new text begin [161.1258] RUMBLE STRIPS.
new text end

161.178 TRANSPORTATION GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS IMPACT
ASSESSMENT.

new text begin [161.1782] TRANSPORTATION IMPACT ASSESSMENT; TECHNICAL
ADVISORY COMMITTEE.
new text end

168.092 deleted text begin 21-DAYdeleted text end new text begin 60-DAYnew text end TEMPORARY VEHICLE PERMIT.

new text begin [168.1283] ROTARY INTERNATIONAL PLATES.
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new text begin [169.515] LIGHTS ON GRANT PROGRAM.
new text end

new text begin [171.307] INTENSIVE TESTING PROGRAM.
new text end

new text begin [174.249] ZERO-EMISSION TRANSIT BUSES.
new text end

new text begin [174.595] TRANSPORTATION FACILITIES CAPITAL PROGRAM.
new text end

new text begin [219.382] WAYSIDE DETECTOR SYSTEMS.
new text end

new text begin [219.5505] TRAIN LENGTH.
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new text begin [219.756] YARDMASTER HOURS OF SERVICE.
new text end

new text begin [325F.661] SALE OF ELECTRIC-ASSISTED BICYCLES AND POWERED
CYCLES.
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473.3927 ZERO-EMISSION AND ELECTRIC TRANSIT VEHICLES.

HF 5242

ARTICLE 1

TRANSPORTATION APPROPRIATIONS

ARTICLE 2

TRANSPORTATION FINANCE

new text begin [161.1258] RUMBLE STRIPS. new text end

161.178 TRANSPORTATION GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS IMPACT ASSESSMENT.

new text begin [161.1782] TRANSPORTATION IMPACT ASSESSMENT; TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE. new text end

new text begin [161.1258] RUMBLE STRIPS.
new text end

161.178 TRANSPORTATION GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS IMPACT
ASSESSMENT.

new text begin [161.1782] TRANSPORTATION IMPACT ASSESSMENT; TECHNICAL
ADVISORY COMMITTEE.
new text end

new text begin [168.1283] ROTARY INTERNATIONAL PLATES.
new text end

Section 1.

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Subd. 2.

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Subd. 2.

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Subdivision 1.

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Subdivision 1.

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Subd. 4.

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Subd. 2.

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Subdivision 1.

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Subdivision 1.

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Subd. 8.

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Subd. 3.

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Subd. 6.

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Subdivision 1.

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Subd. 2.

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Subdivision 1.

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Subd. 4.

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Subd. 9.

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Sec. 53.

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Sec. 54.

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Subdivision 1.

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Subd. 2.

Subd. 3.

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Sec. 56.

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new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE; APPLICATION. new text end

Sec. 57. new text begin COMMUNITY ROADSIDE LANDSCAPE PARTNERSHIPS.
new text end

Sec. 58. new text begin REVISOR INSTRUCTION.
new text end

new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

Sec. 59. new text begin REVISOR INSTRUCTION.
new text end

new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

Sec. 60. new text begin REPEALER.
new text end

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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

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

new text begin Subd. 6. new text end

new text begin Subd. 7. new text end

new text begin Subd. 8. new text end

new text begin Subd. 9. new text end

Sec. 3. new text begin METROPOLITAN COUNCILnew text end

Sec. 4. new text begin DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETYnew 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. 5.

Subd. 2.

Sec. 6. new text begin APPROPRIATION CANCELLATION.new text end

new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

Section 1.

new text begin Subd. 38. new text end

new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

Sec. 2.

Sec. 3.

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Sec. 4.

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Sec. 5.

Subdivision 1.

Subd. 2.

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Subd. 3.

Subd. 4.

Subd. 5.

Subd. 6.

Subd. 7.

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Sec. 6.

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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. 6. new text begin APPROPRIATION CANCELLATION.
new text end

new text begin Intensive testing program data. new text end

new text begin Mayor Dave Smiglewski Memorial Bridge. new text end

new text begin Gopher Gunners Memorial Bridge. new text end

Definitions.

Projectnew text begin or portfolionew text end assessment.

new text begin Applicable projects. new text end

Assessment requirements.

Impact mitigationnew text begin ; interlinkingnew text end .

Impact mitigation; localization.

Public information.

Safety and well-being.

new text begin Definitions. new text end

new text begin Establishment. new text end

new text begin Membership; appointments. new text end

new text begin Membership; requirements. new text end

new text begin Duties. new text end

new text begin Administration. new text end

new text begin High voltage transmission; placement in right-of-way. new text end

new text begin High voltage transmission; coordination required. new text end

new text begin High voltage transmission; constructability report; advance notice. new text end

new text begin High voltage transmission; relocation reimbursement prohibited. new text end

Definitions.

Relocation of facilities; reimbursement.

Display of temporary permit.

Resident buyer.

Dealer.

Contributions; account; appropriation.

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 Exemption. new text end

new text begin Contributions; account; appropriation. new text end

Late fee.

Application for new certificate.

Requirements upon subsequent transfer; service fee.

Electric-assisted bicycle.

new text begin Multiple mode electric-assisted bicycle. new text end

new text begin Vulnerable road user. new text end

Driver education deleted text begin curriculumdeleted text end new text begin ; vulnerable road usersnew text end .

Electric-assisted bicycle; riding rules.

Electric-assisted bicycle; equipment.

new text begin Grant program established; purpose. new text end

new text begin Eligibility. new text end

new text begin Application. new text end

new text begin Grant criteria. new text end

new text begin Reporting. new text end

Nonfelony violations.

Reinstatement of driving privileges; multiple incidents.

Driver's manual; deleted text begin bicycle trafficdeleted text end new text begin vulnerable road usersnew text end .

Examination subjects and locations; provisions for color blindness,
disabled veterans.

Definitions.

Rulemaking.

new text begin Definitions. new text end

new text begin Program requirements. new text end

new text begin Issuance of restricted license. new text end

new text begin Penalties; program violations. new text end

new text begin Tampering; penalties. new text end

new text begin Venue. new text end

new text begin Data. new text end

new text begin Rulemaking. new text end

new text begin Tribal worksite training program. new text end

new text begin Definition. new text end

new text begin Bus procurement exemptions. new text end

Active transportation accounts.

Use of funds.

new text begin Definitions. new text end

new text begin Program established. new text end

new text begin Transportation facilities capital accounts. new text end

new text begin Implementation standards. new text end

new text begin Eligible expenditures. new text end

new text begin Prioritization. new text end

Passenger rail account; transfers; appropriation.

new text begin Fee and revenue collection authorized. new text end

deleted text begin Definitiondeleted text end new text begin Definitionsnew text end .

Implementation.

new text begin Implementation guidance. new text end

Policy.

Railroad company assessment; account; appropriation.

new text begin Definitions. new text end

new text begin Application. new text end

new text begin Wayside detector system requirements. new text end

new text begin Defect notifications. new text end

new text begin Report to commissioner. new text end

new text begin Definition. new text end

new text begin Maximum length. new text end

new text begin Penalty. new text end

new text begin Definitions. new text end

new text begin Hours of service. new text end

Motor carrier of railroad employees; requirements.

Inspectionnew text begin and investigationnew text end authority.

new text begin Civil penalty. new text end

new text begin Definitions. new text end

new text begin Electric-assisted bicycle. new text end

new text begin Powered cycle. new text end

new text begin Unlawful practices. new text end

new text begin Transportation financial review. new text end

new text begin Bus procurement. new text end

Transition plan required.

new text begin Definitions. new text end

Plan development.

Copy to legislature.

new text begin Bus procurement. new text end

new text begin Bus rapid transit project infrastructure. new text end

new text begin Total Appropriation new text end

new text begin State Roads new text end

new text begin Small Cities new text end

new text begin Trunk Highway 65 new text end

new text begin Mississippi Skyway Trail Bridge new text end

new text begin High-Priority Bridge new text end

new text begin Drainage Asset Management Program new text end

new text begin Truck Parking Safety Improvements new text end

new text begin Facilities Capital Program new text end

new text begin Total Appropriation new text end

new text begin Driver Services new text end

new text begin Traffic Safety new text end

Multimodal Systems

new text begin Intensive testing program data. new text end

new text begin Mayor Dave Smiglewski Memorial Bridge. new text end

new text begin Gopher Gunners Memorial Bridge. new text end

Definitions.

Projectnew text begin or portfolionew text end assessment.

new text begin Applicable projects. new text end

Assessment requirements.

Impact mitigationnew text begin ; interlinkingnew text end .

Impact mitigation; localization.

Public information.

Safety and well-being.

new text begin Definitions. new text end

new text begin Establishment. new text end

new text begin Membership; appointments. new text end

new text begin Membership; requirements. new text end

new text begin Total Appropriation
new text end

new text begin State Roads
new text end

new text begin Small Cities
new text end

new text begin Trunk Highway 65
new text end

new text begin Mississippi Skyway Trail Bridge
new text end

new text begin High-Priority Bridge
new text end

new text begin Drainage Asset Management Program
new text end

new text begin Truck Parking Safety Improvements
new text end

new text begin Facilities Capital Program
new text end

new text begin Total Appropriation
new text end

new text begin Driver Services
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new text begin Traffic Safety
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Engrossments
Introduction		Posted on 03/28/2024
1st Engrossment		Posted on 04/24/2024
2nd Engrossment		Posted on 04/26/2024
3rd Engrossment		Posted on 05/02/2024

Unofficial Engrossments
1st Unofficial Engrossment		Posted on 05/07/2024

Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 13.6905, is amended by adding a subdivision
to read:

new text begin Data on participants in the intensive testing
program are governed by section 171.307, subdivision 7.
new text end

new text begin This section is effective August 1, 2024.
new text end

new text begin (a) The commissioner must maintain transverse rumble strips in association with each
stop sign that is located (1) on a trunk highway segment with a speed limit of at least 55
miles per hour, and (2) outside the limits of a statutory or home rule charter city.
new text end

new text begin (b) The commissioner must meet the requirements under paragraph (a) at each applicable
location by the earlier of August 1, 2034, or the date of substantial completion of any
construction, resurfacing, or reconditioning at the location.
new text end

Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 161.14, is amended by adding a subdivision to
read:

new text begin The bridge on marked U.S.
Highway 212 over the Minnesota River in the city of Granite Falls is designated as "Mayor
Dave Smiglewski Memorial Bridge." Subject to section 161.139, the commissioner must
adopt a suitable design to mark the bridge and erect appropriate signs.
new text end

Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 161.14, is amended by adding a subdivision to
read:

new text begin (a) The bridge on marked Trunk
Highway 55 and marked Trunk Highway 62 over the Minnesota River, commonly known
as the Mendota Bridge, is designated as "Gopher Gunners Memorial Bridge."
Notwithstanding section 161.139, the commissioner must adopt a suitable design to mark
this bridge and erect appropriate signs.
new text end

new text begin (b) The adjutant general of the Department of Military Affairs must reimburse the
commissioner of transportation for costs incurred under this subdivision.
new text end

Minnesota Statutes 2023 Supplement, section 161.178, 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 deleted text begin capacity expansiondeleted text end
projectnew text begin or portfolionew text end for inclusion in the state transportation improvement program or a
metropolitan planning organization with respect to a deleted text begin capacity expansiondeleted text end projectnew text begin or portfolionew text end
for inclusion in the appropriate metropolitan transportation improvement program.

(c) "Assessment" means the deleted text begin capacity expansiondeleted text end impact assessment under this section.

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

(1) is a major highway project, as defined in section 174.56, subdivision 1, paragraph
(b); and

(2) adds highway traffic capacity or provides for grade separation new text begin of motor vehicle traffic
new text end 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.

(a) Prior to inclusion of a deleted text begin capacity expansiondeleted text end
projectnew text begin or portfolionew text end in the state transportation improvement program ornew text begin innew text end a metropolitan
transportation improvement program, the applicable entity must perform deleted text begin a capacity expansiondeleted text end new text begin
annew text end impact assessment of the projectnew text begin or portfolionew text end . Following the assessment, the applicable
entity must determine if the project deleted text begin conformsdeleted text end new text begin or portfolio is proportionally in conformancenew text end
with:

(1) the greenhouse gas emissions reduction targets under section 174.01, subdivision 3;
and

(2) the vehicle miles traveled reduction targets established in the statewide multimodal
transportation plan under section 174.03, subdivision 1a.

