as introduced - 93rd Legislature (2023 - 2024) Posted on 02/16/2023 01:40pm
A bill for an act
relating to transportation; appropriating money for intercity passenger rail corridors
and projects.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:
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(a) $26,000,000 in fiscal year 2024 is appropriated from the general fund to the
commissioner of transportation for intercity passenger rail corridors and projects as identified
in the state rail plan under Minnesota Statutes, section 174.03, subdivision 1b, or other
national, regional, or interregional planning studies.
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(b) This appropriation is for expenditure by the commissioner or for grants to political
subdivisions and is available for the planning and development of intercity passenger rail
corridors and projects consistent with passenger rail implementation and policy as outlined
in the state rail plan.
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(c) Money appropriated under this section is available until the funds are expended.
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This section is effective the day following final enactment.
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