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SF 1159

3rd Engrossment - 92nd Legislature (2021 - 2022) Posted on 08/04/2021 09:34am

KEY: stricken = removed, old language.
underscored = added, new language.

Current Version - 3rd Engrossment

Line numbers 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 1.9 1.10 1.11 1.12 1.13 1.14 1.15 1.16 1.17 1.18 1.19 1.20 1.21 1.22 1.23 1.24 1.25 1.26 1.27 1.28 1.29 1.30 1.31 1.32 1.33 1.34 1.35 1.36 1.37 1.38 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 2.8 2.9 2.10 2.11
2.12 2.13
2.14 2.15 2.16 2.17 2.18 2.19 2.20 2.21 2.22 2.23 2.24 2.25 2.26 2.27 2.28 2.29 2.30
2.31 2.32 2.33 2.34 2.35 2.36 2.37 2.38 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 3.7 3.8 3.9 3.10 3.11 3.12 3.13 3.14 3.15 3.16 3.17 3.18 3.19 3.20 3.21 3.22 3.23 3.24 3.25 3.26 3.27 3.28 3.29 3.30 3.31 3.32 3.33 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 4.6 4.7 4.8 4.9 4.10 4.11 4.12 4.13 4.14 4.15 4.16 4.17 4.18 4.19 4.20 4.21 4.22 4.23 4.24 4.25 4.26 4.27 4.28 4.29 4.30 4.31 4.32 4.33 4.34 5.1 5.2 5.3 5.4 5.5 5.6 5.7 5.8 5.9 5.10 5.11 5.12 5.13 5.14 5.15 5.16 5.17 5.18 5.19 5.20 5.21 5.22 5.23 5.24 5.25 5.26 5.27 5.28 5.29 5.30 5.31 5.32 6.1 6.2 6.3 6.4 6.5 6.6 6.7 6.8 6.9 6.10 6.11 6.12 6.13 6.14 6.15 6.16 6.17 6.18 6.19 6.20 6.21 6.22 6.23 6.24 6.25 6.26 6.27 6.28 6.29 6.30 6.31 6.32 6.33 6.34 6.35 7.1 7.2 7.3 7.4 7.5 7.6 7.7 7.8 7.9 7.10 7.11 7.12 7.13 7.14 7.15 7.16 7.17 7.18 7.19 7.20 7.21 7.22 7.23 7.24 7.25 7.26 7.27 7.28 7.29 7.30 7.31 7.32 7.33 8.1 8.2 8.3 8.4 8.5 8.6 8.7 8.8 8.9 8.10 8.11 8.12 8.13 8.14 8.15 8.16 8.17 8.18 8.19 8.20 8.21 8.22 8.23 8.24 8.25 8.26 8.27 8.28 8.29 8.30 8.31 8.32 8.33 8.34 9.1 9.2 9.3 9.4 9.5 9.6 9.7 9.8 9.9 9.10 9.11 9.12 9.13 9.14 9.15 9.16 9.17 9.18 9.19 9.20 9.21 9.22 9.23 9.24 9.25 9.26 9.27 9.28 9.29 9.30 9.31 9.32 9.33 9.34 9.35 10.1 10.2 10.3 10.4 10.5 10.6 10.7 10.8 10.9 10.10 10.11 10.12 10.13 10.14 10.15 10.16 10.17 10.18 10.19 10.20 10.21 10.22 10.23 10.24 10.25 10.26 10.27 10.28 10.29 10.30 10.31 10.32 11.1 11.2 11.3 11.4 11.5 11.6 11.7 11.8 11.9 11.10 11.11 11.12 11.13 11.14 11.15 11.16 11.17 11.18 11.19 11.20 11.21 11.22 11.23 11.24 11.25 11.26 11.27 11.28 11.29 11.30 11.31 11.32 11.33 11.34 12.1 12.2 12.3 12.4 12.5 12.6 12.7 12.8 12.9 12.10 12.11 12.12 12.13 12.14 12.15 12.16 12.17 12.18 12.19 12.20 12.21 12.22 12.23 12.24 12.25 12.26 12.27 12.28 12.29 12.30 12.31 12.32 12.33 12.34 13.1 13.2 13.3 13.4 13.5 13.6 13.7 13.8 13.9 13.10 13.11 13.12 13.13 13.14 13.15 13.16 13.17 13.18 13.19 13.20 13.21 13.22 13.23 13.24 13.25 13.26 13.27 13.28 13.29 13.30 13.31 13.32
13.33 13.34 14.1 14.2 14.3 14.4 14.5 14.6 14.7 14.8 14.9 14.10 14.11 14.12 14.13 14.14 14.15
14.16 14.17 14.18 14.19 14.20 14.21 14.22 14.23 14.24 14.25 14.26 14.27 14.28 14.29 14.30 14.31 14.32 15.1 15.2 15.3 15.4 15.5 15.6 15.7 15.8 15.9 15.10 15.11 15.12 15.13 15.14 15.15 15.16 15.17 15.18 15.19 15.20 15.21 15.22 15.23 15.24 15.25 15.26 15.27 15.28 15.29 15.30 15.31 16.1 16.2 16.3 16.4 16.5 16.6 16.7 16.8 16.9 16.10 16.11 16.12 16.13 16.14 16.15 16.16 16.17 16.18 16.19 16.20 16.21 16.22 16.23 16.24 16.25 16.26 16.27 16.28 16.29 16.30 16.31 17.1 17.2 17.3 17.4 17.5 17.6 17.7 17.8 17.9 17.10 17.11 17.12 17.13 17.14 17.15 17.16 17.17 17.18 17.19 17.20 17.21 17.22 17.23 17.24 17.25 17.26 17.27 17.28 17.29 17.30 17.31 18.1 18.2 18.3 18.4 18.5 18.6 18.7 18.8 18.9 18.10 18.11 18.12 18.13 18.14 18.15 18.16 18.17 18.18 18.19 18.20 18.21 18.22 18.23 18.24 18.25 18.26 18.27 18.28 18.29 18.30 18.31 18.32 19.1 19.2 19.3 19.4 19.5 19.6 19.7 19.8 19.9 19.10 19.11 19.12 19.13 19.14 19.15 19.16 19.17 19.18 19.19 19.20 19.21 19.22 19.23 19.24 19.25 19.26 19.27 19.28 19.29 19.30 19.31 19.32 19.33 19.34 20.1 20.2 20.3 20.4 20.5 20.6
20.7 20.8 20.9 20.10 20.11 20.12 20.13 20.14 20.15
20.16
20.17 20.18 20.19 20.20 20.21 20.22
20.23 20.24 20.25 20.26
20.27 20.28 20.29 21.1 21.2
21.3 21.4 21.5 21.6 21.7
21.8 21.9 21.10 21.11 21.12 21.13 21.14 21.15 21.16 21.17
21.18 21.19 21.20 21.21
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21.27
22.1 22.2 22.3 22.4
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22.12 22.13 22.14 22.15 22.16 22.17 22.18 22.19 22.20 22.21 22.22 22.23 22.24 22.25
22.26 22.27 22.28 22.29 22.30 22.31 22.32 23.1 23.2 23.3 23.4 23.5 23.6 23.7 23.8
23.9 23.10 23.11 23.12 23.13 23.14 23.15 23.16
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23.21 23.22 23.23 23.24 23.25 23.26 23.27 23.28 23.29 23.30 23.31 23.32 24.1 24.2 24.3 24.4 24.5 24.6 24.7
24.8 24.9 24.10 24.11 24.12 24.13 24.14 24.15
24.16 24.17 24.18 24.19 24.20 24.21 24.22 24.23 24.24 24.25 24.26
24.27 24.28 24.29 24.30 24.31 25.1 25.2
25.3 25.4 25.5 25.6 25.7
25.8 25.9 25.10 25.11 25.12 25.13 25.14 25.15 25.16
25.17 25.18 25.19 25.20 25.21 25.22 25.23 25.24 25.25
25.26 25.27 25.28 25.29 25.30 25.31
26.1 26.2 26.3 26.4 26.5 26.6 26.7
26.8 26.9 26.10 26.11 26.12 26.13 26.14 26.15 26.16 26.17 26.18
26.19 26.20 26.21 26.22 26.23 26.24 26.25
26.26 26.27 26.28 26.29 26.30 26.31
27.1 27.2 27.3 27.4 27.5 27.6 27.7 27.8 27.9
27.10 27.11 27.12 27.13 27.14 27.15 27.16 27.17
27.18 27.19 27.20 27.21 27.22 27.23 27.24
27.25 27.26 27.27 27.28 27.29 27.30
28.1 28.2 28.3 28.4 28.5 28.6 28.7
28.8 28.9 28.10 28.11 28.12 28.13 28.14
28.15 28.16 28.17 28.18 28.19 28.20 28.21
28.22 28.23 28.24 28.25 28.26 28.27 28.28
29.1 29.2 29.3 29.4 29.5 29.6 29.7
29.8 29.9 29.10 29.11 29.12 29.13 29.14 29.15 29.16
29.17 29.18 29.19 29.20 29.21
29.22 29.23 29.24 29.25 29.26 29.27 29.28
30.1 30.2
30.3 30.4 30.5 30.6 30.7 30.8 30.9 30.10 30.11 30.12 30.13 30.14 30.15 30.16 30.17 30.18
30.19 30.20 30.21 30.22 30.23 30.24 30.25
30.26 30.27 30.28 30.29 30.30 30.31 30.32 31.1 31.2 31.3 31.4 31.5
31.6 31.7 31.8 31.9 31.10 31.11
31.12 31.13 31.14 31.15
31.16 31.17 31.18 31.19 31.20 31.21 31.22 31.23 31.24 31.25 31.26 31.27 31.28 31.29 31.30 31.31 31.32 32.1 32.2
32.3 32.4 32.5 32.6 32.7 32.8 32.9 32.10 32.11 32.12 32.13 32.14 32.15 32.16 32.17 32.18 32.19 32.20 32.21 32.22 32.23 32.24 32.25 32.26 32.27 32.28 32.29 32.30 32.31 32.32
33.1 33.2 33.3 33.4 33.5 33.6 33.7 33.8 33.9 33.10
33.11 33.12 33.13 33.14
33.15 33.16 33.17 33.18 33.19 33.20 33.21 33.22 33.23 33.24 33.25 33.26 33.27 33.28 33.29 33.30 33.31 33.32 34.1 34.2 34.3 34.4
34.5
34.6 34.7 34.8 34.9 34.10 34.11 34.12 34.13 34.14 34.15 34.16 34.17 34.18 34.19 34.20 34.21 34.22 34.23 34.24
34.25
34.26 34.27 34.28 34.29 34.30 35.1 35.2 35.3 35.4
35.5
35.6 35.7 35.8 35.9 35.10 35.11
35.12 35.13 35.14 35.15 35.16 35.17 35.18 35.19 35.20 35.21 35.22 35.23 35.24 35.25 35.26 35.27 35.28 35.29 35.30 35.31 36.1 36.2 36.3 36.4 36.5 36.6 36.7 36.8 36.9 36.10 36.11 36.12 36.13 36.14 36.15 36.16
36.17 36.18 36.19 36.20 36.21 36.22 36.23 36.24 36.25 36.26 36.27 36.28 36.29 36.30 36.31 36.32
37.1 37.2 37.3 37.4 37.5 37.6 37.7 37.8 37.9 37.10 37.11
37.12 37.13 37.14 37.15
37.16 37.17 37.18 37.19 37.20
37.21 37.22 37.23 37.24 37.25 37.26
37.27 37.28 37.29 37.30 37.31 37.32
38.1 38.2 38.3 38.4 38.5 38.6
38.7 38.8 38.9 38.10 38.11 38.12 38.13
38.14 38.15 38.16 38.17 38.18 38.19 38.20 38.21
38.22 38.23 38.24 38.25 38.26 38.27 38.28 38.29 38.30 38.31 38.32
39.1 39.2 39.3 39.4 39.5 39.6 39.7 39.8 39.9 39.10 39.11 39.12 39.13 39.14 39.15 39.16 39.17 39.18 39.19 39.20 39.21 39.22 39.23 39.24 39.25 39.26 39.27 39.28 39.29 39.30 40.1 40.2 40.3 40.4 40.5 40.6 40.7 40.8 40.9 40.10 40.11
40.12 40.13 40.14 40.15 40.16 40.17 40.18 40.19 40.20 40.21 40.22 40.23 40.24 40.25 40.26 40.27 40.28 40.29 40.30 40.31 40.32
41.1 41.2 41.3 41.4 41.5 41.6 41.7 41.8
41.9 41.10 41.11 41.12 41.13 41.14 41.15 41.16
41.17 41.18 41.19 41.20 41.21 41.22 41.23 41.24
41.25 41.26 41.27 41.28 41.29 41.30 41.31 41.32 42.1 42.2 42.3 42.4 42.5 42.6 42.7 42.8 42.9 42.10 42.11 42.12
42.13 42.14 42.15 42.16 42.17 42.18
42.19 42.20 42.21 42.22 42.23 42.24 42.25 42.26 42.27 42.28 42.29 42.30
43.1 43.2 43.3 43.4 43.5 43.6 43.7 43.8 43.9
43.10 43.11 43.12 43.13 43.14 43.15 43.16
43.17 43.18 43.19 43.20 43.21 43.22 43.23 43.24 43.25 43.26 43.27 43.28 43.29 43.30 43.31 43.32 44.1 44.2
44.3
44.4 44.5 44.6 44.7 44.8 44.9 44.10 44.11 44.12 44.13 44.14 44.15 44.16 44.17 44.18 44.19 44.20 44.21 44.22 44.23 44.24 44.25 44.26 44.27 44.28 44.29 45.1 45.2 45.3 45.4 45.5 45.6 45.7 45.8 45.9 45.10 45.11 45.12 45.13 45.14 45.15
45.16
45.17 45.18 45.19 45.20 45.21 45.22 45.23 45.24 45.25 45.26 45.27 45.28 45.29 45.30 45.31 45.32 46.1 46.2
46.3 46.4 46.5 46.6 46.7 46.8 46.9 46.10
46.11 46.12 46.13 46.14 46.15 46.16 46.17 46.18 46.19 46.20 46.21 46.22 46.23 46.24 46.25 46.26 46.27 46.28 46.29 46.30 46.31 47.1 47.2 47.3 47.4 47.5 47.6 47.7 47.8 47.9 47.10 47.11 47.12 47.13 47.14 47.15 47.16 47.17 47.18 47.19 47.20 47.21 47.22 47.23 47.24 47.25 47.26 47.27 47.28 47.29 47.30 48.1 48.2 48.3 48.4 48.5 48.6 48.7 48.8 48.9 48.10 48.11 48.12 48.13 48.14 48.15 48.16 48.17 48.18 48.19 48.20 48.21
48.22 48.23 48.24 48.25 48.26
48.27 48.28 48.29 48.30 48.31 48.32 49.1 49.2
49.3 49.4 49.5 49.6 49.7 49.8 49.9 49.10
49.11 49.12 49.13 49.14 49.15
49.16 49.17 49.18 49.19 49.20 49.21 49.22 49.23 49.24 49.25 49.26 49.27 49.28 49.29 49.30 50.1 50.2 50.3 50.4 50.5 50.6 50.7 50.8 50.9 50.10 50.11 50.12 50.13 50.14 50.15 50.16 50.17 50.18 50.19
50.20 50.21 50.22 50.23 50.24 50.25 50.26 50.27 50.28 50.29 50.30 50.31 50.32
51.1 51.2
51.3 51.4 51.5 51.6 51.7 51.8 51.9 51.10 51.11 51.12 51.13 51.14 51.15 51.16 51.17 51.18 51.19 51.20 51.21 51.22 51.23 51.24 51.25 51.26 51.27 51.28 51.29 51.30 51.31 52.1 52.2 52.3 52.4 52.5 52.6 52.7 52.8 52.9 52.10 52.11 52.12 52.13 52.14 52.15 52.16 52.17 52.18 52.19 52.20 52.21 52.22 52.23
52.24 52.25
52.26 52.27 52.28 52.29 52.30
53.1 53.2 53.3 53.4 53.5 53.6 53.7 53.8 53.9 53.10 53.11 53.12 53.13 53.14 53.15 53.16 53.17 53.18 53.19 53.20 53.21 53.22 53.23
53.24 53.25 53.26 53.27 53.28 53.29 53.30 53.31 54.1 54.2
54.3 54.4 54.5 54.6 54.7 54.8
54.9 54.10 54.11 54.12 54.13
54.14 54.15 54.16 54.17
54.18 54.19 54.20 54.21 54.22 54.23
54.24 54.25 54.26 54.27 54.28 55.1 55.2 55.3 55.4 55.5 55.6 55.7 55.8 55.9 55.10 55.11 55.12 55.13 55.14 55.15 55.16 55.17 55.18 55.19 55.20 55.21 55.22 55.23 55.24 55.25 55.26 55.27 55.28 55.29 55.30 55.31 55.32 56.1 56.2 56.3 56.4 56.5 56.6 56.7 56.8 56.9 56.10 56.11 56.12 56.13 56.14 56.15 56.16 56.17 56.18 56.19 56.20 56.21 56.22 56.23 56.24 56.25 56.26 56.27 56.28 56.29 56.30 56.31 56.32 57.1 57.2 57.3 57.4 57.5 57.6 57.7 57.8 57.9 57.10 57.11 57.12 57.13 57.14 57.15 57.16 57.17 57.18 57.19 57.20 57.21 57.22 57.23 57.24 57.25 57.26 57.27 57.28 57.29 57.30 57.31 57.32 57.33
58.1 58.2 58.3 58.4 58.5 58.6 58.7 58.8 58.9 58.10 58.11 58.12 58.13 58.14 58.15 58.16 58.17 58.18 58.19 58.20 58.21 58.22
58.23 58.24 58.25 58.26 58.27 58.28
59.1 59.2 59.3 59.4 59.5
59.6 59.7 59.8 59.9 59.10
59.11 59.12 59.13 59.14 59.15 59.16 59.17 59.18 59.19 59.20
59.21 59.22 59.23 59.24 59.25 59.26 59.27 59.28 59.29 59.30 60.1 60.2 60.3 60.4 60.5 60.6 60.7 60.8 60.9 60.10 60.11 60.12 60.13 60.14 60.15 60.16 60.17 60.18 60.19 60.20 60.21 60.22 60.23 60.24 60.25 60.26 60.27 60.28 60.29 60.30 60.31 60.32
61.1 61.2 61.3 61.4 61.5
61.6
61.7 61.8 61.9 61.10 61.11 61.12 61.13 61.14 61.15 61.16 61.17 61.18 61.19 61.20 61.21 61.22 61.23 61.24 61.25
61.26 61.27 61.28 61.29 61.30 62.1 62.2 62.3
62.4 62.5 62.6 62.7 62.8 62.9 62.10 62.11
62.12 62.13 62.14 62.15 62.16
62.17
62.18 62.19 62.20 62.21
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62.23 62.24 62.25 62.26 62.27 62.28 62.29 62.30 63.1 63.2 63.3 63.4 63.5 63.6 63.7 63.8 63.9 63.10 63.11 63.12 63.13 63.14 63.15 63.16 63.17 63.18 63.19 63.20 63.21 63.22 63.23 63.24 63.25 63.26 63.27 63.28 63.29 63.30 63.31 63.32 63.33 64.1 64.2 64.3 64.4 64.5 64.6 64.7 64.8 64.9 64.10
64.11
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65.1
65.2 65.3 65.4 65.5 65.6
65.7 65.8
65.9 65.10
65.11 65.12
65.13 65.14 65.15 65.16 65.17 65.18 65.19 65.20
65.21
65.22 65.23 65.24 65.25 65.26 65.27 65.28 65.29 66.1 66.2 66.3 66.4
66.5
66.6 66.7 66.8 66.9 66.10 66.11 66.12 66.13 66.14
66.15
66.16 66.17 66.18 66.19 66.20 66.21 66.22 66.23 66.24 66.25 66.26 66.27 66.28 66.29 66.30 66.31 67.1 67.2 67.3 67.4 67.5 67.6 67.7
67.8
67.9 67.10 67.11 67.12 67.13 67.14 67.15 67.16 67.17 67.18
67.19 67.20 67.21 67.22 67.23 67.24 67.25 67.26 67.27 67.28 67.29
68.1 68.2 68.3 68.4 68.5 68.6 68.7 68.8 68.9 68.10 68.11
68.12 68.13 68.14 68.15 68.16 68.17 68.18 68.19 68.20 68.21 68.22
68.23 68.24 68.25 68.26 68.27 68.28 68.29 68.30 68.31 69.1 69.2 69.3 69.4 69.5 69.6 69.7 69.8 69.9 69.10 69.11 69.12 69.13 69.14 69.15 69.16 69.17 69.18 69.19 69.20 69.21 69.22 69.23 69.24 69.25 69.26 69.27 69.28 69.29 69.30 69.31 70.1 70.2 70.3
70.4
70.5 70.6 70.7 70.8 70.9 70.10 70.11 70.12 70.13 70.14 70.15 70.16 70.17 70.18 70.19 70.20 70.21 70.22 70.23 70.24 70.25 70.26 70.27 70.28 70.29 70.30 70.31 71.1 71.2 71.3 71.4 71.5 71.6 71.7 71.8 71.9 71.10 71.11 71.12 71.13 71.14 71.15 71.16
71.17 71.18 71.19 71.20 71.21 71.22 71.23 71.24 71.25 71.26 71.27 71.28 71.29 71.30 71.31 71.33 71.32 72.2 72.1 72.4 72.3 72.5 72.6 72.7 72.8 72.9 72.10 72.11 72.12 72.13 72.14 72.15 72.16 72.17 72.18 72.19 72.20 72.21 72.22 72.23 72.24 72.25 72.26 72.27 72.28 72.29 72.30
72.31 72.32 72.33 72.34 72.35 73.1 73.2 73.3 73.4 73.5 73.6 73.7 73.8 73.9 73.10 73.11 73.12 73.13 73.14 73.15 73.16 73.17 73.18 73.19 73.20 73.21
73.22 73.23
73.24 73.25 73.26 73.27 73.28 73.29 73.30 73.31 74.1 74.2 74.3 74.4 74.5 74.6 74.7 74.8 74.9 74.10 74.11 74.12 74.13 74.14 74.15 74.16 74.17 74.18 74.19 74.20 74.21 74.22 74.23
74.24 74.25
74.26 74.27 74.28 74.29 74.30 74.31 74.32 75.1 75.2 75.3 75.4 75.5 75.6 75.7 75.8 75.9 75.10 75.11 75.12 75.13 75.14
75.15 75.16 75.17 75.18 75.19 75.20 75.21 75.22 75.23
75.24 75.25 75.26 75.27 75.28 75.29 75.30
76.1 76.2 76.3 76.4 76.5 76.6 76.7 76.8 76.9 76.10 76.11 76.12 76.13 76.14 76.15 76.16 76.17 76.18 76.19 76.20 76.21 76.22 76.23 76.24 76.25 76.26 76.27 76.28 76.29 76.30
77.1 77.2 77.3 77.4 77.5 77.6 77.7 77.8 77.9 77.10 77.11 77.12 77.13 77.14 77.15 77.16 77.17 77.18 77.19 77.20
77.21 77.22 77.23 77.24 77.25 77.26 77.27 77.28 77.29
78.1 78.2 78.3 78.4 78.5 78.6 78.7 78.8 78.9 78.10 78.11 78.12 78.13 78.14 78.15 78.16 78.17 78.18 78.19 78.20 78.21
78.22 78.23 78.24 78.25 78.26 78.27 78.28 78.29 78.30 78.31 79.1 79.2 79.3 79.4 79.5 79.6 79.7 79.8 79.9 79.10 79.11 79.12 79.13 79.14 79.15 79.16 79.17 79.18 79.19 79.20 79.21 79.22 79.23 79.24 79.25 79.26 79.27
79.28 79.29
80.1 80.2 80.3 80.4 80.5 80.6 80.7 80.8 80.9 80.10 80.11 80.12 80.13 80.14
80.15 80.16 80.17 80.18 80.19 80.20 80.21 80.22 80.23 80.24 80.25 80.26 80.27 80.28 80.29 80.30 80.31 80.32 80.33 80.34 81.1 81.2 81.3 81.4 81.5 81.6 81.7 81.8 81.9
81.10 81.11 81.12 81.13 81.14 81.15
81.16 81.17 81.18 81.19 81.20 81.21 81.22 81.23 81.24 81.25 81.26 81.27 81.28 81.29 81.30 81.31 81.32 82.1 82.2 82.3
82.4 82.5 82.6 82.7 82.8
82.9 82.10 82.11 82.12 82.13 82.14
82.15 82.16 82.17 82.18 82.19 82.20
82.21
82.22 82.23 82.24 82.25 82.26 82.27
82.28
83.1 83.2 83.3 83.4 83.5 83.6
83.7
83.8 83.9 83.10 83.11 83.12 83.13 83.14 83.15 83.16 83.17 83.18 83.19 83.20 83.21 83.22
83.23
83.24 83.25 83.26 83.27 83.28
83.29
84.1 84.2 84.3 84.4 84.5 84.6 84.7 84.8 84.9
84.10 84.11 84.12 84.13 84.14 84.15
84.16 84.17 84.18 84.19 84.20 84.21 84.22 84.23 84.24 84.25 84.26 84.27 84.28 84.29 85.1 85.2 85.3 85.4 85.5 85.6 85.7 85.8 85.9 85.10 85.11 85.12 85.13 85.14 85.15 85.16 85.17 85.18 85.19 85.20 85.21 85.22 85.23 85.24 85.25 85.26 85.27 85.28 85.29 85.30 85.31 85.32 85.33 86.1 86.2 86.3 86.4 86.5 86.6 86.7 86.8 86.9 86.10 86.11 86.12 86.13 86.14 86.15 86.16 86.17 86.18 86.19 86.20 86.21 86.22 86.23 86.24 86.25 86.26 86.27 86.28
86.29 86.30 86.31 86.32 86.33 87.1 87.2 87.3 87.4 87.5 87.6 87.7 87.8 87.9 87.10
87.11 87.12 87.13 87.14 87.15 87.16 87.17 87.18 87.19 87.20 87.21 87.22 87.23 87.24 87.25 87.26 87.27 87.28 87.29 87.30 87.31 88.1 88.2 88.3 88.4 88.5 88.6 88.7 88.8 88.9 88.10
88.11
88.12 88.13 88.14 88.15 88.16 88.17 88.18 88.19 88.20 88.21 88.22 88.23 88.24 88.25 88.26 88.27 88.28
88.29
89.1 89.2 89.3 89.4 89.5 89.6 89.7 89.8 89.9 89.10 89.11 89.12 89.13 89.14 89.15
89.16 89.17
89.18 89.19 89.20 89.21 89.22 89.23 89.24 89.25 89.26 89.27 89.28 89.29 89.30 89.31 89.32 90.1 90.2 90.3 90.4 90.5 90.6 90.7 90.8 90.9 90.10 90.11 90.12 90.13 90.14 90.15 90.16 90.17 90.18
90.19 90.20 90.21 90.22 90.23 90.24 90.25 90.26 90.27 90.28 90.29 90.30 90.31 90.32 90.33 90.34 91.1 91.2 91.3 91.4 91.5 91.6 91.7 91.8 91.9 91.10 91.11 91.12 91.13 91.14 91.15 91.16
91.17 91.18 91.19 91.20 91.21 91.22 91.23 91.24 91.25 91.26
91.27 91.28 91.29 91.30 91.31 91.32 92.1 92.2
92.3 92.4 92.5 92.6 92.7 92.8
92.9 92.10 92.11 92.12 92.13 92.14 92.15 92.16
92.17 92.18 92.19 92.20 92.21 92.22 92.23 92.24 92.25 92.26 92.27 92.28 92.29 92.30 93.1 93.2 93.3 93.4 93.5 93.6 93.7 93.8 93.9 93.10 93.11 93.12 93.13 93.14 93.15 93.16 93.17 93.18 93.19 93.20 93.21 93.22 93.23 93.24 93.25 93.26 93.27 93.28 93.29 93.30 93.31 93.32 93.33 94.1 94.2 94.3 94.4 94.5
94.6 94.7 94.8 94.9 94.10 94.11 94.12 94.13 94.14 94.15 94.16 94.17 94.18 94.19 94.20
94.21 94.22
94.23 94.24 94.25 94.26 94.27 94.28 94.29 94.30 95.1 95.2 95.3 95.4 95.5 95.6 95.7 95.8 95.9 95.10 95.11 95.12 95.13 95.14 95.15 95.16 95.17 95.18 95.19 95.20 95.21 95.22 95.23 95.24 95.25 95.26 95.27
95.28 95.29 95.30 96.1 96.2 96.3 96.4 96.5 96.6 96.7 96.8 96.9 96.10 96.11 96.12 96.13 96.14 96.15 96.16 96.17 96.18 96.19 96.20 96.21 96.22 96.23 96.24 96.25 96.26 96.27 96.28 96.29 96.30 96.31 96.32 96.33 96.34
97.1 97.2 97.3 97.4 97.5 97.6 97.7 97.8 97.9 97.10 97.11 97.12 97.13 97.14 97.15 97.16 97.17
97.18 97.19 97.20 97.21 97.22 97.23 97.24 97.25 97.26 97.27 97.28 97.29 97.30 97.31 97.32
98.1 98.2 98.3
98.4 98.5 98.6 98.7 98.8 98.9 98.10 98.11 98.12 98.13 98.14 98.15 98.16 98.17 98.18 98.19 98.20 98.21 98.22 98.23 98.24 98.25 98.26 98.27 98.28 98.29 98.30 98.31 98.32 98.33 99.1 99.2 99.3 99.4
99.5 99.6
99.7 99.8 99.9 99.10 99.11 99.12 99.13 99.14 99.15 99.16
99.17 99.18
99.19 99.20 99.21 99.22 99.23 99.24 99.25 99.26 99.27 99.28 99.29 99.30
99.31
100.1 100.2 100.3 100.4 100.5 100.6 100.7 100.8 100.9 100.10 100.11 100.12 100.13 100.14 100.15 100.16 100.17 100.18 100.19 100.20 100.21 100.22 100.23 100.24 100.25 100.26 100.27 100.28 100.29 100.30 100.31 100.32 101.1 101.2
101.3 101.4 101.5
101.6 101.7 101.8 101.9 101.10 101.11 101.12 101.13 101.14 101.15 101.16 101.17 101.18 101.19 101.20 101.21 101.22 101.23 101.24 101.25 101.26 101.27
101.28
101.29 101.30 101.31 101.32 101.33 102.1 102.2 102.3 102.4 102.5 102.6 102.7 102.8 102.9 102.10 102.11 102.12 102.13 102.14 102.15 102.16 102.17 102.18 102.19 102.20 102.21 102.22 102.23 102.24 102.25 102.26 102.27 102.28
102.29 102.30
103.1 103.2 103.3 103.4 103.5 103.6 103.7 103.8 103.9 103.10 103.11 103.12 103.13 103.14 103.15 103.16 103.17 103.18 103.19 103.20 103.21 103.22 103.23 103.24 103.25 103.26 103.27 103.28 103.29 103.30 103.31 103.32 104.1 104.2 104.3 104.4 104.5 104.6 104.7 104.8 104.9 104.10 104.11 104.12 104.13 104.14 104.15 104.16 104.17 104.18 104.19 104.20 104.21 104.22 104.23 104.24 104.25 104.26 104.27 104.28 104.29 104.30 104.31 104.32 104.33 105.1 105.2 105.3 105.4 105.5 105.6
105.7 105.8 105.9 105.10 105.11 105.12 105.13 105.14 105.15 105.16 105.17 105.18 105.19 105.20 105.21 105.22 105.23 105.24 105.25 105.26 105.27 105.28 105.29 105.30 105.31
106.1 106.2 106.3 106.4 106.5 106.6 106.7 106.8 106.9 106.10 106.11 106.12 106.13 106.14 106.15 106.16 106.17 106.18 106.19
106.20
106.21 106.22 106.23 106.24
106.25
106.26 106.27 106.28 106.29 106.30 107.1 107.2 107.3 107.4 107.5 107.6 107.7 107.8 107.9 107.10 107.11 107.12 107.13 107.14 107.15 107.16 107.17 107.18 107.19 107.20 107.21 107.22 107.23 107.24 107.25 107.26 107.27 107.28 107.29 107.30 107.31 108.1 108.2 108.3
108.4
108.5 108.6 108.7 108.8 108.9 108.10 108.11
108.12
108.13 108.14 108.15 108.16 108.17
108.18
108.19 108.20 108.21 108.22 108.23 108.24 108.25 108.26 108.27 108.28 108.29 109.1 109.2 109.3 109.4 109.5 109.6 109.7 109.8 109.9 109.10 109.11 109.12 109.13 109.14 109.15 109.16 109.17 109.18 109.19 109.20 109.21 109.22 109.23 109.24 109.25 109.26 109.27
109.28
109.29 109.30 109.31 110.1 110.2 110.3 110.4 110.5 110.6 110.7 110.8
110.9
110.10 110.11 110.12 110.13 110.14 110.15
110.16
110.17 110.18 110.19 110.20 110.21 110.22 110.23 110.24 110.25 110.26 110.27 110.28 110.29 110.30 110.31 111.1 111.2 111.3
111.4
111.5 111.6 111.7 111.8 111.9 111.10 111.11 111.12 111.13 111.14 111.15 111.16 111.17
111.18
111.19 111.20 111.21 111.22 111.23 111.24 111.25 111.26 111.27 111.28 111.29 111.30 112.1 112.2 112.3 112.4 112.5 112.6 112.7 112.8 112.9 112.10 112.11 112.12 112.13 112.14 112.15
112.16
112.17 112.18 112.19 112.20 112.21 112.22 112.23 112.24 112.25 112.26 112.27 112.28 112.29 112.30 113.1 113.2 113.3 113.4 113.5
113.6
113.7 113.8 113.9 113.10 113.11 113.12 113.13 113.14 113.15 113.16 113.17 113.18 113.19 113.20 113.21 113.22 113.23 113.24 113.25 113.26 113.27 113.28 113.29 113.30 113.31 114.1 114.2 114.3 114.4 114.5 114.6 114.7 114.8 114.9 114.10 114.11 114.12 114.13 114.14 114.15 114.16 114.17 114.18 114.19 114.20 114.21
114.22
114.23 114.24 114.25 114.26 114.27 114.28 114.29 114.30 114.31 115.1 115.2 115.3 115.4 115.5 115.6 115.7 115.8 115.9 115.10 115.11 115.12 115.13 115.14 115.15 115.16 115.17 115.18 115.19 115.20 115.21 115.22 115.23 115.24 115.25 115.26 115.27 115.28 115.29 115.30 116.1 116.2 116.3 116.4 116.5 116.6 116.7 116.8 116.9 116.10 116.11 116.12 116.13 116.14 116.15 116.16 116.17 116.18 116.19 116.20 116.21 116.22 116.23 116.24 116.25 116.26 116.27 116.28 116.29 116.30 116.31 117.1 117.2 117.3 117.4 117.5 117.6 117.7 117.8 117.9 117.10 117.11 117.12 117.13 117.14 117.15 117.16 117.17 117.18 117.19 117.20 117.21 117.22 117.23 117.24 117.25 117.26 117.27 117.28 117.29 117.30 117.31 117.32 117.33 118.1 118.2 118.3 118.4 118.5 118.6 118.7 118.8 118.9 118.10 118.11 118.12 118.13 118.14 118.15 118.16 118.17 118.18 118.19 118.20 118.21 118.22 118.23 118.24 118.25 118.26 118.27 118.28 118.29 118.30 118.31 118.32 118.33 119.1 119.2 119.3 119.4 119.5 119.6 119.7 119.8 119.9 119.10 119.11 119.12
119.13 119.14 119.15 119.16 119.17 119.18 119.19 119.20 119.21 119.22 119.23 119.24 119.25 119.26 119.27 119.28 119.29 119.30 119.31 120.1 120.2 120.3 120.4 120.5 120.6 120.7 120.8 120.9 120.10 120.11 120.12 120.13 120.14 120.15
120.16 120.17 120.18 120.19 120.20 120.21 120.22 120.23 120.24 120.25 120.26 120.27
120.28
121.1 121.2 121.3 121.4 121.5 121.6 121.7 121.8 121.9 121.10 121.11 121.12 121.13 121.14 121.15
121.16 121.17 121.18 121.19 121.20 121.21 121.22 121.23
121.24 121.25 121.26 121.27 121.28 121.29 121.30 121.31 122.1 122.2 122.3 122.4 122.5 122.6 122.7 122.8 122.9 122.10 122.11 122.12
122.13
122.14 122.15 122.16 122.17 122.18 122.19 122.20 122.21 122.22 122.23 122.24 122.25 122.26 122.27 122.28 122.29 122.30 122.31 123.1 123.2 123.3 123.4 123.5 123.6
123.7 123.8
123.9 123.10 123.11 123.12 123.13
123.14
123.15 123.16 123.17 123.18 123.19 123.20 123.21 123.22 123.23
123.24 123.25 123.26 123.27 123.28 123.29
123.30
124.1 124.2 124.3 124.4 124.5 124.6 124.7 124.8 124.9 124.10 124.11
124.12 124.13 124.14 124.15 124.16 124.17 124.18
124.19 124.20 124.21 124.22 124.23
124.24 124.25
125.1 125.2
125.3 125.4 125.5 125.6 125.7
125.8 125.9 125.10 125.11 125.12 125.13 125.14 125.15 125.16 125.17 125.18 125.19 125.20 125.21 125.22 125.23 125.24 125.25 125.26 125.27 125.28 125.29 125.30 126.1 126.2 126.3 126.4 126.5 126.6 126.7 126.8 126.9 126.10 126.11 126.12 126.13 126.14 126.15 126.16
126.17 126.18 126.19 126.20
126.21 126.22 126.23 126.24 126.25 126.26 126.27 126.28 126.29 126.30 127.1 127.2 127.3 127.4 127.5 127.6 127.7 127.8 127.9 127.10
127.11 127.12 127.13
127.14 127.15 127.16 127.17 127.18 127.19 127.20 127.21 127.22 127.23
127.24 127.25 127.26
127.27 127.28 127.29 127.30
128.1 128.2
128.3 128.4 128.5 128.6 128.7 128.8 128.9 128.10
128.11
128.12 128.13 128.14 128.15 128.16 128.17 128.18 128.19 128.20 128.21 128.22 128.23 128.24 128.25
128.26
128.27 128.28 128.29 128.30 128.31 129.1 129.2 129.3 129.4 129.5 129.6 129.7 129.8 129.9 129.10 129.11 129.12 129.13 129.14 129.15 129.16 129.17 129.18 129.19 129.20 129.21 129.22 129.23 129.24 129.25 129.26 129.27 129.28 129.29 129.30 129.31 129.32 129.33 130.1 130.2 130.3 130.4 130.5 130.6 130.7 130.8 130.9 130.10 130.11 130.12 130.13 130.14 130.15
130.16
130.17 130.18 130.19
130.20 130.21 130.22