(b) If the applicable entity determines that the deleted text begin capacity expansiondeleted text end projectnew text begin or portfolionew text end is
not in conformance with paragraph (a), the applicable entity must:

(1) alter the scope or design of the projectnew text begin or any number of projects, remove one or
more projects from the portfolio, or undertake a combination,new text end andnew text begin subsequentlynew text end perform a
revised assessment that meets the requirements under this section;

(2) interlink sufficient impact mitigation as provided in subdivision 4; or

(3) halt project development and disallow inclusion of the projectnew text begin or portfolionew text end in the
appropriate transportation improvement program.

new text begin (a) For purposes of this section:
new text end

new text begin (1) prior to the date established under paragraph (b), a project or portfolio is a capacity
expansion project; and
new text end

new text begin (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.
new text end

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

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

new text begin (2) as established by the commissioner, if the commissioner:
new text end

new text begin (i) consults with metropolitan planning organizations;
new text end

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

new text begin (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
new text end

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

(a) The commissioner must establish a process to
deleted text begin perform capacity expansion impact assessments. An assessment must provide for the
determination under subdivision 2.deleted text end new text begin implement the requirements under this section, which
includes:
new text end

new text begin (1) any necessary policies, procedures, manuals, and technical specifications;
new text end

new text begin (2) procedures to perform an impact assessment that provide for the determination under
subdivision 2;
new text end

new text begin (3) in consultation with the technical advisory committee under section 161.1782, criteria
for identification of a capacity expansion project; and
new text end

new text begin (4) related data reporting from local units of government on local multimodal
transportation systems and local project impacts on greenhouse gas emissions and vehicle
miles traveled.
new text end

(b) Analysis under an assessment must include but is not limited to estimates resulting
from deleted text begin thedeleted text end new text begin anew text end projectnew text begin or portfolionew text end for the following:

(1) greenhouse gas emissions over a period of 20 years; deleted text begin and
deleted text end

(2) a net change in vehicle miles traveled for the affected networkdeleted text begin .deleted text end new text begin ; and
new text end

new text begin (3) impacts to trunk highways and related impacts to local road systems, on a local,
regional, or statewide basis, as appropriate.
new text end

(a) To provide for impact mitigation, the
applicable entity must interlink the deleted text begin capacity expansiondeleted text end projectnew text begin or portfolionew text end as provided in
this subdivision.

(b) Impact mitigation is sufficient under subdivision 2, paragraph (b), if the deleted text begin capacity
expansiondeleted text end projectnew text begin or portfolionew text end is interlinked to deleted text begin mitigationdeleted text end new text begin offsetnew text end actions such that the total
greenhouse gas emissions reduction from the deleted text begin mitigationdeleted text end new text begin offsetnew text end actions, after accounting for
the greenhouse gas emissions otherwise resulting from the deleted text begin capacity expansiondeleted text end projectnew text begin or
portfolionew text end , is consistent with meeting the targets specified under subdivision 2, paragraph
(a). Each comparison under this paragraph must be performed over equal comparison periods.

(c) deleted text begin A mitigationdeleted text end new text begin An offsetnew text end action consists of a project, program, deleted text begin ordeleted text end operations
modificationnew text begin , or mitigation plannew text end in one or more of the following areas:

(1) transit expansion, including but not limited to regular route bus, arterial bus rapid
transit, highway bus rapid transit, rail transit, and intercity passenger rail;

(2) transit service improvements, including but not limited to increased service level,
transit fare reduction, and transit priority treatments;

(3) active transportation infrastructure;

(4) micromobility infrastructure and service, including but not limited to shared vehicle
services;

(5) transportation demand management, including but not limited to vanpool and shared
vehicle programs, remote work, and broadband access expansion;

(6) parking management, including but not limited to parking requirements reduction
or elimination and parking cost adjustments;

(7) land use, including but not limited to residential and other density increases, mixed-use
development, and transit-oriented development;

(8) infrastructure improvements related to traffic operations, including but not limited
to roundabouts and reduced conflict intersections; deleted text begin and
deleted text end

(9) natural systems, including but not limited to prairie restoration, reforestation, and
urban green spacenew text begin ; and
new text end

new text begin (10) as specified by the commissioner in the manner provided under paragraph (e)new text end .

(d) deleted text begin A mitigationdeleted text end new text begin An offsetnew text end action may be identified as interlinked to the deleted text begin capacity
expansiondeleted text end projectnew text begin or portfolionew text end if:

(1) there is a specified project, program, deleted text begin ordeleted text end modificationnew text begin , or mitigation plannew text end ;

(2) the necessary funding sources are identified and sufficient amounts are committed;

(3) the mitigation is localized as provided in subdivision 5; and

(4) procedures are established to ensure that the mitigation action remains in substantially
the same form or a revised form that continues to meet the calculation under paragraph (b).

new text begin (e) The commissioner may authorize additional offset actions under paragraph (c) if:
new text end

new text begin (1) the offset action is reviewed and recommended by the technical advisory committee
under section 161.1782; and
new text end

new text begin (2) the commissioner determines that the offset action is directly related to reduction in
the transportation sector of greenhouse gas emissions or vehicle miles traveled.
new text end

(a) deleted text begin A mitigationdeleted text end new text begin An offsetnew text end action under
subdivision 4 must be localized in the following priority order:

(1)new text begin if the offset action is for one project,new text end within or associated with at least one of the
communities impacted by the deleted text begin capacity expansiondeleted text end project;

(2) ifnew text begin clause (1) does not apply ornew text end there is not a reasonably feasible location under clause
(1), in areas of persistent poverty or historically disadvantaged communities, as measured
and defined in federal law, guidance, and notices of funding opportunity;

(3) if there is not a reasonably feasible location under clauses (1) and (2), in the region
of the deleted text begin capacity expansiondeleted text end projectnew text begin or portfolionew text end ; or

(4) if there is not a reasonably feasible location under clauses (1) to (3), on a statewide
basis.

(b) The applicable entity must include an explanation regarding the feasibility and
rationale for each mitigation action located under paragraph (a), clauses (2) to (4).

The commissioner must publish information regarding
deleted text begin capacity expansiondeleted text end impact assessments on the department's website. The information must
include:

(1)new text begin for each project evaluated separately under this section,new text end identification of deleted text begin capacity
expansion projectsdeleted text end new text begin the projectnew text end ; deleted text begin and
deleted text end

(2) for each projectnew text begin evaluated separatelynew text end , a summary that includes an overview of the
deleted text begin expansion impactdeleted text end assessment, the impact determination by the commissioner, and project
disposition, including a review of any deleted text begin mitigationdeleted text end new text begin offsetnew text end actionsdeleted text begin .deleted text end new text begin ;
new text end

new text begin (3) for each portfolio of projects, an overview of the projects, the impact determination
by the commissioner, and a summary of any offset actions;
new text end

new text begin (4) a review of any interpretation of or additions to offset actions under subdivision 4;
new text end

new text begin (5) identification of the date established by the commissioner under subdivision 2a,
paragraph (b); and
new text end

new text begin (6) a summary of the activities of the technical advisory committee under section
161.1782, including but not limited to any findings or recommendations made by the advisory
committee.
new text end

The requirements of this section are in addition to and
must not supplant the safety and well-being goals established under section 174.01,
subdivision 2, clauses (1) and (2).

new text begin This section is effective February 1, 2025. This section does not
apply to a capacity expansion project that was either included in the state transportation
improvement program or has been submitted for approval of the geometric layout before
February 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) "Advisory committee" means the technical advisory committee established in this
section.
new text end

new text begin (c) "Project or portfolio" is as provided in section 161.178.
new text end

new text begin The commissioner must establish a technical advisory committee
to assist in implementation review related to the requirements under section 161.178.
new text end

new text begin The advisory committee is composed of the
following members:
new text end

new text begin (1) one member from the Department of Transportation, appointed by the commissioner
of transportation;
new text end

new text begin (2) one member from the Pollution Control Agency, appointed by the commissioner of
the Pollution Control Agency;
new text end

new text begin (3) one member from the Metropolitan Council, appointed by the chair of the
Metropolitan Council;
new text end

new text begin (4) one member from the Center for Transportation Studies, appointed by the president
of the University of Minnesota;
new text end

new text begin (5) one member representing metropolitan planning organizations outside the metropolitan
area, as defined in section 473.121, subdivision 2, appointed by the Association of
Metropolitan Planning Organizations; and
new text end

new text begin (6) up to four members who are not employees of the state, with no more than two who
are employees of a political subdivision, appointed by the commissioner of transportation.
new text end

new text begin (a) To be eligible for appointment to the advisory
committee, an individual must have experience or expertise sufficient to provide assistance
in implementation or technical review related to the requirements under section 161.178.
Each appointing authority must consider appointment of individuals with expertise in travel
demand modeling, emissions modeling, traffic forecasting, land use planning, or
transportation-related greenhouse gas emissions assessment and analysis. In appointing the
members under subdivision 3, clause (6), the commissioner must also consider technical
expertise in other relevant areas, which may include but is not limited to public health or
natural systems management.
new text end

new text begin (b) Members of the advisory committee serve at the pleasure of the appointing authority.
Vacancies must be filled by the appointing authority.
new text end

new text begin The advisory committee must assist the commissioner in implementation
of the requirements under section 161.178 by:
new text end

new text begin (1) performing technical review and validation of processes and methodologies used for
impact assessment and impact mitigation;
new text end

new text begin (2) reviewing and making recommendations on:
new text end

new text begin (i) impact assessment requirements;
new text end

new text begin (ii) models and tools for impact assessment;
new text end

new text begin (iii) methods to determine sufficiency of impact mitigation;
new text end

new text begin (iv) procedures for interlinking a project or portfolio to impact mitigation; and
new text end

new text begin (v) reporting and data collection;
new text end

new text begin (3) advising on the approach used to determine the area of influence for a project or
portfolio for a geographic or transportation network area;
new text end

new text begin (4) developing recommendations on any clarifications, modifications, or additions to
the offset actions authorized under section 161.178, subdivision 4; and
new text end

new text begin (5) performing other analyses or activities as requested by the commissioner.
new text end

new text begin (a) The commissioner must provide administrative support
to the advisory committee. Upon request, the commissioner must provide information and
technical support to the advisory committee.
new text end

new text begin (b) Members of the advisory committee are not eligible for compensation under this
section.
new text end

new text begin (c) The advisory committee is subject to the Minnesota Data Practices Act under chapter
13 and to the Minnesota Open Meeting Law under chapter 13D.
new text end

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

Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 161.45, is amended by adding a subdivision to
read:

new text begin (a) For purposes of
this subdivision and subdivisions 5 to 7, "high voltage transmission line" has the meaning
given in section 216E.01, subdivision 4.
new text end

new text begin (b) Notwithstanding subdivision 1, paragraph (a), high voltage transmission lines under
the laws of this state or the ordinance of any city or county may be constructed, placed, or
maintained across or along any trunk highway, including an interstate highway and a trunk
highway that is an expressway or a freeway, except as deemed necessary by the commissioner
of transportation to protect public safety or ensure the proper function of the trunk highway
system.
new text end

new text begin (c) If the commissioner denies a high voltage electric line colocation request, the reasons
for the denial must be submitted for review within 90 days of the commissioner's denial to
the chairs and ranking minority members of the legislative committees with jurisdiction
over energy and transportation, the Public Utilities Commission executive secretary, and
the commissioner of commerce.
new text end

new text begin This section is effective the day following final enactment and
applies to colocation requests for a high voltage transmission line on or after that date.
new text end

Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 161.45, is amended by adding a subdivision to
read:

new text begin Upon written request,
the commissioner must engage in coordination activities with a utility or transmission line
developer to review requested highway corridors for potential permitted locations for
transmission lines. The commissioner must assign a project coordinator within 30 days of
receiving the written request. The commissioner must share all known plans with affected
utilities or transmission line developers on potential future projects in the highway corridor
if the potential highway project impacts the placement or siting of high voltage transmission
lines.
new text end

