June 30, 2029.
new text end

new text begin (a) Of the appropriation in fiscal year 2023 under Laws 2023, chapter 68, article 1,
section 10, for a rail corridor service analysis, $3,072,000 is canceled to the general fund
on the effective date of this section.
new text end

new text begin (b) Of the appropriation in fiscal years 2024 and 2025 under Laws 2023, chapter 68,
article 1, section 4, subdivision 5, for projects and activities of the Advisory Council on
Traffic Safety, $3,250,000 is canceled to the general fund on the effective date of this section.
new text end

new text begin This section is effective the day following final enactment.
new text end

new text begin (a) $6,155,000 in fiscal year 2026 and $6,284,000 in fiscal year 2027 are transferred
from the general fund to the active transportation account under Minnesota Statutes, section
174.38.
new text end

new text begin (b) In each applicable forecast under Minnesota Statutes, section 16A.103, prepared on
or after the effective date of this section, the commissioner of management and budget must
include transfers of $4,284,000 in fiscal year 2028 and in each fiscal year thereafter from
the general fund to the active transportation account under Minnesota Statutes, section
174.38.
new text end

new text begin (c) In each applicable forecast under Minnesota Statutes, section 16A.103, prepared on
or after the effective date of this section, the commissioner of management and budget must
include transfers of $30,821,000 in fiscal year 2028 and $35,759,000 in fiscal year 2029
from the general fund to the trunk highway fund.
new text end

new text begin (d) In each applicable forecast under Minnesota Statutes, section 16A.103, prepared on
or after the effective date of this section, the commissioner of management and budget must
include transfers of $30,820,000 in fiscal year 2028 and $35,758,000 in fiscal year 2029
from the general fund to the county state-aid highway fund.
new text end

Laws 2021, First Special Session chapter 5, article 1, section 2, subdivision 2, as
amended by Laws 2024, chapter 127, article 1, section 10, is amended to read:

(a) Aeronautics

(1) Airport Development and Assistance

24,198,000

18,598,000

Appropriations by Fund
	2022	2023
General	5,600,000	-0-
Airports	18,598,000	18,598,000

This appropriation is from the state airports
fund and must be spent according to
Minnesota Statutes, section 360.305,
subdivision 4.

$5,600,000 in fiscal year 2022 is from the
general fund for a grant to the city of Karlstad
for the acquisition of land, predesign, design,
engineering, and construction of a primary
airport runway. This appropriation is for Phase
1 of the project.

Notwithstanding Minnesota Statutes, section
16A.28, subdivision 6, this appropriation is
available for five years after the year of the
appropriation. If the appropriation for either
year is insufficient, the appropriation for the
other year is available for it.

If the commissioner of transportation
determines that a balance remains in the state
airports fund following the appropriations
made in this article and that the appropriations
made are insufficient for advancing airport
development and assistance projects, an
amount necessary to advance the projects, not
to exceed the balance in the state airports fund,
is appropriated in each year to the
commissioner and must be spent according to
Minnesota Statutes, section 360.305,
subdivision 4. Within two weeks of a
determination under this contingent
appropriation, the commissioner of
transportation must notify the commissioner
of management and budget and the chairs,
ranking minority members, and staff of the
legislative committees with jurisdiction over
transportation finance concerning the funds
appropriated. Funds appropriated under this
contingent appropriation do not adjust the base
for fiscal years 2024 and 2025.

(2) Aviation Support Services

8,332,000

8,340,000

Appropriations by Fund
	2022	2023
General	1,650,000	1,650,000
Airports	6,682,000	6,690,000

$28,000 in fiscal year 2022 and $36,000 in
fiscal year 2023 are from the state airports
fund for costs related to regulating unmanned
aircraft systems.

(3) Civil Air Patrol

80,000

This appropriation is from the state airports
fund for the Civil Air Patrol.

(b) Transit and Active Transportation

23,501,000

18,201,000

This appropriation is from the general fund.

$5,000,000 in fiscal year 2022 is for the active
transportation program under Minnesota
Statutes, section 174.38. This is a onetime
appropriation and is available until June 30,
2025.

$300,000 in fiscal year 2022 is for a grant to
the 494 Corridor Commission. The
commissioner must not retain any portion of
the funds appropriated under this section. The
commissioner must make grant payments in
full by December 31, 2021. Funds under this
grant are for programming and service
expansion to assist companies and commuters
in telecommuting efforts and promotion of
best practices. A grant recipient must provide
telework resources, assistance, information,
and related activities on a statewide basis. This
is a onetime appropriation.

5,500,000

500,000

This appropriation is from the general fund
for the safe routes to school program under
Minnesota Statutes, section 174.40.

If the appropriation for either year is
insufficient, the appropriation for the other
year is available for it.

(d) Passenger Rail

10,500,000

500,000

This appropriation is from the general fund
for passenger rail activities under Minnesota
Statutes, sections 174.632 to 174.636.

$10,000,000 in fiscal year 2022 is for final
design and construction to provide for a
second daily Amtrak train service between
Minneapolis and St. Paul and Chicago. The
commissioner may expend funds for program
delivery and administration from this amount.
This is a onetime appropriation and is
available until June 30, deleted text begin 2025deleted text end new text begin 2028new text end .

(e) Freight

8,342,000

7,323,000

Appropriations by Fund
	2022	2023
General	2,464,000	1,445,000
Trunk Highway	5,878,000	5,878,000

$1,000,000 in fiscal year 2022 is from the
general fund for procurement costs of a
statewide freight network optimization tool.
This is a onetime appropriation and is
available until June 30, 2023.

$350,000 in fiscal year 2022 and $287,000 in
fiscal year 2023 are from the general fund for
two additional rail safety inspectors in the state
rail safety inspection program under
Minnesota Statutes, section 219.015. In each
year, the commissioner must not increase the
total assessment amount under Minnesota
Statutes, section 219.015, subdivision 2, from
the most recent assessment amount.

new text begin This section is effective the day following final enactment.
new text end

Laws 2021, First Special Session chapter 14, article 11, section 45, is amended
to read:

$6,200,000 in fiscal year 2022 is appropriated from the general fund to the commissioner
of transportation for project development of a land bridge freeway lid over marked Interstate
Highway 94 in a portion of the segment from Lexington Avenue to Rice Street in St. Paul.
This amount is available to match federal funds and for project planning and development,
including area planning, community and land use planning, economic development planning,
design, and project management and analysis. From this amount, the commissioner may
make grants to Reconnect Rondo to perform any eligible project development activities.
This is a onetime appropriation and is available until June 30, deleted text begin 2025deleted text end new text begin 2026new text end .

new text begin This section is effective the day following final enactment.
new text end

Laws 2023, chapter 60, article 10, section 9, is amended to read:

310,000

-0-

$310,000 the first year is deleted text begin for awarding grantsdeleted text end
to assist manufacturers to obtain
environmental product declarations for certain
construction materials used to build roads and
other transportation infrastructure under
Minnesota Statutes, section 16B.312. Of this
amount, up to $10,000 is for the reasonable
costs of the department to administer that
section. This appropriation is available until
June 30, 2027.

Laws 2023, chapter 68, article 1, section 2, subdivision 2, is amended to read:

(a) Aeronautics

(1) Airport Development and Assistance

69,598,000

18,598,000

Appropriations by Fund
	2024	2025
General	36,000,000	-0-
Airports	33,598,000	18,598,000

The appropriation from the state airports fund
must be spent according to Minnesota Statutes,
section 360.305, subdivision 4.

$36,000,000 in fiscal year 2024 is from the
general fund for matches to federal aid and
state investments related to airport
infrastructure projects. This is a onetime
appropriation and is available until June 30,
2027.

$15,000,000 in fiscal year 2024 is from the
state airports fund for system maintenance of
critical airport safety systems, equipment, and
essential airfield technology.

Notwithstanding Minnesota Statutes, section
16A.28, subdivision 6, the appropriation from
the state airports fund is available for five
years after the year of the appropriation. If the
appropriation for either year is insufficient,
the appropriation for the other year is available
for it.

(2) Aviation Support Services

15,397,000

8,431,000

Appropriations by Fund
	2024	2025
General	8,707,000	1,741,000
Airports	6,690,000	6,690,000

$7,000,000 in fiscal year 2024 is from the
general fund to purchase two utility aircraft
for the Department of Transportation.

(3) Civil Air Patrol

80,000

This appropriation is from the state airports
fund for the Civil Air Patrol.

(b) Transit and Active Transportation

58,478,000

18,374,000

This appropriation is from the general fund.

$200,000 in fiscal year 2024 and $50,000 in
fiscal year 2025 are for a grant to the city of
Rochester to implement demand response
transit service using electric transit vehicles.
The money is available for mobile software
application development; vehicles and
equipment, including accessible vehicles;
associated charging infrastructure; and capital
and operating costs.

$40,000,000 in fiscal year 2024 is for matches
to federal aid and state investments related to
transit and active transportation projects. This
is a onetime appropriation and is available
until June 30, 2027.

15,297,000

10,500,000

This appropriation is from the general fund
for the safe routes to school program under
Minnesota Statutes, section 174.40.

If the appropriation for either year is
insufficient, the appropriation for the other
year is available for it. The appropriations in
each year are available until June 30, 2027.

The base for this appropriation is $1,500,000
in each of fiscal years 2026 and 2027.

(d) Passenger Rail

197,521,000

4,226,000

This appropriation is from the general fund
for passenger rail activities under Minnesota
Statutes, sections 174.632 to 174.636.

$194,700,000 in fiscal year 2024 is for capital
improvements and betterments for the
Minneapolis-Duluth Northern Lights Express
intercity passenger rail project, including
preliminary engineering, design, engineering,
environmental analysis and mitigation,
acquisition of land and right-of-way,
equipment and rolling stock, and construction.
From this appropriation, the amount necessary
is for: (1) Coon Rapids station improvements
to establish a joint station that provides for
Amtrak train service on the Empire Builder
line between Chicago and Seattle; and (2)
acquisition of equipment and rolling stock for
purposes of participation in the Midwest fleet
pool to provide for service on Northern Lights
Express and expanded Amtrak train service
between Minneapolis and St. Paul and
Chicago. The commissioner of transportation
must not approve additional stops or stations
beyond those included in the Federal Railroad
Administration's January 2018 Finding of No
Significant Impact and Section 4(f)
Determination if the commissioner determines
that the resulting speed reduction would
negatively impact total ridership. This
appropriation is onetime and is available until
June 30, 2028.

$1,833,000 in fiscal year 2024 and $3,238,000
in fiscal year 2025 are for a match to federal
aid for capital and operating costs for
expanded Amtrak train service between
Minneapolis and St. Paul and Chicago.new text begin These
amounts are available until June 30, 2028.
new text end

The base from the general fund is $5,742,000
in each of fiscal years 2026 and 2027.

(e) Freight

14,650,000

9,066,000

Appropriations by Fund
	2024	2025
General	8,283,000	2,400,000
Trunk Highway	6,367,000	6,666,000

$5,000,000 in fiscal year 2024 is from the
general fund for matching federal aid grants
for improvements, engineering, and
administrative costs for the Stone Arch Bridge
in Minneapolis. This is a onetime
appropriation and is available until June 30,
2027.

$1,000,000 in each year is from the general
fund for staff, operating costs, and
maintenance related to weight and safety
enforcement systems.

$974,000 in fiscal year 2024 is from the
general fund for procurement costs of a
statewide freight network optimization tool
under Laws 2021, First Special Session
chapter 5, article 4, section 133. This is a
onetime appropriation and is available until
June 30, 2025.

new text begin This section is effective the day following final enactment.
new text end

Laws 2023, chapter 68, article 1, section 2, subdivision 3, is amended to read:

(a) Operations and Maintenance

414,220,000

425,341,000

Appropriations by Fund
	2024	2025
General	2,000,000	-0-
Trunk Highway	412,220,000	425,341,000

$1,000,000 in fiscal year 2024 is from the
general fund for the highways for habitat
program under Minnesota Statutes, section
160.2325.new text begin This amount is available until June
30, 2027.
new text end

$248,000 in each year is from the trunk
highway fund for living snow fence
implementation and maintenance activities.

$1,000,000 in fiscal year 2024 is from the
general fund for safe road zones under
Minnesota Statutes, section 169.065, including
development and delivery of public awareness
and education campaigns about safe road
zones.

(b) Program Planning and Delivery
(1) Planning and Research				32,679,000		33,465,000

The commissioner may use any balance
remaining in this appropriation for program
delivery under clause (2).

$130,000 in each year is available for
administrative costs of the targeted group
business program.

$266,000 in each year is available for grants
to metropolitan planning organizations outside
the seven-county metropolitan area.

$900,000 in each year is available for grants
for transportation studies outside the
metropolitan area to identify critical concerns,
problems, and issues. These grants are
available: (i) to regional development
commissions; (ii) in regions where no regional
development commission is functioning, to
joint powers boards established under
agreement of two or more political
subdivisions in the region to exercise the
planning functions of a regional development
commission; and (iii) in regions where no
regional development commission or joint
powers board is functioning, to the Department
of Transportation district office for that region.

(2) Program Delivery

274,451,000

273,985,000

Appropriations by Fund
	2024	2025
General	2,250,000	2,000,000
Trunk Highway	272,201,000	271,985,000

This appropriation includes use of consultants
to support development and management of
projects.

$10,000,000 in fiscal year 2024 is from the
trunk highway fund for roadway design and
related improvements that reduce speeds and
eliminate intersection interactions on rural
high-risk roadways. The commissioner must
identify roadways based on crash information
and in consultation with the Advisory Council
on Traffic Safety under Minnesota Statutes,
section 4.076, and local traffic safety partners.
This is a onetime appropriation and is
available until June 30, 2026.

$2,000,000 in each year is from the general
fund for implementation of climate-related
programs as provided under the federal
Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, Public
Law 117-58.

$1,193,000 in fiscal year 2024 is from the
trunk highway fund for costs related to the
property conveyance to the Upper Sioux
Community of state-owned land within the
boundaries of Upper Sioux Agency State Park,
including fee purchase, property purchase,
appraisals, and road and bridge demolition
and related engineering.new text begin This amount is
available until June 30, 2027.
new text end

$250,000 in fiscal year 2024 is from the
general fund for costs related to the Clean
Transportation Fuel Standard Working Group
established under article 4, section 124.

$1,000,000 in each year is available from the
trunk highway fund for management of
contaminated and regulated material on
property owned by the Department of
Transportation, including mitigation of
property conveyances, facility acquisition or
expansion, chemical release at maintenance
facilities, and spills on the trunk highway
system where there is no known responsible
party. If the appropriation for either year is
insufficient, the appropriation for the other
year is available for it.

1,207,013,000

1,174,045,000

Appropriations by Fund
	2024	2025
General	1,800,000	-0-
Trunk Highway	1,205,213,000	1,174,045,000

This appropriation is for the actual
construction, reconstruction, and improvement
of trunk highways, including design-build
contracts, internal department costs associated
with delivering the construction program,
consultant usage to support these activities,
and the cost of actual payments to landowners
for lands acquired for highway rights-of-way,
payment to lessees, interest subsidies, and
relocation expenses.

This appropriation includes federal highway
aid. The commissioner of transportation must
notify the chairs, ranking minority members,
and staff of the legislative committees with
jurisdiction over transportation finance of any
significant events that cause the estimates of
federal aid to change.

$1,500,000 in fiscal year 2024 is from the
general fund for living snow fence
implementation, including: acquiring and
planting trees, shrubs, native grasses, and
wildflowers that are climate adaptive to
Minnesota; improvements; contracts;
easements; rental agreements; and program
delivery.

$300,000 in fiscal year 2024 is from the
general fund for additions and modifications
to work zone design or layout to reduce
vehicle speeds in a work zone. This
appropriation is available following a
determination by the commissioner that the
initial work zone design or layout
insufficiently provides for reduced vehicle
speeds.

The commissioner may expend up to one-half
of one percent of the federal appropriations
under this paragraph as grants to opportunity
industrialization centers and other nonprofit
job training centers for job training programs
related to highway construction.

The commissioner may transfer up to
$15,000,000 in each year to the transportation
revolving loan fund.

The commissioner may receive money
covering other shares of the cost of partnership
projects. These receipts are appropriated to
the commissioner for these projects.

The base from the trunk highway fund is
$1,161,813,000 in each of fiscal years 2026
and 2027.

(d) Corridors of Commerce

25,000,000

This appropriation is for the corridors of
commerce program under Minnesota Statutes,
section 161.088. The commissioner may use
up to 17 percent of the amount in each year
for program delivery.

(e) Highway Debt Service

268,336,000

291,394,000

$265,336,000 in fiscal year 2024 and
$288,394,000 in fiscal year 2025 are for
transfer to the state bond fund. If this
appropriation is insufficient to make all
transfers required in the year for which it is
made, the commissioner of management and
budget must transfer the deficiency amount
as provided under Minnesota Statutes, section
16A.641, and notify the chairs, ranking
minority members, and staff of the legislative
committees with jurisdiction over
transportation finance and the chairs of the
senate Finance Committee and the house of
representatives Ways and Means Committee
of the amount of the deficiency. Any excess
appropriation cancels to the trunk highway
fund.

(f) Statewide Radio Communications

8,653,000

6,907,000

Appropriations by Fund
	2024	2025
General	2,003,000	3,000
Trunk Highway	6,650,000	6,904,000

$3,000 in each year is from the general fund
to equip and operate the Roosevelt signal
tower for Lake of the Woods weather
broadcasting.

$2,000,000 in fiscal year 2024 is from the
general fund for Allied Radio Matrix for
Emergency Response (ARMER) tower
building improvements and replacement.

new text begin This section is effective the day following final enactment.
new text end

Laws 2024, chapter 127, article 1, section 2, subdivision 3, is amended to read:

(a) Operations and Maintenance

-0-

2,405,000

$300,000 in fiscal year 2025 is for rumble
strips under Minnesota Statutes, section
161.1258.