A bill for an act
relating to transportation; establishing a budget for transportation; appropriating
money for transportation purposes, including Department of Transportation,
Metropolitan Council, and Department of Public Safety; appropriating money for
specific projects; limiting uses of the highway user tax distribution fund and trunk
highway fund; amending various provisions relating to bicycles; amending project
selection processes; amending procedures for disposing of property; amending
regulation of small unmanned aircraft; dedicating a percentage of the auto parts
sales taxes for transportation purposes; authorizing special vehicle permits; making
various changes to vehicle registration, vehicle titles, license plates, and drivers'
licenses procedures and fees; amending laws relating to animal-drawn vehicles;
modifying school bus inspection criteria; authorizing online driver education;
authorizing third-party driver's license testing; amending funding for guideways
and busways; requiring Metro Mobility to be included in the forecast; establishing
a process to terminate Northstar commuter rail; making various policy, technical,
and conforming changes; amending Minnesota Statutes 2020, sections 16E.15,
subdivision 2; 84.787, subdivision 7; 84.797, subdivision 7; 84.92, subdivision 8;
117.075, subdivisions 2, 3; 160.02, by adding subdivisions; 160.262, subdivision
1; 160.263, subdivision 3; 160.264; 160.266, by adding a subdivision; 160.93,
subdivisions 1, 2, 4; 161.088, subdivision 5; 161.11, subdivision 2; 161.115,
subdivision 27; 161.14, by adding subdivisions; 161.167; 161.19; 161.20,
subdivision 3; 161.23, subdivisions 2, 2a; 161.44, subdivisions 6a, 6b; 161.465;
162.145, subdivisions 2, 3; 163.07, subdivision 2; 167.45; 168.002, subdivision
18; 168.013, subdivision 1m, by adding subdivisions; 168.12, subdivisions 1, 5;
168.183; 168.187, subdivision 17; 168.301, subdivision 1; 168.31, subdivision 4;
168.327, subdivision 6, by adding subdivisions; 168.33, subdivision 7; 168.63,
subdivision 5; 168A.11, subdivisions 1, 2; 168A.151, subdivision 1; 169.011,
subdivisions 27, 42, by adding subdivisions; 169.035, subdivision 3; 169.09,
subdivision 13; 169.18, subdivision 10; 169.222, subdivisions 4, 6a, by adding a
subdivision; 169.451, subdivision 3; 169.522, subdivision 1; 169.58, by adding a
subdivision; 169.812, subdivision 2; 169.864, subdivision 4; 169.866, subdivision
3; 169.869, subdivision 1; 171.05, subdivision 2; 171.06, subdivisions 2a, 3;
171.061, subdivision 4; 171.071, by adding a subdivision; 171.12, subdivision 7b;
171.13, subdivisions 1, 6, 7, 9, by adding a subdivision; 171.27; 171.29, subdivision
2; 174.03, subdivisions 1b, 8; 174.185, subdivision 3; 174.24, subdivision 7;
174.285, subdivision 5; 174.40, subdivision 5; 174.50, subdivisions 6d, 7, by
adding a subdivision; 174.52, subdivision 5; 174.56, subdivision 1; 174.70,
subdivision 3; 174.75, by adding a subdivision; 221.83; 296A.083, subdivision 2;
297A.94; 297A.993, by adding a subdivision; 299D.03, subdivision 2a; 325E.15;
360.012, by adding a subdivision; 360.013, by adding subdivisions; 360.55, by
adding a subdivision; 360.59, subdivision 10; 473.386, by adding subdivisions;
proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapters 161; 168; 169; 171;
174; 345; 473; 476; repealing Minnesota Statutes 2020, sections 16A.60; 160.93,
subdivisions 2a, 3; 168.327, subdivision 5; 169.09, subdivision 7; 473.13,
subdivision 1b; 473.4051, subdivisions 2, 3; Laws 2000, chapter 479, article 2,
section 1, as amended; Minnesota Rules, parts 7410.2610, subparts 1, 2, 3, 3a, 5a,
5b, 6; 7411.0535; 7414.1490; 7470.0300; 7470.0400; 7470.0500; 7470.0600;
7470.0700.