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

Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 161.45, is amended by adding a subdivision to
read:

new text begin (a) If
the commissioner and a utility or transmission line developer identify a permittable route
along a trunk highway corridor for possible colocation of transmission lines, a constructability
report must be prepared by the utility or transmission line developer in consultation with
the commissioner. A constructability report developed under this subdivision must be utilized
by both parties to plan and approve colocation projects.
new text end

new text begin (b) A constructability report developed under this section between the commissioner
and the parties seeking colocation must include terms and conditions for building the
colocation project. Notwithstanding the requirements in subdivision 1, the report must be
approved by the commissioner and the party or parties seeking colocation prior to the
commissioner approving and issuing a permit for use of the trunk highway right-of-way.
new text end

new text begin (c) A constructability report must include an agreed upon time frame for which there
will not be a request from the commissioner for relocation of the transmission line. If the
commissioner determines that relocation of a transmission line in the trunk highway
right-of-way is necessary, the commissioner, as much as practicable, must give a seven-year
advance notice.
new text end

new text begin (d) Notwithstanding the requirements of subdivision 7 and section 161.46, subdivision
2, if the commissioner requires the relocation of a transmission line in the interstate highway
right-of-way earlier than what was agreed upon in paragraph (c) in the constructability
report or provides less than a seven-year notice of relocation in the agreed upon
constructability report, the commissioner is responsible for 75 percent of the relocation
costs.
new text end

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

Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 161.45, is amended by adding a subdivision to
read:

new text begin (a) A
high voltage transmission line that receives a route permit under chapter 216E on or after
July 1, 2024, is not eligible for relocation reimbursement under section 161.46, subdivision
2.
new text end

new text begin (b) If the commissioner orders relocation of a high voltage transmission line that is
subject to paragraph (a):
new text end

new text begin (1) a public utility, as defined in section 216B.02, subdivision 4, may recover its portion
of costs of relocating the line that the Public Utilities Commission deems prudently incurred
as a transmission cost adjustment pursuant to section 216B.16, subdivision 7b; and
new text end

new text begin (2) a consumer-owned utility, as defined in section 216B.2402, subdivision 2, may
recover its portion of costs of relocating the line in any manner approved by its governing
board.
new text end

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

Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 161.46, subdivision 1, is amended to read:

new text begin (a) new text end For the purposes of this sectionnew text begin ,new text end the following terms deleted text begin shalldeleted text end
have the meanings deleted text begin ascribed to them:deleted text end new text begin given.
new text end

deleted text begin (1)deleted text end new text begin (b)new text end "Utility" means all publicly, privately, and cooperatively owned systems for
supplying power, light, gas, telegraph, telephone, water, pipeline, or sewer service if such
systems be authorized by law to use public highways for the location of its facilities.

deleted text begin (2)deleted text end new text begin (c)new text end "Cost of relocation" means the entire amount paid by such utility properly
attributable to such relocation after deducting therefrom any increase in the value of the
new facility and any salvage value derived from the old facility.

new text begin (d) "High voltage transmission line" has the meaning given in section 216E.01,
subdivision 4.
new text end

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

Minnesota Statutes 2023 Supplement, section 161.46, subdivision 2, is amended
to read:

deleted text begin (a)deleted text end Whenever the commissioner deleted text begin shall
determinedeleted text end new text begin determines thatnew text end the relocation of any utility facility is necessitated by the
construction of a project on the routes of federally aided deleted text begin statedeleted text end trunk highways, including
urban extensions thereof, deleted text begin which routesdeleted text end new text begin thatnew text end are included within the National System of
Interstate Highways, the owner or operator of deleted text begin suchdeleted text end new text begin thenew text end utility facility deleted text begin shalldeleted text end new text begin mustnew text end relocate
the deleted text begin samedeleted text end new text begin utility facilitynew text end in accordance with the order of the commissioner. deleted text begin After the
completion of such relocation the cost thereof shall be ascertained and paid by the state out
of trunk highway funds; provided, however, the amount to be paid by the state for such
reimbursement shall not exceed the amount on which the federal government bases its
reimbursement for said interstate system.deleted text end new text begin Except as provided in section 161.45, subdivision
6, paragraph (d), or 7, upon the completion of relocation of a utility facility, the cost of
relocation must be ascertained and paid out of the trunk highway fund by the commissioner,
provided the amount paid by the commissioner for reimbursement to a utility does not
exceed the amount on which the federal government bases its reimbursement for the interstate
highway system.
new text end

deleted text begin (b) Notwithstanding paragraph (a), on or after January 1, 2024, any entity that receives
a route permit under chapter deleted text end deleted text begin 216E deleted text end deleted text begin for a high-voltage transmission line necessary to
interconnect an electric power generating facility is not eligible for relocation reimbursement
unless the entity directly, or through its members or agents, provides retail electric service
in this state.
deleted text end

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

Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 168.09, subdivision 7, is amended to read:

(a) deleted text begin A vehicle that displays a Minnesota plate
issued under this chapter may display a temporary permitdeleted text end new text begin The commissioner may issue a
temporary permit under this subdivisionnew text end in conjunction withnew text begin the conclusion of a registration
period or a recentlynew text end expired registrationnew text begin ,new text end if:

(1) the current registration tax and all other fees and taxes have been paid in full; and

(2) deleted text begin the plate hasdeleted text end new text begin special plates havenew text end been applied for.

deleted text begin (b) A vehicle may display a temporary permit in conjunction with expired registration,
with or without a registration plate, if:
deleted text end

deleted text begin (1) the plates have been applied for;
deleted text end

deleted text begin (2) the registration tax and other fees and taxes have been paid in full; and
deleted text end

deleted text begin (3) either the vehicle is used solely as a collector vehicle while displaying the temporary
permit and not used for general transportation purposes or the vehicle was issued a 21-day
permit under section 168.092, subdivision 1.
deleted text end

deleted text begin (c)deleted text end new text begin (b)new text end The permit is valid for a period of 60 days. The permit must be in a format
prescribed by the commissioner, affixed to the rear of the vehicle where a license plate
would normally be affixed, and plainly visible. The permit is valid only for the vehicle for
which it was issued to allow a reasonable time for the new plates to be manufactured and
delivered to the applicant. The permit may be issued only by the commissioner or by a
deputy registrar under section 168.33.

new text begin This section is effective October 1, 2024.
new text end

Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 168.092, is amended to read:

The deleted text begin motor vehicle registrardeleted text end new text begin commissionernew text end may issue a
permit to a person purchasing a new or used motor vehicle in this state for the purpose of
allowing the purchaser a reasonable time to register the vehicle and pay fees and taxes due
on the transfer. The permit is valid for a period of deleted text begin 21deleted text end new text begin 60new text end days. The permit must be in a deleted text begin form
as the registrar may determinedeleted text end new text begin format prescribed by the commissionernew text end , affixed to the rear
of the vehicle where a license plate would normally be affixed, and plainly visible. Each
permit is valid only for the vehicle for which issued.

The deleted text begin registrardeleted text end new text begin commissionernew text end may issue permits to licensed dealers.
When issuing a permit, the dealer deleted text begin shalldeleted text end new text begin mustnew text end complete the permit in the manner prescribed
by the department.

new text begin This section is effective October 1, 2024.
new text end

Minnesota Statutes 2023 Supplement, section 168.1259, subdivision 5, is amended
to read:

new text begin (a) new text end Contributions collected under
subdivision 2, paragraph (a), clause (5), must be deposited in the Minnesota professional
sports team foundations account, which is established in the special revenue fund. Money
in the account is appropriated to the commissioner of public safety. This appropriation is
first for the annual cost of administering the account funds, and the remaining funds are for
distribution to the foundations in proportion to the total number of Minnesota professional
sports team foundation plates issued for that year. Proceeds from a plate that includes the
marks and colors of all foundations must be divided evenly between all foundations.

deleted text begin The foundationsdeleted text end new text begin (b) A foundationnew text end must only use the proceedsnew text begin as follows:
new text end

new text begin (1)new text end for philanthropic or charitable purposesnew text begin ; or
new text end

new text begin (2) by designating the funds to be used for the Minnesota Loon Restoration Projectnew text end .

new text begin (c) The commissioner must annually transfer funds designated under paragraph (b),
clause (2), from the Minnesota professional sports team foundations account to the Minnesota
critical habitat private sector matching account under section 84.943 for purposes of the
Minnesota Loon Restoration Project.
new text end

new text begin The commissioner must issue Rotary International
special license plates or a single motorcycle plate to an applicant who:
new text end

new text begin (1) is a registered owner of a passenger automobile, noncommercial one-ton pickup
truck, motorcycle, or self-propelled recreational motor vehicle;
new text end

new text begin (2) pays the registration tax as required under section 168.013;
new text end

new text begin (3) pays a fee in the amount specified under section 168.12, subdivision 5, for each set
of plates, along with any other fees required by this chapter;
new text end

new text begin (4) contributes $25 upon initial application and a minimum of $5 annually to the Rotary
District 5950 Foundation account; and
new text end

new text begin (5) complies with this chapter and rules governing registration of motor vehicles and
licensing of drivers.
new text end

new text begin The commissioner must adopt a suitable design for the plate that must
include the Rotary International symbol and the phrase "Service Above Self."
new text end

new text begin On application to the commissioner and payment of a transfer
fee of $5, special plates may be transferred to another qualified motor vehicle that is
registered to the same individual to whom the special plates were originally issued.
new text end

new text begin Special plates issued under this section are not subject to section
168.1293, subdivision 2.
new text end

new text begin Contributions collected under
subdivision 1, clause (4), must be deposited in the Rotary District 5950 Foundation account,
which is established in the special revenue fund. Money in the account is annually
appropriated to the commissioner of public safety. This appropriation is first for the annual
cost of administering the account funds, and the remaining funds must be distributed to
Rotary District 5950 Foundation to further the rotary's mission of service, fellowship,
diversity, integrity, and leadership. Funds distributed under this subdivision must be used
on projects within this state.
new text end

new text begin This section is effective January 1, 2025, for Rotary International
special plates issued on or after that date.
new text end

Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 168.301, subdivision 3, is amended to read:

In addition to any fee or tax otherwise authorized or imposed upon
the transfer of title for a motor vehicle, the commissioner of public safety deleted text begin shalldeleted text end new text begin mustnew text end impose
a $2 additional fee for failure to deliver a title transfer within deleted text begin ten business daysdeleted text end new text begin the period
specified under section 168A.10, subdivision 2new text end .

new text begin This section is effective October 1, 2024.
new text end

Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 168A.10, subdivision 2, is amended to read:

Except as provided in section 168A.11, the
transferee deleted text begin shalldeleted text end new text begin mustnew text end , within deleted text begin tendeleted text end new text begin 20new text end days after assignment to the transferee of the vehicle
title certificate, execute the application for a new certificate of title in the space provided
on the certificate, and cause the certificate of title to be mailed or delivered to the department.
Failure of the transferee to comply with this subdivision deleted text begin shall resultdeleted text end new text begin resultsnew text end in the suspension
of the vehicle's registration under section 168.17.

new text begin This section is effective October 1, 2024, and applies to title
transfers on or after that date.
new text end

Minnesota Statutes 2022, 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
deleted text begin shalldeleted text end new text begin mustnew text end 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 deleted text begin therefordeleted text end 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 deleted text begin shalldeleted text end new text begin mustnew text end pay one month's registration tax. If a
dealer elects to apply for a certificate of title on a vehicle held for resale, the deleted text begin department
shalldeleted text end new text begin commissioner mustnew text end 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
deleted text begin shalldeleted text end new text begin mustnew text end also, in the space provided deleted text begin therefordeleted text end 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 deleted text begin shalldeleted text end new text begin mustnew text end complete the application for title section on the certificate
of title or separate title application form prescribed by the deleted text begin departmentdeleted text end new text begin commissionernew text end . The
dealer deleted text begin shalldeleted text end new text begin mustnew text end mail or deliver the certificate to the deleted text begin registrardeleted text end new text begin commissionernew text end or deputy
registrar with the transferee's application for a new certificate and appropriate taxes and
fees, within deleted text begin ten business daysdeleted text end new text begin the period specified under section 168A.10, subdivision 2new text end .

