HF 4933
Introduction - 94th Legislature (2025 - 2026)
Posted on 04/09/2026 02:48 p.m.
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A bill for an act
relating to transit; requiring notice to the legislature regarding certain light rail
transit project changes; amending Minnesota Statutes 2024, sections 473.3993,
subdivision 1; 473.3999, by adding a subdivision.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:
Section 1.
Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 473.3993, subdivision 1, is amended to read:
Sec. 2.
Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 473.3999, is amended by adding a subdivision
to read:
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(a) For purposes of this subdivision, "reference date"
means the earliest date on which a light rail transit project has:
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(1) a total project cost estimate;
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(2) a schedule that includes an estimated date for substantial completion of construction;
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(3) federal approval to enter the engineering phase or has commenced similar final design
activities.
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(b) For a light rail transit project, a responsible authority must submit a notification to
the chairs and ranking minority members of the legislative committees with jurisdiction
over transportation policy and finance within seven calendar days of a determination that:
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(1) the total project cost estimate is increased or expected to increase by five percent or
more above the total project cost estimate (i) most recently specified, or (ii) specified as of
the reference date; or
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(2) the anticipated substantial completion date is delayed by six months or more beyond
the completion date (i) most recently specified, or (ii) specified as of the reference date.
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(c) At a minimum, the notification must include an overview of the project cost estimate
and schedule and an explanation of the reasons for a change in project cost, delay, or both.
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(d) The requirements in this subdivision apply to a light rail transit project for which a
reference date is applicable.
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