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

ARTICLE 1

TRANSPORTATION FINANCE

Section 1. new text beginTRANSPORTATION APPROPRIATIONS.
new text end

new text begin The sums shown in the columns marked "Appropriations" are appropriated to the agencies
and for the purposes specified in this article. The appropriations are from the trunk highway
fund, or another named fund, and are available for the fiscal years indicated for each purpose.
Amounts for "Total Appropriation" and sums shown in the corresponding columns marked
"Appropriations by Fund" are summary only and do not have legal effect. Unless specified
otherwise, the amounts in the second year under "Appropriations by Fund" show the base
within the meaning of Minnesota Statutes, section 16A.11, subdivision 3, by fund. The
figures "2022" and "2023" used in this article mean that the appropriations listed under them
are available for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2022, or June 30, 2023, respectively. "The
first year" is fiscal year 2022. "The second year" is fiscal year 2023. "The biennium" is
fiscal years 2022 and 2023. "C.S.A.H." is the county state-aid highway fund. "M.S.A.S."
is the municipal state-aid street fund. "H.U.T.D." is the highway user tax distribution fund.
new text end

new text begin 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 2022
new text end
new text begin 2023
new text end

Sec. 2. new text beginDEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION
new text end

new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end

new text begin Total Appropriation
new text end

new text begin $
new text end
new text begin 3,193,754,000
new text end
new text begin $
new text end
new text begin 3,291,227,000
new text end
new text begin Appropriations by Fund
new text end
new text begin 2022
new text end
new text begin 2023
new text end
new text begin General
new text end
new text begin 77,009,000
new text end
new text begin 76,009,000
new text end
new text begin Airports
new text end
new text begin 25,360,000
new text end
new text begin 25,368,000
new text end
new text begin C.S.A.H.
new text end
new text begin 871,805,000
new text end
new text begin 895,463,000
new text end
new text begin M.S.A.S.
new text end
new text begin 214,301,000
new text end
new text begin 220,437,000
new text end
new text begin Trunk Highway
new text end
new text begin 2,005,279,000
new text end
new text begin 2,073,950,000
new text end

new text begin The appropriations in this section are to the
commissioner of transportation. The amounts
that may be spent for each purpose are
specified in the following subdivisions.
new text end

new text begin The commissioner must not spend
appropriations from the trunk highway fund
in this section for transit and active
transportation; aeronautics; passenger rail;
statewide radio communication; government
affairs; tourist centers; parades, events, or
sponsorship of events; public electric vehicle
infrastructure; the labor compliance unit; the
Office of Communication and Public
Engagement; the Office of Environmental
Stewardship; the Office of Civil Rights; or the
Office of Equity and Diversity. Appropriations
from the trunk highway fund for all other
purposes in this section are made
notwithstanding Minnesota Statutes, section
161.20.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 2. new text end

new text begin Multimodal Systems
new text end

new text begin (a) Aeronautics
new text end

new text begin (1) Airport Development and Assistance
new text end
new text begin 18,598,000
new text end
new text begin 18,598,000
new text end

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

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

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

new text begin (2) Aviation Support and Services
new text end
new text begin 8,332,000
new text end
new text begin 8,340,000
new text end
new text begin Appropriations by Fund
new text end
new text begin 2022
new text end
new text begin 2023
new text end
new text begin Airports
new text end
new text begin 6,682,000
new text end
new text begin 6,690,000
new text end
new text begin General
new text end
new text begin 1,650,000
new text end
new text begin 1,650,000
new text end

new text begin $28,000 in the first year and $36,000 in the
second year is from the state airports fund for
costs related to regulating unmanned aircraft
systems.
new text end

new text begin (3) Civil Air Patrol
new text end
new text begin 80,000
new text end
new text begin 80,000
new text end

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

new text begin (b) Transit
new text end
new text begin 18,181,000
new text end
new text begin 18,181,000
new text end

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

new text begin (c) Safe Routes to School
new text end
new text begin 500,000
new text end
new text begin 500,000
new text end

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

new text begin (d) new text end new text begin Freight
new text end
new text begin 7,857,000
new text end
new text begin 6,857,000
new text end
new text begin Appropriations by Fund
new text end
new text begin 2022
new text end
new text begin 2023
new text end
new text begin General
new text end
new text begin 2,069,000
new text end
new text begin 1,069,000
new text end
new text begin Trunk Highway
new text end
new text begin 5,788,000
new text end
new text begin 5,788,000
new text end

new text begin The commissioner must not spend this
appropriation for passenger rail system
planning, alternatives analysis, environmental
analysis, design, or preliminary engineering
under Minnesota Statutes, sections 174.632
to 174.636.
new text end

new text begin $1,000,000 in the first year is from the general
fund for procurement costs of a statewide
freight network optimization tool. This is a
onetime appropriation and is available in the
second year.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 3. new text end

new text begin State Roads
new text end

new text begin (a) Operations and Maintenance
new text end
new text begin 364,300,000
new text end
new text begin 362,806,000
new text end
new text begin (b) Program Planning and Delivery
new text end
new text begin (1) Planning and Research
new text end
new text begin 30,950,000
new text end
new text begin 30,950,000
new text end

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

new text begin (2) Program Delivery
new text end
new text begin 219,938,000
new text end
new text begin 219,938,000
new text end
new text begin Appropriations by Fund
new text end
new text begin 2022
new text end
new text begin 2023
new text end
new text begin Trunk Highway
new text end
new text begin 219,485,000
new text end
new text begin 219,485,000
new text end
new text begin General
new text end
new text begin 453,000
new text end
new text begin 453,000
new text end

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

new text begin $1,000,000 in each year is available from the
trunk highway fund for management of
contaminated and regulated material on
property owned by the Department of
Transportation, including mitigation of
property conveyances, facility acquisition or
expansion, chemical release at maintenance
facilities, and spills on the trunk highway
system where there is no known responsible
party. If the appropriation for either year is
insufficient, the appropriation for the other
year is available for it. This appropriation is
notwithstanding the prohibition on trunk
highway fund spending by the Office of
Environmental Stewardship in subdivision 2
of this section, and notwithstanding Minnesota
Statutes, section 161.20.
new text end

new text begin (c) State Road Construction
new text end
new text begin 924,282,000
new text end
new text begin 939,282,000
new text end

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

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

new text begin This appropriation includes federal highway
aid.
new text end

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

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

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

new text begin The base is $954,282,000 in fiscal year 2024,
$1,004,282,000 in fiscal year 2025, and
$924,282,000 in each fiscal year thereafter.
new text end

new text begin (d) Corridors of Commerce
new text end
new text begin 156,550,000
new text end
new text begin 177,500,000
new text end

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

new text begin The base is $127,500,000 in each of fiscal
years 2024 and 2025 and $25,000,000 in each
fiscal year thereafter.
new text end

new text begin (e) Highway Debt Service
new text end
new text begin 229,449,000
new text end
new text begin 264,164,000
new text end

new text begin $219,949,000 in fiscal year 2022 and
$254,664,000 in fiscal year 2023 are for
transfer to the state bond fund. If this
appropriation is insufficient to make all
transfers required in the year for which it is
made, the commissioner of management and
budget must transfer the deficiency amount
under the statutory open appropriation and
notify the chairs, ranking minority members,
and staff of the legislative committees with
jurisdiction over transportation finance and
the chairs of the senate Finance Committee
and the house of representatives Ways and
Means Committee of the amount of the
deficiency. Any excess appropriation cancels
to the trunk highway fund.
new text end

new text begin (f) Statewide Radio Communications
new text end
new text begin 6,159,000
new text end
new text begin 6,159,000
new text end

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

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

new text begin Subd. 4. new text end

new text begin Local Roads
new text end

new text begin (a) County State-Aid Roads
new text end
new text begin 871,805,000
new text end
new text begin 895,463,000
new text end

new text begin This appropriation is from the county state-aid
highway fund under Minnesota Statutes,
sections 161.081, 297A.815, subdivision 3,
and 297A.94, paragraph (g), and chapter 162,
and is available until June 30, 2031.
new text end

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

new text begin (b) Municipal State-Aid Roads
new text end
new text begin 214,301,000
new text end
new text begin 220,437,000
new text end

new text begin This appropriation is from the municipal
state-aid street fund under Minnesota Statutes,
chapter 162, and is available until June 30,
2031.
new text end

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

new text begin (c) Other Local Roads
new text end
new text begin (1) Local Bridges
new text end
new text begin 30,000,000
new text end
new text begin 30,000,000
new text end

new text begin This appropriation is from the general fund to
replace or rehabilitate local deficient bridges
as provided in Minnesota Statutes, section
174.50. These are onetime appropriations and
are available until June 30, 2025.
new text end

new text begin (2) Local Roads
new text end
new text begin 9,242,000
new text end
new text begin 9,242,000
new text end

new text begin This appropriation is from the general fund
for construction and reconstruction of local
roads under Minnesota Statutes, section
174.52. These are onetime appropriations and
are available until June 30, 2025.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 5. new text end

new text begin Agency Management
new text end

new text begin (a) Agency Services
new text end
new text begin 50,008,000
new text end
new text begin 50,008,000
new text end
new text begin Appropriations by Fund
new text end
new text begin 2022
new text end
new text begin 2023
new text end
new text begin General
new text end
new text begin 8,706,000
new text end
new text begin 8,706,000
new text end
new text begin Trunk Highway
new text end
new text begin 41,302,000
new text end
new text begin 41,302,000
new text end

new text begin $1,320,000 in each year is from the general
fund for the Office of Human Resources. This
appropriation is intended as replacement of
an equal amount from the trunk highway fund
for this purpose.
new text end

new text begin (b) Buildings
new text end
new text begin 32,622,000
new text end
new text begin 32,122,000
new text end
new text begin Appropriations by Fund
new text end
new text begin 2022
new text end
new text begin 2023
new text end
new text begin General
new text end
new text begin 49,000
new text end
new text begin 49,000
new text end
new text begin Trunk Highway
new text end
new text begin 32,573,000
new text end
new text begin 32,073,000
new text end

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

new text begin (c) Tort Claims
new text end
new text begin 600,000
new text end
new text begin 600,000
new text end

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

new text begin Subd. 6. new text end

new text begin Transfers
new text end

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

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

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

new text begin (1) $10,000,000 in the first year to the trunk
highway fund;
new text end

new text begin (2) $5,000,000 in the first year to the
municipal turnback account in the municipal
state-aid street fund; and
new text end

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

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

new text begin Subd. 7. new text end

new text begin Previous State Road Construction
Appropriations
new text end

new text begin Any money appropriated to the commissioner
of transportation for state road construction
for any fiscal year before the first year is
available to the commissioner during the
biennium to the extent that the commissioner
spends the money on the state road
construction project for which the money was
originally encumbered during the fiscal year
for which it was appropriated.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 8. new text end

new text begin Contingent Appropriations
new text end

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

Sec. 3. new text beginMETROPOLITAN COUNCIL
new text end

new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end

new text begin Total Appropriation
new text end

new text begin $
new text end
new text begin 10,000
new text end
new text begin $
new text end
new text begin 10,000
new text end

new text begin The appropriations in this section are from the
general fund to the Metropolitan Council. The
amounts that may be spent for each purpose
are specified in the following subdivisions.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 2. new text end

new text begin Transit System Operations
new text end

new text begin 5,000
new text end
new text begin 5,000
new text end

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

new text begin The base is $5,000 in fiscal year 2024 and
$32,654,000 in fiscal year 2025.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 3. new text end

new text begin Metro Mobility
new text end

new text begin 5,000
new text end
new text begin 5,000
new text end

new text begin This appropriation is for Metro Mobility under
Minnesota Statutes, section 473.386.
new text end

new text begin The base is $5,000 in fiscal year 2024 and $0
in fiscal year 2025.
new text end

Sec. 4. new text beginDEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
new text end

new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end

new text begin Total Appropriation
new text end

new text begin $
new text end
new text begin 248,757,000
new text end
new text begin $
new text end
new text begin 237,585,000
new text end
new text begin Appropriations by Fund
new text end
new text begin 2022
new text end
new text begin 2023
new text end
new text begin General
new text end
new text begin 44,382,000
new text end
new text begin 44,238,000
new text end
new text begin H.U.T.D.
new text end
new text begin 980,000
new text end
new text begin 976,000
new text end
new text begin Special Revenue
new text end
new text begin 79,262,000
new text end
new text begin 72,415,000
new text end
new text begin Trunk Highway
new text end
new text begin 124,133,000
new text end
new text begin 119,956,000
new text end

new text begin The appropriations in this section are to the
commissioner of public safety. The amounts
that may be spent for each purpose are
specified in the following subdivisions. The
commissioner must spend appropriations from
the trunk highway fund in subdivision 3 of
this section only for state patrol purposes.
Appropriations from the trunk highway fund
for all other purposes in this section are made
notwithstanding Minnesota Statutes, section
161.20.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 2. new text end

new text begin Administration and Related Services
new text end

new text begin (a) Office of Communications
new text end
new text begin 575,000
new text end
new text begin 575,000
new text end

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

new text begin (b) Public Safety Support
new text end
new text begin 5,662,000
new text end
new text begin 5,588,000
new text end

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

new text begin The commissioner must not spend this
appropriation on additional full- or part-time
permanent or temporary employees for the
Public Information Center in the Division of
Driver and Vehicle Services.
new text end

new text begin (c) Public Safety Officer Survivor Benefits
new text end
new text begin 640,000
new text end
new text begin 640,000
new text end

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

new text begin (d) Public Safety Officer Reimbursements
new text end
new text begin 1,367,000
new text end
new text begin 1,367,000
new text end

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

new text begin (e) Soft Body Armor Reimbursements
new text end
new text begin 745,000
new text end
new text begin 745,000
new text end

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

new text begin (f) Technology and Support Service
new text end
new text begin 6,299,000
new text end
new text begin 6,299,000
new text end

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

new text begin Subd. 3. new text end

new text begin State Patrol
new text end

new text begin (a) Patrolling Highways
new text end
new text begin 113,588,000
new text end
new text begin 109,545,000
new text end
new text begin Appropriations by Fund
new text end
new text begin 2022
new text end
new text begin 2023
new text end
new text begin General
new text end
new text begin 37,000
new text end
new text begin 37,000
new text end
new text begin H.U.T.D.
new text end
new text begin 92,000
new text end
new text begin 92,000
new text end
new text begin Trunk Highway
new text end
new text begin 113,459,000
new text end
new text begin 109,416,000
new text end

new text begin $1,718,000 in the first year is from the trunk
highway fund for costs associated with the
2021 State Patrol Trooper Academy. This is
a onetime appropriation.
new text end

new text begin $3,524,000 in the first year and $2,822,000 in
the second year are from the trunk highway
fund for the purchase, deployment, and
management of body-worn cameras.
new text end

new text begin $5,765,000 in the first year and $4,142,000 in
the second year are from the trunk highway
fund for staff and equipment costs of an
additional 25 patrol troopers.
new text end

new text begin (b) Commercial Vehicle Enforcement
new text end
new text begin 10,180,000
new text end
new text begin 10,046,000
new text end

new text begin $494,000 in the first year and $360,000 in the
second year are for the purchase, deployment,
and management of body-worn cameras.
new text end

new text begin (c) Capitol Security
new text end
new text begin 10,977,000
new text end
new text begin 10,923,000
new text end

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

new text begin $449,000 in the first year and $395,000 in the
second year are for the purchase, deployment,
and management of body-worn cameras.
new text end

new text begin The commissioner must not:
new text end

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

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

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

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

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

new text begin (d) Vehicle Crimes Unit
new text end
new text begin 888,000
new text end
new text begin 884,000
new text end