(e) With respect to vehicles sold to buyers who will remove the vehicle from this state,
the dealer deleted text begin shalldeleted text end new text begin mustnew text end remove any license plates from the vehicle, issue a 31-day temporary
permit pursuant to section 168.091, and notify the deleted text begin registrardeleted text end new text begin commissionernew text end 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 deleted text begin registrardeleted text end new text begin commissionernew text end . 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, 2024, and applies to title
transfers on or after that date.
new text end

Minnesota Statutes 2023 Supplement, section 169.011, subdivision 27, is amended
to read:

new text begin (a) new text end "Electric-assisted bicycle" means a bicycle with
two or three wheels that:

(1) has a saddle and fully operable pedals for human propulsion;

(2) meets the requirements for bicycles under Code of Federal Regulations, title 16, part
1512, or successor requirements;

(3) is equipped with an electric motor that has a power output of not more than 750
watts;

(4) meets the requirements of a class 1, class 2, deleted text begin ordeleted text end class 3new text begin , or multiple modenew text end
electric-assisted bicycle; and

(5) has a battery or electric drive system that has been tested to an applicable safety
standard by a third-party testing laboratory.

new text begin (b) A vehicle that is modified so that it no longer meets the requirements for any
electric-assisted bicycle class is not an electric-assisted bicycle.
new text end

Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 169.011, is amended by adding a subdivision
to read:

new text begin "Multiple mode electric-assisted
bicycle" means an electric-assisted bicycle equipped with switchable or programmable
modes that provide for operation as two or more of a class 1, class 2, or class 3
electric-assisted bicycle in conformance with the definition and requirements under this
chapter for each respective class.
new text end

Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 169.011, is amended by adding a subdivision
to read:

new text begin "Vulnerable road user" means a person in the
right-of-way of a highway, including but not limited to a bikeway and an adjacent sidewalk
or trail, who is:
new text end

new text begin (1) a pedestrian;
new text end

new text begin (2) on a bicycle or other nonmotorized vehicle or device;
new text end

new text begin (3) on an electric personal assistive mobility device;
new text end

new text begin (4) on an implement of husbandry; or
new text end

new text begin (5) riding an animal.
new text end

new text begin Vulnerable road user includes the operator and any passengers for a vehicle, device, or
personal conveyance identified in this subdivision.
new text end

Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 169.21, subdivision 6, is amended to read:

The deleted text begin class D curriculum,
in addition to driver education classroom curriculum prescribed in rules of statutes for class
D motor vehicles, must include instruction ondeleted text end new text begin commissioner must adopt rules for persons
enrolled in driver education programs offered at public schools, private schools, and
commercial driver training schools, requiring inclusion in the course of instruction a section
on vulnerable road users. The instruction must include information on:
new text end

new text begin (1) the rights and responsibilities of vulnerable road users, as defined in section 169.011,
subdivision 92b;
new text end

new text begin (2)new text end thenew text begin specificnew text end duties of a driver when encountering a bicycle, other nonmotorized
vehicles, or a pedestriandeleted text begin .deleted text end new text begin ;
new text end

new text begin (3) safety risks for vulnerable road users and motorcyclists or other operators of two-
or three-wheeled vehicles; and
new text end

new text begin (4) best practices to minimize dangers and avoid collisions with vulnerable road users
and motorcyclists or other operators of two- or three-wheeled vehicles.
new text end

Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 169.222, subdivision 6a, is amended to read:

(a) A person may operate an
electric-assisted bicycle in the same manner as provided for operation of other bicycles,
including but not limited to operation on the shoulder of a roadway, a bicycle lane, and a
bicycle route, and operation without the motor engaged on a bikeway or bicycle trail.

(b) A person may operate a class 1 or class 2 electric-assisted bicycle with the motor
engaged on a bicycle path, bicycle trail, or shared use path unless prohibited under section
85.015, subdivision 1d; 85.018, subdivision 2, paragraph (d); or 160.263, subdivision 2,
paragraph (b), as applicable.

(c) A person may operate a class 3 electric-assisted bicycle new text begin or multiple mode
electric-assisted bicycle new text end with the motor engaged on a bicycle path, bicycle trail, or shared
use path unless the local authority or state agency having jurisdiction over the bicycle path
or trail prohibits the operation.

(d) The local authority or state agency having jurisdiction over a trail new text begin or over a bike park
new text end that is designated as nonmotorized and that has a natural surface tread made by clearing
and grading the native soil with no added surfacing materials may regulate the operation of
an electric-assisted bicycle.

(e) deleted text begin Nodeleted text end new text begin Anew text end person under the age of 15 deleted text begin shalldeleted text end new text begin must notnew text end operate an electric-assisted bicycle.

Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 169.222, subdivision 6b, is amended to read:

(a) The manufacturer or distributor of
an electric-assisted bicycle must apply a label to the bicycle that is permanently affixed in
a prominent location. The label must contain the deleted text begin classificationdeleted text end new text begin classnew text end number, top assisted
speed, and motor wattage of the electric-assisted bicycle, and must be printed in a legible
font with at least 9-point type.new text begin A multiple mode electric-assisted bicycle must have labeling
that identifies the highest electric-assisted bicycle class in which it is capable of operation.
new text end

(b) A person must not modify an electric-assisted bicycle to change the motor-powered
speed capability or motor engagementnew text begin so that the bicycle no longer meets the requirements
for the applicable class,new text end unlessnew text begin :
new text end

new text begin (1)new text end the person replaces the label required in paragraph (a) with revised informationdeleted text begin .deleted text end new text begin ; or
new text end

new text begin (2) for a vehicle that no longer meets the requirements for any electric-assisted bicycle
class, the person removes the labeling as an electric-assisted bicycle.
new text end

(c) An electric-assisted bicycle must operate in a manner so that the electric motor is
disengaged or ceases to function deleted text begin when the rider stops pedaling ordeleted text end new text begin : (1)new text end when the brakes are
appliednew text begin ; or (2) except for a class 2 electric-assisted bicycle or a multiple mode
electric-assisted bicycle operating in class 2 mode, when the rider stops pedalingnew text end .

(d) A class 3 electric-assisted bicyclenew text begin or multiple mode electric-assisted bicyclenew text end must
be equipped with a speedometer that displays the speed at which the bicycle is traveling in
miles per hour.

new text begin (e) A multiple mode electric-assisted bicycle equipped with a throttle must not be capable
of exceeding 20 miles per hour on motorized propulsion alone in any mode when the throttle
is engaged.
new text end

new text begin The Lights On grant program is
established under this section to provide drivers on Minnesota roads with vouchers of up
to $250 to use at participating auto repair shops to repair or replace broken or malfunctioning
lighting equipment required under sections 169.49 to 169.51. Grant funds awarded under
this program are intended to increase safety on Minnesota roads by ensuring vehicle lights
are properly illuminated, offering drivers restorative solutions rather than punishment for
malfunctioning equipment, lessening the financial burden of traffic tickets on low-income
drivers, and improving police-community relations.
new text end

new text begin Counties, cities, towns, the State Patrol, and local law enforcement
agencies, including law enforcement agencies of a federally recognized Tribe, as defined
in United States Code, title 25, section 5304(e), are eligible to apply for grants under this
section.
new text end

new text begin (a) The commissioner of public safety must develop application
materials and procedures for the Lights On grant program.
new text end

new text begin (b) The application must describe the type or types of intended vouchers, the amount of
money requested, and any other information deemed necessary by the commissioner.
new text end

new text begin (c) Applicants must submit an application under this section in the form and manner
prescribed by the commissioner.
new text end

new text begin (d) Applicants must describe how grant money will be used to provide and distribute
vouchers to drivers.
new text end

new text begin (e) Applicants must keep records of vouchers distributed and records of all expenses
associated with awarded grant money.
new text end

new text begin Preference for grant awards must be given to applicants whose
proposals provide resources and vouchers to individuals residing in geographic areas that
have historically received underinvestment and have high poverty rates.
new text end

new text begin By February 1 each year, grant recipients must submit a report to
the commissioner itemizing all expenditures made using grant money, the purpose of each
expenditure, and the disposition of each contact made with drivers with malfunctioning or
broken lighting equipment. The report must be in the form and manner prescribed by the
commissioner.
new text end

Minnesota Statutes 2023 Supplement, section 169A.44, subdivision 1, is amended
to read:

(a) This subdivision applies to a person charged
with a nonfelony violation of section 169A.20 (driving while impaired) under circumstances
described in section 169A.40, subdivision 3 (certain DWI offenders; custodial arrest).

(b) Except as provided in subdivision 3, unless maximum bail is imposed under section
629.471, a person described in paragraph (a) may be released from detention only if the
person agrees tonew text begin the following conditions pending resolution of the chargenew text end :

(1) abstain from alcoholnew text begin and nonprescribed controlled or intoxicating substancesnew text end ; and

(2) submit to a program deleted text begin of electronic alcohol monitoring, involving at least daily
measurements of the person's alcohol concentration, pending resolution of the chargedeleted text end new text begin to
monitor that abstinencenew text end .

new text begin (c) A defendant charged with a violation of section 169A.20, subdivision 1, clause (1),
(5), or (6); subdivision 1, clause (4), where one of the elements involves a violation of clause
(1); subdivision 2, clause (1); or subdivision 2, clause (2), if the court issued the warrant
based on probable cause to believe that the person was under the influence of alcohol, must
be monitored through the use of:
new text end

new text begin (1) electronic alcohol monitoring, involving at least daily measurements of the person's
alcohol concentration if electronic alcohol-monitoring equipment is available to the court;
or
new text end

new text begin (2) random alcohol tests conducted at least weekly if electronic alcohol-monitoring
equipment is not available to the court.
new text end

new text begin (d) A defendant charged with a violation of section 169A.20, subdivision 1, clause (2),
(3), (4), (7), or (8); or subdivision 2, clause (2), if the court issued the warrant based on
probable cause to believe that the person was under the influence of a controlled substance
or an intoxicating substance, must be monitored through the use of random urine analyses
conducted at least weekly.
new text end

deleted text begin Clause (2) applies only when electronic alcohol-monitoring equipment is available to
the court.deleted text end new text begin (e)new text end The court shall require partial or total reimbursement from the person for the
cost of the electronic alcohol monitoring, new text begin random alcohol tests, and random urine analyses,
new text end to the extent the person is able to pay.

new text begin This section is effective August 1, 2024, and applies to defendants
charged on or after that date.
new text end

Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 169A.55, subdivision 4, is amended to read:

(a) A person whose
driver's license has been revoked as a result of an new text begin alcohol-related new text end offense listed under clause
(2) shall not be eligible for reinstatement of driving privileges without an ignition interlock
restriction until the commissioner certifies that either:

(1) the person did not own or lease a vehicle at the time of the offense or at any time
between the time of the offense and the driver's request for reinstatement, or commit a
violation of chapter 169, 169A, or 171 between the time of the offense and the driver's
request for reinstatement or at the time of the arrest for the offense listed under clause (2),
item (i), subitem (A) or (B), or (ii), subitem (A) or (B), as based on:

(i) a request by the person for reinstatement, on a form to be provided by the Department
of Public Safety;

(ii) the person's attestation under penalty of perjury; and

(iii) the submission by the driver of certified copies of vehicle registration records and
driving records for the period from the arrest until the driver seeks reinstatement of driving
privileges; or

(2) the person used the ignition interlock device and complied with section 171.306 for
a period of not less than:

(i) one year, for a person whose driver's license was revoked for:

(A) an offense occurring within ten years of a qualified prior impaired driving incident;
or

(B) an offense occurring after two qualified prior impaired driving incidents; or

(ii) two years, for a person whose driver's license was revoked for:

(A) an offense occurring under item (i), subitem (A) or (B), and the test results indicated
an alcohol concentration of twice the legal limit or more; or

(B) an offense occurring under item (i), subitem (A) or (B), and the current offense is
for a violation of section 169A.20, subdivision 2.

(b) A person whose driver's license has been canceled or denied as a result of three or
more qualified impaired driving incidentsnew text begin involving at least one alcohol-related offensenew text end
shall not be eligible for reinstatement of driving privileges without an ignition interlock
restriction until the person:

(1) has completed rehabilitation according to rules adopted by the commissioner or been
granted a variance from the rules by the commissioner; and

(2) has submitted verification of abstinence from alcohol and controlled substances
under paragraph (c), as evidenced by the person's use of an ignition interlock device or other
chemical monitoring device approved by the commissioner.