$1,000,000 in fiscal year 2025 is for
landscaping improvements located within
trunk highway rights-of-way under the
Department of Transportation's community
roadside landscape partnership program, with
prioritization of tree planting as feasible.

$1,000,000 is from the general fund for the
traffic safety camera pilot program under
Minnesota Statutes, section 169.147, and the
evaluation and legislative report under article
3, sections 116 and 117. With the approval of
the commissioner of transportation, any
portion of this appropriation is available to the
commissioner of public safety. This is a
onetime appropriation and is available until
June 30, 2029.

$105,000 in fiscal year 2025 is for the cost of
staff time to coordinate with the Public
Utilities Commission relating to placement of
high voltage transmission lines along trunk
highways.

(b) Program Planning and Delivery

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5,800,000

$3,000,000 in fiscal year 2025 is for
implementation and development of statewide
and regional travel demand modeling related
to the requirements under Minnesota Statutes,
section 161.178. This is a onetime
appropriation and is available until June 30,
2026.

$800,000 in fiscal year 2025 is for one or more
grants to metropolitan planning organizations
outside the metropolitan area, as defined in
Minnesota Statutes, section 473.121,
subdivision 2, for modeling activities related
to the requirements under Minnesota Statutes,
section 161.178. Notwithstanding Minnesota
Statutes, section 16B.98, subdivision 14, the
commissioner must not use any amount of this
appropriation for administrative costs. This is
a onetime appropriationnew text begin and is available until
June 30, 2026new text end .

$2,000,000 in fiscal year 2025 is to complete
environmental documentation and for
preliminary engineering and design for the
reconstruction of marked Trunk Highway 55
from Hennepin County State-Aid Highway
19, north of the city of Loretto to Hennepin
County Road 118 near the city of Medina.
This is a onetime appropriation and is
available until June 30, 2027.

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10,900,000

$8,900,000 in fiscal year 2025 is for the
acquisition, environmental analysis, predesign,
design, engineering, construction,
reconstruction, and improvement of trunk
highway bridges, including design-build
contracts, program delivery, consultant usage
to support these activities, and the cost of
payments to landowners for lands acquired
for highway rights-of-way. Projects under this
appropriation must follow eligible investment
priorities identified in the Minnesota state
highway investment plan under Minnesota
Statutes, section 174.03, subdivision 1c. The
commissioner may use up to 17 percent of this
appropriation for program delivery. This is a
onetime appropriation and is available until
June 30, 2028.

$1,000,000 in fiscal year 2025 is for predesign
and design of intersection safety improvements
along marked Trunk Highway 65 from the
interchange with marked U.S. Highway 10 to
99th Avenue Northeast in the city of Blaine.
This is a onetime appropriation.

$1,000,000 in fiscal year 2025 is to design and
construct trunk highway improvements
associated with an interchange at U.S.
Highway 169, marked Trunk Highway 282,
and Scott County State-Aid Highway 9 in the
city of Jordan, including accommodations for
bicycles and pedestrians and for bridge and
road construction. This is a onetime
appropriation and is available until June 30,
2027.

(d) Highway Debt Service

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468,000

This appropriation is for transfer to the state
bond fund. If this appropriation is insufficient
to make all transfers required in the year for
which it is made, the commissioner of
management and budget must transfer the
deficiency amount as provided under
Minnesota Statutes, section 16A.641, and
notify the chairs and ranking minority
members of the legislative committees with
jurisdiction over transportation finance and
the chairs of the senate Finance Committee
and the house of representatives Ways and
Means Committee of the amount of the
deficiency. Any excess appropriation cancels
to the trunk highway fund.

new text begin This section is effective the day following final enactment.
new text end

new text begin Notwithstanding Minnesota Statutes, section 174.49, subdivision 6, from funds received
under Minnesota Statutes, section 174.49, subdivision 6, paragraph (a), clause (1), as
attributed to the allocation under Minnesota Statutes, section 297A.9915, subdivision 4,
Hennepin County must award a grant of $9,000,000 to the Board of Regents of the University
of Minnesota to design and construct suicide barriers and provide suicide diversion
information resources on the Washington Avenue Bridge in the city of Minneapolis.
new text end

Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 4.076, subdivision 4, is amended to read:

The advisory council must:

(1) advise the governor and heads of state departments and agencies on policies, programs,
and services affecting traffic safety;

(2) advise the appropriate representatives of state departments on the activities of the
Toward Zero Deaths program, including but not limited to educating the public about traffic
safety;

(3) encourage state departments and other agencies to conduct needed research in the
field of traffic safety;

(4) review recommendations of the subcommittees and working groups;

(5) review and comment deleted text begin on all grants dealing with traffic safety anddeleted text end on the development
and implementation of state and local traffic safety plans;

new text begin (6) advise the commissioner of public safety on agreements and grants as provided in
subdivision 5;new text end and

deleted text begin (6)deleted text end new text begin (7)new text end make recommendations on safe road zone safety measures under section 169.065.

Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 4.076, subdivision 5, is amended to read:

(a) The Office of Traffic Safety in the Department of Public
Safety, in cooperation with the Departments of Transportation and Health, must serve as
the host agency for the advisory council and must manage the administrative and operational
aspects of the advisory council's activities. The commissioner of public safety must perform
financial management on behalf of the council.

(b) The advisory council must meet no less than four times per year, or more frequently
as determined by the chair, a vice chair, or a majority of the council members. The advisory
council is subject to chapter 13D.

(c) The chair must regularly report to the respective commissioners on the activities of
the advisory council and on the state of traffic safety in Minnesota.

(d) The terms, compensation, and appointment of members are governed by section
15.059.

(e) The advisory council may appoint subcommittees and working groups. Subcommittees
must consist of council members. Working groups may include nonmembers. Nonmembers
on working groups must be compensated pursuant to section 15.059, subdivision 3, only
for expenses incurred for working group activities.

new text begin (f) The commissioner of public safety may enter into contracts and interagency
agreements for data, expertise, and research projects to provide assistance to the advisory
council.
new text end

new text begin (g) From an appropriation in law to the advisory council, the commissioner of public
safety may enter into grant agreements for projects that reduce serious and fatal injury
crashes. Eligible recipients of funds include but are not limited to a local traffic safety
coalition, local unit of government, nonprofit organization, and law enforcement agency.
The commissioner must give priority to local traffic safety coalitions.
new text end

new text begin (a) For purposes of this section, the following terms have
the meanings given.
new text end

new text begin (b) "Program" means the empowering small Minnesota communities program established
by the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota.
new text end

new text begin (c) "Small community" means a local unit of government having a population of fewer
than 15,000 or a collaboration of more than one local unit of government each having a
population of fewer than 15,000.
new text end

new text begin (a) An appropriation under the program is for small
community partnerships on infrastructure project analysis and development as provided in
this section.
new text end

new text begin (b) Support and assistance under the program must be prioritized for political subdivisions
and federally recognized Tribal governments based on insufficient capacity to undertake
project development and apply for state or federal infrastructure grants.
new text end

new text begin (a) An appropriation under the program is available for:
new text end

new text begin (1) project partnership activities in the Regional Sustainable Development Partnerships,
the Center for Transportation Studies, the Minnesota Design Center, the Humphrey School
of Public Affairs, the Center for Urban and Regional Affairs, or other related entities; and
new text end

new text begin (2) support and assistance to small communities that includes:
new text end

new text begin (i) methods to incorporate consideration of sustainability, resiliency, and adaptation to
the impacts of climate change; and
new text end

new text begin (ii) identification and cross-sector analysis of any potential associated projects and
efficiencies through coordinated investments in other infrastructure or assets.
new text end

new text begin (b) An agreement with a small community may provide for infrastructure project analysis
and development activities that include but are not limited to planning, scoping, analysis,
predesign, and design.
new text end

new text begin From an appropriation under the program, the regents
must maintain information about the program on a website that, at a minimum, must include:
new text end

new text begin (1) a review of the program and implementation;
new text end

new text begin (2) a summary of projects under the program;
new text end

new text begin (3) financial information that identifies sources and uses of funds; and
new text end

new text begin (4) direction on applications for partnership assistance.
new text end

Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 161.115, subdivision 177, is amended to read:

Beginning at a point in or adjacent to Nerstrand; thence
extending in a general northerly direction to a point westerly of Dennison; thence continuing
in a general northwesterly direction to a point deleted text begin on Route No. 1 at ordeleted text end new text begin near 110th Street Eastnew text end
near Northfield.

new text begin This section is effective the day after the commissioner of
transportation notifies the revisor of statutes electronically or in writing of the effective
date.
new text end

Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 161.178, subdivision 1, is amended to read:

(a) For purposes of this section, the following terms have
the meanings given.

(b) "Applicable entity" means the commissioner with respect to a project or portfolio
for inclusion in the state transportation improvement program or a metropolitan planning
organization with respect to a project or portfolio for inclusion in the appropriate metropolitan
transportation improvement program.

(d) "Capacity expansion project" means a project for trunk highway construction or
reconstruction that:

(1) is a major highway project, as defined in section deleted text begin 174.56deleted text end new text begin 174.034new text end , subdivision 1,
paragraph deleted text begin (b)deleted text end new text begin (c)new text end ; and

(2) adds highway traffic capacity or provides for grade separation of motor vehicle traffic
at an intersection, excluding auxiliary lanes with a length of less than 2,500 feet.

(e) "Greenhouse gas emissions" includes those emissions described in section 216H.01,
subdivision 2.

Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 161.178, subdivision 2a, is amended to read:

(a) For purposes of this section:

(1) prior to the date established under paragraph (b), deleted text begin a project or portfolio is a capacity
expansion projectdeleted text end new text begin the requirements under this section do not apply to any projectnew text end ; and

(2) on and after the date established under paragraph (b), a project or portfolio is a
capacity expansion project or a collection of trunk highway and multimodal projects for a
fiscal year and specific region.

(b) The commissioner must establish a date to implement impact assessments on the
basis of assessing a portfolio or program of projects deleted text begin instead ofdeleted text end new text begin ornew text end on a project-by-project
basis. The date must be:

(1) August 1, deleted text begin 2027deleted text end new text begin 2028new text end , which applies to projects that first enter the appropriate
transportation improvement program for fiscal year deleted text begin 2031deleted text end new text begin 2032new text end or a subsequent year; or

(2)new text begin after the date under clause (1)new text end as established by the commissioner, if the
commissioner:

(i) consults with metropolitan planning organizations;

(ii) prioritizes and makes reasonable efforts to meet the date under clause (1) deleted text begin or an earlier
datedeleted text end ;

(iii) determines that the date established under this clause is the earliest practicable in
which the necessary models and tools are sufficient for analysis under this section; and

(iv) submits a notice to the chairs and ranking minority members of the legislative
committees and divisions with jurisdiction over transportation policy and finance, which
must identify the date established and summarize the efforts under item (ii) and the
determination under item (iii).

new text begin This section is effective the day following final enactment.
new text end

Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 161.178, subdivision 8, is amended to read:

(a) A
transportation impact assessment and mitigation account is established in the special revenue
fund. The account consists of funds providednew text begin under section 168.013, subdivision 1m, andnew text end
by law and any other money donated, allotted, transferred, or otherwise provided to the
account.

(b) Money in the account is annually appropriated to the commissioner and must only
be expended on activities described or required under this section. In determining
expenditures from the account, the commissioner must include prioritization for offset
actions interlinked to trunk highway projects that reduce traffic fatalities or severe injuries.

Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 161.178, is amended by adding a subdivision to
read:

new text begin (a) For purposes of this subdivision, "account balance"
means the unencumbered balance in the transportation impact assessment and mitigation
account under subdivision 8 on June 30 of a fiscal year.
new text end

new text begin (b) Beginning July 1, 2028, in each fiscal year, if the account balance for the previous
fiscal year exceeds 50 percent of the total deposited during that fiscal year, by November
1, the commissioner must transfer an amount as determined in paragraph (c) from the
transportation impact assessment and mitigation account to the highway user tax distribution
fund.
new text end

new text begin (c) The amount for transfer under paragraph (b) equals 90 percent of the lesser of (1)
the account balance for the previous fiscal year, or (2) the amount of unencumbered funds
in the transportation impact assessment and mitigation account at the time of transfer.
new text end

Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 162.16, is amended to read:

Upon the request of the
commissioner, money in the county state-aid highway fund and money in the municipal
state-aid street fund deleted text begin shalldeleted text end new text begin mustnew text end be invested by the State Board of Investment in those
securities authorized for such purpose in section 11A.21. All interest and profits from the
investments deleted text begin shalldeleted text end new text begin mustnew text end be credited to the fund on which the interest or profits are earned.
The commissioner of management and budget deleted text begin shall bedeleted text end new text begin isnew text end the custodian of all securities
purchased under the provisions of this section.

new text begin (a) For purposes of this subdivision, "transportation
revenue source" includes but is not limited to:
new text end

new text begin (1) funds provided to a local unit of government under section 16A.88 or 297A.815 or
chapters 160 to 174;
new text end

new text begin (2) grants, loans, or other financial assistance provided in law from state sources of funds
for a specified transportation project, program, or purpose;
new text end

new text begin (3) revenue from transportation-related taxes and fees authorized in statutes, including
under sections 163.051, 297A.9915, 297A.992, 297A.993, 473.408, and 473.446, except
for filing fees under sections 168.33 and 171.061;
new text end

new text begin (4) reserves established from a source specified in this paragraph; and
new text end

new text begin (5) certificates of indebtedness, notes, or other obligations secured by a source specified
in this paragraph.
new text end

new text begin (b) A local unit of government must use interest or other investment earnings on a
transportation revenue source only for transportation purposes.
new text end

new text begin This section is effective the day following final enactment.
new text end

Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 168.002, subdivision 6, is amended to read:

"Dealer" means any person, firm, or corporation regularly engaged in
the business of manufacturing, or selling, purchasing, and generally dealing in new and
unused motor vehicles having an established place of business for the sale, trade, and display
of new and unused motor vehicles and having in possession new and unused motor vehicles
for the purposes of sale or trade. "Dealer" also includes any person, firm or corporation
regularly engaged in the business of manufacturing or selling, purchasing, and generally
dealing in new and unused motor vehicle bodies, chassis mounted or not, and having an
established place of business for the sale, trade and display of such new and unused motor
vehicle bodies, and having in possession new and unused motor vehicle bodies for the
purposes of sale or trade.new text begin For the purposes of sections 168.27, subdivision 28; 168.33,
subdivision 8a; 168.345; and 168.346, the commissioner may consider a motor vehicle
dealer licensed under the laws of a contiguous state as a dealer or licensed dealer.
new text end

new text begin This section is effective October 1, 2025.
new text end

Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 168.013, subdivision 1m, is amended to read:

deleted text begin In addition to the tax under subdivision 1a,deleted text end new text begin (a)new text end
A surcharge of deleted text begin $75deleted text end new text begin $200new text end is imposed for an all-electric vehicle, as defined in section 169.011,
subdivision 1a.new text begin The surcharge is in addition to the tax under subdivision 1a.
new text end

new text begin (b)new text end Notwithstanding subdivision 8, revenue deleted text begin from the fee imposeddeleted text end under this subdivision
must be deposited new text begin as followsnew text end new text begin :
new text end

new text begin (1) 80 percentnew text end in the highway user tax distribution fundnew text begin ; and
new text end

new text begin (2) 20 percent in the transportation impact assessment and mitigation account under
section 161.178, subdivision 8new text end .

new text begin This section is effective the day following final enactment and
applies to taxes payable for a registration period starting on or after July 1, 2025.
new text end

Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 168.091, is amended to read:

(a) Upon payment of a fee of $1, the commissioner
may issue a permit to a nonresident purchasing a vehicle in this state for the sole purpose
of allowing the vehicle to be removed from this state.

(b) The permit is in lieu of any other registration or taxation for use of the highways and
is valid for a period of deleted text begin 31deleted text end new text begin 60new text end days from the date of sale, trade, or gift.

(d) If the sale, gift, or trade information is electronically transmitted to the commissioner
by a dealer or deputy registrar of motor vehicles, the $1 fee is waived.

(e) The permit must be affixed to the rear of the vehicle where it is plainly visible. Each
permit is valid only for the vehicle for which the permit was issued.

The registrar may issue permits to licensed dealers upon payment of
the proper fee for each permit.

All payments received for such permits deleted text begin shalldeleted text end new text begin
mustnew text end be paid into the state treasury and credited to the highway user tax distribution fund.

new text begin This section is effective October 1, 2025, for permits issued on
or after that date.
new text end

Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 168.1287, subdivision 1, is amended to read:

The commissioner must issue blackout special license
plates or a single motorcycle plate to an applicant who:

(1) is a registered owner of a passenger automobile, noncommercial one-ton pickup
truck, motorcycle, or recreational vehicle;

(2) pays an additional fee in the amount specified for special plates under section 168.12,
subdivision 5;

(3) pays the registration tax as required under section 168.013;

(4) pays the fees required under this chapter;

(5) contributes a minimum of $30 annually deleted text begin to the driver and vehicle services operating
accountdeleted text end ; and

(6) complies with this chapter and rules governing registration of motor vehicles and
licensing of drivers.

Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 168.1287, subdivision 5, is amended to read:

Contributions collected under subdivision 1, clause
(5), must be depositednew text begin :
new text end

new text begin (1) 56.25 percentnew text end in the driver and vehicle services operating account under section
299A.705new text begin ; and
new text end

new text begin (2) 43.75 percent in the highway user tax distribution fundnew text end .

new text begin (a) For purposes of this section, the following terms have
the meanings given.
new text end

new text begin (b) "Auto rental company" means a corporation, partnership, individual, or other person
that is engaged primarily in the renting of at least 50 rental motor vehicles at per diem rates.
new text end

new text begin (c) "Rental motor vehicle" means a passenger automobile, noncommercial one-ton pickup
truck, motorcycle, motorized bicycle, or recreational vehicle made available for rental by
an auto rental company.
new text end

new text begin (a) An auto rental company may, but is not required to,
apply for rental motor vehicle plates under this section.
new text end

new text begin (b) Upon proper application, the commissioner must issue rental motor vehicle plates
or a single motorcycle plate to an auto rental company that:
new text end

new text begin (1) is a registered owner of a rental motor vehicle;
new text end

new text begin (2) pays license plate fees under section 168.12, subdivision 5, for each set of plates for
each rental motor vehicle, along with any other fees required by this chapter;
new text end

new text begin (3) pays the registration tax for each rental motor vehicle as required under section
168.013;
new text end

new text begin (4) pays the fees required under this chapter; and
new text end

new text begin (5) complies with section 168.017 and rules governing registration of rental motor
vehicles.
new text end

new text begin (c) Rental motor vehicle plates issued under this section are issued for a seven-year
period and must be replaced as required under section 168.12, subdivision 1, paragraph (f),
clause (2).
new text end

new text begin (d) Each set of rental motor vehicle plates issued under this section is only valid if the
plates are registered to a single rental motor vehicle.
new text end

new text begin The commissioner must adopt a suitable plate design that includes the
phrase "RENTAL MOTOR VEHICLE."
new text end

new text begin (a) On application to the commissioner and payment of a
transfer fee of $5 for each set of plates, rental motor vehicle plates may be transferred to
another qualified rental motor vehicle that is registered to the same auto rental company to
which the rental motor vehicle plates were originally issued.
new text end

new text begin (b) A deputy registrar who collects the $5 transfer fee under paragraph (a) must retain
the fee.
new text end

new text begin (c) Rental motor vehicle plates issued under this section must be removed from the rental
motor vehicle if the vehicle is held for resale under section 168A.11.
new text end

new text begin (a) Rental motor vehicle plates issued under this section are not
subject to section 168.1293, subdivision 2.
new text end

new text begin (b) Notwithstanding sections 168.09, subdivision 4, and 169.79, subdivision 8, rental
motor vehicle plates issued under this section are not required to display validation stickers
issued pursuant to section 168.12, subdivision 1.
new text end

new text begin This section applies on the earlier of July 1, 2026, or the date the
commissioner makes rental motor vehicle plates available.
new text end

Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 168.27, subdivision 8, is amended to read:

(a) Salespeople and other employees of licensed dealers under
this section are not required to obtain individual licenses.new text begin For purposes of this subdivision,
independent contractors are not employees.
new text end

(b) Isolated or occasional sales or leases of new or used motor vehicles are exempt from
this section. A person who makes only isolated or occasional sales or leases is not required
to be licensed under this section, is not considered to be in the business of selling or leasing
motor vehicles, and does not qualify to receive dealer plates under subdivision 16. "Isolated
or occasional sales or leases" means: (1) the sale or lease of a motor vehicle with an actual
cash value of $1,000 or less made by a charitable organization; (2) the sale, purchase, or
lease of not more than five motor vehicles in a 12-month period, other than pioneer or classic
motor vehicles as defined in section 168.10, subdivisions 1a and 1bdeleted text begin ,deleted text end new text begin ;new text end or (3) sales by a
licensed auctioneer selling motor vehicles at an auction if, in the ordinary course of the
auctioneer's business, the sale of motor vehicles is incidental to the sale of other real or
personal property. For purposes of this subdivision, charitable organization means a nonprofit
charitable organization that qualifies for tax exemption under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal
Revenue Code.

(c) A person whose sales of new and used motor vehicles consist solely of sales to
political subdivisions and their agencies of vehicles used solely as firefighting equipment
is not required to obtain a license under this section. The person may apply for and receive
in-transit plates under subdivision 17 in the same manner as licensed motor vehicle dealers
for the purpose of allowing firefighting equipment to be transported from the dealer's source
of supply or other place of storage to the dealer's place of business, to another place of
storage, or directly to the purchaser.

new text begin This section is effective January 1, 2026.
new text end

Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 168.27, subdivision 11, is amended to read:

(a) Application for a dealer's
license or notification of a change of location of the place of business on a dealer's license
must include a street address, not a post office box, and is subject to the commissioner's
approval.

(b) Upon the filing of an application for a dealer's license and the proper fee, unless the
application on its face appears to be invalid, the commissioner deleted text begin shalldeleted text end new text begin mustnew text end grant a 90-day
temporary license. During the 90-day period following issuance of the temporary license,
the commissioner deleted text begin shalldeleted text end new text begin mustnew text end inspect the place of business site and insure compliance with
this section and rules adopted under this section.

(c) The commissioner may extend the temporary license 30 days to allow the temporarily
licensed dealer to come into full compliance with this section and rules adopted under this
section.

(d) In no more than 180 days following issuance of the temporary license, the dealer
license must either be granted or denied.

(e) A license must be denied under the following conditions:

(1) if deleted text begin within the previous ten yearsdeleted text end the applicant was enjoined due to a violation of
section 325F.69 or convicted of violating section 325E.14, 325E.15, 325E.16, or 325F.69,
or convicted under section 609.53 of receiving or selling stolen vehicles, or convicted of
violating United States Code, title 49, sections 32701 to 32711 or pleaded guilty, entered a
plea of nolo contendere or no contest, or has been found guilty in a court of competent
jurisdiction of any charge of failure to pay state or federal income or sales taxes or felony
charge of forgery, embezzlement, obtaining money under false pretenses, theft by swindle,
extortion, conspiracy to defraud, deleted text begin ordeleted text end briberynew text begin , or similar offenses committed in another statenew text end ;
or

(2) if the applicant has had a dealer license revoked within the previous ten years.

(f) A license may be denied if a dealer is not in compliance with location requirements
under subdivision 10 or has intentionally misrepresented any information on the dealer
license application that would be grounds for suspension or revocation under subdivision
12.

(g) If the application is approved, the commissioner deleted text begin shalldeleted text end new text begin mustnew text end license the applicant as
a dealer for one year from the date the temporary license is granted and issue a certificate
of license that must include a distinguishing number of identification of the dealer. The
license must be displayed in a prominent place in the dealer's licensed place of business.

(h) Each initial application for a license must be accompanied by a fee of $100 in addition
to the annual fee. The annual fee is $150. The initial fees and annual fees must be paid into
the state treasury and credited to the general fund except that $50 of each initial and annual
fee must be paid into the driver and vehicle services operating account under section
299A.705.

new text begin (i) An applicant for a dealer's license under this section must submit to a criminal history
records check of state data completed by the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension and a national
criminal history records check, including a search of the records of the Federal Bureau of
Investigation. The results of the background check must be returned to the commissioner.
new text end

new text begin (j) An applicant for a dealer's license must consent to a fingerprint-based criminal history
background check as required under paragraph (i), pay all required fees, and cooperate with
all requests for information. An applicant must complete a new criminal history background
check if more than one year has elapsed since the applicant last applied for a license.
new text end

new text begin This section is effective January 1, 2026.
new text end

Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 168.27, subdivision 16, is amended to read:

(a) The
registrar deleted text begin shalldeleted text end new text begin mustnew text end issue to every motor vehicle dealer, upon a request from the motor
vehicle dealer licensed as provided in subdivision 2 or 3, one or more platesnew text begin , not to exceed
50,new text end displaying a general distinguishing number. This subdivision does not apply to a scrap
metal processor, a used vehicle parts dealer, or a vehicle salvage pool.

new text begin (b)new text end The fee for each deleted text begin of the first four platesdeleted text end new text begin plate issued by the registrarnew text end is $75 per
registration year, of which $60 must be paid to the registrar and the remaining $15 is payable
as sales tax on motor vehicles under section 297B.035. deleted text begin For each additional plate, the dealer
shall pay the registrar a fee of $25 and a sales tax on motor vehicles of $15 per registration
year.deleted text end The registrar deleted text begin shalldeleted text end new text begin mustnew text end deposit the tax in the state treasury to be credited as provided
in section 297B.09. Replacement plates are subject to the fees in section 168.12.

new text begin (c) A trade association exempt from federal taxation under section 501(c)(6) of the
Internal Revenue Code, with a membership of at least 100 licensed new motor vehicle
dealers, is authorized to issue dealer plates and process annual renewals on behalf of the
registrar. A motor vehicle dealer licensed as provided in subdivision 2 or 3 may be issued
up to 50 dealer plates by an authorized trade association and may annually renew plates
previously purchased from the trade association. The fee for each plate issued or renewed
under this paragraph is $60 per registration year, of which $45 must be paid to the registrar
and the remaining $15 is payable as sales tax on motor vehicles under section 297B.035.
A trade association may impose and retain an additional service charge, which must be
designed to cover the association's costs of compliance, distribution, and storage and other
related costs. The total annual amount charged by a trade association for a dealer plate under
this paragraph must not exceed the total imposed under paragraph (b).
new text end

new text begin (d) At any point in time, a dealer must not posses more than 50 plates issued under this
subdivision.
new text end

new text begin (e)new text end Motor vehicles, new or used, owned by the motor vehicle dealership and bearing the
number plate, except vehicles leased to the user who is not an employee of the dealer during
the term of the lease, held for hire, or used by the dealer as a tow truck, service truck, or
parts vehicle, may be driven upon the streets and highways of this state:

(1) by the motor vehicle dealer or dealer's spouse, or any full-time employee of the motor
vehicle dealer for either private or business purposes;

(2) by a part-time employee when the use is directly related to a particular business
transaction of the dealer;

(3) new text begin for use on a courtesy vehicle provided to a customer of the dealership while the
customer's vehicle is being repaired;
new text end

new text begin (4) new text end for demonstration purposes by any prospective buyer for a period of deleted text begin 48 hours or in
the case of a truck, truck-tractor, or semitrailer, for a period of sevendeleted text end new text begin 14new text end days; or

deleted text begin (4)deleted text end new text begin (5)new text end in a promotional event that lasts no longer than four days in which at least three
motor vehicles are involved.

deleted text begin (b)deleted text end new text begin (f)new text end A new or used motor vehicle sold by the motor vehicle dealer and bearing the
motor vehicle dealer's number plate may be driven upon the public streets and highways
for a period of 72 hours by the buyer for either of the following purposes: (1) removing the
vehicle from this state for registration in another statedeleted text begin ,deleted text end new text begin ;new text end or (2) permitting the buyer to use
the motor vehicle before the buyer receives number plates pursuant to registration. Use of
a motor vehicle by the buyer under clause (2) before the buyer receives number plates
pursuant to registration constitutes a use of the public streets or highways for the purpose
of the time requirements for registration of motor vehicles.new text begin The requirements under this
paragraph do not apply to a courtesy vehicle used as provided under paragraph (e), clause
(3).
new text end

new text begin (g) A vehicle displaying a dealer plate issued under this subdivision must carry written
documentation within the vehicle that includes:
new text end

new text begin (1) a valid driver's license;
new text end

new text begin (2) proof of insurance;
new text end

new text begin (3) the reason for use; and
new text end

new text begin (4) if the vehicle is for use as a courtesy vehicle under paragraph (e), clause (3), a courtesy
vehicle user agreement that includes a list of authorized drivers for the vehicle and their
driver's license numbers and the start and end dates of use.
new text end

new text begin (h) For purposes of this subdivision, a "courtesy vehicle" means a passenger-class motor
vehicle that a motor vehicle dealer temporarily provides at no or minimal cost to customers
for customer service or mobility purposes while the customer's vehicle is serviced, repaired,
or maintained.
new text end

Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 168.27, subdivision 22, is amended to read:

new text begin (a)
new text end Any person, copartnership, or corporation having a permanent enclosed commercial building
or structure either owned in fee or leased and engaged in the business, either exclusively or
in addition to any other occupation, of selling motorized bicycles, boat trailers, horse trailers,
or snowmobile trailers, may apply to the registrar for a dealer's license. Upon payment of
a $10 fee the registrar deleted text begin shalldeleted text end new text begin mustnew text end license the applicant as a dealer for the remainder of the
calendar year in which the application was received. The license may be renewed on or
before the second day of January of each succeeding year by payment of a fee of $10.

new text begin (b)new text end The registrar deleted text begin shalldeleted text end new text begin mustnew text end issue to each dealer, upon request of the dealer,new text begin up to 50new text end
dealer plates deleted text begin asdeleted text end new text begin on payment of the feenew text end provided in subdivision 16 deleted text begin upon payment of $5 for
each plate, anddeleted text end new text begin , paragraph (b).new text end The plates may be used in the same manner and for the same
purposes as is provided in subdivision 16. Except for motorized bicycle dealers, the registrar
deleted text begin shalldeleted text end new text begin mustnew text end also issue to the dealer, upon request of the dealer, "in-transit" plates as provided
in subdivision 17 upon payment of a fee of $5 for each plate.

new text begin (c)new text end This subdivision does not abrogate any of the provisions of this section relating to
the duties, responsibilities, and requirements of persons, copartnerships, or corporations
engaged in the business, either exclusively or in addition to other occupations, of selling
motor vehicles or manufactured homes, except that a seller of boat trailers, utility trailers,
or snowmobile trailers who is licensed under this subdivision is not required to have a
contract or franchise with a manufacturer or distributor of new boat trailers, utility trailers,
or new snowmobile trailers the seller proposes to sell, broker, wholesale, or auction. This
section does not require a manufacturer of snowmobile trailers whose manufacturing facility
is located outside of the metropolitan area as defined in section 473.121 to have a dealer's
license to transport the snowmobile trailers to dealers or retail outlets in the state.

Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 168.33, is amended by adding a subdivision to
read:

new text begin (a) The commissioner must issue payment to a deputy
registrar as follows:
new text end

new text begin (1) $2 for paying an account balance;
new text end

new text begin (2) $4 for the following transactions:
new text end

new text begin (i) updating a vehicle's address or the county in which the vehicle is kept;
new text end

new text begin (ii) changing or verifying an address related to the International Registration Plan or the
International Fuel Tax Agreement;
new text end

new text begin (iii) updating contact information for the International Registration Plan or the
International Fuel Tax Agreement;
new text end

new text begin (iv) processing a vehicle that has been sold, donated, or removed from the state; and
new text end

new text begin (v) marking a vehicle as junked;
new text end

new text begin (3) $8 for the following transactions:
new text end

new text begin (i) changing a customer's personal identification number;
new text end

new text begin (ii) adding or removing liens for veterans with a total service-connected disability;
new text end

new text begin (iii) providing a duplicate title;
new text end

new text begin (iv) issuing International Fuel Tax Agreement decals;
new text end

new text begin (v) managing an International Fuel Tax Agreement license; and
new text end

new text begin (vi) administrative review requests; and
new text end

new text begin (4) an amount that equals the fee established under subdivision 7, paragraph (a), clause
(2), for the following transactions:
new text end

new text begin (i) vehicle renewal for veterans with a total service-connected disability;
new text end

new text begin (ii) plate change for veterans with a total service-connected disability;
new text end

new text begin (iii) correcting or changing title and vehicle details;
new text end

new text begin (iv) issuing a new disability parking certificate;
new text end

new text begin (v) new title and registration for veterans with a total service-connected disability;
new text end

new text begin (vi) transferring title and registration for veterans with a total service-connected disability;
and
new text end

new text begin (vii) replacing plates, stickers, or registration cards.
new text end

new text begin (b) The following transactions for which no filing fee under subdivision 7 is collected
are not eligible for payment of any kind:
new text end

new text begin (1) collection of another fee type, including but not limited to a record request fee or a
fast track fee;
new text end

new text begin (2) voluntary waiver of a fee by the deputy registrar; and
new text end

new text begin (3) ancillary to a transaction for which a filing fee may be imposed.
new text end

new text begin (c) If the amount appropriated for payments under this subdivision is insufficient, the
commissioner must prorate the payments.
new text end

new text begin This section is effective August 1, 2025.
new text end

Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 168A.11, subdivision 1, is amended to read:

(a) A dealer who
buys a vehicle and holds it for resale need not apply for a certificate of title. Upon transferring
the vehicle to another person, other than by the creation of a security interest, the dealer
must promptly execute the assignment and warranty of title by a dealer, showing the names
and addresses of the transferee and of any secured party holding a security interest created
or reserved at the time of the resale, and the date of the security agreement in the spaces
provided on the certificate of title or secure reassignment.

(b) If a dealer elects to apply for a certificate of title on a vehicle held for resale, the
dealer need not register the vehicle but must pay one month's registration tax. If a dealer
elects to apply for a certificate of title on a vehicle held for resale, the commissioner must
not place any legend on the title that no motor vehicle sales tax was paid by the dealer but
may indicate on the title whether the vehicle is a new or used vehicle.

(c) With respect to motor vehicles subject to the provisions of section 325E.15, the dealer
must also, in the space provided on the certificate of title or secure reassignment, state the
true cumulative mileage registered on the odometer or that the exact mileage is unknown
if the odometer reading is known by the transferor to be different from the true mileage.

(d) The transferee must complete the application for title section on the certificate of
title or separate title application form prescribed by the commissioner. The dealer must mail
or deliver the certificate to the commissioner or deputy registrar with the transferee's
application for a new certificate and appropriate taxes and fees, within the period specified
under section 168A.10, subdivision 2.