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

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

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

new text begin $22,000 in the first year and $18,000 in the
second year are for the purchase, deployment,
and management of body-worn cameras.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 4. new text end

new text begin Driver and Vehicle Services
new text end

new text begin (a) Vehicle Services
new text end
new text begin 37,979,000
new text end
new text begin 34,179,000
new text end

new text begin This appropriation is from the vehicle services
operating account under Minnesota Statutes,
section 299A.705, subdivision 1.
new text end

new text begin $2,390,000 in the first year is for staff and
operating costs to hire temporary or contract
employees to process and issue drivers'
licenses and Minnesota identification cards.
This is a onetime appropriation and must not
be spent for permanent state employees.
new text end

new text begin $326,000 in the first year and $391,000 in the
second year are for costs to establish, equip,
and staff two additional vehicle inspection
sites.
new text end

new text begin $250,000 in the first year is for programming
costs related to the implementation of
self-service kiosks for vehicle registration
renewal. This is a onetime appropriation and
is available in the second year.
new text end

new text begin $8,000 in the first year is for FastDS
programming costs to allow for inclusion of
additional veterans plates in the lifetime
issuance category.
new text end

new text begin $16,000 in the first year is for FastDS
programming costs to change temporary
permit fees for out-of-state carriers.
new text end

new text begin $16,000 in the first year is for FastDS
programming costs related to motor vehicle
data subscriptions.
new text end

new text begin (b) Driver Services
new text end
new text begin 39,840,000
new text end
new text begin 36,793,000
new text end

new text begin This appropriation is from the driver services
operating account in the special revenue fund
under Minnesota Statutes, section 299A.705,
subdivision 2.
new text end

new text begin $2,229,000 in the first year and $155,000 in
the second year are for costs of a pilot project
for same-day issuance of drivers' licenses and
state identification cards.
new text end

new text begin $425,000 in the first year and $369,000 in the
second year are for costs of administration of
the third-party commercial driver's license
road test program.
new text end

new text begin $108,000 in the first year and $49,000 in the
second year are for staff costs to support
online driver education programs.
new text end

new text begin $24,000 in the first year is for FastDS
programming costs related to no-show fees
for driver examinations. This is a onetime
appropriation.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 5. new text end

new text begin Traffic Safety
new text end

new text begin 18,574,000
new text end
new text begin 18,558,000
new text end
new text begin Appropriations by Fund
new text end
new text begin 2022
new text end
new text begin 2023
new text end
new text begin General
new text end
new text begin 18,080,000
new text end
new text begin 18,064,000
new text end
new text begin Trunk Highway
new text end
new text begin 494,000
new text end
new text begin 494,000
new text end

new text begin $17,500,000 in each year is from the general
fund for grants to school districts, nonpublic
schools, charter schools, and companies that
provide school bus services, for the purchase
and installation of school bus stop-signal arm
camera systems. In awarding grants, the
commissioner must prioritize: regular route
type A, B, C, and D buses; newer buses; and
buses that do not already have a stop-signal
arm or forward-facing camera. Cameras
purchased with grants awarded pursuant to
this section must be used within the state. If
the money in the account is sufficient to fund
all requests, the commissioner must not require
a local match. The commissioner may seek
assistance from the commissioner of education
in administering the grants. This is a onetime
appropriation and is available until June 30,
2025.
new text end

new text begin $110,000 in the first year and $94,000 in the
second year are from the general fund for staff
costs to administer grants for school bus
stop-signal arm cameras. These are onetime
appropriations.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 6. new text end

new text begin Pipeline Safety
new text end

new text begin 1,443,000
new text end
new text begin 1,443,000
new text end

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

Sec. 5. new text beginMETROPOLITAN COUNCIL; USE OF FEDERAL FUNDS.
new text end

new text begin To the extent allowable under federal law and the guidance of the Federal Transit
Administration, the Metropolitan Council must use funds received from the Coronavirus
Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2021 (CRRSAA) and the American
Rescue Plan (ARP) to fully fund, in this priority order:
new text end

new text begin (1) Metro Mobility operating costs in fiscal years 2022 through 2025;
new text end

new text begin (2) transportation planning in fiscal years 2022 through 2025;
new text end

new text begin (3) regular route bus service operating costs in fiscal years 2022 and 2023; and
new text end

new text begin (4) operating costs of all other transit services in fiscal years 2022 and 2023.
new text end

new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

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

Sec. 6. new text beginPUBLIC SAFETY; USE OF HIGHWAY FUNDS.
new text end

new text begin Payment of expenses related to forensic science services and other activities of the
Bureau of Criminal Apprehension do not further a highway purpose under Minnesota
Statutes, section 161.20, subdivision 3, and Minnesota Constitution, article XIV, section 6.
The commissioner of public safety must not expend money from the trunk highway fund
for any purpose of the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension.
new text end

Sec. 7. new text beginRAIL SERVICE IMPROVEMENT; TRANSFER.
new text end

new text begin $15,000,000 in fiscal year 2022 and $15,000,000 in fiscal year 2023 are transferred from
the general fund to the rail service improvement account in the special revenue fund under
Minnesota Statutes, section 222.49. These are onetime transfers.
new text end

Sec. 8. new text beginSMALL CITIES ASSISTANCE; TRANSFER.
new text end

new text begin $6,150,000 in fiscal year 2022 and $5,750,000 in fiscal year 2023 are transferred from
the general fund to the small cities assistance account under Minnesota Statutes, section
162.145. The base for this transfer is $4,333,000 in fiscal year 2024, $3,989,000 in fiscal
year 2025, and $0 thereafter.
new text end

Sec. 9. new text beginTOWN ROADS; TRANSFER.
new text end

new text begin $6,150,000 in fiscal year 2022 and $5,750,000 in fiscal year 2023 are transferred from
the general fund to the town road account in the county state-aid highway fund under
Minnesota Statutes, section 162.081. The base for this transfer is $4,333,000 in fiscal year
2024, $3,989,000 in fiscal year 2025, and $0 thereafter.
new text end

Sec. 10. new text beginAPPROPRIATION; AIRPORT INFRASTRUCTURE RENEWAL (AIR)
GRANT PROGRAM.
new text end

new text begin (a) $2,000,000 in fiscal year 2022 and $1,000,000 in fiscal year 2023 are appropriated
from the general fund to the commissioner of employment and economic development for
the airport infrastructure renewal (AIR) grant program under Minnesota Statutes, section
116J.439. These are onetime appropriations.
new text end

new text begin (b) In awarding grants with this appropriation, the commissioner of employment and
economic development must consult with the commissioner of transportation and prioritize
eligible applicants that did not receive a grant pursuant to the appropriation in Laws 2019,
First Special Session chapter 7, article 1, section 2, subdivision 2, paragraph (q).
new text end

Sec. 11. new text beginAPPROPRIATION CANCELLATION; PATROLLING HIGHWAYS.
new text end

new text begin $1,718,000 of the appropriation from the trunk highway fund in Laws 2019, First Special
Session chapter 3, article 1, section 4, subdivision 3, paragraph (a), is canceled to the trunk
highway fund on the effective date of this section.
new text end

new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

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

Sec. 12. new text beginAPPROPRIATION CANCELLATION; PASSENGER RAIL.
new text end

new text begin $271,000 of the appropriation in fiscal year 2021 under Laws 2019, First Special Session
chapter 3, article 1, section 2, subdivision 2, paragraph (d), is canceled to the general fund
on the effective date of this section.
new text end

new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

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

Sec. 13. new text beginAPPROPRIATION CANCELLATION; PUBLIC SAFETY SUPPORT.
new text end

new text begin $220,000 of the appropriation from the general fund in fiscal year 2021 under Laws
2019, First Special Session chapter 3, article 1, section 4, subdivision 1, paragraph (b), is
canceled to the general fund on the effective date of this section.
new text end

new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

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

Sec. 14. new text beginAPPROPRIATION; DEPARTMENT OF EMPLOYMENT AND
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT.
new text end

new text begin $15,000 in fiscal year 2022 and $15,000 in fiscal year 2023 are appropriated from the
general fund to the commissioner of employment and economic development for temporary
staff costs related to the procurement of a statewide freight optimization tool for the
Department of Transportation. These are onetime appropriations.
new text end

Sec. 15. new text beginBECKER INTERCHANGE PROJECT; APPROPRIATION.
new text end

new text begin (a) $1,979,000 in fiscal year 2022 is appropriated from the general fund to the
commissioner of transportation to prepare final design, conduct site preparation work, and
acquire right-of-way for an interchange to be constructed at marked U.S. Highway 10,
marked Trunk Highway 25, Sherburne County State-Aid Highway 8, and Sherburne County
Road 52 in the city of Becker and Becker Township. This appropriation is for expenses not
eligible to be paid from the trunk highway fund. This is a onetime appropriation and is
available until June 30, 2025.
new text end

new text begin (b) $1,869,000 in fiscal year 2022 is appropriated from the trunk highway fund to prepare
final design, conduct site preparation work, and acquire right-of-way for an interchange to
be constructed at marked U.S. Highway 10, marked Trunk Highway 25, Sherburne County
State-Aid Highway Road 8, and Sherburne County Road 52 in the city of Becker and Becker
Township. This appropriation is for expenses eligible to be paid from the trunk highway
fund. This is a onetime appropriation and is available until June 30, 2025.
new text end

Sec. 16. new text beginBLAINE; 99TH AVENUE AT MARKED TRUNK HIGHWAY 65;
APPROPRIATION.
new text end

new text begin (a) $7,000,000 is appropriated from the general fund to the commissioner of transportation
for one or more grants to the city of Blaine for a local road intersection at 99th Avenue
Northeast and marked Trunk Highway 65 and associated local road improvements. This
appropriation does not require a nonstate contribution. For purposes of this section, "local
road intersection" means a grade-separated intersection if that is the preferred alternative
following completion of the environmental analysis. This is a onetime appropriation and is
available until June 30, 2025.
new text end

new text begin (b) $2,000,000 of this appropriation is for environmental analysis and design of local
road intersections along marked Trunk Highway 65 from north of 93rd Lane Northeast to
north of 117th Avenue Northeast and associated local road improvements.
new text end

new text begin (c) $5,000,000 of this appropriation is for acquisition of right-of-way associated with
the improvements on 99th Avenue Northeast and adjacent frontage roads at marked Trunk
Highway 65.
new text end

Sec. 17. new text beginCULVERT UNDER MARKED TRUNK HIGHWAY 29; DOUGLAS
COUNTY; APPROPRIATION.
new text end

new text begin $2,000,000 in fiscal year 2022 is appropriated from the general fund to the commissioner
of transportation for a grant to Douglas County to install a new box culvert under marked
Trunk Highway 29 between Lake Le Homme Dieu and Lake Geneva and to regrade and
reconstruct a portion of marked Trunk Highway 29 to accommodate the new culvert. This
appropriation does not require a nonstate match. This is a onetime appropriation and is
available until June 30, 2025.
new text end

Sec. 18. new text beginDULUTH AERIAL LIFT BRIDGE; APPROPRIATION.
new text end

new text begin $12,000,000 in fiscal year 2022 is appropriated from the general fund to the commissioner
of transportation for a grant to the city of Duluth for capital repairs and restoration of the
Aerial Lift Bridge. This is a onetime appropriation and is available until June 30, 2025.
new text end

Sec. 19. new text beginIMPROVED ACCESS AND SAFETY STUDY; MARKED U.S. HIGHWAY
10 IN ST. CLOUD; APPROPRIATIONS.
new text end

new text begin (a) $400,000 in fiscal year 2022 is appropriated from the trunk highway fund to the
commissioner of transportation to study options to improve access to and safety on marked
U.S. Highway 10 from 45th Avenue SE to 32nd Street SE in St. Cloud. At a minimum, the
study must (1) evaluate options and costs for improving access and safety, including
increasing or improving the lighting at intersections, installation of traffic-control signals
at intersections, increasing the number or length of bypass lanes, increasing the number or
length of acceleration and deceleration lanes, and J-turns or other methods of reduced conflict
intersections; and (2) provide specific recommendations on how to best reduce high-speed
collisions and create improved access for slower moving vehicles entering marked U.S.
Highway 10 and cost estimates for each recommended improvement. By January 31, 2022,
the commissioner must transmit a copy of the study to the chairs and ranking minority
members of the legislative committees with jurisdiction over transportation policy finance.
This is a onetime appropriation.
new text end

new text begin (b) $600,000 in fiscal year 2022 is appropriated from the trunk highway fund to the
commissioner of transportation for a grant to the St. Cloud Area Planning Organization to
be used for projects in the transportation improvement program or the regional infrastructure
investment plan. This is a onetime appropriation.
new text end

Sec. 20. new text beginINTERSTATE HIGHWAY 35 AT COUNTY STATE-AID HIGHWAY 9
IN RICE COUNTY INTERCHANGE FEASIBILITY STUDY; APPROPRIATION.
new text end

new text begin $500,000 in fiscal year 2022 is appropriated from the trunk highway fund to the
commissioner of transportation to conduct a study on the feasibility of an interchange at
marked Interstate Highway 35 and County State-Aid Highway 9 in Rice County. At a
minimum, the commissioner's study must include estimated construction costs, traffic
modeling, an environmental analysis, and a potential design layout for an interchange. This
is a onetime appropriation and is available until June 30, 2025.
new text end

Sec. 21. new text beginINTERSTATE 35 STUDY AND INTERCHANGE PROJECT;
APPROPRIATION.
new text end

new text begin $700,000 in fiscal year 2022 is appropriated from the trunk highway fund to the
commissioner of transportation to study corridor mobility and safety improvement needs
along marked Interstate 35 from approximately the Dakota County State-Aid Highway 50
interchange in Lakeville to Dakota County State-Aid Highway 42 in Burnsville. This
appropriation is also for preliminary engineering of the mobility and safety improvements
and a redesign of the interchange at marked Interstate 35 and Dakota County State-Aid
Highway 50 in Lakeville, including development of a geometric layout and environmental
documentation for the corridor. This is a onetime appropriation and is available until June
30, 2025.
new text end

Sec. 22. new text beginINTERSTATE 35 STUDY; LAKEVILLE; APPROPRIATION.
new text end

new text begin $700,000 in fiscal year 2022 is appropriated from the trunk highway fund to the
commissioner of transportation to study corridor mobility and safety improvement needs
along marked Interstate 35 from approximately the Dakota County State-Aid Highway 50
interchange in Lakeville to Dakota County State-Aid Highway 70 in Lakeville. This
appropriation is also for preliminary engineering of the mobility and safety improvements.
This is a onetime appropriation and is available until June 30, 2025.
new text end

Sec. 23. new text beginKARLSTAD AIRPORT RUNWAY; APPROPRIATION.
new text end

new text begin $5,600,000 in fiscal year 2022 is appropriated from the general fund to the commissioner
of transportation for a grant to the city of Karlstad for the acquisition of land, predesign,
design, engineering, and construction of a primary airport runway. This is a onetime
appropriation and is available until June 30, 2025.
new text end

Sec. 24. new text beginMARKED U.S. HIGHWAY 8 RECONSTRUCTION; APPROPRIATION.
new text end

new text begin $10,000,000 in fiscal year 2022 is appropriated from the general fund to the commissioner
of transportation for a grant to Chisago County to design, engineer, and construct a
reconstruction of marked U.S. Highway 8 from Karmel Avenue in Chisago City to Interstate
35 and pedestrian and bike trails along and crossings of this portion of U.S. Highway 8.
This reconstruction may include expanding segments of U.S. Highway 8 to four lanes,
constructing or reconstructing frontage roads and backage roads, and realigning local roads
to consolidate, remove, and relocate access onto and off of U.S. Highway 8. This is a onetime
appropriation and is available until June 30, 2025.
new text end

Sec. 25. new text beginMARKED U.S. HIGHWAY 10 STRATEGIC CONGESTION MITIGATION;
APPROPRIATION.
new text end

new text begin $23,550,000 in fiscal year 2022 is appropriated from the trunk highway fund to the
commissioner of transportation for a grant to Anoka County to complete the preliminary
engineering, environmental documentation, final design, right-of-way acquisition,
construction, and construction administration of a third travel lane in each direction of
marked U.S. Highway 10 from east of the interchange with Hanson Boulevard to Round
Lake Boulevard in the city of Coon Rapids. This appropriation does not require a nonstate
contribution. This is a onetime appropriation and is available until June 30, 2025.
new text end

Sec. 26. new text beginMARKED U.S. HIGHWAY 61 LIGHTING PROJECT; APPROPRIATION.
new text end

new text begin $3,500,000 in fiscal year 2022 is appropriated from the general fund to the commissioner
of transportation to install lighting along the entire marked U.S. Highway 61 corridor from
its interchange with Washington County State-Aid Highway 22 to its interchange with
marked Trunk Highway 95 in the city of Cottage Grove. This is a onetime appropriation
and is available until June 30, 2023.
new text end

Sec. 27. new text beginOLMSTED COUNTY; TRUNK HIGHWAY 14 AND COUNTY ROAD 104
INTERCHANGE; APPROPRIATION.
new text end

new text begin $11,060,000 in fiscal year 2022 is appropriated from the trunk highway fund to the
commissioner of transportation to acquire property and to predesign, design, engineer,
construct, furnish, and equip an interchange at marked Trunk Highway 14 and County Road
104, including the flyover at 7th Street NW, in Olmsted County. This is a onetime
appropriation and is available until June 30, 2025.
new text end

Sec. 28. new text beginRAMSEY GATEWAY PROJECT; APPROPRIATION.
new text end

new text begin $12,000,000 in fiscal year 2022 is appropriated from the general fund to the commissioner
of transportation for one or more grants to Anoka County, the city of Ramsey, or both for
acquisition of right-of-way associated with the local road portions of the Ramsey Gateway
Project, which includes local road interchanges by marked U.S. Highway 10/169 at County
State-Aid Highway 56 (Ramsey Boulevard) and County State-Aid Highway 57 (Sunfish
Lake Boulevard) and the associated railroad grade separations, frontage roads, backage
roads, connecting local streets, and any associated water and sanitary sewer infrastructure
improvements, if necessary or required for the construction of the local road improvements
of the Ramsey Gateway Project in the city of Ramsey. This appropriation does not require
a nonstate contribution. This is a onetime appropriation and is available until June 30, 2025.
new text end

Sec. 29. new text beginSCOTT COUNTY INTERCHANGE PROJECT; APPROPRIATION.
new text end

new text begin $2,500,000 in fiscal year 2022 is appropriated from the general fund to the commissioner
of transportation for a grant to Scott County to complete preliminary and final design,
environmental documentation, and right-of-way acquisition for construction of an interchange
located at the intersections of marked U.S. Highway 169, marked Trunk Highway 282, and
Scott County State-Aid Highway 9 in the city of Jordan. This is a onetime appropriation
and is available until June 30, 2025.
new text end

Sec. 30. new text beginSCOTT COUNTY; LOCAL ROAD IMPROVEMENTS; APPROPRIATION.
new text end

new text begin $20,650,000 in fiscal year 2022 is appropriated from the general fund to the commissioner
of transportation for a grant to Scott County to design and construct local road improvements,
including accommodations for bicycles and pedestrians, to support a programmed interchange
at the intersection of marked Trunk Highway 13 and Dakota Avenue in Savage. This is a
onetime appropriation and is available until June 30, 2025.
new text end

Sec. 31. new text beginSTREET AND UTILITY RECONSTRUCTION; SHERBURN;
APPROPRIATION.
new text end

new text begin $3,030,000 in fiscal year 2022 is appropriated from the general fund to the commissioner
of transportation for a grant to the city of Sherburn to acquire property or easements,
predesign, design, construct, and equip the reconstruction of the city streets of Osborne
Street, between West 1st Street and West 5th Street and one block to the west and east of
Osborne Street on West 2nd Street, West 3rd Street, and West 4th Street, and the storm
water and sanitary sewer systems along those streets. This is a onetime appropriation and
is available until June 30, 2025.
new text end