(c) The verification of abstinence must show that the person has abstained from the use
of alcohol and controlled substances for a period of not less than:

(1) three years, for a person whose driver's license was canceled or denied for an offense
occurring within ten years of the first of two qualified prior impaired driving incidents, or
occurring after three qualified prior impaired driving incidents;

(2) four years, for a person whose driver's license was canceled or denied for an offense
occurring within ten years of the first of three qualified prior impaired driving incidents; or

(3) six years, for a person whose driver's license was canceled or denied for an offense
occurring after four or more qualified prior impaired driving incidents.

new text begin (d) A person whose driver's license has been revoked as a result of a controlled or
intoxicating substance offense listed under clause (2) shall not be eligible for reinstatement
of driving privileges without participating in the intensive testing program established under
section 171.307 until the commissioner certifies that either:
new text end

new text begin (1) the person did not own or lease a vehicle at the time of the offense or at any time
between the time of the offense and the driver's request for reinstatement, or commit a
violation of chapter 169, 169A, or 171 between the time of the offense and the driver's
request for reinstatement or at the time of the arrest for the offense listed under clause (2),
item (i), subitem (A) or (B), or (ii), subitem (A) or (B), as based on:
new text end

new text begin (i) a request by the person for reinstatement, on a form to be provided by the Department
of Public Safety;
new text end

new text begin (ii) the person's attestation under penalty of perjury; and
new text end

new text begin (iii) the submission by the driver of certified copies of vehicle registration records and
driving records for the period from the arrest until the driver seeks reinstatement of driving
privileges; or
new text end

new text begin (2) the person participated in the intensive testing program and complied with section
171.307 for a period of not less than:
new text end

new text begin (i) one year, for a person whose driver's license was revoked for:
new text end

new text begin (A) an offense occurring within ten years of a qualified prior impaired driving incident;
or
new text end

new text begin (B) an offense occurring after two qualified prior impaired driving incidents; or
new text end

new text begin (ii) two years, for a person whose driver's license was revoked for:
new text end

new text begin (A) an offense occurring under item (i), subitem (A) or (B), and the test results indicated
an alcohol concentration of twice the legal limit or more; or
new text end

new text begin (B) an offense occurring under item (i), subitem (A) or (B), and the current offense is
for a violation of section 169A.20, subdivision 2.
new text end

new text begin (e) A person whose driver's license has been canceled or denied as a result of three or
more qualified impaired driving incidents involving at least one controlled or intoxicating
substance offense shall not be eligible for reinstatement of driving privileges without
participating in the intensive testing program until the person:
new text end

new text begin (1) has completed rehabilitation according to rules adopted by the commissioner or been
granted a variance from the rules by the commissioner; and
new text end

new text begin (2) has submitted verification of abstinence from alcohol and controlled substances
under paragraph (f), as evidenced by the person's participation in the intensive testing
program or other monitoring approved by the commissioner.
new text end

new text begin (f) The verification of abstinence must show that the person has abstained from the use
of alcohol and controlled substances for a period of not less than:
new text end

new text begin (1) three years, for a person whose driver's license was canceled or denied for an offense
occurring within ten years of the first of two qualified prior impaired driving incidents, or
occurring after three qualified prior impaired driving incidents;
new text end

new text begin (2) four years, for a person whose driver's license was canceled or denied for an offense
occurring within ten years of the first of three qualified prior impaired driving incidents; or
new text end

new text begin (3) six years, for a person whose driver's license was canceled or denied for an offense
occurring after four or more qualified prior impaired driving incidents.
new text end

new text begin (g) As used in this subdivision:
new text end

new text begin (1) "alcohol-related offense" means a violation of section 169A.20, subdivision 1, clause
(1), (5), or (6); subdivision 1, clause (4), where one of the elements involves a violation of
clause (1); subdivision 2, clause (1); or subdivision 2, clause (2), if the court issued the
warrant based on probable cause to believe that the person was under the influence of
alcohol; and
new text end

new text begin (2) "controlled or intoxicating substance offense" means a violation of section 169A.20,
subdivision 1, clause (2), (3), (4), (7), or (8); or subdivision 2, clause (2), if the court issued
the warrant based on probable cause to believe that the person was under the influence of
a controlled substance or an intoxicating substance.
new text end

new text begin This section is effective August 1, 2024, and applies to revocations
and cancellations or denials that occur on or after that date.
new text end

Minnesota Statutes 2023 Supplement, section 171.0705, subdivision 2, is amended
to read:

The commissioner
deleted text begin shalldeleted text end new text begin mustnew text end include in deleted text begin each edition ofdeleted text end the driver's manual published by the department a
section relating tonew text begin vulnerable road users and motorcyclists or operators of two- or
three-wheeled vehicles that, at a minimum, includes:
new text end

new text begin (1)new text end bicycle traffic laws, including any changes in the law which affect bicycle trafficdeleted text begin .deleted text end new text begin ;
new text end

new text begin (2) traffic laws related to pedestrians and pedestrian safety; and
new text end

new text begin (3) traffic laws related to motorcycles, autocycles, motorized bicycles, motorized foot
scooters, and electric personal assistive mobility devices.
new text end

new text begin This section is effective the day following final enactment and
applies to each edition of the manual published on or after that date.
new text end

Minnesota Statutes 2023 Supplement, section 171.13, subdivision 1, is amended
to read:

(a) Except as otherwise provided in this section, the commissioner must
examine each applicant for a driver's license by such agency as the commissioner directs.
This examination must include:

(1) a test of the applicant's eyesight, provided that this requirement is met by submission
of a vision examination certificate under section 171.06, subdivision 7;

(2) a test of the applicant's ability to read and understand highway signs regulating,
warning, and directing traffic;

(3) a test of the applicant's knowledge of (i) traffic laws; (ii) the effects of alcohol and
drugs on a driver's ability to operate a motor vehicle safely and legally, and of the legal
penalties and financial consequences resulting from violations of laws prohibiting the
operation of a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs; (iii) railroad
grade crossing safety; (iv) slow-moving vehicle safety; (v) laws relating to pupil
transportation safety, including the significance of school bus lights, signals, stop arm, and
passing a school bus; (vi) traffic laws related tonew text begin vulnerable road users and motorcyclists,
including but not limited to operators ofnew text end bicyclesnew text begin and pedestriansnew text end ; and (vii) the circumstances
and dangers of carbon monoxide poisoning;

(4) an actual demonstration of ability to exercise ordinary and reasonable control in the
operation of a motor vehicle; and

(5) other physical and mental examinations as the commissioner finds necessary to
determine the applicant's fitness to operate a motor vehicle safely upon the highways.

(b) Notwithstanding paragraph (a), the commissioner must not deny an application for
a driver's license based on the exclusive grounds that the applicant's eyesight is deficient in
color perception or that the applicant has been diagnosed with diabetes mellitus. War veterans
operating motor vehicles especially equipped for disabled persons, if otherwise entitled to
a license, must be granted such license.

(c) The commissioner must ensure that an applicant may take an exam either in the
county where the applicant resides or in an adjacent county at a reasonably convenient
location. The schedule for each exam station must be posted on the department's website.

(d) The commissioner shall ensure that an applicant is able to obtain an appointment for
an examination to demonstrate ability under paragraph (a), clause (4), within 14 days of the
applicant's request if, under the applicable statutes and rules of the commissioner, the
applicant is eligible to take the examination.

(e) The commissioner must provide real-time information on the department's website
about the availability and location of exam appointments. The website must show the next
available exam dates and times for each exam station. The website must also provide an
option for a person to enter an address to see the date and time of the next available exam
at each exam station sorted by distance from the address provided.

Minnesota Statutes 2022, 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.

new text begin (c) "Incident involving alcohol" means:
new text end

new text begin (1) a test failure as described in section 169A.52, subdivision 2, paragraph (a), clause
(1) or (2); or section 171.177, subdivision 3, clause (2), item (i) or (ii);
new text end

new text begin (2) a test refusal as described in section 169A.52, subdivision 3, or section 171.177,
subdivision 3, clause (1), when there was probable cause to believe the person had been
driving, operating, or in physical control of a motor vehicle in violation of section 169A.20,
subdivision 1, clause (1), (5), or (6); or subdivision 1, clause (4), where one of the elements
involves a violation of clause (1);
new text end

new text begin (3) a conviction for a violation of section 169A.20, subdivision 1, clause (1), (5), or (6);
or subdivision 1, clause (4), where one of the elements involves a violation of clause (1);
or
new text end

new text begin (4) a determination by the commissioner pursuant to section 171.04, subdivision 1,
clause (10), that the person is inimical to public safety based on one or more violations of
section 169A.20, subdivision 1, clause (1), (5), or (6); or subdivision 1, clause (4), where
one of the elements involves a violation of clause (1).
new text end

deleted text begin (c)deleted text end new text begin (d)new text end "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.

deleted text begin (d)deleted text end new text begin (e)new text end "Program participant" means a person who has qualified to take part in the ignition
interlock program under this section, and whose driver's licensenew text begin , as a result of an incident
involving alcohol,new text end 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 (1), 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.

deleted text begin (e)deleted text end new text begin (f)new text end "Qualified prior impaired driving incident" has the meaning given in section
169A.03, subdivision 22.

new text begin This section is effective August 1, 2024, and applies to revocations
and cancellations or denials that occur on or after that date.
new text end

Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 171.306, subdivision 8, is amended to read:

deleted text begin In establishingdeleted text end new text begin The commissioner may adopt rules to implement
this section, including but not limited to rules regardingnew text end the performance standards and
certification process of subdivision 2deleted text begin ,deleted text end new text begin andnew text end the program guidelines of subdivision 3deleted text begin , and any
other rules necessary to implement this section, the commissioner is subject to chapter 14deleted text end .

new text begin This section is effective August 1, 2024.
new text end

new text begin (a) As used in this section, the following terms have the
meanings given.
new text end

new text begin (b) "Incident involving a controlled substance or intoxicating substance" means:
new text end

new text begin (1) a test failure as described in section 169A.52, subdivision 2, paragraph (a), clause
(3); or 171.177, subdivision 3, clause (2), item (iii);
new text end

new text begin (2) a test refusal as described in section 169A.52, subdivision 3, or 171.177, subdivision
3, clause (1), when there was probable cause to believe the person had been driving,
operating, or in physical control of a motor vehicle in violation of section 169A.20,
subdivision 1, clause (2), (3), (4), (7), or (8); or subdivision 2, clause (2), if the court issued
the warrant based on probable cause to believe that the person was under the influence of
a controlled substance or an intoxicating substance;
new text end

new text begin (3) a conviction for a violation of section 169A.20, subdivision 1, clause (2), (3), (4),
(7), or (8); or
new text end

new text begin (4) a determination by the commissioner pursuant to section 171.04, subdivision 1,
clause (10), that the person is inimical to public safety based on one or more violations of
section 169A.20, subdivision 1, clause (2), (3), (4), (7), or (8).
new text end

new text begin (c) "Program participant" means a person who has qualified to take part in the intensive
testing program under this section, and whose driver's license, as the result of an incident
involving a controlled substance or intoxicating substance, has been:
new text end

new text begin (1) revoked, canceled, or denied under section 169A.52; 169A.54; 171.04, subdivision
1, clause (10); or 171.177; or
new text end

new text begin (2) revoked under section 171.17, subdivision 1, paragraph (a), clause (1), or suspended
under section 171.187, for a violation of section 609.2113, subdivision 1, clause (2), item
(ii), (iii), or (iv), (5), or (6); subdivision 2, clause (2), item (ii), (iii), or (iv), (5), or (6); or
subdivision 3, clause (2), item (ii), (iii), or (iv), (5), or (6); or 609.2114, subdivision 2, clause
(2), item (ii), (iii), or (iv), (5), or (6), resulting in bodily harm, substantial bodily harm, or
great bodily harm.
new text end

new text begin (d) "Qualified prior impaired driving incident" has the meaning given in section 169A.03,
subdivision 22.
new text end

new text begin (a) The commissioner must establish guidelines for
participation in the intensive testing program. A person who seeks to participate in the
program must sign a written acknowledgment that the person has received, reviewed, and
agreed to abide by the program guidelines.
new text end

new text begin (b) The program guidelines must include provisions clearly identifying and prohibiting
the use of masking agents.
new text end

new text begin (c) The program guidelines must include provisions requiring disclosure of any
prescription medications and protocols to assure that testing accounts for prescribed
medications that are taken within the therapeutic range.
new text end

new text begin (d) The commissioner must enter a notation on a person's driving record to indicate that
the person is a program participant.
new text end

new text begin (e) A person under the age of 18 years is not eligible to be a program participant.
new text end

new text begin (f) A program participant must pay costs associated with any required urine analyses.
new text end

new text begin (g) A program participant must participate in any treatment recommended in a chemical
use assessment report.
new text end

new text begin (h) A program participant must submit to regular and random urine analyses and other
testing that take place at least weekly. The results of a random urine analysis or other test
that is ordered by a court or required by probation satisfy the requirement in this paragraph
for the week in which the urine analysis or other test was administered if the results clearly
indicate that the program participant submitted to the urine analysis or test, identify the date
of the test, and are submitted to the commissioner in a form and manner approved by the
commissioner. If a program participant chooses to submit the results of urine analyses or
other tests ordered by a court or required by probation, the commissioner may require that
the program participant sign a written authorization for the release of the results and any
related information including but not limited to information that is a health record as defined
in section 144.291, subdivision 2, paragraph (c).
new text end