(e) With respect to vehicles sold to buyers who will remove the vehicle from this state,
the dealer must remove any license plates from the vehicle, issue a deleted text begin 31-daydeleted text end new text begin 60-daynew text end temporary
permit pursuant to section 168.091, and notify the commissioner within 48 hours of the sale
that the vehicle has been removed from this state. The notification must be made in an
electronic format prescribed by the commissioner. The dealer may contract with a deputy
registrar for the notification of sale to an out-of-state buyer. The deputy registrar may charge
a fee of $7 per transaction to provide this service.

new text begin This section is effective October 1, 2025, for permits issued on
or after that date.
new text end

new text begin (a) When an insurer licensed to conduct business in Minnesota acquires ownership of a
vehicle through payment of damages and the owner fails to deliver the vehicle's title to the
insurer within 15 days of payment of the claim, the insurer or a designated agent may apply
to the commissioner for a certificate of title as provided in this section. This section only
applies to vehicles with a title issued by this state.
new text end

new text begin (b) At least 15 days prior to applying for a certificate of title under this section, the
insurer or a designated agent must notify the owner and any lienholders of record of the
insurer's intent to apply for a title. The notice must be sent to the last known address of the
owner and any lienholders by certified mail or by a commercial delivery service that provides
evidence of delivery.
new text end

new text begin (c) At least 15 days after notifying the owner and any lienholders under paragraph (b),
the insurer may apply for a certificate of title from the commissioner. The application must
attest that the insurer or a designated agent:
new text end

new text begin (1) paid the claim;
new text end

new text begin (2) requested the title or other necessary transfer documents from the owner; and
new text end

new text begin (3) provided notice to the owner and any lienholders as required under paragraph (b).
new text end

new text begin If the insurer or a designated agent does not attest to completing the requirements under
clauses (1) to (3), the commissioner must reject the application.
new text end

new text begin (d) Notwithstanding any outstanding liens, upon proper application, the commissioner
must issue a certificate of title in the name of the insurer. Issuance of a certificate of title
extinguishes all existing liens against the vehicle. If the vehicle is sold, the insurer or a
designated agent must assign the title to the buyer, and the vehicle is transferred without
any liens.
new text end

new text begin This section is effective August 1, 2025.
new text end

new text begin For purposes of this section, "salvage vehicle auction
company" or "auction company" means a business, organization, or individual that sells
salvage vehicles on behalf of insurers.
new text end

new text begin (a) If an insurance company licensed to conduct
business in Minnesota requests an auction company to take possession of a salvage vehicle
that is subject to an insurance claim and the insurance company does not subsequently take
ownership of the vehicle, the insurance company may direct the auction company to release
the vehicle to the owner or lienholder.
new text end

new text begin (b) The insurance company must provide the auction company notice by commercial
delivery service, email, or a proprietary electronic system accessible by both the insurance
company and the auction company authorizing the auction company to release the vehicle
to the vehicle's owner or lienholder.
new text end

new text begin (a) Upon receiving notice from an insurance
company under subdivision 2, the auction company must send two notices a minimum of
14 days apart to the owner of the vehicle and any lienholders stating that the vehicle is
available to be recovered from the auction company within 30 days of the date the first
notice was sent. Each notice must include an invoice for any outstanding charges owed to
the auction company that must be paid before the vehicle may be recovered.
new text end

new text begin (b) Notice under this subdivision must be sent to the address of the owner and any
lienholder on record with the commissioner by certified mail or a commercially available
delivery service that provides proof of delivery.
new text end

new text begin (a) If the owner or any lienholder does not recover
the vehicle within 30 days of the date on which the first notice was sent under subdivision
3:
new text end

new text begin (1) the vehicle is considered abandoned;
new text end

new text begin (2) the vehicle's certificate of title is deemed assigned to the auction company; and
new text end

new text begin (3) without surrendering the certificate of title, the auction company may request, on a
form provided by the commissioner, that the commissioner issue a certificate of title that
is free of liens.
new text end

new text begin (b) A request under paragraph (a) must be accompanied by a copy of (1) the notice sent
by the insurance company required under subdivision 2, and (2) evidence of delivery of the
notices sent to the owner and any lienholders required under subdivision 3 or evidence that
the notices were undeliverable.
new text end

new text begin (c) Notwithstanding any outstanding liens against the vehicle, upon receipt of any fees
charged under section 168A.29, the commissioner must issue a certificate of title that is
free of liens to the auction company in possession of the vehicle.
new text end

new text begin This section is effective August 1, 2025.
new text end

Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 168E.01, is amended by adding a subdivision
to read:

new text begin "Fuel products" means liquefied natural gas or liquefied
petroleum gas, as defined in section 296A.01, subdivisions 30 and 31.
new text end

new text begin This section is effective the day following final enactment for
retail deliveries made after June 30, 2025.
new text end

Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 168E.01, is amended by adding a subdivision
to read:

new text begin "Road construction materials" has the meaning
given in section 169.869, subdivision 1.
new text end

new text begin This section is effective the day following final enactment for
retail deliveries made after June 30, 2025.
new text end

Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 168E.05, subdivision 1, is amended to read:

The following retail deliveries are exempt from the fee
imposed by this chapter:

(1) a retail delivery to a purchaser who is exempt from tax under chapter 297A;

(2) a retail delivery on a motor vehicle for which a permit issued by the commissioner
of transportation or a road authority is required under chapter 169 or 221 and the retailer
has maintained books and records through reasonable and verifiable standards that the retail
delivery was on a qualifying vehicle;

(3) a retail delivery resulting from a retail sale of food and food ingredients or prepared
food;

(4) a retail delivery resulting from a retail sale by a food and beverage service
establishment, regardless of whether the retail delivery is made by a third party other than
the food and beverage service establishment; deleted text begin and
deleted text end

(5) a retail delivery resulting from a retail sale of drugs and medical devices, accessories
and supplies, or baby productsnew text begin ;
new text end

new text begin (6) a retail delivery resulting from a retail sale of fuel products purchased by and delivered
to a political subdivision or a trade or business; and
new text end

new text begin (7) a retail delivery resulting from a retail sale of road construction materials purchased
by and delivered to a political subdivision or a trade or businessnew text end .

new text begin This section is effective the day following final enactment for
retail deliveries made after June 30, 2025.
new text end

Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 169.011, subdivision 36, is amended to read:

deleted text begin (a)deleted text end "Intersection" means the area embraced within the
prolongation or connection of the lateral curb lines or, if none, then the lateral boundary
lines of the roadways of two highways which join one another at, or approximately at, right
angles or the area within which vehicles traveling upon different highways joining at any
other angle may come in conflict.

deleted text begin (b) Where a highway includes two roadways 30 feet or more apart, then every crossing
of each roadway of such divided highway by an intersecting highway shall be regarded as
a separate intersection. In the event such intersecting highway also includes two roadways
30 feet or more apart, then every crossing of two roadways of such highways shall be
regarded as a separate intersection.
deleted text end

new text begin This section is effective August 1, 2025.
new text end

Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 169.06, subdivision 5, is amended to read:

(a) Whenever traffic is controlled by traffic-control
signals exhibiting different colored lights, or colored lighted arrows, successively one at a
time or in combination, only the colors Green, Red, and Yellow shall be used, except for
special pedestrian signals carrying a word or legend. The traffic-control signal lights or
colored lighted arrows indicate and apply to drivers of vehicles and pedestrians as follows:

(1) Green indication:

(i) Vehicular traffic facing a circular green signal may proceed straight through or turn
right or left unless a sign prohibits either turn. But vehicular traffic, including vehicles
turning right or left, shall yield the right-of-way to other vehicles and to pedestrians lawfully
within the intersection or adjacent crosswalk at the time this signal is exhibited. Vehicular
traffic turning left or making a U-turn to the left shall yield the right-of-way to other vehicles
approaching from the opposite direction so closely as to constitute an immediate hazard.

(ii) Vehicular traffic facing a green arrow signal, shown alone or in combination with
another indication, may cautiously enter the intersection only to make the movement indicated
by the arrow, or other movement as permitted by other indications shown at the same time.
Vehicular traffic shall yield the right-of-way to pedestrians lawfully within an adjacent
crosswalk and to other traffic lawfully using the intersection.

(iii) Unless otherwise directed by a pedestrian-control signal as provided in subdivision
6, pedestrians facing any green signal, except when the sole green signal is a turn arrow,
may proceed across the roadway within any marked or unmarked crosswalk. Every driver
of a vehicle shall yield the right-of-way to such pedestrian, except that the pedestrian shall
yield the right-of-way to vehicles lawfully within the intersection at the time that the green
signal indication is first shown.

(2) Steady yellow indication:

(i) Vehicular traffic facing a steady circular yellow or yellow arrow signal is thereby
warned that the related green movementnew text begin or flashing yellow movementnew text end is being terminated
or that a red indication will be exhibited immediately thereafter when vehicular traffic must
not enter the intersection, except for the continued movement allowed by any green arrow
indication simultaneously exhibited.

(ii) Pedestrians facing a circular yellow signal, unless otherwise directed by a
pedestrian-control signal as provided in subdivision 6, are thereby advised that there is
insufficient time to cross the roadway before a red indication is shown and no pedestrian
shall then start to cross the roadway.

(3) Steady red indication:

(i) Vehicular traffic facing a circular red signal alone must stop at a clearly marked stop
line but, if none, before entering the crosswalk on the near side of the intersection or, if
none, then before entering the intersection and shall remain standing until a green indication
is shown, except as follows: (A) the driver of a vehicle stopped as close as practicable at
the entrance to the crosswalk on the near side of the intersection or, if none, then at the
entrance to the intersection in obedience to a red or stop signal, and with the intention of
making a right turn may make the right turn, after stopping, unless an official sign has been
erected prohibiting such movement, but shall yield the right-of-way to pedestrians and other
traffic lawfully proceeding as directed by the signal at that intersection; or (B) the driver of
a vehicle on a one-way street intersecting another one-way street on which traffic moves
to the left shall stop in obedience to a red or stop signal and may then make a left turn into
the one-way street, unless an official sign has been erected prohibiting the movement, but
shall yield the right-of-way to pedestrians and other traffic lawfully proceeding as directed
by the signal at that intersection.

(ii) Unless otherwise directed by a pedestrian-control signal as provided in subdivision
6, pedestrians facing a steady red signal alone shall not enter the roadway.

(iii) Vehicular traffic facing a steady red arrow signal, with the intention of making a
movement indicated by the arrow, must stop at a clearly marked stop line but, if none, before
entering the crosswalk on the near side of the intersection or, if none, then before entering
the intersection and must remain standing until a permissive signal indication permitting
the movement indicated by the red arrow is displayed, except as follows: when an official
sign has been erected permitting a turn on a red arrow signal, the vehicular traffic facing a
red arrow signal indication is permitted to enter the intersection to turn right, or to turn left
from a one-way street into a one-way street on which traffic moves to the left, after stopping,
but must yield the right-of-way to pedestrians and other traffic lawfully proceeding as
directed by the signal at that intersection.

(b) In the event an official traffic-control signal is erected and maintained at a place
other than an intersection, the provisions of this section are applicable except those which
can have no application. Any stop required must be made at a sign or marking on the
pavement indicating where the stop must be made, but in the absence of any such sign or
marking the stop must be made at the signal.

(c) When a traffic-control signal indication or indications placed to control a certain
movement or lane are so identified by placing a sign near the indication or indications, no
other traffic-control signal indication or indications within the intersection controls vehicular
traffic for that movement or lane.

new text begin This section is effective August 1, 2025.
new text end

Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 169.09, subdivision 8, is amended to read:

(a) A peace officer who
investigates in the regular course of duty an accident that is required to be reported under
this section must submit an electronic or written report of the accident to the commissioner
of public safety within ten days after the date of the accident. Within two business days
after identification of a fatality that resulted from an accident, the reporting agency must
notify the commissioner of the basic circumstances of the accident. A report or notification
under this subdivision must be in the format as prescribed in subdivision 9.

(b) Accidents on streets, highways, roadways, sidewalks, shoulders, shared use paths,
or any other portion of a public right-of-way must be reported under the requirements of
this section if the accident results in:

(1) a fatality;

(2) bodily injury deleted text begin to a person who, because of the injury, immediately receives medical
treatment away from or at the scene of the accidentdeleted text end ;

(3) one or more of the motor vehicles incurring disabling damage that requires a vehicle
to be transported away from the scene of the accident by tow truck or other vehicle; or

(4) damage to fixtures, infrastructure, or any other property alongside or on a highway.

(c) An accident involving a school bus, as defined in section 169.011, subdivision 71,
must be reported under the requirements of this section and section 169.4511.

(d) An accident involving a commercial motor vehicle, as defined in section 169.781,
subdivision 1, paragraph (a), must be reported under the requirements of this section and
section 169.783.

(e) Accidents occurring on public lands or trail systems that result in the circumstances
specified in paragraph (b) must be reported under the requirements of this section.

new text begin This section is effective August 1, 2025.
new text end

Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 169.14, subdivision 1a, is amended to read:

The driver's license of a person who
violates any speed limit established in this section, by driving in excess of 100 miles per
hournew text begin or 35 miles per hour or more over the posted speed limitnew text end , is revoked for six months
under section 171.17, or for a longer minimum period of time applicable under section
169A.53, 169A.54, or 171.174.

new text begin This section is effective July 1, 2025, for violations committed
on or after that date.
new text end

Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 169.686, subdivision 1, is amended to read:

(a) Except as provided in section 169.685, a
properly adjusted and fastened seat belt, including both the shoulder and lap belt when the
vehicle is so equipped, deleted text begin shalldeleted text end new text begin mustnew text end be worn by the driver and passengers of a passenger
vehicle, commercial motor vehicle, type III vehicle, and type III Head Start vehicle.
Notwithstanding the equipment exemption in section 169.685, subdivision 1, this paragraph
applies to the driver and passengers of an autocycle equipped with seat belts.new text begin This paragraph
applies to the operator and passengers of a class 2 all-terrain vehicle, as defined in section
84.92, subdivision 10, when operated on or within the right-of-way of a public road when
the all-terrain vehicle is factory-equipped with seat belts.
new text end

(b) A person who is 15 years of age or older and who violates paragraph (a) is subject
to a fine of $25. The driver of the vehicle in which a violation occurs is subject to a $25
fine for each violation of paragraph (a) by the driver or by a passenger under the age of 15,
but the court may not impose more than one surcharge under section 357.021, subdivision
6, on the driver. The Department of Public Safety deleted text begin shalldeleted text end new text begin mustnew text end not record a violation of this
subdivision on a person's driving record.

(c) The driver of a bus is not subject to the fine under paragraph (b) for a violation of
paragraph (a) by a passenger under the age of 15. This paragraph does not apply tonew text begin :new text end (1) a
school bus, including a type III vehicle; and (2) a Head Start bus, including a type III Head
Start vehicle.

new text begin This section is effective July 1, 2025, for violations committed
on or after that date.
new text end

Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 169.865, subdivision 1a, is amended to read:

For purposes of this section, "qualifying agricultural products"
means:

(1) agricultural crops, including but not limited to corn, soybeans, oats, grain, and
by-products of agricultural crops;

(2) livestock, including but not limited to cattle, hogs, and poultry;

(3) food crops, including but not limited to sugar beets, potatoes, carrots, and onions;

(4) fluid milk;

(5) seed and material used for or in livestock and poultry feed;

(6) livestock manure; deleted text begin and
deleted text end

(7) raw or processed grass seednew text begin ; and
new text end

new text begin (8) before January 1, 2031, crude soybean oilnew text end .

new text begin This section is effective January 1, 2026.
new text end

Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 169.865, subdivision 3, is amended to read:

(a) A vehicle or combination of vehicles operating
under this section:

(1) is subject to axle weight limitations under section 169.824, subdivision 1;

(2) is subject to seasonal load restrictions under section 169.87;

(3) is subject to bridge load limits posted under section 169.84;

(4) may only be operated on paved streets and highways other than interstate highways;

(5) may not be operated with loads that exceed the manufacturer's gross vehicle weight
rating as affixed to the vehicle, or other certification of gross vehicle weight rating complying
with Code of Federal Regulations, title 49, sections 567.4 to 567.7;

(6) must be issued a permit from each road authority having jurisdiction over a road on
which the vehicle is operated, if required;

(7) must comply with the requirements of section 169.851, subdivision 4; and

(8) must have brakes on all wheels.

(b) The percentage allowances for exceeding gross weights if transporting unfinished
forest products under section 168.013, subdivision 3, paragraph (b), or for the first haul of
unprocessed or raw farm products or unfinished forest products under section 168.013,
subdivision 3, paragraph (d), clause (3), do not apply to a vehicle or combination of vehicles
operated under this section.

(c) Notwithstanding paragraph (a), clause (4), a vehicle or combination of vehicles
hauling fluid milk under a permit issued by the commissioner of transportation may also
operate on interstate highways as provided under United States Code, title 23, section 127.

new text begin (d) A vehicle or combination of vehicles hauling crude soybean oil under this section
may only be operated in this state to perform transportation between soybean processing
facilities located in Mankato and Fairmont on:
new text end

new text begin (1) a route on a county highway or county state-aid highway as approved by the county;
new text end

new text begin (2) marked Trunk Highways 15, 30, and 60; and
new text end

new text begin (3) marked U.S. Highway 169.
new text end

new text begin This section is effective January 1, 2026.
new text end

Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 171.01, is amended by adding a subdivision to
read:

new text begin "Road test" means the actual physical demonstration of skills and
ability to exercise ordinary and reasonable control in the operation of a motor vehicle. As
appropriate, a road test includes demonstration of ability to perform an inspection of a
vehicle and equipment.
new text end

Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 171.05, subdivision 1, is amended to read:

(a) Any person who is 18 or more years
of age and who, except for a lack of instruction in operating a motor vehicle, would otherwise
be qualified to obtain a class D driver's license under this chapterdeleted text begin ,deleted text end may apply for an
instruction permitnew text begin ,new text end and the department deleted text begin shalldeleted text end new text begin mustnew text end issue the permit. The instruction permit
entitles the applicant to drive a motor vehicle for which a class D license is valid upon the
highways for a period of two years if the permit holder:

(1) has the permit in immediate possession; and

(2) is driving the vehicle while accompanied by an adult licensed driver who is actually
occupying a seat beside the driver.