Sec. 32. new text beginTELEWORK ACTIVITIES; APPROPRIATION.
new text end

new text begin $300,000 in fiscal year 2022 is appropriated from the general fund to the commissioner
of transportation for a grant to the 494 Corridor Commission. The commissioner must not
retain any portion of the funds appropriated under this section. The commissioner must
make grant payments in full by June 30, 2022. Funds under this grant are for programming
and service expansion to assist companies and commuters in telecommuting efforts and
promotion of best practices. A grant recipient must provide telework resources, assistance,
information, and related activities on a statewide basis. This is a onetime appropriation.
new text end

Sec. 33. new text beginTRUNK HIGHWAY 3; APPROPRIATION.
new text end

new text begin $500,000 in fiscal year 2022 is appropriated from the trunk highway fund to the
commissioner of transportation for a grant to Dakota County to complete preliminary
engineering for corridor mobility and safety improvements on marked Trunk Highway 3,
from approximately 142nd Street West in Rosemount to marked Interstate Highway 494 in
Inver Grove Heights. This appropriation does not require a nonstate contribution. This is a
onetime appropriation and is available until June 30, 2025.
new text end

Sec. 34. new text beginTRUNK HIGHWAY 41 ROUNDABOUT IN CHANHASSEN;
APPROPRIATION.
new text end

new text begin $1,500,000 in fiscal year 2022 is appropriated from the trunk highway fund to the
commissioner of transportation to design and construct a roundabout on Trunk Highway
41 at the intersection with the entrance and exit of Minnetonka Middle School West in
Chanhassen. This is a onetime appropriation and is available until June 30, 2025.
new text end

Sec. 35. new text beginTRUNK HIGHWAY 55; APPROPRIATION.
new text end

new text begin $4,500,000 in fiscal year 2022 is appropriated from the trunk highway fund to the
commissioner of transportation for preliminary design, final design, and right-of-way
acquisition to establish marked Trunk Highway 55 as a four-lane divided highway from a
point near Hennepin County Road 118, known as Arrowhead Drive, in Medina to Hennepin
County State-Aid Highway 19 in Corcoran. This is a onetime appropriation and is available
until June 30, 2025.
new text end

Sec. 36. new text beginTRUNK HIGHWAY 55; APPROPRIATION.
new text end

new text begin $1,000,000 in fiscal year 2022 is appropriated from the trunk highway fund to the
commissioner of transportation for a grant to Dakota County to complete preliminary
engineering for corridor mobility and safety improvements on marked Trunk Highway 55
from approximately marked U.S. Highway 52 to General Sieben Drive in Hastings. This
appropriation does not require a nonstate contribution. This is a onetime appropriation and
is available until June 30, 2025.
new text end

Sec. 37. new text beginTRUNK HIGHWAY 77; APPROPRIATION.
new text end

new text begin $1,000,000 in fiscal year 2022 is appropriated from the trunk highway fund to the
commissioner of transportation for a grant to Dakota County to complete preliminary
engineering for corridor mobility and safety improvements on marked Trunk Highway 77
from approximately 140th Street West in Apple Valley to marked Interstate 494 in
Bloomington. This appropriation does not require a nonstate contribution. This is a onetime
appropriation and is available until June 30, 2025.
new text end

Sec. 38. new text beginU.S. HIGHWAY 169; APPROPRIATION.
new text end

new text begin $95,000 in fiscal year 2022 is appropriated from the general fund to the commissioner
of transportation to be used for cost estimating, environmental permitting, and preliminary
engineering for the improvement of marked U.S. Highway 169 from a two-lane undivided
highway to a four-lane divided highway for the remaining eight-mile segment of Cross
Range Expressway from Taconite to Pengilly. This is a onetime appropriation and is available
until June 30, 2023.
new text end

Sec. 39. new text beginU.S. HIGHWAY 169 AND SHERBURNE COUNTY STATE-AID HIGHWAY
4; ZIMMERMAN; APPROPRIATION.
new text end

new text begin $16,400,000 in fiscal year 2022 is appropriated from the trunk highway fund to the
commissioner of transportation for property acquisition, engineering, and construction of
the trunk highway portions of an interchange at marked U.S. Highway 169 and Sherburne
County State-Aid Highway 4 in the city of Zimmerman. This is a onetime appropriation
and is available until June 30, 2025.
new text end

Sec. 40. new text beginU.S. HIGHWAY 212 EXPANSION TO FOUR LANES BETWEEN
NORWOOD YOUNG AMERICA AND COLOGNE; APPROPRIATION.
new text end

new text begin $34,080,000 in fiscal year 2022 is appropriated from the trunk highway fund to the
commissioner of transportation to acquire property or permanent easements for, and to
design, engineer, construct, furnish, and equip an expansion of U.S. Highway 212 to four
lanes from Tacoma Avenue North in Norwood Young America to Lake Street West in
Cologne. Of this amount, up to $10,000,000 is for safety improvements to the intersection
of U.S. Highway 212 and Carver County State-Aid Highway 51. This is a onetime
appropriation and is available until June 30, 2025.
new text end

Sec. 41. new text beginWADENA; U.S. HIGHWAY 10; APPROPRIATION.
new text end

new text begin $25,000,000 in fiscal year 2022 is appropriated from the trunk highway fund to the
commissioner of transportation for design, preliminary and final engineering, environmental
analysis, and reconstruction of marked U.S. Highway 10 as a four-lane highway in Wadena.
This is a onetime appropriation and is available until June 30, 2025.
new text end

Sec. 42. new text beginWASHINGTON COUNTY; BRIDGE OVER I-694; APPROPRIATION.
new text end

new text begin $3,500,000 in fiscal year 2022 is appropriated from the general fund to the commissioner
of transportation for a grant to Washington County to predesign, design, engineer, construct,
and equip the reconstruction of the 4th Street Bridge over Interstate 694 in the city of
Oakdale. This appropriation is not available until the commissioner of management and
budget determines that a sufficient amount has been committed from nonstate sources to
complete the project. This is a onetime appropriation and is available until June 30, 2025.
new text end

ARTICLE 2

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Section 1.

Minnesota Statutes 2020, section 16E.15, subdivision 2, is amended to read:


Subd. 2.

Software sale fund.

(a) Except as provided in paragraphs (b) and (c), proceeds
from the sale or licensing of software products or services by the chief information officer
must be credited to the MN.IT services revolving fund. If a state agency other than the
Office of MN.IT Services has contributed to the development of software sold or licensed
under this section, the chief information officer may reimburse the agency by discounting
computer services provided to that agency.

(b) Proceeds from the sale or licensing of software products or services developed by
the Pollution Control Agency, or custom developed by a vendor for the agency, must be
credited to the environmental fund.

(c) If the Department of Transportation develops software products or services using
trunk highway funds, proceeds from the subsequent sale or licensing of the software products
or services must be credited to the trunk highway fund. This paragraph also applies to
software products or services custom developed by a vendor for the department using trunk
highway funds.new text begin This paragraph does not authorize the use of trunk highway funds for
development of software products or services in violation of section 161.20.
new text end

Sec. 2.

Minnesota Statutes 2020, section 117.075, subdivision 2, is amended to read:


Subd. 2.

Appoint commissioners for damages.

new text begin(a) new text endIf the proposed taking shall appear
to be necessary and such as is authorized by law, the court by an order shall appoint three
disinterested commissioners, and at least two alternates, to ascertain and report the amount
of damages that will be sustained by the several owners on account of such taking.

new text begin (b) All disinterested commissioners or alternates appointed under this subdivision must
reside in Minnesota.
new text end

Sec. 3.

Minnesota Statutes 2020, section 117.075, subdivision 3, is amended to read:


Subd. 3.

Commissioner qualifications.

deleted text beginBefore appointing a commissioner,deleted text end The court
shall inquire whether each prospective commissioner has any relationship, business or
otherwise, to any of the parties in the proceeding, or any interest in the proceeding which
may constitute a conflict of interest, or which may create the appearance of impropriety
should that person be appointed. Responses to this inquiry must be either written or on the
record and made available by the court to any party in the proceeding deleted text beginbefore and after
appointment
deleted text end. No person who might have difficulty in rendering an unbiased decision may
be appointed to serve. The court, in its discretion, may appoint one registered, practicing
attorney to the commission who is knowledgeable in eminent domain matters. All other
commissioners appointed must be persons actively engaged in the occupation of real estate
sales or real estate appraising or persons knowledgeable in real estate values.

Sec. 4.

Minnesota Statutes 2020, section 160.02, is amended by adding a subdivision to
read:


new text begin Subd. 1b. new text end

new text begin Bicycle lane. new text end

new text begin "Bicycle lane" means a portion of a roadway or shoulder designed
for exclusive or preferential use by persons using bicycles. Bicycle lanes are to be
distinguished from the portion of the roadway or shoulder used for motor vehicle traffic by
physical barrier, striping, marking, or other similar device.
new text end

Sec. 5.

Minnesota Statutes 2020, section 160.02, is amended by adding a subdivision to
read:


new text begin Subd. 1c. new text end

new text begin Bicycle route. new text end

new text begin "Bicycle route" means a roadway or shoulder signed to
encourage bicycle use.
new text end

Sec. 6.

Minnesota Statutes 2020, section 160.262, subdivision 1, is amended to read:


Subdivision 1.

Bikeways; powers and duties; design guidelines.

(a) The legislature
determines that it is in the interests of the public health, safety and welfare, to provide for
the addition of bikeways to proposed and existing public highwaysnew text begin without converting
vehicle travel lanes into bicycle lanes or bicycle routes
new text end. The commissioner of transportation
is authorized to plan, design, establish, and maintain bikeways on the right-of-way of any
trunk highway. The commissioner is responsible for the design and construction of all
bikeway projects within the right-of-way of any trunk highway. The commissioner must
consider the development of bikeways during the planning, design, construction,
reconstruction, or improvement of any trunk highway, or allow the establishment of such
bikeways within trunk highway right-of-way.new text begin The commissioner must not convert vehicle
travel lanes on the trunk highway system into a bicycle lane or bicycle route.
new text end

(b) The commissioner must maintain bikeway design guidelines consistent with the state
transportation goals in section 174.01.

(c) The commissioner must compile and maintain a map of bikeways in the state and
must publish and distribute the map's information at least once every two years in a form
and manner suitable to assist persons wishing to use the bikeways.

(d) The commissioner must maintain bikeways within the limits of trunk highway
right-of-way unless a written agreement or limited use permit provides otherwise.

Sec. 7.

Minnesota Statutes 2020, section 160.263, subdivision 3, is amended to read:


Subd. 3.

Designation.

(a) A governing body designating a bikeway under this section
may:

(1) designate the type and character of vehicles or other modes of travel which may be
operated on a bikeway, provided that the operation of such vehicle or other mode of travel
is not inconsistent with the safe use and enjoyment of the bikeway by bicycle traffic;

(2) establish priority of right-of-way on the bicycle lane or bicycle path and otherwise
regulate the use of bikeways as it deems necessary; and

(3) paint lines or construct curbs or establish other physical separations to exclude the
use of the bikeways by vehicles other than those specifically permitted to operate thereon.

(b) The designating governing body may, after public hearing, prohibit through traffic
on any highway or portion thereof designated as a bicycle lane or bicycle route, except that
through traffic may not be prohibited on a trunk highway. The designating governing body
shall erect and maintain official signs giving notice of the regulations and priorities
established under this subdivision and shall mark all bikeways with appropriate signs.
Marking and signing of bikeways by the designating governing body shall be in conformance
with the Minnesota Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices.

new text begin (c) When a disability parking space is designated pursuant to section 169.346, subdivision
2, on a segment of road on which the governing body is considering designating a bikeway,
the governing body must work with the primary user of the disability parking space to
determine if the space may be relocated to a mutually agreeable location. At the request of
the primary user, the governing body must meet with the primary user at the primary user's
chosen location. Any agreement to relocate a disability parking space must be in writing
and signed by the primary user and an appropriate representative of the governing body. If
there is no agreement on relocating the disability parking space, the governing body must
designate the bikeway in a manner that does not eliminate or interfere with the space.
new text end

new text begin (d) For purposes of this subdivision, "primary user" means the person who will primarily
use the disability parking space. If the disability parking space will not be used primarily
by one person, the primary user is the owner of the property that abuts the segment of road
where the disability parking space is located.
new text end

Sec. 8.

Minnesota Statutes 2020, section 160.264, is amended to read:


160.264 REPLACING BIKEWAYS AND PEDESTRIAN WAYS.

Whenever an existing bikeway, pedestrian way, or roadway used by bicycles or
pedestrians or the sole access to such is destroyed by any new, reconstructed, or relocated
federal, state, or local highway, the road authority responsible shall replace the destroyed
facility or access with a comparable facility or access. Replacement is not required where
it would be contrary to public safety or when sparsity of population, other available ways
or other factors indicate an absence of need for such facility or access.new text begin When the road
authority is the commissioner, the commissioner must not convert vehicle travel lanes on
the trunk highway system into a bicycle lane or bicycle route.
new text end

Sec. 9.

Minnesota Statutes 2020, section 160.266, is amended by adding a subdivision to
read:


new text begin Subd. 1c. new text end

new text begin Prohibition on lane conversion. new text end

new text begin The commissioner must not convert vehicle
travel lanes on the trunk highway system into a bicycle lane or bicycle route.
new text end

Sec. 10.

Minnesota Statutes 2020, section 160.93, subdivision 1, is amended to read:


Subdivision 1.

Fees authorized.

new text begin(a) new text endTo improve efficiency and provide more options
to individuals traveling in a trunk highway corridor, the commissioner of transportation
may charge user fees to owners or operators of single-occupant vehicles using dynamic
shoulder lanes as designated by the commissioner and any designated high-occupancy
vehicle lanes. The fees may be collected using electronic or other toll-collection methodsdeleted text begin
and may vary in amount with the time of day and level of traffic congestion within the
corridor
deleted text end. The commissioner shall consult with the Metropolitan Council and obtain necessary
federal authorizations before implementing user fees on a high-occupancy vehicle lane or
dynamic shoulder lane. Fees under this section are not subject to section 16A.1283.

new text begin (b) Fees collected pursuant to this section must vary in amount based on the level of
traffic congestion within the corridor. The commissioner must collect fees based on traffic
congestion levels. The commissioner must adopt a policy that specifies the traffic congestion
threshold that will initiate the collection of fees. The policy must also identify what fee will
be collected for each specified traffic congestion threshold. The commissioner must not
collect fees based solely on the time of day. The commissioner must not collect fees if the
minimum traffic congestion threshold is not met. The commissioner must post the policy
adopted pursuant to this section on the department's website. The commissioner must ensure
that signage is posted in dynamic shoulder lanes and high-occupancy vehicle lanes to indicate
in real time when fees are being collected and the amount of the fee.
new text end

new text begin (c) The commissioner must establish fees in an amount that will, at a minimum, pay for
all of the costs described in subdivision 2, paragraph (b), clauses 1 and 2.
new text end

new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin This section is effective August 1, 2021.
new text end

Sec. 11.

Minnesota Statutes 2020, section 160.93, subdivision 2, is amended to read:


Subd. 2.

Deposit of revenues; appropriation.

(a) deleted text beginExcept as provided in subdivision
2a,
deleted text end Money collected from fees authorized under subdivision 1 must be deposited in a
high-occupancy vehicle lane user fee account in the special revenue fund. A separate account
must be established for each trunk highway corridor. Money in the account is appropriated
to the commissioner.

(b) From this appropriation the commissioner shall deleted text beginfirstdeleted text endnew text begin:
new text end

new text begin (1) first,new text end repay the trunk highway fund and any other fund source for money spent to
install, equip, or modify the corridor for the purposes of subdivision 1deleted text begin, and then shalldeleted text endnew text begin;
new text end

new text begin (2) second,new text end pay all the costs of implementing and administering the fee collection system
for that corridordeleted text begin.deleted text endnew text begin;
new text end

deleted text begin (c) The commissioner shall spend remaining money in the account as follows:
deleted text end

deleted text begin (1) one-half must be spentdeleted text end new text begin(3) third, pay new text endfor transportation capital improvements within
the corridor; deleted text beginand
deleted text end

new text begin (4) fourth, pay for maintenance of the corridor; and
new text end

deleted text begin (2) one-half must be transferreddeleted text end new text begin(5) fifth, transfer any funds not spent according to clauses
(1) to (4)
new text endto the Metropolitan Council for expansion and improvement of bus transit services
within the corridor beyond the level of service provided on the date of implementation of
subdivision 1.

new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin This section is effective August 1, 2021.
new text end

Sec. 12.

Minnesota Statutes 2020, section 160.93, subdivision 4, is amended to read:


Subd. 4.

Prohibition.

No person may operate a single-occupant vehicle in a designated
high-occupancy vehicle lane or dynamic shoulder lane except in compliance with the
requirements of deleted text beginthe commissionerdeleted text endnew text begin this sectionnew text end. A person who violates this subdivision is
guilty of a petty misdemeanor and is subject to sections 169.89, subdivisions 1, 2, and 4,
and 169.891 and any other provision of chapter 169 applicable to the commission of a petty
misdemeanor traffic offense.new text begin Upon approval of the Federal Highway Administration, this
subdivision does not apply on New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor
Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas.
new text end

new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin This section is effective August 1, 2021.
new text end

Sec. 13.

new text begin [161.0815] RESTRICTIONS ON FUNDING FOR BICYCLE LANES AND
ROUTES.
new text end

new text begin Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, the commissioner is prohibited from spending
funds from the highway user tax distribution fund or the trunk highway fund to create,
construct, expand, mark, or maintain bicycle lanes or bicycle routes on the trunk highway
system.
new text end

Sec. 14.

Minnesota Statutes 2020, section 161.088, subdivision 5, is amended to read:


Subd. 5.

Project selection process; criteria.

(a) The commissioner must establish a
process to identify, evaluate, and select projects under the program. The process must be
consistent with the requirements of this subdivision and must not include any additional
evaluation criteria.

(b) As part of the project selection process, the commissioner must annually accept
recommendations on candidate projects from area transportation partnerships and other
interested stakeholders in each Department of Transportation district. The commissioner
must determine the eligibility for each candidate project identified under this paragraph.
For each eligible project, the commissioner must classify and evaluate the project for the
program, using all of the criteria established under paragraph (c).

(c) Projects must be evaluated using all of the following criteria:

(1) a return on investment measure that provides for comparison across eligible projects;

(2) measurable impacts on commerce and economic competitiveness;

(3) efficiency in the movement of freight, including but not limited to:

(i) measures of annual average daily traffic and commercial vehicle miles traveled, which
may include data near the project location on that trunk highway or on connecting trunk
and local highways; and

(ii) measures of congestion or travel time reliability, which may be within or near the
project limits, or both;

(4) improvements to traffic safety;

(5) connections to regional trade centers, local highway systems, and other transportation
modes;

(6) the extent to which the project addresses multiple transportation system policy
objectives and principles;

(7) support and consensus for the project among members of the surrounding community;
deleted text begin and
deleted text end

(8) new text beginthe time and work needed before construction may begin on the project; and
new text end

new text begin (9) new text endregional balance throughout the state.

new text begin The commissioner must give the criteria in clauses (1) to (8) equal weight in the selection
process.
new text end

(d) The list of all projects evaluated must be made public and must include the score of
each project.

(e) As part of the project selection process, the commissioner may divide funding to be
separately available among projects within each classification under subdivision 3, and may
apply separate or modified criteria among those projects falling within each classification.