new text begin (a) Beginning January 1, 2026, the commissioner
must 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 must not issue a license unless the program participant
has provided satisfactory proof that:
new text end

new text begin (1) the participant has submitted to a minimum number of preliminary urine analyses
as required by the commissioner that tested negative for the presence of a controlled substance
or its metabolite and for the presence of specified intoxicating substances; and
new text end

new text begin (2) the participant has insurance coverage on any vehicle the participant owns or operates
regularly. 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 or canceled
under section 169.792 or 169.797, the commissioner must 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.
new text end

new text begin (b) 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
(1), or suspended under section 171.187, for a violation of section 609.2113, subdivision
1, clause (2), item (ii), (iii), or (iv), (5), or (6); subdivision 2, clause (2), item (ii), (iii), or
(iv), (5), or (6); or subdivision 3, clause (2), item (ii), (iii), or (iv), (5), or (6); or 609.2114,
subdivision 2, clause (2), item (ii), (iii), or (iv), (5), or (6), 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 intensive testing program.
new text end

new text begin (c) 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 (1), or suspended under section 171.187, for a violation of section
609.2113, subdivision 1, clause (2), item (ii), (iii), or (iv), (5), or (6); subdivision 2, clause
(2), item (ii), (iii), or (iv), (5), or (6); or subdivision 3, clause (2), item (ii), (iii), or (iv), (5),
or (6); or 609.2114, subdivision 2, clause (2), item (ii), (iii), or (iv), (5), or (6), 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 intensive testing program, 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 must complete a licensed substance use disorder
treatment or rehabilitation program. If the program participant submits a urine analysis that
tests positive for the presence of a controlled substance or its metabolite or for the presence
of any specified intoxicating substances, the commissioner must 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.
new text end

new text begin (d) 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 must 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 has not tested positive for the presence of a controlled substance
or its metabolite or for the presence of any specified intoxicating substances during the
preceding 90 days.
new text end

new text begin (a) If a program participant violates a condition
of a license conditionally reinstated under subdivision 3 and section 171.30, or violates the
program guidelines under subdivision 2, the commissioner must extend the person's
revocation period under section 169A.52, 169A.54, or 171.177 by:
new text end

new text begin (1) 180 days for a first violation;
new text end

new text begin (2) one year for a second violation; or
new text end

new text begin (3) 545 days for a third and each subsequent violation.
new text end

new text begin (b) Notwithstanding paragraph (a), the commissioner may terminate participation in the
program by any person when, in the commissioner's judgment, termination is necessary for
the interests of public safety and welfare. In the event of termination, the commissioner
must not reduce the applicable revocation period under section 169A.52, 169A.54, or 171.177
by the amount of time during which the person possessed a limited or restricted driver's
license issued under subdivision 3.
new text end

new text begin A program participant who tampers with a test required
under this section, including but not limited to submitting a false or adulterated sample, or
a person who advises or otherwise assists a program participant in tampering with a test
required under this section is guilty of a misdemeanor.
new text end

new text begin In addition to the provisions of Rule 24 of the Rules of Criminal
Procedure and section 627.01, a violation of subdivision 5 may be prosecuted in:
new text end

new text begin (1) the county in which the tampering is alleged to have taken place;
new text end

new text begin (2) the county in which the accused resides; or
new text end

new text begin (3) the county in which the impaired driving incident occurred, which resulted in the
accused being issued a driver's license with an intensive testing program restriction.
new text end

new text begin Data on program participants collected under this section are private data
on individuals as defined in section 13.02, subdivision 12. Data must be maintained in the
same manner as all other driver's license records. Access to the data is subject to the
provisions of section 171.12, subdivision 1a.
new text end

new text begin The commissioner may adopt rules to implement this section,
including but not limited to rules establishing or amending the program guidelines under
subdivision 2.
new text end

new text begin This section is effective August 1, 2024, and applies to revocations
and cancellations or denials that occur on or after that date.
new text end

Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 174.02, is amended by adding a subdivision to
read:

new text begin The commissioner must establish a Tribal
worksite training program for state-funded construction projects. The commissioner may
enter into an agreement with any private, public, or Tribal entity for the planning, designing,
developing, and hosting of the program.
new text end

new text begin For purposes of this section, "zero-emission transit bus" has
the meaning given in section 473.3927, subdivision 1a.
new text end

new text begin (a) The commissioner must establish a process
to issue a procurement exemption from the requirements under sections 473.388, subdivision
9, and 473.3927, subdivision 4. An exemption may (1) extend the commencement date for
the respective zero-emission transit bus procurement requirements, or (2) provide for a
modified zero-emission transit bus procurement percentage or phase-in schedule.
new text end

new text begin (b) An entity that seeks an exemption must submit an application, in the form and manner
specified by the commissioner, that includes:
new text end

new text begin (1) a justification for the exemption;
new text end

new text begin (2) a review of activities related to zero-emission transit bus transition planning;
new text end

new text begin (3) demonstration of efforts to procure zero-emission transit buses and associated
infrastructure;
new text end

new text begin (4) a proposed timeline for full compliance, which must include annual procurement
targets and associated milestones; and
new text end

new text begin (5) information required by the commissioner.
new text end

new text begin (c) The commissioner may only issue a procurement exemption following a determination
that:
new text end

new text begin (1) the applicant has made good faith effort to follow the guidance and recommendations
of the transition plan under section 473.3927; and
new text end

new text begin (2) full compliance with procurement requirements is not feasible within the specified
time period due to:
new text end

new text begin (i) technology, infrastructure, utility interconnection, funding, or bus availability
constraints;
new text end

new text begin (ii) a resulting material impact on service reliability or on other means of reducing
greenhouse gas emissions under the transit provider's purview, including transit service
expansion; or
new text end

new text begin (iii) other specified and documented constraints.
new text end

new text begin (d) The commissioner must deny an application for a procurement exemption following
a determination that the applicant made inadequate efforts to meet the relevant procurement
requirements.
new text end

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

Minnesota Statutes 2023 Supplement, section 174.38, subdivision 3, is amended
to read:

(a) An active transportation account is
established in the special revenue fund. The account consists of funds provided by law and
any other money donated, allotted, transferred, or otherwise provided to the account. Money
in the account is annually appropriated to the commissioner and must be expended only deleted text begin on
projects that receive financial assistancedeleted text end new text begin as providednew text end under this section.

(b) An active transportation account is established in the bond proceeds fund. The account
consists of state bond proceeds appropriated to the commissioner. Money in the account
may only be expended on bond-eligible costs of a project receiving financial assistance as
provided under this section. Money in the account may only be expended on a project that
is publicly owned.

deleted text begin (c) An active transportation account is established in the general fund. The account
consists of money as provided by law and any other money donated, allotted, transferred,
or otherwise provided to the account. Money in the account may only be expended on a
project receiving financial assistance as provided under this section.
deleted text end

Minnesota Statutes 2023 Supplement, section 174.38, subdivision 6, is amended
to read:

(a) The commissioner must determine permissible uses of deleted text begin financial
assistancedeleted text end new text begin funds availablenew text end under this section, which are limited to:

(1) construction and maintenance of bicycle, trail, and pedestrian infrastructure, including
but not limited to safe routes to school infrastructure and bicycle facilities and centers; deleted text begin and
deleted text end

(2) noninfrastructure programming, including activities as specified in section 174.40,
subdivision 7a, paragraph (b)new text begin ; and
new text end

new text begin (3) as provided in this subdivisionnew text end .

(b) Of the amount made available in each fiscal year, the first $500,000 is for grants to
develop, maintain, and implement active transportation safety curriculum for youth ages
five to 14 years old, and if remaining funds are available, for (1) youth ages 15 to 17 years
old, (2) adult active transportation safety programs, and (3) adult learn-to-ride programs.
The curriculum must include resources for teachers and must meet the model training
materials requirements under section 123B.935, subdivision 4.

new text begin (c) Of the amount made available, $245,000 in each of fiscal years 2025 to 2028 is for
costs related to complete streets implementation training under section 174.75, subdivision
2a.
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) "Capital building asset" includes but is not limited to district headquarters buildings,
truck stations, salt storage or other unheated storage buildings, deicing and anti-icing
facilities, fuel dispensing facilities, highway rest areas, and vehicle weigh and inspection
stations.
new text end

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

new text begin (d) "Department" means the Department of Transportation.
new text end

new text begin (e) "Program" means the transportation facilities capital program established in this
section.
new text end

new text begin The commissioner must establish a transportation
facilities capital program in conformance with this section to provide for capital building
asset projects related to buildings and other capital facilities of the department.
new text end

new text begin (a) A transportation facilities
capital account is established in the trunk highway fund. The account consists of money
appropriated from the trunk highway fund for the purposes of the program and any other
money donated, allotted, transferred, or otherwise provided to the account by law.
new text end

new text begin (b) A transportation facilities capital subaccount is established in the bond proceeds
account in the trunk highway fund. The subaccount consists of trunk highway bond proceeds
appropriated to the commissioner for the purposes of the program. Money in the subaccount
may only be expended on trunk highway purposes, including the purposes specified in this
section.
new text end

new text begin The commissioner must establish a process to
implement the program that includes allocation of funding based on review of eligible
projects as provided under subdivision 5 and prioritization as provided under subdivision
6. The process must be in conformance with trunk highway fund uses for the purposes of
constructing, improving, and maintaining the trunk highway system in the state pursuant
to the Minnesota Constitution, article XIV.
new text end

new text begin A project is eligible under this section only if the project:
new text end

new text begin (1) involves the construction, improvement, or maintenance of a capital building asset
that is part of the trunk highway system; and
new text end

new text begin (2) accomplishes at least one of the following:
new text end

new text begin (i) supports the programmatic mission of the department;
new text end

new text begin (ii) extends the useful life of existing buildings; or
new text end

new text begin (iii) renovates or constructs facilities to meet the department's current and future
operational needs.
new text end

new text begin In prioritizing funding allocation among projects under the
program, the commissioner must consider:
new text end

new text begin (1) whether a project ensures the effective and efficient condition and operation of the
facility;
new text end

new text begin (2) the urgency in ensuring the safe use of existing buildings;
new text end

new text begin (3) the project's total life-cycle cost;
new text end

new text begin (4) additional criteria for priorities otherwise specified in law that apply to a category
listed in the act making an appropriation for the program; and
new text end

new text begin (5) any other criteria the commissioner deems necessary.
new text end

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

Minnesota Statutes 2023 Supplement, 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,new text begin collected,new text end or otherwise
provided to the account.

(b) By July 15 annuallynew text begin beginning in calendar year 2027new 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 deleted text begin netdeleted text end operating and capital maintenance costs of intercity passenger rail,new text begin 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,new text end after accounting for operating revenue, federal funds, and other sources.