(b) Any license of a lower class may be used as an instruction permit to operate a vehicle
requiring a higher class license for a period of deleted text begin six monthsdeleted text end new text begin one yearnew text end after passage of the
written test or tests required for the higher class and when the licensee is accompanied by
and receiving instruction from a holder of the appropriate higher class license. A copy of
the record of examination taken for the higher class license must be carried by the driver
while using the lower class license as an instruction permit.

Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 171.06, is amended by adding a subdivision to
read:

new text begin (a) For purposes of this subdivision, "applicant" means a
person who renews a REAL ID-compliant or noncompliant driver's license or identification
card or applies for a duplicate card through the department's online renewal system
established in this subdivision.
new text end

new text begin (b) The commissioner must establish a process for an applicant to renew or request a
duplicate of a REAL ID-compliant or noncompliant driver's license or identification card,
whether by website or some other means, as provided in this subdivision. Notwithstanding
subdivision 3, an applicant for a renewal or duplicate driver's license or identification card
submitted through the department's online renewal system may not designate a temporary
mailing address for the delivery of the driver's license or identification card.
new text end

new text begin (c) The commissioner may renew or request a duplicate of a REAL ID-compliant or
noncompliant driver's license or identification card for an individual who does not renew
in person if:
new text end

new text begin (1) there is no change in identity, including any change to the applicant's name, address,
signature, and driver's license or identification card number;
new text end

new text begin (2) the renewal application is not for a different type or class of driver's license or
identification card;
new text end

new text begin (3) the renewal or duplicate application is not for an enhanced driver's license or
identification card;
new text end

new text begin (4) the commissioner has a previous photograph of the applicant on file that was taken
within the last five years or in conjunction with the most recent issuance of the applicant's
current credential;
new text end

new text begin (5) the applicant is at least 18 years of age at the time of the application;
new text end

new text begin (6) the applicant's license or identification card is valid or has been expired for less than
one year;
new text end

new text begin (7) the applicant has not obtained a driving credential or identification card from another
state or jurisdiction since the most recent issuance of the applicant's Minnesota credential;
new text end

new text begin (8) no knowledge or road tests are required to maintain the credential;
new text end

new text begin (9) the applicant submits a vision examination certificate as described in subdivision 7;
and
new text end

new text begin (10) the application is in a form prescribed by the commissioner.
new text end

new text begin (d) The commissioner must use the photograph on file as specified in paragraph (c),
clause (4), for the applicant's REAL ID-compliant or noncompliant driver's license or
identification card.
new text end

new text begin This section is effective July 1, 2026.
new text end

Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 171.0605, subdivision 2, is amended to read:

(a) Only the following is satisfactory evidence
of an applicant's identity and date of birth under section 171.06, subdivision 3, paragraph
(b):

(1) a driver's license or identification card that:

(i) complies with all requirements of the REAL ID Act;

(ii) is not designated as temporary or limited term; and

(iii) is current or has been expired for five years or less;

(2) a valid, unexpired United States passport, including a passport booklet or passport
card, issued by the United States Department of State;

(3) a certified copy of a birth certificate issued by a government bureau of vital statistics
or equivalent agency in the applicant's state of birth, which must bear the raised or authorized
seal of the issuing government entity;

(4) a consular report of birth abroad, certification of report of birth, or certification of
birth abroad, issued by the United States Department of State, Form FS-240, Form DS-1350,
or Form FS-545;

(5) a valid, unexpired permanent resident card issued by the United States Department
of Homeland Security or the former Immigration and Naturalization Service of the United
States Department of Justice, Form I-551. If the Form I-551 validity period has been
automatically extended by the United States Department of Homeland Security, it is deemed
unexpired, regardless of the expiration date listed;

(6) a foreign passport with an unexpired temporary I-551 stamp or a temporary I-551
printed notation on a machine-readable immigrant visa with a United States Department of
Homeland Security admission stamp within the validity period;

(7) a United States Department of Homeland Security Form I-94 or Form I-94A with a
photograph and an unexpired temporary I-551 stamp;

(8) a United States Department of State Form DS-232 with a United States Department
of Homeland Security admission stamp and validity period;

(9) a certificate of naturalization issued by the United States Department of Homeland
Security, Form N-550 or Form N-570;

(10) a certificate of citizenship issued by the United States Department of Homeland
Security, Form N-560 or Form N-561;

(11) an unexpired employment authorization document issued by the United States
Department of Homeland Security, Form I-766 or Form I-688B. If the Form I-766 validity
period has been automatically extended by the United States Department of Homeland
Security, it is deemed unexpired, regardless of the expiration date listed;

(12) a valid, unexpired passport issued by a foreign country and a valid, unexpired United
States visa accompanied by documentation of the applicant's most recent lawful admittance
into the United States;new text begin or
new text end

(13) a document as designated by the United States Department of Homeland Security
under Code of Federal Regulations, title 6, part 37.11 (c)(1)(x)deleted text begin ;deleted text end new text begin .
new text end

deleted text begin (14) a copy of the applicant's certificate of marriage certified by the issuing government
jurisdiction;
deleted text end

deleted text begin (15) a certified copy of a court order that specifies the applicant's name change; or
deleted text end

deleted text begin (16) a certified copy of a divorce decree or dissolution of marriage that specifies the
applicant's name change, issued by a court.
deleted text end

(b) A document under paragraph (a) must be legible and unaltered.

Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 171.0605, is amended by adding a subdivision
to read:

new text begin The following is satisfactory evidence of an
applicant's name change:
new text end

new text begin (1) a copy of the applicant's certificate of marriage certified by the issuing government
jurisdiction;
new text end

new text begin (2) a certified copy of a court order that specifies the applicant's name change; or
new text end

new text begin (3) a certified copy of a court-issued divorce decree or dissolution of marriage that
specifies the applicant's name change.
new text end

Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 171.061, is amended by adding a subdivision
to read:

new text begin (a) The commissioner must issue payment to a driver's
license agent as follows:
new text end

new text begin (1) $2 for paying an account balance;
new text end

new text begin (2) $4 for the following transactions:
new text end

new text begin (i) correcting credentials for veterans with a total service-connected disability, homeless
fee, and those with reduced-fee credentials; and
new text end

new text begin (ii) payment of reinstatement fees for veterans with a total service-connected disability
and homeless youth;
new text end

new text begin (3) $8 for the following transactions:
new text end

new text begin (i) changing a customer's personal identification number; and
new text end

new text begin (ii) mail-in application photograph renewal; and
new text end

new text begin (4) an amount that equals the fee established under subdivision 4, paragraph (a), clause
(2), for the following transactions:
new text end

new text begin (i) addition of court order review;
new text end

new text begin (ii) paper temporary receipt of application permit for veterans with a total
service-connected disability; and
new text end

new text begin (iii) issuing a credential for veterans with a total service-connected disability, homeless
youth, and those with reduced-fee credentials.
new text end

new text begin (b) The following transactions for which no filing fee under subdivision 4 is collected
are not eligible for payment of any kind:
new text end

new text begin (1) collection of another fee type, including but not limited to a record request fee or a
fast track fee;
new text end

new text begin (2) voluntary waiver of a fee by the driver's license agent; and
new text end

new text begin (3) ancillary to a transaction for which a filing fee may be imposed.
new text end

new text begin (c) If the amount appropriated for payments under this subdivision is insufficient, the
commissioner must prorate the payments.
new text end

new text begin This section is effective August 1, 2025.
new text end

Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 171.13, subdivision 7, is amended to read:

(a) A fee of $10 must be paid by an individual to take a
third and any subsequent knowledge test administered by the department if the individual
has failed two previous consecutive knowledge tests on the subject.

(b) A fee of $20 must be paid by an individual to take a third and any subsequent skills
or road test administered by the department if the individual has previously failed two
consecutive skill or road tests in a specified class of motor vehicle.

(c) A fee of deleted text begin $20deleted text end new text begin $40new text end must be paid by an individual who fails to appear for a scheduled
deleted text begin skills ordeleted text end road test or who cancels a deleted text begin skills ordeleted text end road test deleted text begin withindeleted text end new text begin less thannew text end 24 hours deleted text begin ofdeleted text end new text begin beforenew text end the
appointment time.new text begin A fee of $20 must be paid by an individual who cancels a scheduled road
test between 24 hours and 72 hours before the appointment time.
new text end

(d) All fees received under this subdivision must be paid into the state treasury and
credited to the driver and vehicle services operating account under section 299A.705.

new text begin This section is effective August 1, 2025, and applies to
cancellations and failures to appear on or after that date.
new text end

Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 171.13, subdivision 8, is amended to read:

The commissioner must not schedule or reserve recurring
time with a public, private, or commercial driver education program for purposes of
administering deleted text begin skills ordeleted text end road tests to a class D deleted text begin or commercialdeleted text end driver's license applicant.

Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 171.17, subdivision 1, is amended to read:

(a) The department deleted text begin shalldeleted text end new text begin mustnew text end immediately revoke the license
of a driver upon receiving a record of the driver's conviction of:

(1) manslaughter resulting from the operation of a motor vehicle deleted text begin ordeleted text end new text begin under section 609.20
or 609.205;
new text end

new text begin (2)new text end criminal vehicular homicide or injury under section 609.2112, 609.2113, or 609.2114,
or Minnesota Statutes 2012, section 609.21;

deleted text begin (2)deleted text end new text begin (3)new text end a violation of section 169A.20 or 609.487;

deleted text begin (3)deleted text end new text begin (4)new text end a felony in the commission of which a motor vehicle was used;

deleted text begin (4)deleted text end new text begin (5)new text end failure to stop and disclose identity and render aid, as required under section
169.09, in the event of a motor vehicle accident, resulting in the death or personal injury of
another;

deleted text begin (5)deleted text end new text begin (6)new text end perjury or the making of a false affidavit or statement to the department under
any law relating to the application, ownership, or operation of a motor vehicle, including
on the certification required under section 171.05, subdivision 2, paragraph (a), clause (1),
item (ii), subitem (C), to issue an instruction permit to a homeschool student;

deleted text begin (6)deleted text end new text begin (7)new text end except as this section otherwise provides, three charges of violating within a
period of 12 months any of the provisions of chapter 169 or of the rules or municipal
ordinances enacted in conformance with chapter 169, for which the accused may be punished
upon conviction by imprisonment;

deleted text begin (7)deleted text end new text begin (8)new text end two or more violations, within five years, of the misdemeanor offense described
in section 169.444, subdivision 2, paragraph (a);

deleted text begin (8)deleted text end new text begin (9)new text end the gross misdemeanor offense described in section 169.444, subdivision 2,
paragraph (b);

deleted text begin (9)deleted text end new text begin (10)new text end an offense in another state that, if committed in this state, would be grounds for
revoking the driver's license; or

deleted text begin (10)deleted text end new text begin (11)new text end a violation of an applicable speed limit by a person driving in excess of 100
miles per hour. The person's license must be revoked for six months for a violation of this
clause, or for a longer minimum period of time applicable under section 169A.53, 169A.54,
or 171.174.

(b) The department deleted text begin shalldeleted text end new text begin mustnew text end immediately revoke the school bus endorsement of a
driver upon receiving a record of the driver's conviction of the misdemeanor offense described
in section 169.443, subdivision 7.

Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 174.02, is amended by adding a subdivision to
read:

new text begin The commissioner may
provide grants or other financial assistance at the commissioner's discretion pursuant to
grant requirements under state law to meet the state's goals under subdivision 1a, clause
(3), or section 216H.02.
new text end

Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 174.03, subdivision 12, is amended to read:

(a) The
commissioner must implement performance measures and targets for the trunk highway
system in order to construct resilient infrastructure, enhance the project selection for all
transportation modes, improve economic security, and achieve the state transportation goals
established in section 174.01.

(b) At a minimum, the transportation planning process must include:

(1) an inventory of transportation assets, including but not limited to bridge, pavement,
geotechnical, pedestrian, bicycle, and transit asset categories;

(2) establishment of statewide performance measures and targets, reporting of
performance measure results, and where possible, performance forecasts that are:

(i) statewide and, where data allow, district-specific;

(ii) for assets in each asset category specified in clause (1); and

(iii) identified in collaboration with the public;

(3) gap identification and an explanation of the difference between performance targets
and current status; and

(4) life cycle assessment and corridor risk assessment as part of asset management
programs in each district of the department.

(1) be based on expected funding during the plan period and, to the extent feasible,
maximize long-term benefits;

(2) estimate the funding necessary to make optimal life cycle investments;

(3) identify investments within each of the asset categories specified in paragraph (b),
clause (1), that are funded through the trunk highway capital program;

(4) identify specific trunk highway segments programmed to be removed from the trunk
highway system; and

(5) deliver annual progress toward achieving the state transportation goals established
in section 174.01.

deleted text begin (d) Annually by December 15, the commissioner must report trunk highway performance
measures and targets and identify gaps, including information detailing the department's
progress on achieving the state transportation goals, to the chairs and ranking minority
members of the legislative committees having jurisdiction over transportation policy and
finance. The report must be signed by the commissioner.
deleted text end

Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 174.03, is amended by adding a subdivision to
read:

new text begin (a) The commissioner must calculate and
report the asset sustainability ratio (ASR) for pavements for each fiscal year. The ASR must
be based on criteria developed by the commissioner and found in the Pavement Design
Manual. The ASR is calculated as:
new text end

new text begin (1) total trunk highway system lane-mile years added each year; divided by
new text end

new text begin (2) total trunk highway mileage in that year.
new text end

new text begin (b) The department must meet the following pavement system targets for ASR:
new text end

new text begin (1) not less than 0.65 by 2027;
new text end

new text begin (2) not less than 0.75 by 2029; and
new text end

new text begin (3) not less than 0.85 by 2031 and thereafter.
new text end

new text begin (c) The commissioner must determine ASR results from projects constructed by the
department for each year and include the results in the trunk highway performance report
under section 174.56.
new text end

new text begin This section is effective August 1, 2025.
new text end

new text begin (a) For purposes of this section, the following terms have
the meanings given.
new text end

new text begin (b) "Analysis activity" means an undertaking to analyze or study a highway or a corridor
prior to project identification or as part of project development. Analysis activity includes
but is not limited to: (1) planning, assessment, project scoping, project development, land
acquisition, environmental review, and project-related public engagement; and (2) a safety
study or audit, a corridor analysis or study, a planning study, a feasibility analysis, a purpose
and need assessment, or similar assessment or analysis.
new text end

new text begin (c) "Major highway project" means a highway project that has a total cost for all segments
that the commissioner most recently estimates to be at least (1) $15,000,000 in the
metropolitan highway construction district, or (2) $5,000,000 in any nonmetropolitan
highway construction district.
new text end

new text begin The commissioner must maintain a centralized portal
on the department's website that provides comprehensive information on highway projects,
project development, studies and assessments, and related activity.
new text end

new text begin The portal must:
new text end

new text begin (1) provide a geographic information system interface that allows for identification of
projects and analysis activity through interactive mapping;
new text end

new text begin (2) identify:
new text end

new text begin (i) each trunk highway project that is specified in the state transportation improvement
program, excluding general or maintenance set-asides; the statewide multimodal
transportation plan; the Minnesota state highway investment plan; or a ten-year capital
highway investment plan in a district;
new text end

new text begin (ii) each trunk highway project that reached substantial completion in the current or
previous two calendar years;
new text end

new text begin (iii) each trunk highway project that is planned for the ensuing ten years; and
new text end

new text begin (iv) each trunk highway segment or corridor for which the commissioner: (A) is
undertaking analysis activity; or (B) has completed an analysis activity under subitem (A)
within the previous five years;
new text end

new text begin (3) identify department districts, jurisdictions of local units of government, state and
local road systems, major geographic features, and relevant local landmarks;
new text end

new text begin (4) provide the ability to search, filter, and apply mapping layer visibility based on
location, dates, status, and common transportation categories;
new text end

new text begin (5) present information in a manner that is readily understood by the general public;
new text end

new text begin (6) allow for future extension to incorporate local road projects; and
new text end

new text begin (7) provide access to the information required under subdivision 4 and the dashboard
required under subdivision 5.
new text end

new text begin (a) The commissioner must provide information on the
department's website for each project or analysis activity identified under subdivision 3,
clause (2). At a minimum, the information must include:
new text end

new text begin (1) a plain language description of the nature and scope of the project or analysis activity;
new text end

new text begin (2) as appropriate, the state project number and bridge number;
new text end

new text begin (3) as appropriate, an explanation of the project purpose and need;
new text end

new text begin (4) at least one map that identifies the project limits, corridor, or general location;
new text end

new text begin (5) a timeline that provides any key milestones;
new text end

new text begin (6) the primary documentation for the project or analysis activity, including but not
limited to project layout and design plans, data and results from relevant modeling, and any
studies or reports;
new text end

new text begin (7) a fiscal overview that includes project or analysis activity cost and funding sources;
new text end

new text begin (8) notice of any scheduled public meetings, and if testimony is being taken, the ability
for an individual to arrange to testify;
new text end

new text begin (9) details on each previous public meeting, including but not limited to meeting minutes,
presentations, associated documents, and recordings;
new text end

new text begin (10) identification of a project or analysis activity contact; and
new text end

new text begin (11) for each major highway project, project details that at a minimum include:
new text end

new text begin (i) project purposes relative to objectives in the statewide multimodal transportation
plan and investment priority areas established in the Minnesota state highway investment
plan;
new text end