Sec. 15.

new text begin [161.0895] HIGHWAY PURPOSE; REPORT.
new text end

new text begin (a) To ensure compliance with the Minnesota Constitution, article XIV, sections 2, 5,
and 6, commissioners of state agencies must not include in a biennial budget any expenditures
from the trunk highway fund or the highway user tax distribution fund for a nonhighway
purpose or for any purpose prohibited by section 161.20.
new text end

new text begin (b) No later than 45 days following the submission of the governor's biennial budget to
the legislature under section 16A.11, the commissioner of management and budget and the
attorney general must jointly submit a report to the chairs and ranking minority members
of the legislative committees with jurisdiction over transportation policy and finance. The
report must examine proposed appropriations from the trunk highway fund and the highway
user tax distribution fund, explain the highway purpose of the proposed appropriations,
determine if any proposed appropriation is for a nonhighway purpose, and, for nonhighway
purposes, recommend the fund to be used.
new text end

new text begin (c) For the purposes of this section, an appropriation for a nonhighway purpose is any
appropriation not for construction, improvement, or maintenance of highways or for any
purpose prohibited by section 161.20.
new text end

Sec. 16.

Minnesota Statutes 2020, section 161.11, subdivision 2, is amended to read:


Subd. 2.

Payment of premium and reimbursement.

deleted text beginThe commissioner may pay the
premiums for any said policy of insurance out of the trunk highway fund.
deleted text end The political
subdivision or agency of the state for whom work is performed by employees of the
Department of Transportation pursuant to any agreement therefor made with the
commissioner shall pay to the trunk highway fund that portion of the premium for said
policy of insurance directly attributable to the work performed for it.new text begin The commissioner
may pay the premiums of any said policy of insurance out of the trunk highway fund only
in the amount deposited into the fund by the political subdivision or agency. If any additional
amount is due on said policy, the remaining amount must not be paid out of the trunk
highway fund.
new text end

Sec. 17.

Minnesota Statutes 2020, section 161.115, subdivision 27, is amended to read:


Subd. 27.

Route No. 96.

Beginning at a point on Route No. deleted text begin95deleted text endnew text begin 244new text end as herein established
at or near deleted text beginStillwaterdeleted text endnew text begin Dellwood Citynew text end, thence extending in a westerly direction to a point on
Route No. deleted text begin63deleted text endnew text begin 1new text end at or near deleted text beginNew Brightondeleted text endnew text begin White Bear Lakenew text end.

new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin This section is effective the day after the commissioner of
transportation receives a copy of the agreement between the commissioner and the governing
body of Washington County to transfer jurisdiction of Legislative Route No. 96 and after
the commissioner sends notice to the revisor of statutes electronically or in writing that the
conditions required to transfer the route have been satisfied.
new text end

Sec. 18.

Minnesota Statutes 2020, section 161.14, is amended by adding a subdivision to
read:


new text begin Subd. 97. new text end

new text begin Chief Daryl "Taddy" Drusch Memorial Highway. new text end

new text begin The segment of marked
U.S. Highway 12 within the city limits of Howard Lake is designated as "Chief Daryl
"Taddy" Drusch Memorial Highway." Subject to section 161.139, the commissioner must
adopt a suitable design to mark this highway and erect appropriate signs.
new text end

Sec. 19.

Minnesota Statutes 2020, section 161.14, is amended by adding a subdivision to
read:


new text begin Subd. 98. new text end

new text begin Deputy Richard K. Magnuson Memorial Highway. new text end

new text begin The segment of marked
Trunk Highway 310 from Roseau to the border with Canada is designated as "Deputy
Richard K. Magnuson Memorial Highway." Subject to section 161.139, the commissioner
must adopt a suitable design to mark this highway and erect appropriate signs.
new text end

Sec. 20.

Minnesota Statutes 2020, section 161.14, is amended by adding a subdivision to
read:


new text begin Subd. 99. new text end

new text begin Patrol Inspector Robert H. Lobdell Memorial Highway. new text end

new text begin The segment of
marked Trunk Highway 11 from Roseau to Warroad is designated as "Patrol Inspector
Robert H. Lobdell Memorial Highway." Subject to section 161.139, the commissioner must
adopt a suitable design to mark this highway and erect appropriate signs.
new text end

Sec. 21.

Minnesota Statutes 2020, section 161.14, is amended by adding a subdivision to
read:


new text begin Subd. 100. new text end

new text begin Corporal Caleb L. Erickson Memorial Highway. new text end

new text begin That segment of marked
Trunk Highway 13 in Waseca County from the southern border of Woodville Township to
the northern border of Blooming Grove Township is designated as "Corporal Caleb L.
Erickson Memorial Highway." Subject to section 161.139, the commissioner must adopt a
suitable design to mark this highway and erect appropriate signs.
new text end

Sec. 22.

Minnesota Statutes 2020, section 161.167, is amended to read:


161.167 REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES.

Members of the appeal board shall submit to the commissioner an itemized list of the
expenses incurred in disposing of matters presented to them. The appeal board members
shall be reimbursed for all reasonable expenses incurred by them in the performance of their
duties. deleted text beginThe commissioner shall pay these costs out of the trunk highway fund.deleted text endnew text begin An amount
sufficient to make reimbursements required under this section is appropriated from the
general fund to the commissioner for this purpose.
new text end

Sec. 23.

Minnesota Statutes 2020, section 161.19, is amended to read:


161.19 CERTAIN RECORDS OBTAINED AND FILED.

Upon the written request of the commissioner the court administrator of any court, the
auditor of any county, the clerk of any town, or the recorder or clerk of any city shall furnish
a copy of the proceedings, documents, and plats, if any, relating to the establishment of any
road or the procuring of the right-of-way of any road which has been or may be taken over
by the state of Minnesota as a trunk highway. The copy shall be filed in the records of the
commissioner and shall be prima facie evidence of the existence of the road as described
therein. The legal fee for the copies deleted text beginshalldeleted text endnew text begin must notnew text end be paid from the trunk highway fund.new text begin
An amount sufficient to pay the legal fee for the copies is appropriated from the general
fund to the commissioner for these costs.
new text end

Sec. 24.

Minnesota Statutes 2020, section 161.20, subdivision 3, is amended to read:


Subd. 3.

new text beginHighway user tax distribution fund appropriations; new text endtrunk highway fund
appropriations.

The commissioner may expend new text beginhighway user tax distribution funds only
for highway purposes and may expend
new text endtrunk highway funds only for trunk highway purposes.
deleted text begin Payment of expenses related todeleted text end new text beginThe following must not be funded out of the highway user
tax distribution fund or the trunk highway fund:
new text end

new text begin (1) new text endBureau of Criminal Apprehension laboratorydeleted text begin,deleted text endnew text begin;
new text end

new text begin (2) new text endExplore Minnesota Tourism kiosksdeleted text begin,deleted text endnew text begin;
new text end

new text begin (3) tourist information centers;
new text end

new text begin (4) new text endMinnesota Safety Councildeleted text begin,deleted text endnew text begin;
new text end

new text begin (5) new text enddriver education programsdeleted text begin,deleted text endnew text begin;
new text end

new text begin (6) new text endEmergency Medical Services Boarddeleted text begin,deleted text endnew text begin;
new text end

new text begin (7) new text endMississippi River Parkway Commissiondeleted text begin,deleted text endnew text begin;
new text end

new text begin (8) new text endpayments to MN.IT Services in excess of actual costs incurred for trunk highway
purposesdeleted text begin, anddeleted text endnew text begin;
new text end

new text begin (9) new text endpersonnel costs incurred on behalf of the Governor's Office deleted text begindo not further a highway
purpose and do not aid in the construction, improvement, or maintenance of the highway
system
deleted text endnew text begin;
new text end

new text begin (10) parades, events, or sponsorships of events;
new text end

new text begin (11) the creation, construction, expansion, or maintenance of bikeways;
new text end

new text begin (12) administration and related services for the Department of Public Safety, the
commissioner's office, fiscal services, human resources, communications, and technology
services;
new text end

new text begin (13) the statewide notification center for excavation services pursuant to chapter 216D;
new text end

new text begin (14) rent and utility expenses for the department's central office building;
new text end

new text begin (15) the cost of manufacturing license plates;
new text end

new text begin (16) the installation, construction, expansion, or maintenance of public electric vehicle
infrastructure; and
new text end

new text begin (17) the following entities within the department: site development unit; labor compliance
efforts in the Office of Project Management and Technical Support; Environmental
Stewardship Office; Office of Transit and Active Transportation; Office of Aeronautics;
Passenger Rail Office; Modal Planning & Program Management Division; Statewide Radio
Communications within the department's state aid division; Workforce and Agency Services
Division; Office of Financial Management; Human Resources; commissioner's staff offices;
Office of Audit; Office of Chief Counsel; Office of Civil Rights; Communications and
Public Engagement; Office of Equity and Diversity; Government Affairs Office; and Office
of Freight and Commercial Vehicle Operations
new text end.

new text begin The prohibition on funding includes all expenses for the named entity or program, including
but not limited to payroll, purchased services, supplies, repairs, and equipment. This
prohibition on spending applies to any successor entities or programs that are substantially
similar to the entity or program named here.
new text end

Sec. 25.

Minnesota Statutes 2020, section 161.23, subdivision 2, is amended to read:


Subd. 2.

Conveyance of excess.

new text begin(a) new text endOn acquiring real estate in excess of what is needed
for trunk highway purposes as authorized in subdivision 1, the commissioner of transportation
shall, within one year after the completion of the construction, reconstruction, or improvement
of the highway for which a portion of the real estate was needed and required, convey and
quitclaim the excess real estatenew text begin.
new text end

new text begin (b) The excess real estate may be sold and conveyed to the owner of the land abutting
upon the excess real estate in the same manner and under the same terms provided under
section 161.44, subdivision 2, or
new text end to the highest responsible bidder, after receipt of sealed
bids following mailed notice to adjacent landowners and published notice of the sale for
three successive weeks in a newspaper or trade journal of general circulation in the territory
from which bids are likely to be received. All bids may be rejected and new bids received
upon like advertisement.

new text begin (c) If the lands remain unsold after being offered for sale, the commissioner may offer
the remaining lands to any person who agrees to pay the minimum bid established for the
public sale. The sale must continue until all eligible lands have been sold or the commissioner
withdraws the remaining lands from the sale. The lands to be sold must be listed on the
department's unsold property inventory list.
new text end

new text begin (d)new text end The deed may contain restrictive clauses limiting the use of such real estate in the
interests of safety and convenient public travel when the commissioner finds that the
restrictions are reasonably necessary.

Sec. 26.

Minnesota Statutes 2020, section 161.23, subdivision 2a, is amended to read:


Subd. 2a.

Services of licensed real estate broker.

If the lands remain unsold after being
offered for sale to the highest bidder, the commissioner may retain the services of a licensed
real estate broker to find a buyer. The sale price may be negotiated by the broker, but must
not be less than deleted text begin90deleted text endnew text begin 80new text end percent of the appraised market value as determined by the
commissioner. The broker's fee must be established by prior agreement between the
commissioner and the broker, and must not exceed ten percent of the sale price for sales of
$10,000 or more. The broker's fee must be paid to the broker from the proceeds of the sale.

Sec. 27.

Minnesota Statutes 2020, section 161.44, subdivision 6a, is amended to read:


Subd. 6a.

Services of licensed real estate broker.

If the lands are withdrawn from sale
under subdivision 6b, the commissioner may retain the services of a licensed real estate
broker to find a buyer. The sale price may be negotiated by the broker, but must not be less
than deleted text begin90deleted text endnew text begin 80new text end percent of the appraised market value as determined by the commissioner. The
broker's fee must be established by prior agreement between the commissioner and the
broker, and must not exceed ten percent of the sale price for sales of $10,000 or more. The
broker's fee must be paid to the broker from the proceeds of the sale.

Sec. 28.

Minnesota Statutes 2020, section 161.44, subdivision 6b, is amended to read:


Subd. 6b.

Unsold lands.

If lands remain unsold after being offered for sale to the highest
bidder, the commissioner may offer the remaining lands to any person who agrees to paynew text begin
at least 80 percent of
new text end the minimum bid established for the public sale. new text beginAny offers less than
100 percent of the minimum bid must be approved by the commissioner prior to a sale.
new text endThe
sale must continue until all eligible lands have been sold or the commissioner withdraws
the remaining lands from sale. The lands to be sold must be listed on the department's Unsold
Property Inventory list.

Sec. 29.

Minnesota Statutes 2020, section 161.465, is amended to read:


161.465 REIMBURSEMENT FOR FIRE SERVICES.

(a) Ordinary expenses incurred by a municipal or volunteer fire department in
extinguishing a grass fire within the right-of-way of a trunk highway must be reimbursed
upon certification to the commissioner of transportation deleted text beginfrom the trunk highway funddeleted text end. In
addition, ordinary expenses incurred by a municipal or volunteer fire department in
extinguishing a fire outside the right-of-way of any trunk highway if the fire originated
within the right-of-way, upon approval of a police officer or an officer or employee of the
Department of Public Safety must, upon certification to the commissioner of transportation
by the proper official of the municipality or fire department within 60 days after the
completion of the service, be reimbursed to the municipality or fire department deleted text beginfrom funds
in the trunk highway fund
deleted text end. new text beginThe commissioner must not make reimbursements authorized
by this section from the trunk highway fund. An amount sufficient to pay the reimbursement
costs is appropriated from the general fund to the commissioner for this purpose.
new text endThe
commissioner of transportation shall take action practicable to secure reimbursement to the
deleted text begin trunk highwaydeleted text endnew text begin generalnew text end fund of money expended under this section from the person, firm,
or corporation responsible for the fire or danger of fire.

(b) The provisions of this section shall not be construed to admit state liability for damage
or destruction to private property or for injury to persons resulting from a fire originating
within a trunk highway right-of-way.

Sec. 30.

Minnesota Statutes 2020, section 162.145, subdivision 2, is amended to read:


Subd. 2.

Small cities assistance account.

A small cities assistance account is created
in the special revenue fund. The account consists of funds as provided by law, and any other
money donated, allotted, transferred, or otherwise provided to the account. Money in the
account new text beginis annually appropriated to the commissioner and new text endmay only be expended as provided
under this section.

Sec. 31.

Minnesota Statutes 2020, section 162.145, subdivision 3, is amended to read:


Subd. 3.

Administration.

(a) deleted text beginSubject to funds made available by law,deleted text end The commissioner
deleted text begin shalldeleted text endnew text begin mustnew text end allocate all funds as provided in subdivision 4 and deleted text beginshalldeleted text endnew text begin mustnew text end, by June 1, certify
to the commissioner of revenue the amounts to be paid.

(b) Following certification from the commissioner, the commissioner of revenue deleted text beginshalldeleted text endnew text begin
must
new text end distribute the specified funds to cities in the same manner as local government aid
under chapter 477A. deleted text beginAndeleted text endnew text begin Thenew text end appropriation to the commissioner under this section is available
to the commissioner of revenue for the purposes specified in this paragraph.

(c) Notwithstanding other law to the contrary, in order to receive distributions under
this section, a city must conform to the standards in section 477A.017, subdivision 2. A city
that receives funds under this section must make and preserve records necessary to show
that the funds are spent in compliance with subdivision deleted text begin4deleted text endnew text begin 5new text end.

Sec. 32.

Minnesota Statutes 2020, section 163.07, subdivision 2, is amended to read:


Subd. 2.

Qualifications, salary, and term.

The county highway engineer shall be a
registered highway or civil engineer, registered under the laws of the state of Minnesota.
The county board may appoint a new county engineer for a term of only one year. All
reappointments shall be for a term of four years, and shall be made in May of the year in
which the term expires. deleted text beginThe county highway engineer shall be a citizen and resident of this
state.
deleted text end The county highway engineer's salary shall be fixed by the county board and shall be
payable the same as other county officers are paid. The salary shall not be reduced during
the county highway engineer's term of office.

Sec. 33.

Minnesota Statutes 2020, section 167.45, is amended to read:


167.45 OPERATION COSTS FOR CENTRAL OFFICE BUILDING, PAYMENT.

The cost of operation and maintenance of the deleted text beginnewdeleted text end central office building for the
Department of Transportation, or so much thereof as is properly attributable to the
Department of Transportation, deleted text beginshalldeleted text end new text beginmust not new text endbe paid out of the trunk highway fund.new text begin An
amount sufficient to pay these costs is appropriated from the general fund to the commissioner
for this purpose.
new text end

Sec. 34.

Minnesota Statutes 2020, section 169.812, subdivision 2, is amended to read:


Subd. 2.

Escort vehicles required; width.

(a) Except as provided in paragraphs (d) and
(e), no escort vehicle is required if the width of an overdimensional load is 15 feet or less
as measured at the bottom of the load or is 16 feet or less as measured at the top of the load.

(b) Only one rear escort vehicle is required on a multilane divided roadway if the width
of an overdimensional load is more than 15 feet as measured at the bottom of the load or is
more than 16 feet as measured at the top of the load.

(c) Only one lead escort vehicle and one rear escort vehicle is required on any undivided
roadway if the width of an overdimensional load is more than 15 feet as measured at the
bottom of the load or is more than 16 feet as measured at the top of the load.

(d) deleted text beginOnlydeleted text endnew text begin One lead escort vehicle, one rear escort vehicle, andnew text end one lead licensed peace
officer is required when any part of an overdimensional load or a vehicle transporting an
overdimensional load extends beyond the left of the centerline on an undivided roadway.

(e) The commissioner may require additional escorts when deemed necessary to protect
public safety or to ensure against undue damage to the road foundations, surfaces, or
structures. The commissioner must specify in the permit (1) the number of additional escorts
required; and (2) whether the operators of the escort vehicles must be licensed peace officers
or may be escort drivers, as defined in subdivision 1.

new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

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

Sec. 35.

new text begin [169.8665] SPECIAL SOYBEAN MEAL-HAULING VEHICLE PERMIT.
new text end

new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end

new text begin Special three-unit vehicle permit. new text end

new text begin The commissioner may issue a permit
for a vehicle that transports soybean meal and meets the following requirements:
new text end

new text begin (1) is a combination of vehicles, including a truck-tractor and a semitrailer drawing one
additional semitrailer, and no semitrailer used in the three-vehicle combination has an overall
length in excess of 28-1/2 feet;
new text end

new text begin (2) does not exceed a maximum gross vehicle weight of 106,000 pounds; and
new text end

new text begin (3) is operated only in this state on marked U.S. Highway 75 in Crookston to marked
U.S. Highway 2, and on marked U.S. Highway 2 from Crookston to the North Dakota
border.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 2. new text end

new text begin Special two-unit vehicle permit. new text end

new text begin The commissioner may issue a permit for a
vehicle that transports soybean meal and meets the following requirements:
new text end

new text begin (1) is a combination of vehicles consisting of a truck-tractor and a single semitrailer that
may exceed 48 feet, but not 53 feet, if the distance from the kingpin to the centerline of the
rear axle group of the semitrailer does not exceed 43 feet;
new text end

new text begin (2) does not exceed a maximum gross vehicle weight of 106,000 pounds; and
new text end

new text begin (3) is operated only on the highways specified in subdivision 1, clause (3).
new text end

new text begin Subd. 3. new text end

new text begin Restrictions. new text end

new text begin (a) A vehicle issued a permit under subdivision 1 or 2:
new text end

new text begin (1) is subject to the axle weight limits in section 169.824;
new text end

new text begin (2) is subject to bridge load limits posted pursuant to section 169.84;
new text end

new text begin (3) is subject to seasonal load restrictions under section 169.87;
new text end

new text begin (4) may not be operated with a load that exceeds the tire manufacturer's recommended
load under section 169.823, the manufacturer's gross vehicle weight rating as affixed to the
vehicle, or other certification of gross weight rating under Code of Federal Regulations,
title 49, sections 567.4 to 567.7;
new text end

new text begin (5) may not be operated on the interstate highway system; and
new text end

new text begin (6) may be operated on streets or highways under the control of a local authority only
upon the approval of the local authority. However, vehicles may have reasonable access to
terminals and facilities for food, fuel, repairs, and rest, and for continuity of route within
one mile of the national network as provided by section 169.81, subdivision 3, and Code
of Federal Regulations, title 23, section 658.19.
new text end

new text begin (b) The seasonal weight increases authorized under section 169.829 do not apply to
permits issued under this section.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 4. new text end

new text begin Permit fee; appropriation. new text end

new text begin Vehicle permits issued under subdivision 1 must
be annual permits. The fee is $850 for each vehicle, or a proportional amount as provided
in section 169.86, subdivision 5, and must be deposited in the trunk highway fund. An
amount sufficient to administer the permit program is appropriated from the trunk highway
fund to the commissioner for the costs of administering the permit program.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 5. new text end

new text begin Expiration date. new text end

new text begin Upon request of the permit applicant, the expiration date for
a permit issued under this section must be the same as the expiration date of the permitted
vehicle's registration.
new text end

new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin This section is effective January 1, 2022.
new text end

Sec. 36.