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

Minnesota Statutes 2023 Supplement, section 174.634, is amended by adding a
subdivision to read:

new text begin In order to maintain a balanced
transportation system in the state required by the public convenience and necessity, the
commissioner may, directly or through a contractor, vendor, operator, or partnership with
a federal or state government entity, including Amtrak, collect a fee or other revenue related
to passenger rail services within the state. Fees and revenue to be collected include but are
not limited to fees and revenue generated through ticket sales and sales of on-board and
promotional goods. Revenue may be collected as determined by the commissioner. Fees
and revenue collected under this subdivision must be deposited in the passenger rail account
in the special revenue fund. Fees and revenue under this section are not subject to section
16A.1283.
new text end

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

Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 174.75, subdivision 1, is amended to read:

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

new text begin (b) new text end "Complete streets" is the planning, scoping, design, implementation, operation, and
maintenance of roads in order to reasonably address the safety and accessibility needs of
users of all ages and abilities. Complete streets considers the needs of motorists, pedestrians,
transit users and vehicles, bicyclists, and commercial and emergency vehicles moving along
and across roads, intersections, and crossings in a manner that is sensitive to the local context
and recognizes that the needs vary in urban, suburban, and rural settings.

new text begin (c) "Vulnerable road user" has the meaning given in section 169.011, subdivision 92b.
new text end

Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 174.75, subdivision 2, is amended to read:

new text begin (a) new text end The commissioner deleted text begin shalldeleted text end new text begin mustnew text end implement a complete
streets policy after consultation with stakeholders, state and regional agencies, local
governments, and road authorities. The commissioner, after such consultation, deleted text begin shalldeleted text end new text begin mustnew text end
address relevant protocols, guidance, standards, requirements, and trainingdeleted text begin , and shall
integratedeleted text end new text begin .
new text end

new text begin (b) The complete streets policy must include but is not limited to:
new text end

new text begin (1) integration ofnew text end related principles of context-sensitive solutionsdeleted text begin .deleted text end new text begin ;
new text end

new text begin (2) integration throughout the project development process;
new text end

new text begin (3) methods to evaluate inclusion of active transportation facilities in a project, which
may include but are not limited to sidewalks, crosswalk markings, pedestrian accessibility,
and bikeways; and
new text end

new text begin (4) consideration of consultation with other road authorities regarding existing and
planned active transportation network connections.
new text end

Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 174.75, is amended by adding a subdivision to
read:

new text begin The commissioner must maintain guidance that
accompanies the complete streets policy under this section. The guidance must include
sections on:
new text end

new text begin (1) an analysis framework that provides for:
new text end

new text begin (i) identification of characteristics of a project;
new text end

new text begin (ii) highway system categorization based on context, including population density, land
use, density and scale of surrounding development, volume of highway use, and the nature
and extent of active transportation; and
new text end

new text begin (iii) relative emphasis for different road system users in each of the categories under
item (ii) in a manner that supports safety and mobility of vulnerable road users, motorcyclists
or other operators of two- or three-wheeled vehicles, and public transit users; and
new text end

new text begin (2) an analysis of speed limit reductions and associated roadway design modifications
to support safety and mobility in active transportation.
new text end

Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 216E.02, subdivision 1, is amended to read:

The legislature hereby declares it to be the policy of the state to
locate large electric power facilities new text begin and high voltage transmission lines new text end in an orderly manner
compatible with environmental preservation and the efficient use of resources. In accordance
with this policy the commission shall choose locations that minimize adverse human and
environmental impact while insuring continuing electric power system reliability and integrity
and insuring that electric energy needs are met and fulfilled in an orderly and timely fashion.

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

Minnesota Statutes 2023 Supplement, section 219.015, subdivision 2, is amended
to read:

(a) As provided in
this subdivision, the commissioner must annually assess railroad companies that are (1)
defined as common carriers under section 218.011; (2) classified by federal law or regulation
as Class I Railroads, Class I Rail Carriers, Class II Railroads, or Class II Rail Carriers; and
(3) operating in this state.

(b) The assessment must be calculated to allocate state rail safety inspection program
costs proportionally among carriers based on route miles operated in Minnesota at the time
of assessment. The commissioner must include in the assessment calculation all state rail
safety inspection program costs to support up to six rail safety inspector positions, including
but not limited to salary, administration, supervision, travel, equipment, training, and ongoing
state rail inspector duties.

(c) The assessments collected under this subdivision must be deposited in a state rail
safety inspection account, which is established in the special revenue fund. The account
consists of funds provided by this subdivisionnew text begin and section 221.0255new text end and any other money
donated, allotted, transferred, or otherwise provided to the account. Money in the account
isnew text begin annuallynew text end appropriated to the commissioner to administer the state rail safety inspection
programnew text begin and for costs under section 221.0255new 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) "Hazardous substance" has the meaning given in section 219.055, subdivision 1,
paragraph (e).
new text end

new text begin (c) "Wayside detector system" means one or more electronic devices that: (1) perform
automated scanning of passing trains, rolling stock, and on-track equipment to detect defects
or precursors to defects in equipment or component parts; and (2) provide notification to
individuals of a defect or precursor to a defect.
new text end

new text begin The requirements in this section apply to:
new text end

new text begin (1) a Class I railroad; and
new text end

new text begin (2) a Class II railroad or Class III railroad when transporting a hazardous substance at
a speed that exceeds ten miles per hour.
new text end

new text begin (a) A railroad must maintain
operational wayside detector systems located at intervals of:
new text end

new text begin (1) at least every ten miles of mainline track in the state; or
new text end

new text begin (2) at least every 15 miles of mainline track in the state if necessary due to the natural
terrain.
new text end

new text begin (b) A wayside detector system under this section must include a hot bearings detector
and a dragging equipment detector.
new text end

new text begin Promptly after a wayside detector system provides a
notification regarding a defect, the railroad must:
new text end

new text begin (1) stop the train in accordance with the railroad's applicable safety procedures;
new text end

new text begin (2) inspect the location of the defect from a position on the ground;
new text end

new text begin (3) if the inspection indicates that the train is not safe for movement, make necessary
repairs prior to movement;
new text end

new text begin (4) if the inspection indicates that the train is safe for movement or if repairs are
performed under clause (3):
new text end

new text begin (i) proceed at a speed that does not exceed (A) 30 miles per hour if the train is not
transporting a hazardous substance, or (B) ten miles per hour if the train is transporting a
hazardous substance; and
new text end

new text begin (ii) remove and set out any defective car at the earliest opportunity; and
new text end

new text begin (5) provide for the train crew to prepare a written inspection report and submit it to the
appropriate personnel within the railroad.
new text end

new text begin By January 15 annually, a railroad that is subject to
this section must submit a report to the commissioner on wayside detector systems installed
in this state. At a minimum, the report must include:
new text end

new text begin (1) an overview of each wayside detector system, which must include:
new text end

new text begin (i) its type and primary characteristics;
new text end

new text begin (ii) the nearest milepost number, latitude and longitude coordinates, or other information
that specifically identifies its location; and
new text end

new text begin (iii) a review of the operational status of the hot bearings detector and the dragging
equipment detector throughout the prior 12 months; and
new text end

new text begin (2) other information on wayside detector systems as required by the commissioner.
new text end

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

new text begin For purposes of this section, "railroad" means a common
carrier that is classified by federal law or regulation as a Class I railroad, Class II railroad,
or Class III railroad.
new text end

new text begin A railroad must not operate a train in this state that has a
total length in excess of 8,500 feet.
new text end

new text begin (a) A railroad that violates this section is subject to a penalty of:
new text end

new text begin (1) not less than $1,000 or more than $5,000 for a first offense;
new text end

new text begin (2) not less than $5,000 or more than $10,000 for a second offense committed within
three years of the first offense; and
new text end

new text begin (3) not less than $25,000 for a third or subsequent offense committed within three years
of the first offense.
new text end

new text begin (b) The commissioner of transportation may enforce this section in a civil action before
a judge of a county in which the violation occurs.
new text end

new text begin (c) Fines collected under this section must be deposited in the state rail safety inspection
account in the special revenue fund.
new text end

new text begin This section is effective August 1, 2024, and applies to violations
committed on or after that date.
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) "Railroad" means a common carrier that is classified by federal law or regulation as
Class I railroad, Class II railroad, or Class III railroad.
new text end

new text begin (c) "Yardmaster" means an employee of a common carrier who is responsible for
supervising and coordinating the control of trains and engines operating within a railyard,
not including a dispatching service employee, signal employee, or train employee as those
terms are defined in United States Code, title 49, section 21101.
new text end

new text begin (a) A railroad operating in this state must not require or allow
a yardmaster to remain or go on duty:
new text end

new text begin (1) in any month when the employee has spent a total of 276 hours on duty or in any
other mandatory service for the carrier;
new text end

new text begin (2) for a period exceeding 12 consecutive hours; and
new text end

new text begin (3) unless the employee has had at least ten consecutive hours off duty during the prior
24 hours.
new text end

new text begin (b) A railroad operating in this state must not require or allow a yardmaster to remain
or go on duty after the employee has initiated an on-duty period each day for six consecutive
days unless the employee has had 48 consecutive hours off at the employee's home terminal,
during which time the employee is unavailable for any service.
new text end

new text begin This section is effective August 1, 2024.
new text end

Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 221.0255, subdivision 4, is amended to read:

(a) The motor carrier
of railroad employees must implement a policy that provides for annual training and
certification of the operator in:

(1) safe operation of the vehicle transporting railroad employees;

(2) knowing and understanding relevant laws, rules of the road, and safety policies;

(3) handling emergency situations;

(4) proper use of seat belts;

(5) performance of pretrip and posttrip vehicle inspections, and inspection record keeping;
and

(6) proper maintenance of required records.

(b) The motor carrier of railroad employees must:

(1) confirm that the person is not disqualified under subdivision 6, by performing a
criminal background check of the operator, which must include:

(i) a criminal history check of the state criminal records repository; and

(ii) if the operator has resided in Minnesota less than five years, a criminal history check
from each state of residence for the previous five years;

(2) annually verify the operator's driver's license;

(3) document meeting the requirements in this subdivision, which must include
maintaining at the carrier's business location:

(i) a driver qualification file on each operator who transports passengers under this
section; and

(ii) records of pretrip and posttrip vehicle inspections as required under subdivision 3,
paragraph (a), clause (3);

(4) maintain liability insurance in a minimum amount of $5,000,000 regardless of the
seating capacity of the vehicle;

(5) maintain uninsured and underinsured coverage in a minimum amount of deleted text begin $1,000,000deleted text end new text begin
$5,000,000new text end ; and

(6) ensure inspection of each vehicle operated under this section as provided under
section 169.781.

(c) A driver qualification file under paragraph (b), clause (3), must include:

(1) a copy of the operator's most recent medical examiner's certificate;

(2) a copy of the operator's current driver's license;

(3) documentation of annual license verification;

(4) documentation of annual training;

(5) documentation of any known violations of motor vehicle or traffic laws; and

(6) responses from previous employers, if required by the current employer.

(d) The driver qualification file must be retained for one year following the date of
separation of employment of the driver from the carrier. A record of inspection under
paragraph (b), clause (3), item (ii), must be retained for one year following the date of
inspection.

(e) If a party contracts with the motor carrier on behalf of the railroad to transport the
railroad employees, then the insurance requirements may be satisfied by either that party
or the motor carrier, so long as the motor carrier is a named insured or additional insured
under any policy.

new text begin This section is effective August 1, 2024.
new text end

Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 221.0255, subdivision 9, is amended to read:

new text begin (a) Upon receipt of a complaint form
or other information alleging a violation of this section, the commissioner must investigate
the relevant matter. new text end Representatives of the Department of Transportation and the State Patrol
have the authority to enter, at a reasonable time and place, any vehicle or facility of the
carrier for purposes ofnew text begin complaint investigations,new text end random inspections, safety reviews, audits,
or accident investigations.

new text begin (b) Failure of a railroad or motor carrier of railroad employees to permit a complaint
investigation under this subdivision is grounds for issuance of a civil penalty under
subdivision 10.
new text end

new text begin This section is effective August 1, 2024.
new text end

Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 221.0255, is amended by adding a subdivision
to read:

new text begin (a) After completion of an investigation or as provided in
subdivision 9, paragraph (b), the commissioner may issue a civil penalty to a railroad or
motor carrier of railroad employees that violates this section. A civil penalty issued under
this paragraph is in the amount of:
new text end

new text begin (1) not less than $200 but not more than $500 for a first offense;
new text end

new text begin (2) not less than $500 but not more than $1,000 for a second offense; and
new text end

new text begin (3) not less than $1,000 but not more than $5,000 for a third or subsequent offense
committed within three years of the first offense.
new text end

new text begin (b) The civil penalty amounts identified under paragraph (a) are for all violations
identified in a single investigation and are not per violation.
new text end

new text begin (c) The recipient of a civil penalty under this subdivision has 30 days to notify the
commissioner in writing of intent to contest the civil penalty. If within 30 days after receiving
the civil penalty the recipient fails to notify the commissioner of intent to contest the penalty,
the civil penalty is not subject to further review.
new text end

new text begin (d) Civil penalties assessed under this subdivision are subject to chapter 14 and may be
recovered in a civil action.
new text end

new text begin (e) Civil penalties collected under this section must be deposited in the state rail safety
inspection account in the special revenue fund.
new text end

new text begin This section is effective August 1, 2024, and applies to violations
committed on or after that date.
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) "Class 1 electric-assisted bicycle," "class 2 electric-assisted bicycle," and "class 3
electric-assisted bicycle" have the meanings given in section 169.011, subdivisions 15a,
15b, and 15c.
new text end

new text begin (c) "Electric-assisted bicycle" has the meaning given in section 169.011, subdivision
27.
new text end

new text begin (d) "Multiple mode electric-assisted bicycle" has the meaning given in section 169.011,
subdivision 45a.
new text end