new text begin (ii) a history of the project, including but not limited to previous official actions by the
department or the appropriate area transportation partnership, or both; the date on which
the project was first included in the state transportation improvement plan; the cost of the
project at that time; the planning estimate for the project; the engineer's estimate; the award
price; the final cost as of six months after substantial completion, including any supplemental
agreements and cost overruns or cost savings; the dates of environmental approval; the dates
of municipal approval; the date of final geometric layout; and the date of establishment of
any construction limits;
new text end

new text begin (iii) the project's priority listing or rank within its construction district, if any, as well
as the reasons for that listing or rank, the criteria used in prioritization or rank, any changes
in that prioritization or rank since the project was first included in a department work plan,
and the reasons for those changes; and
new text end

new text begin (iv) past and potential future reasons for delay in letting or completing the project, details
of all project cost changes that exceed $500,000, and specific modifications to the overall
program that are made as a result of delays and project cost changes.
new text end

new text begin (b) The commissioner must maintain and revise the information required under this
subdivision in a timely manner, and must publish the public meeting information required
under paragraph (a), clause (8), within two weeks of the meeting.
new text end

new text begin The commissioner must provide a fiscal
transparency dashboard on the department's website that summarizes fiscal information for
the current fiscal year and each year in the state transportation improvement program. At a
minimum, the dashboard must include:
new text end

new text begin (1) a summary of total amounts by funding source and for projects;
new text end

new text begin (2) identification of total expenditures associated with each objective in the statewide
multimodal transportation plan under section 174.03, subdivision 1a, and resulting impacts
on associated performance targets; and
new text end

new text begin (3) an overview of expenditures by investment priority area established in the Minnesota
state highway investment plan under section 174.03, subdivision 1c.
new text end

new text begin The commissioner must implement the requirements of this
section by the earlier of January 1, 2028, or the completion of necessary information
technology changes.
new text end

new text begin (a) For purposes of this section, the following terms have
the meanings given.
new text end

new text begin (b) "Funding source" means the relevant tax or revenue source for which financial
reporting information is required.
new text end

new text begin (c) "Reporting unit" means a county, regional railroad authority, or other political
subdivision that is specifically required to submit financial information under this section.
new text end

new text begin (a) By March 1 annually, the commissioner must submit
a report on consolidated local transportation financials to the chairs and ranking minority
members of the legislative committees with jurisdiction over transportation finance and
policy.
new text end

new text begin (b) At a minimum, the report must include:
new text end

new text begin (1) the information specified under subdivision 3 for each funding source as required
under sections 174.49, subdivision 7; 297A.993, subdivision 2a; and 398A.04, subdivision
12;
new text end

new text begin (2) subtotals for each reporting unit that is required to submit financial information under
this section; and
new text end

new text begin (3) totals for all reporting units.
new text end

new text begin (c) The commissioner may establish submission requirements for the financial
information, which may include but is not limited to a submission deadline and a format
for the fiscal details.
new text end

new text begin (a) At a minimum, each reporting unit must
submit financial information on the funding source that includes:
new text end

new text begin (1) actual allocations or collections to the reporting unit for each of the previous five
calendar years;
new text end

new text begin (2) balance actuals for each of the previous five calendar years;
new text end

new text begin (3) estimates of the amount that is expected to be allocated to or collected by the reporting
unit in the current year and for the next ten calendar years; and
new text end

new text begin (4) for each of the previous five calendar years, the current calendar year, and for the
next ten calendar years:
new text end

new text begin (i) the amount expended or proposed to be expended for each of the following, as
applicable:
new text end

new text begin (A) planning, project development, construction, operation, or maintenance of guideways,
as defined in section 473.4485, subdivision 1, paragraph (d);
new text end

new text begin (B) nonguideway transit uses;
new text end

new text begin (C) active transportation uses;
new text end

new text begin (D) highway uses; and
new text end

new text begin (E) uses not otherwise specified in subitems (A) to (D);
new text end

new text begin (ii) for each category under item (i), subitems (A) to (D), an accompanying list of
completed, current, planned, and anticipated projects; and
new text end

new text begin (iii) an estimated balance of unspent or undesignated amounts from the funding source.
new text end

new text begin (b) The listing under paragraph (a), clause (4), item (ii), must include a brief identification
or description of each project or program.
new text end

new text begin The commissioner must annually withhold payment of 25
percent of the amount apportioned under section 162.07 for a county that (1) is a reporting
unit, and (2) fails to meet financial information submission requirements established by the
commissioner under subdivision 2, paragraph (c). The commissioner may release withheld
funds no sooner than 30 days following acceptance of a submission.
new text end

Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 174.07, subdivision 3, is amended to read:

This section does not apply to:

(1) a law that establishes a requirement with general applicability for an agency or
agencies to submit a report, including but not limited to reports and information under
sections 14.05, subdivision 5, and 14.116;

(2) a law that specifies a reporting expiration date or a date for the submission of a final
report;

(3) information required by law to be included in a budget submission to the legislature
under section 16A.11;

(4) the plans required under section 174.03, subdivisions 1a, 1b, and 1c;

(5) the forecast information requirements under section 174.03, subdivision 9; and

(6) the reports required under sections 161.088, subdivision 7; 161.089; 161.3203,
subdivision 4; 165.03, subdivision 8; deleted text begin 174.03, subdivision 12deleted text end new text begin 174.065new text end ; 174.185, subdivision
3; 174.247; 174.56, subdivisions 1 and 2; and 174.75, subdivision 3.

new text begin (a) For purposes of this section, the following terms have
the meanings given.
new text end

new text begin (b) "Baseline project" means a trunk highway project without revision to pavement
design life.
new text end

new text begin (c) "Commissioner" means the commissioner of transportation.
new text end

new text begin (d) "Modified project" means a project that is revised or under a revision analysis to
contain a modified pavement design life using funds provided under the program.
new text end

new text begin (e) "Pavement cost" means the estimated total cost of pavement items, including pavement
foundation, for the project, in conformance with standard specifications for construction
established by the commissioner.
new text end

new text begin (f) "Program" means the resilient pavement program under this section.
new text end

new text begin Subject to available funds, the commissioner must
establish a resilient pavement program to provide supplemental funding for revisions to
pavement design of trunk highway projects on the basis of long-term cost effectiveness.
new text end

new text begin (a) In implementing the program, the commissioner must: (1)
establish procedures for identification, analysis, and selection of projects that receive funding
and are accordingly revised in the pavement design; and (2) specify a modified pavement
design life, whether through pavement material, pavement foundation, or a combination,
that is at least 50 years for modified projects.
new text end

new text begin (b) The commissioner must determine pavement design life using the current standard
models used by the department for pavement design.
new text end

new text begin (a) To be eligible for funds under the
program, a project must:
new text end

new text begin (1) be for trunk highway construction, reconstruction, maintenance, or improvement;
new text end

new text begin (2) be included in a prior or the current state transportation improvement program or
capital highway investment plan with a proposed design life of less than or equal to 20
years;
new text end

new text begin (3) be a modified project with a pavement design life as specified under subdivision 3,
paragraph (a), clause (2); and
new text end

new text begin (4) have a cost-effectiveness ratio, as calculated under paragraph (b), that equals or is
greater than two.
new text end

new text begin (b) The cost-effectiveness ratio is calculated as:
new text end

new text begin (1) the pavement cost of the baseline project, divided by the pavement design life of the
baseline project; divided by
new text end

new text begin (2) the pavement cost of the modified project, divided by the modified pavement design
life.
new text end

new text begin (a) For a project selected under the program, the commissioner
may expend program funds for up to 110 percent of the difference in anticipated pavement
costs between the modified project and the baseline project.
new text end

new text begin (b) The commissioner may expend up to one-third of the funds on projects located wholly
or substantially inside the Department of Transportation metropolitan district, as calculated
using total funds under the program over (1) the current fiscal year, and (2) the latest prior
two years in which funds are allocated.
new text end

new text begin (c) The commissioner must not expend funds under the program for program delivery.
new text end

new text begin The commissioner must publish information regarding
the program on the department's website. The information must include:
new text end

new text begin (1) a description of program implementation;
new text end

new text begin (2) identification of projects analyzed and selected under the program; and
new text end

new text begin (3) for each project selected, an overview that includes a brief project description, the
pavement design changes, and information on expenditures from program funds.
new text end

Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 174.38, subdivision 4, is amended to read:

(a) The commissioner must establish active
transportation program requirements, including:

(1) assistance eligibility, subject to the requirements under subdivision 5;

(2) a solicitation and application process that minimizes the burden on applicants; and

(3) procedures to award and pay financial assistance.

(b) The commissioner must deleted text begin annuallydeleted text end conduct deleted text begin a solicitationdeleted text end new text begin solicitationsnew text end for active
transportation projects under the program.

(c) The commissioner must make reasonable efforts to publicize each application
solicitation among all eligible recipients. The commissioner must assist applicants to create
and submit applications, with an emphasis on providing assistance in communities that are
historically and currently underrepresented in local or regional planning, including
communities of color, low-income households, people with disabilities, and people with
limited English proficiency.

(d) The commissioner may provide grants or other financial assistance for a project.

(e) The commissioner is prohibited from expending more than one percent of available
funds in a fiscal year under this section on program administration.

Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 174.49, is amended by adding a subdivision to
read:

new text begin (a) A metropolitan county
must annually submit financial information to the commissioner on all sources of funds that
are subject to the requirements under subdivision 6. The financial information must be
submitted as provided under section 174.065 in the manner and by the dates prescribed by
the commissioner.
new text end

new text begin (b) In addition to the requirements under section 174.065, subdivision 3, the submitted
financial information must include the amount expended or proposed to be expended in
each of the allowable uses under subdivision 6 for:
new text end

new text begin (1) each of the previous five calendar years;
new text end

new text begin (2) the current calendar year; and
new text end

new text begin (3) the next ten calendar years.
new text end

Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 174.56, is amended to read:

deleted text begin (a)deleted text end The commissioner of transportation deleted text begin shalldeleted text end new text begin mustnew text end
submit a report by December 15 of each year on deleted text begin (1) the status of major highway projects
completed during the previous two years or under construction or planned during the year
of the report and for the ensuing 15 years, (2) trunk highway fund expenditures, and (3)
efficiencies achieved during the previous two fiscal yearsdeleted text end new text begin trunk highway system performance
and department activitynew text end .

deleted text begin (b) For purposes of this section, a "major highway project" is a highway project that has
a total cost for all segments that the commissioner estimates at the time of the report to be
at least (1) $15,000,000 in the metropolitan highway construction district, or (2) $5,000,000
in any nonmetropolitan highway construction district.
deleted text end

deleted text begin For each major highway project
the report must include:
deleted text end

deleted text begin (1) a description of the project sufficient to specify its scope and location;
deleted text end

deleted text begin (2) a history of the project, including, but not limited to, previous official actions by the
department or the appropriate area transportation partnership, or both, the date on which
the project was first included in the state transportation improvement plan, the cost of the
project at that time, the planning estimate for the project, the engineer's estimate, the award
price, the final cost as of six months after substantial completion, including any supplemental
agreements and cost overruns or cost savings, the dates of environmental approval, the dates
of municipal approval, the date of final geometric layout, and the date of establishment of
any construction limits;
deleted text end

deleted text begin (3) the project's priority listing or rank within its construction district, if any, as well as
the reasons for that listing or rank, the criteria used in prioritization or rank, any changes
in that prioritization or rank since the project was first included in a department work plan,
and the reasons for those changes;
deleted text end

deleted text begin (4) past and potential future reasons for delay in letting or completing the project, details
of all project cost changes that exceed $500,000, and specific modifications to the overall
program that are made as a result of delays and project cost changes;
deleted text end

deleted text begin (5) two representative trunk highway construction projects, one each from the
department's metropolitan district and from greater Minnesota, and for each project report
the cost of environmental mitigation and compliance; and
deleted text end

deleted text begin (6) the annual budget for products and services for each Department of Transportation
district and office, with comparison to actual spending and including measures of productivity
for the previous fiscal year.
deleted text end

The commissioner
deleted text begin shalldeleted text end new text begin mustnew text end include in the reportnew text begin :
new text end

new text begin (1) a review of trunk highway performance measures and targets under section 174.03,
subdivisions 1c and 12, including identification of gaps;
new text end

new text begin (2) details on the department's progress on achieving the state transportation goals under
section 174.01;
new text end

new text begin (3) the annual budget for products and services for each Department of Transportation
district and office, including a comparison to actual spending and measures of productivity
for the previous fiscal year;
new text end

new text begin (4)new text end information on the total expenditures from the trunk highway fund during the previous
fiscal year,new text begin which must include:
new text end

new text begin (i) a breakoutnew text end for each Department of Transportation districtdeleted text begin ,deleted text end in the following categories:
road construction; planning; design and engineering; labor; compliance with environmental
regulations; administration; acquisition of right-of-way, including costs for attorney fees
and other compensation for property owners; litigation costs, including payment of claims,
settlements, and judgments; maintenance; and road operationsdeleted text begin .deleted text end new text begin ; and
new text end

new text begin (ii) any other categories or information identified by the commissioner to provide for
expenditure overlap across the categories under item (i) and comparison to other fiscal
reporting;
new text end

new text begin (5) asset sustainability ratio results under section 174.03, subdivision 13; and
new text end

new text begin (6) efficiencies achieved during the previous two fiscal years.
new text end

The commissioner deleted text begin shalldeleted text end new text begin mustnew text end prepare and submit the
report with existing department staff and resources.

deleted text begin The commissioner must maintain an Internet
website that displays information for each major highway project. At a minimum, the
information must include the report contents identified in subdivision 2.
deleted text end

Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 174.634, subdivision 2, is amended to read:

(a) A passenger rail account
is established in the special revenue fund. The account consists of funds as provided in this
subdivision and any other money donated, allotted, transferred, collected, or otherwise
provided to the account.

(b) By July 15 annually beginning in calendar year deleted text begin 2027deleted text end new text begin 2029new text end , the commissioner of
revenue must transfer an amount from the general fund to the passenger rail account that
equals 50 percent of the portion of the state general tax under section 275.025 levied on
railroad operating property, as defined under section 273.13, subdivision 24, in the prior
calendar year.

(c) Money in the account is annually appropriated to the commissioner of transportation
for the operating and capital maintenance costs of intercity passenger rail, which may include
but are not limited to planning, designing, developing, constructing, equipping, administering,
operating, promoting, maintaining, and improving passenger rail service within the state,
after accounting for operating revenue, federal funds, and other sources.

(d) By November 1 each yearnew text begin beginning in calendar year 2029new text end , the commissioner must
report on the passenger rail account to the chairs and ranking minority members of the
legislative committees with jurisdiction over transportation policy and finance. The report
must, at a minimum, include:

(1) the actual revenue and expenditures in each of the previous two fiscal years;

(2) the budgeted and forecasted revenue and expenditures in the current fiscal year and
each fiscal year within the state forecast period;

(3) the plan for collection of fees and revenue, as defined and authorized under
subdivision 3, in the current fiscal year and each fiscal year within the state forecast period;
and

(4) the uses of expenditures or planned expenditures in each fiscal year included under
clauses (1) and (2).

Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 289A.51, subdivision 1, is amended to read:

(a) For purposes of this section, the following terms have
the meanings given.

(b) "Electric-assisted bicycle" has the meaning given in section 169.011, subdivision
27, except that the term is limited to a new electric-assisted bicycle purchased from an
eligible retailer.

(c) "Eligible expenses" means the amount paid for an electric-assisted bicycle and any
qualifying accessories purchased at the same time as the electric-assisted bicycle, inclusive
of sales tax but exclusive of any other related charges, including charges for a warranty,
service, or delivery.

(d) "Eligible individual" means an individual who:

(1) is at least 15 years old;

(2) is a resident individual taxpayer at the time of application for a rebate certificate and
in the previous calendar year; deleted text begin and
deleted text end

(3) was not claimed as a dependent on another return in the taxable year described in
subdivision 3, paragraph (c)new text begin ; and
new text end

new text begin (4) filed an individual income tax return for the taxable year used to determine eligibility
under subdivision 3, paragraph (c)new text end .

(e) "Eligible retailer" means a person who has engaged in the business of retail sales of
new electric-assisted bicycles for at least six months prior to receiving the approval of the
commissioner under subdivision 5.

(f) "Qualifying accessories" means a bicycle helmet, lights, lock, luggage rack, basket,
bag or backpack, fenders, or reflective clothing.

new text begin This section is effective for rebates after December 31, 2024.
new text end

Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 289A.51, subdivision 3, is amended to read:

(a) The amount of a rebate under this section equals the
lesser of:

(1) deleted text begin the applicable percentage, multiplied by the amountdeleted text end new text begin 75 percentnew text end of eligible expenses
paid by an eligible individual; or

(2) deleted text begin $1,500deleted text end new text begin $750new text end .

deleted text begin (b) The applicable percentage equals 75 percent, but is reduced by one percentage point
until the percentage equals 50 percent, for each $4,000 of the eligible individual's adjusted
gross income in excess of:
deleted text end

deleted text begin (1) $50,000 for a married taxpayer filing a joint return; and
deleted text end

deleted text begin (2) $25,000 for all other filers.
deleted text end

new text begin (b) Eligibility for a rebate under this section is limited to an eligible individual with
adjusted gross income that was not more than:
new text end

new text begin (1) $78,000 in the case of a married eligible individual who filed a joint return; or
new text end

new text begin (2) $41,000 for all other individuals.
new text end

(c) For the purposes of determining the deleted text begin applicable percentagedeleted text end new text begin income limitnew text end under
paragraph (b) deleted text begin and subdivision 4, paragraph (a)deleted text end , the commissioner must use the eligible
individual's adjusted gross income for the taxable year ending in the calendar year prior to
the year in which the individual applied for a rebate certificate.

new text begin This section is effective for rebates after December 31, 2024.
new text end

Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 289A.51, subdivision 4, is amended to read:

(a) To qualify for a rebate under
this section, an eligible individual must apply to the commissioner for a rebate certificate
in the manner specified by the commissioner prior to purchasing an electric-assisted bicycle.
As part of the application, the eligible individual must include proof of the individual's
adjusted gross income for the taxable year specified in subdivision 3, paragraph (c). The
commissioner must issue a rebate certificate to an eligible individual stating the issuance
date, the applicable percentage, and the maximum rebate for which the taxpayer is eligible.
For a married taxpayer filing a joint return, each spouse may apply to the commissioner
separately, and the commissioner must issue each spouse a separate rebate certificate.