Minnesota Statutes 2020, section 174.03, subdivision 1b, is amended to read:


Subd. 1b.

Statewide freight and passenger rail plan.

(a) The commissioner shall
develop a comprehensive statewide freight and passenger rail plan to be deleted text beginincluded anddeleted text end revised
deleted text begin as a partdeleted text endnew text begin within two yearsnew text end of new text begineach update to new text endthe statewide new text beginmultimodal new text endtransportation plannew text begin
that prioritizes future passenger rail capital improvement projects based on a scoring system.
The plan must identify the criteria, weight of each criterion, and process used to score each
project based on the weighted criteria. The plan must list the candidate projects evaluated,
the score assigned, and any other reasons for prioritizing a project other than the score. The
commissioner shall publish the plan on the department's website
new text end.

(b) deleted text beginBefore the initial version of the plan is adopted, the commissioner shall provide a
copy for review and comment to the chairs and ranking minority members of the senate and
house of representatives committees with jurisdiction over transportation policy and finance.
Notwithstanding paragraph (a), the commissioner may adopt the next revision of the statewide
transportation plan, scheduled to be completed in calendar year 2009, prior to completion
of the initial version of the comprehensive statewide freight and passenger rail plan.
deleted text endnew text begin The
commissioner shall spend all funds for passenger rail on projects listed in the plan in order
of priority unless the appropriation authorizing the funding explicitly designates the funding
for a specific project.
new text end

Sec. 37.

Minnesota Statutes 2020, section 174.03, subdivision 8, is amended to read:


Subd. 8.

Salaries and expenses.

Salaries and expenses of the department relating to
highway purposes shall be paid from moneys available in the trunk highway fundnew text begin, except
as provided in section 161.20, subdivision 3
new text end. The funds provided in sections 360.011 to
360.076 and 360.305 to 360.91 shall be expended by the commissioner of transportation in
accordance with the purposes prescribed by those sections. Funds appropriated pursuant to
the authority conferred by any constitutional article shall be expended in conformity with
the purposes and uses authorized thereby.

Sec. 38.

new text begin [174.13] TRANSPORTATION PROGRAMMING AND INVESTMENT
COMMITTEE.
new text end

new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end

new text begin Establishment; duties. new text end

new text begin (a) The Transportation Programming and
Investment Committee is established in the department. The committee must provide policy
direction for the department's capital investments on the transportation system and must
make programmatic capital investment decisions and recommendations to the commissioner.
At a minimum, the committee must:
new text end

new text begin (1) make, approve, or confirm major policy and spending decisions related to construction
on trunk highways;
new text end

new text begin (2) select projects pursuant to state law and department policies;
new text end

new text begin (3) make decisions on trunk highway programming;
new text end

new text begin (4) distribute uncommitted funds;
new text end

new text begin (5) direct state road construction funds to specific projects, programs, and studies; and
new text end

new text begin (6) create and maintain the investment opportunity plan and select projects from that
list for funding as funds allow.
new text end

new text begin (b) In making programming decisions, the Transportation Programming and Investment
Committee must follow state and federal law and any policy or procedure established by
the commissioner. The committee and the commissioner must not override or contradict
state or federal law or any policy or procedure adopted by the commissioner.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 2. new text end

new text begin Members. new text end

new text begin (a) The Transportation Programming and Investment Committee
consists of the following ten voting members:
new text end

new text begin (1) the department's assistant commissioner for modal planning and program management;
new text end

new text begin (2) the department's assistant commissioner for state aid;
new text end

new text begin (3) the department's assistant commissioner for engineering services;
new text end

new text begin (4) the department's assistant commissioner for operations;
new text end

new text begin (5) the department's assistant commissioner for sustainability and public health;
new text end

new text begin (6) the department's chief financial officer;
new text end

new text begin (7) two members of the house of representatives, one appointed by the speaker of the
house and one appointed by the minority leader of the house; and
new text end

new text begin (8) two members of the senate, one appointed by the senate majority leader and one
appointed by the senate minority leader.
new text end

new text begin (b) In addition to the voting members specified in paragraph (a), the Transportation
Programming and Investment Committee consists of the following six nonvoting members:
new text end

new text begin (1) the department's assistant division director for modal planning and program
management;
new text end

new text begin (2) the department's two assistant division directors for operations;
new text end

new text begin (3) the department's assistant division director for engineering services;
new text end

new text begin (4) the department's controller or office director for financial management; and
new text end

new text begin (5) the department's deputy engineer for state aid.
new text end

new text begin (c) Any decision or recommendation made by the committee must be made by six or
more of the voting members described in paragraph (a), including at least one legislator
from each party represented by a legislator on the committee.
new text end

new text begin (d) The assistant commissioner for modal planning and program management, or the
assistant commissioner's designee, serves as the chair of the Transportation Programming
and Investment Committee.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 3. new text end

new text begin Meetings. new text end

new text begin (a) The Transportation Programming and Investment Committee
must meet at least once each calendar month.
new text end

new text begin (b) The chair must designate a person to take minutes for each meeting. At a minimum,
the minutes must include the following information:
new text end

new text begin (1) the members and anyone else present for the meeting;
new text end

new text begin (2) the issues considered by the committee;
new text end

new text begin (3) a summary of the discussion for each issue; and
new text end

new text begin (4) the number of yes and no votes for each vote taken.
new text end

new text begin The minutes must be posted on the department's website within three calendar days after
the meeting. The minutes must remain available on the department's website for two calendar
years after the minutes were posted.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 4. new text end

new text begin Commissioner response. new text end

new text begin If the commissioner does not follow a decision or
recommendation made by the Transportation Programming and Investment Committee, the
commissioner must notify the committee, in writing, that the commissioner did not follow
the decision or recommendation and explain the reasons for the decision. The commissioner
must post the notification on the department's website within three calendar days of
submitting it to the committee. The notification must remain available on the department's
website for two calendar years after the notification was posted.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 5. new text end

new text begin Investment opportunity plan. new text end

new text begin The Transportation Programming and Investment
Committee must establish and maintain an investment opportunity plan that includes projects
with an identified need but are not funded by or cannot be funded by the standard
programming process. The plan must set forth a process to be used when determining how
to allocate funding. The commissioner must publish the plan on the department's website.
The committee must publish on the department's website a list of all projects that the
committee considers for funding. The list must identify the projects that were selected and
the projects that were not selected. For each project that was not selected, the commissioner
must include the reason it was not selected.
new text end

Sec. 39.

Minnesota Statutes 2020, section 174.185, subdivision 3, is amended to read:


Subd. 3.

Report.

The commissioner shall report annually to the chairs and ranking
minority members of the senate and house of representatives committees with jurisdiction
over transportation finance deleted text beginbeginningdeleted text end on deleted text beginJanuary 1, 2012,deleted text end the results of the analyses required
in subdivision 2.

Sec. 40.

new text begin [174.20] PAVEMENT SELECTION GUIDELINES.
new text end

new text begin (a) The commissioner must develop, implement, and adhere to a pavement investment
guide.
new text end

new text begin (b) The commissioner must review and approve all pavement selections made by district
offices for construction, reconstruction, rehabilitation, or preservation projects to ensure
that the pavement selection is consistent with the pavement investment guide. Nothing in
this section allows the commissioner to alter projects selected by district offices, except for
the type of pavement to be used.
new text end

Sec. 41.

Minnesota Statutes 2020, section 174.24, subdivision 7, is amended to read:


Subd. 7.

Transit service for disabled veterans.

deleted text beginOn and after July 1, 2009,deleted text end An eligible
recipient of operating assistance under this section, who contracts or has contracted to
provide fixed route public transit, shall provide fixed route public transit service free of
charge for veterans, as defined in section 197.447, certified as disabled. For purposes of
this section, "certified as disabled" means certified in writing by the United States Department
of Veterans Affairs or the state commissioner of veterans affairs as having a permanent
service-connected disability.

Sec. 42.

Minnesota Statutes 2020, section 174.285, subdivision 5, is amended to read:


Subd. 5.

Report.

By January 15 of each year, deleted text beginbeginning in 2012,deleted text end the council shall report
its findings, recommendations, and activities to the governor's office and to the chairs and
ranking minority members of the legislative committees with jurisdiction over transportation,
health, and human services, and to the legislature as provided under section 3.195.

Sec. 43.

Minnesota Statutes 2020, section 174.40, subdivision 5, is amended to read:


Subd. 5.

Program administration.

(a) The commissioner shall establish general program
requirements and a competitive process for financial assistance, including but not limited
to eligibility requirements for grant recipients and projects; procedures for solicitation of
grants; application requirements; procedures for payment of financial assistance awards;
and a schedule for application, evaluation, and award of financial assistance.new text begin The
commissioner shall publish the program requirements and the competitive process on the
department's website.
new text end

(b) An application must include:

(1) a detailed and specific description of the project;

(2) an estimate, along with necessary supporting evidence, of the total costs for the
project and the allocation of identified and proposed funding sources for the project;

(3) an assessment of the need for and benefits of the project;

(4) a resolution adopted by the governing body of the school for which a safe routes to
school grant is requested, certifying that: (i) the governing body of the school supports the
project; and (ii) funds, if any, required to be supplied by the school to complete the project
are available and committed;

(5) a timeline indicating the major milestones of the project and their anticipated
completion dates; and

(6) any additional information or material the commissioner prescribes.

(c) The commissioner shalldeleted text begin make reasonable efforts todeleted text endnew text begin:
new text end

(1) publicize each solicitation for applications among all eligible recipientsdeleted text begin, anddeleted text endnew text begin;
new text end

(2) provide technical and informational assistance in creating and submitting applicationsnew text begin;
and
new text end

new text begin (3) publish on the department's website a list of all projects that were considered for
funding. The list must identify the projects that were selected and the projects that were not
selected. For each project that was not selected, the commissioner must include the reason
it was not selected
new text end. new text beginThis clause does not apply when there is no funding from any source
for the program in a fiscal year.
new text end

(d) deleted text beginBy January 1, 2013,deleted text end The commissioner of transportation shall publish and maintain
a manual on the safe routes to school program that assists applicants for and recipients of
financial assistance. new text beginThe commissioner must publish the manual on the department's website.
new text end The manual must include a list of eligibility and general program requirements, an
explanation of the application process, and a review of the criteria used to evaluate projects.

Sec. 44.

Minnesota Statutes 2020, section 174.50, subdivision 6d, is amended to read:


Subd. 6d.

Major local bridges.

deleted text beginFor an appropriation made specifically for purposes of
this subdivision,
deleted text end new text beginThe commissioner may make grants pursuant to this subdivision only if
an enacted appropriation specifically references this specific subdivision. The commissioner
must not make grants pursuant to this subdivision if an enacted appropriation references
this section generally. When authorized by this subdivision,
new text endthe commissioner may make
a grant deleted text beginunder this sectiondeleted text end to any political subdivision for replacement or rehabilitation of a
major local bridge deleted text beginin which the grant award isdeleted text end new text beginwith a total bridge cost estimate of new text end$7,000,000
or more. If in any year money appropriated for local bridge replacement and rehabilitation
projects under this subdivision remains available after all identified and eligible projects
under this subdivision have been funded, the commissioner may use remaining funds to
make grants under this section for new text beginreplacement or rehabilitation projects with a total bridge
cost estimate of
new text endless than $7,000,000.

new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin This section is effective July 1, 2021, and applies to grants made
on or after that date.
new text end

Sec. 45.

Minnesota Statutes 2020, section 174.50, subdivision 7, is amended to read:


Subd. 7.

Bridge grant program; rulemaking.

(a) The commissioner of transportation
shall develop rules, procedures for application for grants, conditions of grant administration,
standards, and criteria as provided under subdivision 6, including bridge specifications, in
cooperation with road authorities of political subdivisions, for use in the administration of
funds appropriated to the commissioner and for the administration of grants to subdivisions.
new text begin The commissioner must publish all rules, procedures, conditions, standards, and criteria on
the department's website.
new text endGrants under this section are subject to the procedures and criteria
established in this subdivision and in subdivisions 5 and 6.

(b) The maximum use of standardized bridges is encouraged. Regardless of the size of
the existing bridge, a bridge or replacement bridge is eligible for assistance from the state
transportation fund if a hydrological survey indicates that the bridge or replacement bridge
must be ten feet or more in length.

(c) As part of the standards or rules, the commissioner shall, in consultation with local
road authorities, establish a minimum distance between any two bridges that cross over the
same river, stream, or waterway, so that only one of the bridges is eligible for a grant under
this section. As appropriate, the commissioner may establish exceptions from the minimum
distance requirement or procedures for obtaining a variance.

(d) Political subdivisions may use grants made under this section to construct or
reconstruct bridges, including but not limited to:

(1) matching federal aid grants to construct or reconstruct key bridges;

(2) paying the costs to abandon an existing bridge that is deficient and in need of
replacement but where no replacement will be made; and

(3) paying the costs to construct a road or street to facilitate the abandonment of an
existing bridge if the commissioner determines that the bridge is deficient, and that
construction of the road or street is more economical than replacement of the existing bridge.

(e) Funds appropriated to the commissioner from the Minnesota state transportation
fund shall be segregated from the highway tax user distribution fund and other funds created
by article XIV of the Minnesota Constitution.

(f) deleted text beginExcept as provided in subdivision 6d, the commissioner is prohibited from awarding
a grant under this section for a local bridge replacement or rehabilitation project with a total
project cost estimate of $7,000,000 or more.
deleted text endnew text begin The commissioner must maintain a local bridge
project list that includes every project that is a local bridge replacement or rehabilitation
project which has approved plans. The list must include the total bridge cost estimate for
each project. The commissioner must update this list annually. The commissioner must
publish the list on the department's website.
new text end

(g) deleted text beginNotwithstanding paragraph (f), the commissioner may award a grant under this
section for a portion of a local bridge replacement or rehabilitation project with a total
project cost estimate of $7,000,000 or more if every other local bridge replacement or
rehabilitation project on the commissioner's priority list with a total project cost estimate
of less than $7,000,000 has been fully funded.
deleted text endnew text begin The commissioner is prohibited from awarding
a grant of $7,000,000 or more under this section for a local bridge replacement or
rehabilitation project, except:
new text end

new text begin (1) for major local bridges as provided in subdivision 6d; or
new text end

new text begin (2) if every other local bridge replacement or rehabilitation project with a total bridge
cost estimate of $7,000,000 or less on the local bridge project list required by paragraph (f)
has been fully funded.
new text end

new text begin (h) The commissioner must publish on the department's website a list of all projects that
were considered for funding. The list must identify the projects that were selected and the
projects that were not selected. For each project that was not selected, the commissioner
must include the reason it was not selected. This paragraph does not apply when there is no
funding from any source for the program in a fiscal year.
new text end

new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin This section is effective July 1, 2021, and applies to grants made
on or after that date.
new text end

Sec. 46.

Minnesota Statutes 2020, section 174.50, is amended by adding a subdivision to
read:


new text begin Subd. 8. new text end

new text begin Total bridge cost estimate; definition. new text end

new text begin For purposes of this section, a "total
bridge cost estimate" includes the costs for the work directly relating only to the bridge
itself.
new text end

Sec. 47.

Minnesota Statutes 2020, section 174.52, subdivision 5, is amended to read:


Subd. 5.

Grant procedures and criteria.

new text begin(a) new text endThe commissioner shall establish procedures
for statutory or home rule charter cities, towns, and counties to apply for grants or loans
from the fund and criteria to be used to select projects for funding. new text beginThe commissioner must
publish the procedures on the department's website.
new text endThe commissioner shall establish these
procedures and criteria in consultation with representatives appointed by the Association
of Minnesota Counties, League of Minnesota Cities, Minnesota Association of Townships,
and the appropriate state agency as needed. The criteria for determining project priority and
the amount of a grant or loan must be based upon consideration of:

(1) the availability of other state, federal, and local funds;

(2) the regional significance of the route;

(3) effectiveness of the proposed project in eliminating a transportation system deficiency;

(4) the number of persons who will be positively impacted by the project;

(5) the project's contribution to other local, regional, or state economic development or
redevelopment efforts including livestock and other agricultural operations permitted after
the effective date of this section; and

(6) ability of the local unit of government to adequately provide for the safe operation
and maintenance of the facility upon project completion.

new text begin (b) The commissioner must publish on the department's website a list of all projects that
were considered for funding. The list must identify the projects that were selected and the
projects that were not selected. For each project that was not selected, the commissioner
must include the reason it was not selected. This paragraph does not apply when there is no
funding from any source for the program in a fiscal year.
new text end

Sec. 48.

Minnesota Statutes 2020, section 174.56, subdivision 1, is amended to read:


Subdivision 1.

Report required.

(a) The commissioner of transportation shall submit
a report by December 15 of each year on (1) the status of major highway projects completed
during the previous two years or under construction or planned during the year of the report
and for the ensuing 15 years, (2) trunk highway fund expenditures, and (3) deleted text beginbeginning with
the report due in 2016,
deleted text end efficiencies achieved during the previous two fiscal years.

(b) For purposes of this section, a "major highway project" is a highway project that has
a total cost for all segments that the commissioner estimates at the time of the report to be
at least (1) $15,000,000 in the metropolitan highway construction district, or (2) $5,000,000
in any nonmetropolitan highway construction district.

Sec. 49.

Minnesota Statutes 2020, section 174.70, subdivision 3, is amended to read:


Subd. 3.

Deposit of fees; appropriation.

Fees collected under subdivision 2 must be
deposited in the trunk highway fund. The fees collected are appropriated to the commissioner
to pay for developing and maintaining the communications systems that serve state agencies.new text begin
This appropriation is notwithstanding prohibitions on trunk highway funding for statewide
radio communication under section 161.20.
new text end

Sec. 50.

Minnesota Statutes 2020, section 174.75, is amended by adding a subdivision to
read:


new text begin Subd. 6. new text end

new text begin Prohibition on lane conversion. new text end

new text begin The complete streets policy must not allow
for the conversion of a vehicle travel lane on the trunk highway system into a bicycle lane
or bicycle route.
new text end

Sec. 51.

Minnesota Statutes 2020, section 221.83, is amended to read:


221.83 COSTS PAID FROM TRUNK HIGHWAY FUND.

The costs of administering the provisions of this chapter deleted text beginshalldeleted text end new text beginmust not new text endbe paid from the
trunk highway fund.

Sec. 52.

Minnesota Statutes 2020, section 296A.083, subdivision 2, is amended to read:


Subd. 2.

Debt service forecast.

On deleted text beginJune 30, 2008, and each March 1 thereafterdeleted text endnew text begin April 1
each year
new text end, the commissioner of management and budget shall report to the commissioner
of revenue on trunk highway debt service. The report must include the annual amount of
revenue from the surcharge previously deposited in the trunk highway fund, and a forecast
of the total and annual amounts necessary to pay the remaining debt service.

Sec. 53.

Minnesota Statutes 2020, section 297A.94, is amended to read:


297A.94 DEPOSIT OF REVENUES.

(a) Except as provided in this section, the commissioner shall deposit the revenues,
including interest and penalties, derived from the taxes imposed by this chapter in the state
treasury and credit them to the general fund.