new text begin (e) "Powered cycle" means a vehicle that has an electric motor, has fewer than four
wheels, and:
new text end

new text begin (1) does not meet all of the requirements of an electric-assisted bicycle as sold or due
to modification by any person; or
new text end

new text begin (2) is designed, manufactured, or intended by the manufacturer or seller to be easily
configured so as not to meet all of the requirements of an electric-assisted bicycle, whether
by a mechanical switch or button, by changing a setting in software controlling the drive
system, by use of an app, or through any other means intended by the manufacturer or seller.
new text end

new text begin A vehicle that meets the requirements of a powered cycle is not an electric-assisted bicycle.
new text end

new text begin Before a purchase is completed, a seller of an
electric-assisted bicycle must disclose to a consumer in written form:
new text end

new text begin (1) the maximum motor power of the electric-assisted bicycle;
new text end

new text begin (2) the maximum speed of the electric-assisted bicycle, as evaluated using a test method
matching the criteria specified in Code of Federal Regulations, title 16, section 1512.2(a)(2),
or successor requirements; and
new text end

new text begin (3) whether the electric-assisted bicycle is a class 1, class 2, class 3, or multiple mode
electric-assisted bicycle.
new text end

new text begin (a) A seller of a new powered cycle may not sell the vehicle
or offer the vehicle for sale if it is labeled as a class 1, class 2, class 3, or multiple mode
electric-assisted bicycle.
new text end

new text begin (b) Before a purchase is completed and in any advertising materials, a seller of a new
powered cycle who describes the vehicle as an "electric bicycle," "electric bike," "e-bike,"
or other similar term must disclose to a consumer:
new text end

new text begin (1) the name or classification of the vehicle under state law or the most likely
classification following an intended or anticipated vehicle modification; and
new text end

new text begin (2) the following statement:
new text end

new text begin "This vehicle is not an "electric-assisted bicycle" as defined in Minnesota law. It is
instead a type of motor vehicle and subject to applicable motor vehicle laws if used on
public roads or public lands. Your insurance policies might not provide coverage for crashes
involving the use of this vehicle. To determine coverage, you should contact your insurance
company or agent."
new text end

new text begin (c) Advertising materials under paragraph (b) include but are not limited to a website
or social media post that identifies or promotes the vehicle.
new text end

new text begin (d) The disclosure under paragraph (b) must be (1) written, and (2) provided clearly and
conspicuously and in a manner designed to attract the attention of a consumer.
new text end

new text begin It is an unlawful practice under section 325F.69 to advertise,
offer for sale, or sell a powered cycle:
new text end

new text begin (1) as an electric-assisted bicycle; or
new text end

new text begin (2) using the words "electric bicycle," "electric bike," "e-bike," or other similar term
without providing the disclosure required under subdivision 3.
new text end

Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 473.13, is amended by adding a subdivision to
read:

new text begin (a) By April 1 annually, the council must
prepare and submit a financial review in consultation with the commissioner of management
and budget that details revenue and expenditures for the transportation components under
the council's budget. The council must submit the financial review to the chairs and ranking
minority members of the legislative committees and divisions with jurisdiction over
transportation policy and finance.
new text end

new text begin (b) At a minimum, the financial review must identify:
new text end

new text begin (1) the actual revenues, expenditures, transfers, reserves, and balances in each of the
previous four budget years;
new text end

new text begin (2) budgeted and forecasted revenues, expenditures, transfers, reserves, and balances in
the current year and each budget year within the state forecast period;
new text end

new text begin (3) for the most recent completed budget year, a comparison between the budgeted and
actual amounts under clause (1); and
new text end

new text begin (4) for the most recent completed budget year, fund balances for each replacement service
provider under section 473.388.
new text end

new text begin (c) The information under paragraph (b), clauses (1) to (3), must include:
new text end

new text begin (1) a breakout for each transportation funding source identified by the council;
new text end

new text begin (2) a breakout for each transportation operating budget category established by the
council, including but not limited to bus, light rail transit, commuter rail, planning, special
transportation service under section 473.386, and assistance to replacement service providers
under section 473.388; and
new text end

new text begin (3) data for operations, capital maintenance, and transit capital.
new text end

new text begin (d) The financial review must summarize reserve policies, identify the methodology for
cost allocation, and describe revenue assumptions and variables affecting the assumptions.
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 2022, section 473.388, is amended by adding a subdivision
to read:

new text begin (a) For purposes of this subdivision:
new text end

new text begin (1) "qualified transit bus" has the meaning given in section 473.3927, subdivision 1a;
new text end

new text begin (2) "special transportation service" has the meaning given in section 174.29, subdivision
1; and
new text end

new text begin (3) "zero-emission transit bus" has the meaning given in section 473.3927, subdivision
1a.
new text end

new text begin (b) Beginning on January 1, 2030, at least 50 percent of the qualified transit buses
annually purchased for regular route transit service or special transportation service by a
recipient of financial assistance under this section must be a zero-emission transit bus.
new text end

new text begin (c) Beginning on January 1, 2035, any qualified transit bus purchased for regular route
transit service or special transportation service by a recipient of financial assistance under
this section must be a zero-emission transit bus.
new text end

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

Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 473.3927, is amended to read:

(a) The council must develop and maintain
a zero-emission and electric transit vehicle transition plan.

(b) The council must deleted text begin complete the initialdeleted text end new text begin revise thenew text end plan by February 15, deleted text begin 2022deleted text end new text begin 2025new text end ,
and revise the plan at least once every deleted text begin fivedeleted text end new text begin threenew text end yearsnew text begin following each prior revisionnew 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) "Greenhouse gas emissions" includes those emissions described in section 216H.01,
subdivision 2.
new text end

new text begin (c) "Qualified transit bus" means a motor vehicle that meets the requirements under
paragraph (d), clauses (1) and (2).
new text end

new text begin (d) "Zero-emission transit bus" means a motor vehicle that:
new text end

new text begin (1) is designed for public transit service;
new text end

new text begin (2) has a capacity of more than 15 passengers, including the driver; and
new text end

new text begin (3) produces no exhaust-based greenhouse gas emissions from the onboard source of
motive power of the vehicle under all operating conditions.
new text end

At a minimum, the plan must:

(1) establish deleted text begin implementationdeleted text end policies deleted text begin anddeleted text end new text begin ,new text end guidancenew text begin , and recommendations to implement
the transition to a transit service fleet of exclusively zero-emission and electric transit
vehicles, including for recipients of financial assistance under section 473.388new text end ;

(2)new text begin align with the requirements under subdivision 4 and section 473.388, subdivision 9;
new text end

new text begin (3) consider methods for transit providers to maximize greenhouse gas reduction in
addition to zero-emission transit bus procurement, including but not limited to service
expansion, reliability improvements, and other transit service improvements;
new text end

new text begin (4) analyze greenhouse gas emission reduction from transit improvements identified
under clause (3) in comparison to zero-emission transit bus procurement;
new text end

new text begin (5)new text end set transition milestones or performance measures, or both, which may include vehicle
procurement goals over the transition period;

deleted text begin (3)deleted text end new text begin (6)new text end identify barriers, constraints, and risks, and determine objectives and strategies
to address the issues identified;

deleted text begin (4)deleted text end new text begin (7)new text end consider findings and best practices from other transit agencies;

deleted text begin (5)deleted text end new text begin (8)new text end analyze zero-emission and electric transit vehicle technology impacts, including
cold weather operation and emerging technologies;

new text begin (9) prioritize deployment of zero-emission transit buses based on the extent to which
service is provided to environmental justice areas, as defined in section 116.065, subdivision
1;
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deleted text begin (6)deleted text end new text begin (10)new text end consider opportunities to prioritize the deployment of zero-emissions vehicles
in areas with poor air quality;

new text begin (11) consider opportunities to prioritize deployment of zero-emission transit buses along
arterial and highway bus rapid transit routes, including methods to maximize cost
effectiveness with bus rapid transit construction projects;
new text end

deleted text begin (7)deleted text end new text begin (12)new text end provide detailed estimates of implementation costs new text begin to implement the plan and
meet the requirements under subdivision 4 and section 473.388, subdivision 9, which, to
the extent feasible, must include a forecast of annual expenditures, identification of potential
sources of funding, and a summary of any anticipated or planned activity to seek additional
fundsnew text end ; deleted text begin and
deleted text end

deleted text begin (8) deleted text end new text begin (13) examine capacity, constraints, and potential investments in the electric
transmission and distribution grid, in consultation with appropriate public utilities;
new text end

new text begin (14) identify methods to coordinate necessary facility upgrades in a manner that
maximizes cost effectiveness and overall system reliability;
new text end

new text begin (15) examine workforce impacts under the transition plan, including but not limited to
changes in staffing complement; personnel skill gaps and needs; and employee training,
retraining, or role transitions; and
new text end

new text begin (16)new text end summarize updates to the plan from the most recent version.

Upon completion or revision of the plan, the council must
provide a copy to the chairs, ranking minority members, and staff of the legislative
committees with jurisdiction over transportation policy and finance.

new text begin (a) Beginning on January 1, 2030, at least 50 percent of the
qualified transit buses annually purchased for regular route transit service or special
transportation service under section 473.386 by the council must be a zero-emission transit
bus.
new text end

new text begin (b) Beginning on January 1, 2035, any qualified transit bus purchased for regular route
transit service or special transportation service under section 473.386 by the council must
be a zero-emission transit bus.
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 2023 Supplement, section 473.4051, is amended by adding
a subdivision to read:

new text begin (a) The council must design,
construct, and fully fund the following elements of all bus rapid transit projects, regardless
of the project's scope: (1) sidewalk curb ramps and signals meeting the most current
Americans with Disabilities Act standards at all intersection quadrants in intersections
affected by construction of a bus rapid transit station; and (2) transit priority infrastructure,
including but not limited to red transit pavement marking and traffic signal modifications.
new text end

new text begin (b) Intersections impacted by the requirements under paragraph (a) must include
infrastructure serving the bus rapid transit station from the opposite side of a street or from
a nonadjacent mid-block location. This paragraph must be construed to require full and
complete intersection upgrades to the most current Americans with Disabilities Act design
standards, notwithstanding any conflicting or lesser minimum requirements or suggestions
set forth in separate laws, regulations, advisories, or other published Americans with
Disabilities Act materials.
new text end

new text begin This section is effective the day following
final enactment for projects that first commence construction on or after that date. This
section applies in the counties of Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott, and
Washington.
new text end

new text begin Subject to available funds, the commissioner of transportation must assess and undertake
methods to improve and expand the Department of Transportation's community roadside
landscape partnership program, including:
new text end

new text begin (1) identifying and evaluating locations for partnership opportunities throughout the
state where there is high traffic volume and minimal existing vegetation coverage in the
form of trees or large shrubs;
new text end

new text begin (2) performing outreach and engagement about the program with eligible community
partners;
new text end

new text begin (3) prioritizing roadsides where vegetation could reduce neighborhood noise impacts or
improve aesthetics for neighborhoods that border interstate highways without regard to
whether there are existing noise walls; and
new text end

new text begin (4) analyzing methods to include cost sharing between the department and participating
community partners for ongoing landscape maintenance.
new text end

new text begin The revisor of statutes must recodify Minnesota Statutes, section 169.21, subdivision
6, as Minnesota Statutes, section 171.0701, subdivision 1b. The revisor must correct any
cross-references made necessary by this recodification.
new text end

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

new text begin The revisor of statutes must recodify Minnesota Statutes, section 473.3927, subdivision
1, as Minnesota Statutes, section 473.3927, subdivision 1b. The revisor must correct any
cross-references made necessary by this recodification.
new text end

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

new text begin (a) new text end new text begin Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 168.1297, new text end new text begin is repealed.
new text end

new text begin (b) new text end new text begin Minnesota Rules, part 7410.6180, new text end new text begin is repealed.
new text end

new text begin Paragraph (b) is effective the day following final enactment.
new text end

new text begin Appropriations by Fund new text end
	new text begin 2024 new text end	new text begin 2025 new text end
new text begin General new text end	new text begin -0- new text end	new text begin 9,000,000 new text end
new text begin Trunk Highway new text end	new text begin -0- new text end	new text begin 78,750,000 new text end
new text begin Special Revenue new text end	new text begin -0- new text end	new text begin 3,750,000 new text end

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

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

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

new text begin APPROPRIATIONS
new text end

new text begin Available for the Year
new text end

new text begin Ending June 30
new text end

new text begin 2024
new text end

new text begin 2025
new text end