(b) The commissioner of revenue may determine the date on which to open applications
for a rebate certificate, and applications must not be submitted before the date determined
by the commissioner. Beginning July 1, 2024, and July 1 of each subsequent calendar year
for which there is an allocation of rebate certificates, the commissioner must allocate rebate
certificates deleted text begin on a first-come, first-served basis. The commissioner must reserve 40 percent
of the certificates for a married taxpayer filing a joint return with an adjusted gross income
of less than $78,000 or any other filer with an adjusted gross income of less than $41,000.
Any portion of the reserved amount under this paragraph that is not allocated by September
30 is available for allocation to other rebate certificate applications beginning on October
1.deleted text end new text begin to eligible applicants. If the number of total applicants exceeds the available allocation
of rebate certificates, the commissioner must allocate certificates through a random lottery.
new text end

(c) new text begin If a random lottery is used to allocate certificates as provided in paragraph (b), the
commissioner must, by August 1, 2025, determine a suitable randomized method to allocate
the certificates and must:
new text end

new text begin (1) detail the department's anticipated timeline for the lottery, including when applications
for the lottery by an eligible individual must be made and when the commissioner anticipates
distributing the certificates;
new text end

new text begin (2) establish a method for an eligible individual to apply for placement into the lottery;
and
new text end

new text begin (3) provide the amount of certificates available to be distributed by the department to
the public.
new text end

new text begin (d) new text end The commissioner must not issue rebate certificates totaling more than $2,000,000
in each of calendar years 2024 and 2025, except any amount authorized but not allocated
in any calendar year does not cancel and is added to the allocation for the next calendar
year. When calculating the amount of remaining allocations, the commissioner must assume
that each allocated but unclaimed certificate reduces the available allocations by deleted text begin $1,500deleted text end new text begin
$750new text end .

deleted text begin (d)deleted text end new text begin (e)new text end A rebate certificate that is not assigned to a retailer expires two months after the
date the certificate was issued and may not be assigned to a retailer after expiration. The
amount of any expired rebate certificates is added to the available allocation under paragraph
deleted text begin (c)deleted text end new text begin (d)new text end .

new text begin This section is effective for rebates after December 31, 2024.
new text end

Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 297A.993, subdivision 2a, is amended to read:

deleted text begin By February 15 of each even-numbered year,deleted text end A metropolitan
county, as defined in section 473.121, subdivision 4, that imposes the taxes under this section
mustnew text begin annuallynew text end submit deleted text begin a report to the chairs and ranking minority members of the legislative
committees with jurisdiction over transportation policy and financedeleted text end new text begin financial information
to the commissioner of transportation as provided under section 174.065 in the manner and
by the dates prescribed by the commissionernew text end .

deleted text begin At a minimum, the report must include:
deleted text end

deleted text begin (1) actual transportation sales tax collections by the county over the previous five calendar
years;
deleted text end

deleted text begin (2) an estimation of the total sales tax revenue that is estimated to be collected by the
county in the current year and for the next ten calendar years; and
deleted text end

deleted text begin (3) for each of the previous five calendar years, the current calendar year, and for the
next ten calendar years:
deleted text end

deleted text begin (i) the amount of sales tax revenue expended or proposed to be expended for each of
the following:
deleted text end

deleted text begin (A) planning, construction, operation, or maintenance of guideways, as defined in section
473.4485, subdivision 1, paragraph (d);
deleted text end

deleted text begin (B) nonguideway transit and active transportation uses;
deleted text end

deleted text begin (C) highway uses; and
deleted text end

deleted text begin (D) uses not otherwise specified in subitems (A) to (C);
deleted text end

deleted text begin (ii) completed, current, planned, and eligible projects for each category under item (i);
and
deleted text end

deleted text begin (iii) an estimated balance of unspent or undesignated county sales tax revenue.
deleted text end

Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 299A.01, is amended by adding a subdivision
to read:

new text begin (a) Notwithstanding
any other law to the contrary, unless money is otherwise appropriated or a percentage is
specified in law for administrative costs, the department may retain the following percentages
of a grant appropriation for staff and related operating costs for grant administration:
new text end

new text begin (1) five percent for grants enacted by the legislature, single or sole source grants, and
formula grants; and
new text end

new text begin (2) ten percent for competitively awarded grants.
new text end

new text begin (b) This subdivision applies to all new and existing grant programs administered by the
department.
new text end

new text begin (c) This subdivision does not apply to grants funded with an appropriation of proceeds
from the sale of state general obligation bonds.
new text end

Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 360.511, is amended by adding a subdivision
to read:

new text begin "Coordinated unmanned aircraft
event" means a one-day event involving a group of small unmanned aircraft systems that
fly together as a unified and coordinated entity to accomplish a shared entertainment
objective, which may include but is not limited to choreographed flight patterns, synchronized
lighting, and music for visual displays.
new text end

Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 360.511, is amended by adding a subdivision
to read:

new text begin "Electronic attestation" means a statement of fact or
confirmation, submitted by the owner in digital form, regarding the ownership and status
of an aircraft, including a small unmanned aircraft system, and its compliance with applicable
regulations.
new text end

new text begin This section is effective August 1, 2025.
new text end

Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 360.55, subdivision 4, is amended to read:

(a) For purposes of this subdivision:

(1) "antique aircraft" means an aircraft constructed by the original manufacturer, or its
licensee, on or before December 31, 1945, with the exception of certain pre-World War II
aircraft models that had only a small postwar production, such as Beechcraft Staggerwing,
Fairchild 24, and Monocoupe; and

(2) "classic aircraft" means an aircraft constructed by the original manufacturer, or its
licensee, on or after January 1, 1946, and has a first year of life that precedes the date of
registration by at least 50 years.

(b) If an antique or classic aircraft is owned and operated solely as a collector's item, its
owner deleted text begin maydeleted text end new text begin mustnew text end list it for taxation and registration deleted text begin as followsdeleted text end new text begin and execute an electronic
attestation or sworn affidavit statingnew text end : deleted text begin A sworn affidavit must be executed stating
deleted text end

(1) the name and address of the ownerdeleted text begin ,deleted text end new text begin ;
new text end

(2) the name and address of the deleted text begin person from whom purchased,deleted text end new text begin seller;
new text end

(3) the aircraft's make, year, model number, federal aircraft registration number, and
manufacturer's identification numberdeleted text begin ,deleted text end new text begin ;new text end and

(4) that the aircraft is owned and operated solely as a collector's item and not for general
transportation or commercial operations purposes.

The new text begin electronic attestation or sworn new text end affidavit must be deleted text begin filed withdeleted text end new text begin submitted tonew text end the commissioner
along with a fee of $25.

(c) Upon satisfaction that the new text begin electronic attestation or sworn new text end affidavit is true and correct,
the commissioner deleted text begin shalldeleted text end new text begin mustnew text end issue deleted text begin to the applicantdeleted text end a registration certificatenew text begin to the applicantnew text end .
The registration certificate is valid without renewal as long as the owner operates the aircraft
solely as a collector's item.

(d) deleted text begin Shoulddeleted text end new text begin Ifnew text end an antique or classic aircraft deleted text begin bedeleted text end new text begin isnew text end operated other than as a collector's item,
the registration certificate becomes void and the owner deleted text begin shalldeleted text end new text begin mustnew text end list the aircraft for taxation
and registration deleted text begin in accordance with the other provisions ofdeleted text end new text begin undernew text end sections 360.511 to 360.67.

(e) Upon the sale of an antique or classic aircraft, the new owner must list the aircraft
for taxation and registration in accordance with this subdivision, including the payment of
a $5 fee to transfer the registration to the new owner, deleted text begin or the other provisions ofdeleted text end new text begin undernew text end sections
360.511 to 360.67, whichever is applicable.

new text begin This section is effective August 1, 2025.
new text end

Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 360.55, subdivision 4a, is amended to read:

(a) An aircraft that has a base price
for tax purposes under section 360.531 of $10,000 or lessdeleted text begin ,deleted text end and deleted text begin thatdeleted text end is owned and operated
solely for recreational purposesdeleted text begin ,deleted text end may be listed for taxation and registration by executing deleted text begin adeleted text end new text begin
an electronic attestation ornew text end sworn affidavit statingnew text begin :
new text end

(1) the name and address of the ownerdeleted text begin ,deleted text end new text begin ;
new text end

(2) the name and address of the deleted text begin person from whom purchased,deleted text end new text begin seller;
new text end

(3) the aircraft's make, year, model number, federal aircraft registration number, and
manufacturer's identification numberdeleted text begin ,deleted text end new text begin ;new text end and

(4) that the aircraft is owned and operated solely as a recreational aircraft and not for
commercial operational purposes.

(b) deleted text begin On being satisfieddeleted text end new text begin Upon satisfactionnew text end that thenew text begin electronic attestation or swornnew text end affidavit
is true and correct, the commissioner deleted text begin shalldeleted text end new text begin mustnew text end issue deleted text begin to the applicantdeleted text end a registration certificatenew text begin
to the applicantnew text end .

(c) deleted text begin Shoulddeleted text end new text begin Ifnew text end the aircraft deleted text begin bedeleted text end new text begin isnew text end operated other than as a recreational aircraft, the owner
deleted text begin shalldeleted text end new text begin mustnew text end list the aircraft for taxation and registration and pay the appropriate registration
fee under sections 360.511 to 360.67.

(d) If the aircraft is sold, the new owner deleted text begin shalldeleted text end new text begin mustnew text end list the aircraft for taxation and
registration under this subdivision, including the payment of the annual $25 fee, or under
sections 360.511 to 360.67, whichever is applicable.

new text begin This section is effective August 1, 2025.
new text end

Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 360.55, subdivision 8, is amended to read:

Aircraft registered with the Federal Aviation
Administration as restricted category aircraft used for agricultural purposes must be listed
for taxation and registration deleted text begin upon filing by the owner a sworn affidavit withdeleted text end new text begin . The owner
must execute and submit an annual electronic attestation or sworn affidavit tonew text end the
commissioner. Thenew text begin electronic attestation or swornnew text end affidavit must state:

(1) the name and address of the owner;

(2) the name and address of the deleted text begin person from whom purchaseddeleted text end new text begin sellernew text end ;

(3) the aircraft's make, year, model number, federal registration number, and
manufacturer's identification number; and

(4) that the aircraft is owned and operated solely for agricultural operations and purposes.

The owner deleted text begin shall file thedeleted text end new text begin must submit an electronic attestation or a swornnew text end affidavitnew text begin to the
commissionernew text end and pay an annual fee established under sections 360.511 to 360.67, which
must not exceed $500. deleted text begin Shoulddeleted text end new text begin Ifnew text end the aircraft deleted text begin bedeleted text end new text begin isnew text end operated other than for agricultural
purposes, the owner deleted text begin shalldeleted text end new text begin mustnew text end list the aircraft for taxation and registration under sections
360.511 to 360.67. If the aircraft is sold, the new owner deleted text begin shalldeleted text end new text begin mustnew text end list the aircraft for taxation
and registration under this subdivision or under sections 360.511 to 360.67, as applicable.

new text begin This section is effective August 1, 2025.
new text end

Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 360.55, is amended by adding a subdivision to
read:

new text begin (a) An operator planning to
conduct a coordinated unmanned aircraft event must register the fleet of small unmanned
aircraft systems at least 15 days before the event. Registration under this subdivision must
be in the manner specified by the commissioner.
new text end

new text begin (b) The registration must include:
new text end

new text begin (1) the name and contact information of the event organizer;
new text end

new text begin (2) the date, time, and location of the event;
new text end

new text begin (3) the number of small unmanned aircraft systems to be used;
new text end

new text begin (4) proof of liability insurance for the small unmanned aircraft systems;
new text end

new text begin (5) a copy of the operator's small unmanned aircraft system pilot's license; and
new text end

new text begin (6) a copy of the commercial operator's license.
new text end

new text begin (c) A daily registration fee of $2 per small unmanned aircraft system used in the fleet
applies to fleets registered under this subdivision. The fee is in lieu of the registration fee
in subdivision 9. A fleet registered under this subdivision is exempt from the aircraft
registration tax under sections 360.511 to 360.67.
new text end

Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 398A.04, is amended by adding a subdivision
to read:

new text begin An authority associated with a metropolitan county,
as defined in section 473.121, subdivision 4, must annually submit financial information to
the commissioner of transportation as provided under section 174.065 in the manner and
by the dates prescribed by the commissioner.
new text end

Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 473.13, is amended by adding a subdivision to
read:

new text begin The council is subject to the requirements under
section 162.16, subdivision 2.
new text end

new text begin This section is effective the day following
final enactment and applies in the counties of Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey,
Scott, and Washington.
new text end

Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 473.39, is amended by adding a subdivision to
read:

new text begin In addition to other authority in this section, the council may
issue certificates of indebtedness, bonds, or other obligations under this section in an amount
not exceeding $110,800,000 for capital expenditures as prescribed in the council's transit
capital improvement program and for related costs, including the costs of issuance and sale
of the obligations. Of this authorization, after July 1, 2025, the council may issue certificates
of indebtedness, bonds, or other obligations in an amount not exceeding $54,600,000, and
after July 1, 2026, the council may issue certificates of indebtedness, bonds, or other
obligations in an additional amount not exceeding $56,200,000.
new text end

new text begin This section is effective the day following
final enactment and applies in the counties of Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey,
Scott, and Washington.
new text end

Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 473.39, is amended by adding a subdivision to
read:

new text begin (a) No later than June 30, 2026, and on June 30 of
each subsequent year, the commissioner of revenue must certify to the council an estimate
of the revenue lost to the state general fund in the following fiscal year as a result of the
increase in the council's debt service levy as a result of the authorization under subdivision
1y. The estimate must include but is not limited to the effect of the levy on the state's property
tax refund programs and individual income tax collections.
new text end

new text begin (b) Beginning in fiscal year 2027, by July 31 in each fiscal year in which the
commissioner of revenue estimates a general fund reduction under paragraph (a), the council
must transfer to the state general fund the amount certified by the commissioner of revenue.
new text end

new text begin This section is effective the day following
final enactment and applies in the counties of Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey,
Scott, and Washington.
new text end

Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 473.39, subdivision 6, is amended to read:

The council is prohibited from expending any
proceeds from certificates of indebtedness, bonds, or other obligations under subdivisions
1u, 1w, deleted text begin anddeleted text end 1xnew text begin , and 1ynew text end for project development, land acquisition, or construction to (1)
establish a light rail transit line; or (2) expand a light rail transit line, including by extending
a line or adding additional stops.

new text begin This section is effective the day following
final enactment and applies in the counties of Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey,
Scott, and Washington.
new text end

Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 473.408, is amended by adding a subdivision
to read:

new text begin (a) The council must provide
regular route transit, as defined in section 473.385, subdivision 1, free of charge to an
individual who is:
new text end

new text begin (1) certified as disabled under the Americans with Disabilities Act requirements of the
Federal Transit Administration; or
new text end

new text begin (2) certified by the council under section 473.386, subdivision 2a.
new text end

new text begin (b) The requirements under this subdivision apply to operators of regular route transit
receiving financial assistance under section 473.388 or operating under section 473.405,
subdivision 12.
new text end

new text begin This section applies in the counties of Anoka, Carver, Dakota,
Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott, and Washington.
new text end

Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 473.4465, is amended by adding a subdivision
to read:

new text begin From the amounts
in subdivision 2, paragraph (a), clause (2), the council is authorized to loan to the Department
of Transportation up to $250,000,000 to advance and coordinate highway construction with
one major transitway project in the metropolitan area. Funds may be used for any costs
related to the selected project, including but not limited to predesign, design, engineering,
environmental analysis, right-of-way acquisition including temporary and permanent
easements, and construction. The loan agreement, including repayment terms, must be
mutually agreed to by the council and the Department of Transportation.
new text end

new text begin This section is effective the day following
final enactment and applies in the counties of Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey,
Scott, and Washington.
new text end

Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 473.4465, subdivision 4, is amended to read:

deleted text begin (a)deleted text end A metropolitan county
must use revenue from the regional transportation sales and use tax under section 297A.9915
in conformance with the requirements under section 174.49, subdivision 6.

deleted text begin (b) By February 15 of each even-numbered year, a metropolitan county must submit a
report to the chairs and ranking minority members of the legislative committees with
jurisdiction over transportation policy and finance on the use of funds received under section
297A.9915. This report must be submitted in conjunction with the report required under
section 297A.993, subdivision 2a. At a minimum, the report must include:
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deleted text begin (1) actual sales tax collections allocated to the county over the previous five calendar
years;
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deleted text begin (2) an estimation of the total sales tax revenue that is estimated to be allocated to the
county in the current year and for the next ten calendar years; and
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deleted text begin (3) for each of the previous five calendar years, the current calendar year, and for the
next ten calendar years:
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deleted text begin (i) the amount of sales tax revenue expended or proposed to be expended for each of
the allowable uses under section 174.49, subdivision 6;
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deleted text begin (ii) completed, current, planned, and eligible projects or programs for each category
under item (i); and
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deleted text begin (iii) an estimated balance of unspent or undesignated regional transportation sales and
use tax revenue.
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Laws 2023, chapter 68, article 4, section 109, is amended to read:

(a) The commissioner of public safety must enter into an agreement with the Center for
Transportation Studies at the University of Minnesota to conduct an evaluation of the
disposition in recent years of citations for speeding, impairment, distraction, and seatbelt
violations. The evaluation under the agreement must include but is not limited to analysis
of:

(1) rates of citations issued compared to rates of citations contested in court and the
outcomes of the cases;

(2) amounts of fines imposed compared to counts and amounts of fine payments; and

(3) any related changes in patterns of traffic enforcement from 2017 to 2022.

(b) The agreement must require the Center for Transportation Studies to submit an
interim progress report by July 1, 2024, and a final report by deleted text begin July 1, 2025deleted text end new text begin January 15, 2026new text end ,
to the commissioner and the chairs and ranking minority members of the legislative
committees with jurisdiction over transportation policy and finance and public safety.

new text begin This section is effective the day following final enactment.
new text end

new text begin (a) By July 1, 2026, the commissioner of public safety must amend Minnesota Rules,
part 7410.2500, subpart 5, by adding an item F, to no longer require an annual physician's
statement from a driver if:
new text end

new text begin (1) a single nonepileptic seizure was responsible for the driver's loss of consciousness
or voluntary control;
new text end

new text begin (2) the driver has been free from episodes of loss of consciousness or voluntary control
for five years from the date of the incident under clause (1);
new text end

new text begin (3) the driver has not been prescribed or taking any antiseizure medication for five years
from the date of the incident under clause (1); and
new text end

new text begin (4) a physician has indicated that no further review of the driver's condition is necessary
due to the driver being in good health and the risk of reoccurrence for the condition
responsible for causing a loss of consciousness or voluntary control is minimal.
new text end

new text begin (b) By July 1, 2026, the commissioner of public safety must amend Minnesota Rules,
part 7410.2500, subpart 5, by adding an item G, to no longer require an annual physician's
statement from a driver if:
new text end

new text begin (1) the driver has been free from episodes of loss of consciousness or voluntary control
for ten years;
new text end

new text begin (2) the driver has not been prescribed or taking any antiseizure medication for ten years;
and
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new text begin (3) a physician has indicated that no further review of the driver's condition is necessary
due to the driver being in good health and the risk of reoccurrence for the condition
responsible for causing a loss of consciousness or voluntary control is minimal.
new text end

new text begin (c) A review by a physician under Minnesota Rules, part 7410.2500, subpart 5, item F
or G, does not apply to a driver who is required to hold a valid medical examiner's certificate
under Code of Federal Regulations, title 49, section 391.43, and does not constitute a
determination of that driver's physical qualifications as required under Code of Federal
Regulations, title 49, section 391.41.
new text end

new text begin (d) The commissioner may use the good cause exemption under Minnesota Statutes,
section 14.388, subdivision 1, clause (3), to adopt rules under this section. Minnesota
Statutes, section 14.386, does not apply except as provided under Minnesota Statutes, section
14.388.
new text end

new text begin This section is effective the day following final enactment.
new text end

new text begin Notwithstanding Minnesota Statutes, sections 168.33 and 171.061, and rules adopted
by the commissioner of public safety limiting sites for the office of deputy registrar or
driver's license agent based on either the distance to an existing deputy registrar or driver's
license agent office or the annual volume of transactions processed by any deputy registrar
or driver's license agent before or after the proposed appointment, the commissioner of
public safety must appoint the deputy registrar of motor vehicles currently at 9201 Lexington
Avenue North in the city of Circle Pines as a driver's license agent to operate as a full-service
office. The addition of a driver's license agent establishes the location as a full-service office
with full authority to function as a registration and motor vehicle tax collection and driver's
license bureau. All other provisions regarding the appointment and operation of a deputy
registrar of motor vehicles and driver's license agent under Minnesota Statutes, sections
168.33 and 171.061, and Minnesota Rules, chapters 7404 and 7406, apply to the office.
new text end

new text begin (a) The Metropolitan Council must perform an analysis of alternate transit in the corridor
of the Blue Line light rail transit extension project. At a minimum, the analysis must:
new text end

new text begin (1) evaluate bus rapid transit as an alternative mode of transit service in the corridor;
new text end

new text begin (2) perform a comparison between light rail transit and bus rapid transit alternatives that
includes life cycle fiscal costs, ridership, transit system impacts, project risks, and any other
relevant costs and benefits; and
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new text begin (3) review considerations and develop any recommendations for a project redesign to
implement bus rapid transit in the corridor.
new text end

new text begin (b) By January 15, 2026, the Metropolitan Council must submit a report on the analysis
to the chairs and ranking minority members of the legislative committees with jurisdiction
over transportation policy and finance and to the Hennepin County Board of Commissioners.
At a minimum, the report must:
new text end

new text begin (1) summarize the analysis; and
new text end

new text begin (2) provide information on each of the requirements under paragraph (a), clauses (1) to
(3).
new text end

new text begin (c) The council must use existing resources to perform the analysis and report under this
section.
new text end

new text begin This section is effective the day following
final enactment and applies to the counties of Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey,
Scott, and Washington.
new text end

new text begin (a) By March 1, 2026, the Metropolitan Council must conduct an analysis of high-subsidy
regional regular route transit service. At a minimum, the analysis must:
new text end

new text begin (1) calculate per-passenger operating subsidies for each route operated, by route type,
as identified in the transportation policy plan under Minnesota Statutes, section 473.146;
new text end

new text begin (2) estimate the capital and operating savings from discontinuing each route in the highest
tier of per-passenger subsidy, as defined in the transportation policy plan; and
new text end

new text begin (3) estimate and evaluate the cost of Metro Mobility rides provided near the highest tier
routes identified under clause (2).
new text end

new text begin (b) Within 60 days of a request, a recipient of financial assistance from the Metropolitan
Council under Minnesota Statutes, section 473.388, must provide data and information as
requested by the council that is necessary for the analysis under this section.
new text end

new text begin (c) Following completion, the Metropolitan Council must submit a copy of the analysis
to the chairs and ranking minority members of the legislative committees with jurisdiction
over transportation policy and finance.
new text end

new text begin (d) The Metropolitan Council must use sales tax revenue under Minnesota Statutes,
section 473.4465, subdivision 2, paragraph (a), clause (2), for the costs of analysis and
reporting under this section.
new text end

new text begin This section is effective the day following
final enactment and applies in the counties of Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey,
Scott, and Washington.
new text end

new text begin (a) By February 1, 2026, the commissioner of transportation must conduct an analysis
of Metropolitan Council forecast practices for special transportation service as provided
under Minnesota Statutes, section 473.386, subdivision 10. The commissioner must enter
into an agreement with a third-party entity to perform the forecasting analysis. The third-party
entity must have experience and expertise in transit systems, budgeting, and cost projections
or relevant fiscal modeling.
new text end

new text begin (b) At a minimum, the analysis must:
new text end

new text begin (1) review data, projections, and assumptions used by the Metropolitan Council to
forecast special transportation service costs and revenue;
new text end

new text begin (2) evaluate the forecasting methodology used by the Metropolitan Council;
new text end

new text begin (3) identify factors in the rate of anticipated cost growth;
new text end

new text begin (4) identify and analyze methods to improve efficiency and reduce costs; and
new text end

new text begin (5) develop findings and make recommendations related to the analysis.
new text end

new text begin (c) Following completion, the commissioner must submit a copy of the analysis to the
chairs and ranking minority members of the legislative committees with jurisdiction over
transportation policy and finance.
new text end

new text begin (d) The Metropolitan Council must provide data and information as requested by the
commissioner on behalf of the third-party entity that is necessary for the analysis under this
section. In the amount identified by the commissioner, the Metropolitan Council must use
sales tax revenue under Minnesota Statutes, section 473.4465, subdivision 2, paragraph (a),
clause (2), for the costs of the forecasting analysis under this section.
new text end

new text begin This section is effective the day following
final enactment. Paragraph (d) applies in the counties of Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin,
Ramsey, Scott, and Washington.
new text end

Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 169A.55, subdivision 5, is amended to read:

A person whose driver's license has been revoked under section 171.17, subdivision
1, paragraph (a), clause deleted text begin (1)deleted text end new text begin (2)new text end (revocation, criminal vehicular operation), or suspended
under section 171.187 (suspension, criminal vehicular operation), for a violation of section
609.2113, subdivision 1, clause (2), item (i) or (iii), (3), or (4), subdivision 2, clause (2),
item (i) or (iii), (3), or (4), or subdivision 3, clause (2), item (i) or (iii), (3), or (4); or section
609.2114, subdivision 2, clause (2), item (i) or (iii) (criminal vehicular operation,
alcohol-related provisions), resulting in bodily harm, substantial bodily harm, or great bodily
harm, shall not be eligible for reinstatement of driving privileges until the person has
submitted to the commissioner verification of the use of ignition interlock for the applicable
time period specified in those sections. To be eligible for reinstatement under this subdivision,
a person shall utilize an ignition interlock device that meets the performance standards and
certification requirements under subdivision 4, paragraph (c).

Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 171.2405, subdivision 1, is amended to read:

(a) A city or county may establish a license reinstatement
diversion program for holders of class D drivers' licenses who have been charged with
violating section 171.24, subdivision 1 or 2. An individual charged with driving after
revocation under section 171.24, subdivision 2, is eligible for diversion only if the revocation
was due to a violation of section 169.791; 169.797; 169A.52; 169A.54; 171.17, subdivision
1, paragraph (a), clause deleted text begin (6)deleted text end new text begin (7)new text end ; or 171.177. An individual who is a holder of a commercial
driver's license or who has committed an offense in a commercial motor vehicle is not
eligible to participate in the diversion program. Nothing in this section authorizes the issuance
of a driver's license to a diversion program participant during the underlying suspension or
revocation period at issue in the violation of section 171.24, subdivision 1 or 2.

(b) Notwithstanding any law or ordinance to the contrary, a city or county may contract
with a third party to create and administer the diversion program under this section. Any
participating city or county, at its own expense, may request an audit of the administrator.

Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 171.301, subdivision 1, is amended to read:

(a) The commissioner may issue a reintegration
driver's license to any person:

(1) who is 18 years of age or older;

(2) who has been released from a period of at least 180 consecutive days of confinement
or incarceration in:

(i) an adult correctional facility under the control of the commissioner of corrections or
licensed by the commissioner of corrections under section 241.021;

(ii) a federal correctional facility for adults; or

(iii) an adult correctional facility operated under the control or supervision of any other
state; and

(3) whose license has been suspended or revoked under the circumstances listed in
section 171.30, subdivision 1, paragraph (a), clauses (1) to (4), for a violation that occurred
before the individual was incarcerated for the period described in clause (2).

(b) If the person's driver's license or permit to drive has been revoked under section
169.792 or 169.797, the commissioner may only issue a reintegration driver's license to the
person after the person has presented an insurance identification card, policy, or written
statement indicating that the driver or owner has insurance coverage satisfactory to the
commissioner.

(c) If the person's driver's license or permit to drive has been suspended under section
171.186, the commissioner may only issue a reintegration driver's license to the person after
the commissioner receives notice of a court order provided pursuant to section 518A.65,
paragraph (e), showing that the person's driver's license or operating privileges should no
longer be suspended.

(d) If the person's driver's license has been revoked under section 171.17, subdivision
1, paragraph (a), clause (1)new text begin or (2)new text end , the commissioner may only issue a reintegration driver's
license to the person after the person has completed the applicable revocation period.

(e) The commissioner must not issue a reintegration driver's license:

(1) to any person described in section 171.04, subdivision 1, clause (7), (8), (10), or
(11);

(2) to any person described in section 169A.55, subdivision 5;

(3) if the person has committed a violation after the person was released from custody
that results in the suspension, revocation, or cancellation of a driver's license, including
suspension for nonpayment of child support or maintenance payments as described in section
171.186, subdivision 1; or

(4) if the issuance would conflict with the requirements of the nonresident violator
compact.

(f) The commissioner must not issue a class A, class B, or class C reintegration driver's
license.

Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 171.306, subdivision 1, is amended to read:

(a) As used in this section, the terms in this subdivision have
the meanings given them.

(b) "Ignition interlock device" or "device" means equipment that is designed to measure
breath alcohol concentration and to prevent a motor vehicle's ignition from being started
by a person whose breath alcohol concentration measures 0.02 or higher on the equipment.

(c) "Location tracking capabilities" means the ability of an electronic or wireless device
to identify and transmit its geographic location through the operation of the device.

(d) "Program participant" means a person who has qualified to take part in the ignition
interlock program under this section, and whose driver's license has been:

(1) revoked, canceled, or denied under section 169A.52; 169A.54; 171.04, subdivision
1, clause (10); or 171.177; or

(2) revoked under section 171.17, subdivision 1, paragraph (a), clause deleted text begin (1)deleted text end new text begin (2)new text end , or
suspended under section 171.187, for a violation of section 609.2113, subdivision 1, clause
(2), item (i) or (iii), (3), or (4); subdivision 2, clause (2), item (i) or (iii), (3), or (4); or
subdivision 3, clause (2), item (i) or (iii), (3), or (4); or 609.2114, subdivision 2, clause (2),
item (i) or (iii), (3), or (4), resulting in bodily harm, substantial bodily harm, or great bodily
harm.

(e) "Qualified prior impaired driving incident" has the meaning given in section 169A.03,
subdivision 22.

Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 171.306, subdivision 4, is amended to read:

(a) The commissioner shall issue a class D
driver's license, subject to the applicable limitations and restrictions of this section, to a
program participant who meets the requirements of this section and the program guidelines.
The commissioner shall not issue a license unless the program participant has provided
satisfactory proof that:

(1) a certified ignition interlock device has been installed on the participant's motor
vehicle at an installation service center designated by the device's manufacturer; and

(2) the participant has insurance coverage on the vehicle equipped with the ignition
interlock device. If the participant has previously been convicted of violating section 169.791,
169.793, or 169.797 or the participant's license has previously been suspended, revoked, or
canceled under section 169.792 or 169.797, the commissioner shall require the participant
to present an insurance identification card that is certified by the insurance company to be
noncancelable for a period not to exceed 12 months.

(b) A license issued under authority of this section must contain a restriction prohibiting
the program participant from driving, operating, or being in physical control of any motor
vehicle not equipped with a functioning ignition interlock device certified by the
commissioner. A participant may drive an employer-owned vehicle not equipped with an
interlock device while in the normal course and scope of employment duties pursuant to
the program guidelines established by the commissioner and with the employer's written
consent.

(c) A program participant whose driver's license has been: (1) revoked under section
169A.52, subdivision 3, paragraph (a), clause (1), (2), or (3), or subdivision 4, paragraph
(a), clause (1), (2), or (3); 169A.54, subdivision 1, clause (1), (2), (3), or (4); or 171.177,
subdivision 4, paragraph (a), clause (1), (2), or (3), or subdivision 5, paragraph (a), clause
(1), (2), or (3); or (2) revoked under section 171.17, subdivision 1, paragraph (a), clause deleted text begin (1)deleted text end new text begin
(2)new text end , or suspended under section 171.187, for a violation of section 609.2113, subdivision
1, clause (2), item (i) or (iii), (3), or (4); subdivision 2, clause (2), item (i) or (iii), (3), or
(4); or subdivision 3, clause (2), item (i) or (iii), (3), or (4); or 609.2114, subdivision 2,
clause (2), item (i) or (iii), (3), or (4), resulting in bodily harm, substantial bodily harm, or
great bodily harm, where the participant has fewer than two qualified prior impaired driving
incidents within the past ten years or fewer than three qualified prior impaired driving
incidents ever; may apply for conditional reinstatement of the driver's license, subject to
the ignition interlock restriction.

(d) A program participant whose driver's license has been: (1) revoked, canceled, or
denied under section 169A.52, subdivision 3, paragraph (a), clause (4), (5), or (6), or
subdivision 4, paragraph (a), clause (4), (5), or (6); 169A.54, subdivision 1, clause (5), (6),
or (7); or 171.177, subdivision 4, paragraph (a), clause (4), (5), or (6), or subdivision 5,
paragraph (a), clause (4), (5), or (6); or (2) revoked under section 171.17, subdivision 1,
paragraph (a), clause deleted text begin (1)deleted text end new text begin (2)new text end , or suspended under section 171.187, for a violation of section
609.2113, subdivision 1, clause (2), item (i) or (iii), (3), or (4); subdivision 2, clause (2),
item (i) or (iii), (3), or (4); or subdivision 3, clause (2), item (i) or (iii), (3), or (4); or
609.2114, subdivision 2, clause (2), item (i) or (iii), (3), or (4), resulting in bodily harm,
substantial bodily harm, or great bodily harm, where the participant has two or more qualified
prior impaired driving incidents within the past ten years or three or more qualified prior
impaired driving incidents ever; may apply for conditional reinstatement of the driver's
license, subject to the ignition interlock restriction, if the program participant is enrolled in
a licensed substance use disorder treatment or rehabilitation program as recommended in
a chemical use assessment. As a prerequisite to eligibility for eventual reinstatement of full
driving privileges, a participant whose chemical use assessment recommended treatment
or rehabilitation shall complete a licensed substance use disorder treatment or rehabilitation
program. If the program participant's ignition interlock device subsequently registers a
positive breath alcohol concentration of 0.02 or higher, the commissioner shall extend the
time period that the participant must participate in the program until the participant has
reached the required abstinence period described in section 169A.55, subdivision 4.

(e) Notwithstanding any statute or rule to the contrary, the commissioner has authority
to determine when a program participant is eligible for restoration of full driving privileges,
except that the commissioner shall not reinstate full driving privileges until the program
participant has met all applicable prerequisites for reinstatement under section 169A.55 and
until the program participant's device has registered no positive breath alcohol concentrations
of 0.02 or higher during the preceding 90 days.

new text begin APPROPRIATIONS
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new text begin Available for the Year
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new text begin Ending June 30
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new text begin 2026
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new text begin 2027
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