(b) The commissioner shall deposit taxes in the Minnesota agricultural and economic
account in the special revenue fund if:

(1) the taxes are derived from sales and use of property and services purchased for the
construction and operation of an agricultural resource project; and

(2) the purchase was made on or after the date on which a conditional commitment was
made for a loan guaranty for the project under section 41A.04, subdivision 3.

The commissioner of management and budget shall certify to the commissioner the date on
which the project received the conditional commitment. The amount deposited in the loan
guaranty account must be reduced by any refunds and by the costs incurred by the Department
of Revenue to administer and enforce the assessment and collection of the taxes.

(c) The commissioner shall deposit the revenues, including interest and penalties, derived
from the taxes imposed on sales and purchases included in section 297A.61, subdivision 3,
paragraph (g), clauses (1) and (4), in the state treasury, and credit them as follows:

(1) first to the general obligation special tax bond debt service account in each fiscal
year the amount required by section 16A.661, subdivision 3, paragraph (b); and

(2) after the requirements of clause (1) have been met, the balance to the general fund.

(d) Beginning with sales taxes remitted after July 1, 2017, the commissioner shall deposit
in the state treasury the revenues collected under section 297A.64, subdivision 1, including
interest and penalties and minus refunds, and credit them to the highway user tax distribution
fund.

(e) The commissioner shall deposit the revenues, including interest and penalties,
collected under section 297A.64, subdivision 5, in the state treasury and credit them to the
general fund. By July 15 of each year the commissioner shall transfer to the highway user
tax distribution fund an amount equal to the excess fees collected under section 297A.64,
subdivision 5
, for the previous calendar year.

(f) Beginning with sales taxes remitted after July 1, 2017, in conjunction with the deposit
of revenues under paragraph (d), the commissioner shall deposit into the state treasury and
credit to the highway user tax distribution fund an amount equal to the estimated revenues
derived from the tax rate imposed under section 297A.62, subdivision 1, on the lease or
rental for not more than 28 days of rental motor vehicles subject to section 297A.64. The
commissioner shall estimate the amount of sales tax revenue deposited under this paragraph
based on the amount of revenue deposited under paragraph (d).

(g) deleted text beginStarting after July 1, 2017, the commissioner shall deposit an amount of the
remittances monthly into the state treasury and credit them to the highway user tax
distribution fund as a portion of the estimated amount of taxes collected from the sale and
purchase of motor vehicle repair parts in that month. For the remittances between July 1,
2017, and June 30, 2019, the monthly deposit amount is $2,628,000. For remittances in
each subsequent fiscal year, the monthly deposit amount is $12,137,000.
deleted text endnew text begin The commissioner
must deposit the revenues derived from the taxes imposed on the sale and purchase of motor
vehicle repair and replacement parts in the state treasury and credit:
new text end

new text begin (1) 54 percent to the highway user tax distribution fund;
new text end

new text begin (2) three percent to the small cities assistance account in the special revenue fund
established under section 162.145;
new text end

new text begin (3) three percent to the town road account in the county state-aid highway fund established
under section 162.081; and
new text end

new text begin (4) the remainder to the general fund.
new text end

For purposes of this paragraph, "motor vehicle" has the meaning given in section 297B.01,
subdivision 11
, and "motor vehicle repair and replacement parts" includes (i) all parts, tires,
accessories, and equipment incorporated into or affixed to the motor vehicle as part of the
motor vehicle maintenance and repair, and (ii) paint, oil, and other fluids that remain on or
in the motor vehicle as part of the motor vehicle maintenance or repair. For purposes of this
paragraph, "tire" means any tire of the type used on highway vehicles, if wholly or partially
made of rubber and if marked according to federal regulations for highway use.

(h) 72.43 percent of the revenues, including interest and penalties, transmitted to the
commissioner under section 297A.65, must be deposited by the commissioner in the state
treasury as follows:

(1) 50 percent of the receipts must be deposited in the heritage enhancement account in
the game and fish fund, and may be spent only on activities that improve, enhance, or protect
fish and wildlife resources, including conservation, restoration, and enhancement of land,
water, and other natural resources of the state;

(2) 22.5 percent of the receipts must be deposited in the natural resources fund, and may
be spent only for state parks and trails;

(3) 22.5 percent of the receipts must be deposited in the natural resources fund, and may
be spent only on metropolitan park and trail grants;

(4) three percent of the receipts must be deposited in the natural resources fund, and
may be spent only on local trail grants; and

(5) two percent of the receipts must be deposited in the natural resources fund, and may
be spent only for the Minnesota Zoological Garden, the Como Park Zoo and Conservatory,
and the Duluth Zoo.

(i) The revenue dedicated under paragraph (h) may not be used as a substitute for
traditional sources of funding for the purposes specified, but the dedicated revenue shall
supplement traditional sources of funding for those purposes. Land acquired with money
deposited in the game and fish fund under paragraph (h) must be open to public hunting
and fishing during the open season, except that in aquatic management areas or on lands
where angling easements have been acquired, fishing may be prohibited during certain times
of the year and hunting may be prohibited. At least 87 percent of the money deposited in
the game and fish fund for improvement, enhancement, or protection of fish and wildlife
resources under paragraph (h) must be allocated for field operations.

(j) The commissioner must deposit the revenues, including interest and penalties minus
any refunds, derived from the sale of items regulated under section 624.20, subdivision 1,
that may be sold to persons 18 years old or older and that are not prohibited from use by
the general public under section 624.21, in the state treasury and credit:

(1) 25 percent to the volunteer fire assistance grant account established under section
88.068;

(2) 25 percent to the fire safety account established under section 297I.06, subdivision
3; and

(3) the remainder to the general fund.

For purposes of this paragraph, the percentage of total sales and use tax revenue derived
from the sale of items regulated under section 624.20, subdivision 1, that are allowed to be
sold to persons 18 years old or older and are not prohibited from use by the general public
under section 624.21, is a set percentage of the total sales and use tax revenues collected in
the state, with the percentage determined under Laws 2017, First Special Session chapter
1, article 3, section 39.

(k) The revenues deposited under paragraphs (a) to (j) do not include the revenues,
including interest and penalties, generated by the sales tax imposed under section 297A.62,
subdivision 1a
, which must be deposited as provided under the Minnesota Constitution,
article XI, section 15.

Sec. 54.

Minnesota Statutes 2020, section 297A.993, is amended by adding a subdivision
to read:


new text begin Subd. 5. new text end

new text begin Reporting. new text end

new text begin (a) A metropolitan county, as defined in section 473.121, subdivision
4, that imposes the transportation sales and use tax under this section must annually submit
to the commissioner of transportation the following information for each of the county's
three most recently completed fiscal years:
new text end

new text begin (1) a brief overview of the projects or improvements funded under this section, whether
wholly or in part;
new text end

new text begin (2) a summary of any future funding commitments or dedications;
new text end

new text begin (3) total revenues, expenditures, encumbrances or dedications, and unexpended balances
from the sales tax;
new text end

new text begin (4) expenditure breakdowns for (i) capital and operating costs, and (ii) transportation
mode; and
new text end

new text begin (5) a summary of any bonds, notes, or other obligations under subdivision 4 that includes
identification of total outstanding debt obligations and debt that is authorized but unissued.
new text end

new text begin (b) The information under paragraph (a) must be submitted in the form, manner, and
schedule prescribed by the commissioner of transportation. The information must be
structured to provide financial information in six-month increments corresponding to state
and local fiscal years.
new text end

new text begin (c) By February 15 annually, the commissioner of transportation must submit a report
to the members of the legislative committees with jurisdiction over transportation policy
and finance that compiles the information received under paragraph (a).
new text end

Sec. 55.

Minnesota Statutes 2020, section 360.012, is amended by adding a subdivision
to read:


new text begin Subd. 1a. new text end

new text begin Ordinances of political subdivisions. new text end

new text begin A political subdivision must: (1) allow
the commissioner to review a proposed ordinance affecting the operation of an unmanned
aircraft; and (2) notify the commissioner whenever the political subdivision adopts an
ordinance affecting the operation of unmanned aircraft.
new text end

Sec. 56.

Minnesota Statutes 2020, section 360.013, is amended by adding a subdivision
to read:


new text begin Subd. 57a. new text end

new text begin Small unmanned aircraft. new text end

new text begin "Small unmanned aircraft" means an aircraft, as
defined in subdivision 37, that weighs less than 55 pounds and is operated without the
possibility of human intervention from within or on the aircraft.
new text end

Sec. 57.

Minnesota Statutes 2020, section 360.013, is amended by adding a subdivision
to read:


new text begin Subd. 57b. new text end

new text begin Small unmanned aircraft system. new text end

new text begin "Small unmanned aircraft system" means
a small unmanned aircraft and all of its associated elements, including components and
communication links, that are required to control and operate the aircraft.
new text end

Sec. 58.

Minnesota Statutes 2020, section 360.55, is amended by adding a subdivision to
read:


new text begin Subd. 9. new text end

new text begin Small unmanned aircraft systems. new text end

new text begin (a) Any small unmanned aircraft system
in which the unmanned aircraft weighs less than 55 pounds at takeoff, including payload
and anything affixed to the aircraft, either:
new text end

new text begin (1) must be registered in the state for an annual fee of $25; or
new text end

new text begin (2) is not subject to registration or an annual fee if the unmanned aircraft system is owned
and operated solely for recreational purposes.
new text end

new text begin (b) An unmanned aircraft system that meets the requirements under paragraph (a) is
exempt from aircraft registration tax under sections 360.511 to 360.67.
new text end

Sec. 59.

Minnesota Statutes 2020, section 360.59, subdivision 10, is amended to read:


Subd. 10.

Certificate of insurance.

(a) Every owner of aircraft in this state when applying
for registration, reregistration, or transfer of ownership shall supply any information the
commissioner reasonably requires to determine that the aircraft during the period of its
contemplated operation is covered by an insurance policy with limits of not less than
$100,000 per passenger seat liability both for passenger bodily injury or death and for
property damage; not less than $100,000 for bodily injury or death to each nonpassenger
in any one accident; and not less than $300,000 per occurrence for bodily injury or death
to nonpassengers in any one accident. The insurance must comply with section 60A.081,
unless that section is inapplicable under section 60A.081, subdivision 3.

The information supplied to the commissioner must include but is not limited to the
name and address of the owner, the period of contemplated use or operation, if any, and, if
insurance coverage is then presently required, the name of the insurer, the insurance policy
number, the term of the coverage, policy limits, and any other data the commissioner requires.
No certificate of registration shall be issued pursuant to subdivision 3 in the absence of the
information required by this subdivision.

(b) In the event of cancellation of aircraft insurance by the insurer, the insurer shall
notify the Department of Transportation at least ten days prior to the date on which the
insurance coverage is to be terminated. Unless proof of a new policy of insurance is filed
with the department meeting the requirements of this subdivision during the period of the
aircraft's contemplated use or operation, the registration certificate for the aircraft shall be
revoked forthwith.

(c) Nothing in this subdivision shall be construed to require an owner of aircraft to
maintain passenger seat liability coverage on aircraft for which an experimental certificate
has been issued by the administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration pursuant to
Code of Federal Regulations, title 14, sections 21.191 to 21.195 and deleted text begin91.42deleted text endnew text begin 91.319new text end,
whereunder persons operating the aircraft are prohibited from carrying passengers in the
aircraftnew text begin or for an unmanned aircraftnew text end. Whenever the aircraft becomes certificated to carry
passengers, passenger seat liability coverage shall be required as provided in this subdivision.

(d) The requirements of this subdivision shall not apply to any aircraft built by the
original manufacturer prior to December 31, 1939, and owned and operated solely as a
collector's item, if the owner files an affidavit with the commissioner. The affidavit shall
state the owner's name and address, the name and address of the person from whom the
aircraft was purchased, the make, year, and model number of the aircraft, the federal aircraft
registration number, the manufacturer's identification number, and that the aircraft is owned
and operated solely as a collector's item and not for general transportation purposes.

new text begin (e) A small unmanned aircraft system that meets the requirements of section 360.55,
subdivision 9, is not subject to the requirements under paragraphs (a) and (b). Owners of
small unmanned aircraft systems that meet the requirements of section 360.55, subdivision
9, must, at the time of registration, provide proof of insurability in a form acceptable to the
commissioner. Additionally, such operators must maintain records and proof that each flight
was insured for the limits established in paragraph (a).
new text end

Sec. 60. new text beginAPPOINTMENTS; TRANSPORTATION PROGRAMMING AND
INVESTMENT COMMITTEE.
new text end

new text begin The speaker the house, the minority leader of the house, the senate majority leader, and
the senate minority leader must make the appointments to the Transportation Programming
and Investment Committee by June 30, 2021.
new text end

new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

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

Sec. 61. new text beginFREIGHT NETWORK OPTIMIZATION TOOL CREATION.
new text end

new text begin (a) The commissioner of transportation, in consultation with the commissioner of
employment and economic development, must procure a statewide freight network
optimization tool. The tool, at a minimum, must be able to:
new text end

new text begin (1) use data and mathematical models to reduce transportation inefficiencies for lowering
supply chain costs to Minnesota businesses;
new text end

new text begin (2) develop return on investment metrics to promote public-private partnerships that
result in network investments that address supply chain bottlenecks;
new text end

new text begin (3) analyze site locations for economic development that help to lower the cost of moving
goods;
new text end

new text begin (4) improve the state's capabilities for transportation network planning and creating an
efficient multimodal network for moving goods and people;
new text end

new text begin (5) identify investments that relieve freight bottlenecks which reduce costs for freight
transportation system users and generate public benefits; and
new text end

new text begin (6) develop strategic supply chain information to help identify economic development
opportunities for business expansion or relocation in Minnesota.
new text end

new text begin (b) The commissioner of transportation, in consultation with the commissioner of
employment and economic development and the Minnesota Freight Advisory Committee,
must establish a process that allows public or private entities to access and use the tool.
new text end

Sec. 62. new text beginLEGISLATIVE ROUTE NO. 263 REMOVED.
new text end

new text begin (a) Minnesota Statutes, section 161.115, subdivision 194, is repealed effective the day
after the commissioner of transportation receives a copy of the agreement between the
commissioner and the governing body of Martin County to transfer jurisdiction of Legislative
Route No. 263 and notifies the revisor of statutes under paragraph (b).
new text end

new text begin (b) The revisor of statutes shall delete the route identified in paragraph (a) from Minnesota
Statutes when the commissioner of transportation sends notice to the revisor electronically
or in writing that the conditions required to transfer the route have been satisfied.
new text end

Sec. 63. new text beginLEGISLATIVE ROUTE NO. 267 REMOVED.
new text end

new text begin (a) Minnesota Statutes, section 161.115, subdivision 198, is repealed effective the day
after the commissioner of transportation receives a copy of the agreement between the
commissioner and the governing body of Murray County to transfer jurisdiction of Legislative
Route No. 267 and notifies the revisor of statutes under paragraph (b).
new text end

new text begin (b) The revisor of statutes shall delete the route identified in paragraph (a) from Minnesota
Statutes when the commissioner of transportation sends notice to the revisor electronically
or in writing that the conditions required to transfer the route have been satisfied.
new text end

Sec. 64. new text beginMNPASS LANES; REQUEST TO FEDERAL HIGHWAY
ADMINISTRATION.
new text end

new text begin The commissioner of transportation must request approval from the Federal Highway
Administration to allow MnPASS lanes to be used by any vehicle on New Year's Day,
Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas.
new text end

new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

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

Sec. 65. new text beginTRAFFIC-CONTROL SIGNAL REQUIRED.
new text end

new text begin If left turn lanes are constructed on marked Trunk Highway 47 at the intersection with
McKinley Street in Anoka, the commissioner of transportation must install a traffic-control
signal at the intersection.
new text end

new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

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

Sec. 66. new text beginTRANSPORTATION PROJECT SELECTION PROCESS.
new text end

new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end

new text begin Adoption of policy. new text end

new text begin (a) The commissioner of transportation must develop,
adopt, and implement a policy for every program or process the commissioner uses to
evaluate, prioritize, or select capital projects; award grants for capital projects; or allocate
funding or resources for capital projects, including trunk highway and general obligation
bonds. At a minimum, the commissioner must adopt a policy for capital project selections
and programs for each of the following: rail grade separation program; greater Minnesota
transit capital program; safety improvements on crude oil corridors; facilities capital
improvement program; Minnesota rail service improvement program; port development
assistance program; and airport projects funded entirely with state or local funds. Prior to
developing, adopting, or implementing a policy for a program or selection process, the
commissioner must consult with the following entities, where appropriate: the Federal
Highway Administration; metropolitan planning organizations; regional development
commissions; area transportation partnerships; local governments; the Metropolitan Council;
transportation stakeholders; or other appropriate federal, state, or local government agencies.
The commissioner must develop, adopt, and implement the policy no later than November
1, 2022, and may update the policy as appropriate. The commissioner must publish the
policy and updates on the department's website and through other effective means selected
by the commissioner.
new text end

new text begin (b) For each selection process, the policy adopted under this section must:
new text end

new text begin (1) establish a process that identifies criteria, the weight of each criterion, and a process
to score each project based on the weighted criteria. The scoring system may consider project
readiness as a criterion for evaluation, but project readiness must not be a major factor in
determining the final score;
new text end

new text begin (2) identify and apply all relevant criteria contained in enacted Minnesota or federal law
or added by the commissioner;
new text end

new text begin (3) identify for stakeholders and the general public the candidate project selected under
each selection process and every project considered that was not selected;
new text end

new text begin (4) involve area transportation partnerships and other local authorities, as appropriate,
in the process of scoring and ranking candidate projects under consideration;
new text end

new text begin (5) publicize scoring and decision outcomes concerning each candidate project, including
the projects that were considered but not selected, and the reason each project was not
selected; and
new text end

new text begin (6) require that the projects in the state transportation improvement program include the
score assigned to the project.
new text end

new text begin (c) This section does not apply to the following: the safe routes to school program under
Minnesota Statutes, section 174.40; the local bridge replacement program under Minnesota
Statutes, section 174.50; the local road improvement program under Minnesota Statutes,
section 174.52; highway railroad grade crossing-warning devices replacement; statewide
freight safety improvements; the airport capital improvement program; or high priority
bridges for the trunk highway system. This section does not apply to any programs or
processes for which the commissioner has already established a project selection process
pursuant to Laws 2017, First Special Session chapter 3, article 3, section 124.
new text end

new text begin (d) For purposes of this section, a capital project means a project to purchase, replace,
or recondition the physical assets that make up the transportation system.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 2. new text end

new text begin Report to legislature. new text end

new text begin By February 1, 2023, the commissioner must submit a
report to the chairs and ranking minority members of the legislative committees with
jurisdiction over transportation policy and finance concerning the adopted policy and how
the policy is anticipated to improve the consistency, objectivity, and transparency of the
selection process. The report must include information on input from members of the public
and the organizations identified in subdivision 1.
new text end

new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

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

Sec. 67. new text beginTRANSPORTATION REVENUE AND EXPENDITURES; REPORT.
new text end

new text begin (a) The commissioner of transportation, in collaboration with the commissioners of
revenue and management and budget, must submit a report to the chairs and ranking minority
members of the legislative committees with jurisdiction over transportation policy and
finance on transportation revenues and expenditures in Minnesota.
new text end

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

new text begin (1) revenue sources for transportation activities, including detailed information on how
much revenue is generated on both a geographic and a per-capita basis;
new text end

new text begin (2) the various constitutional and statutory formulas used to distribute transportation
funding, including detailed information on the amounts spent under each formula over the
past five years;
new text end

new text begin (3) expenditures for transportation-related activities, including detailed information on
how transportation funds are distributed and expended on both a geographic and a per-capita
basis;
new text end

new text begin (4) the current number of roadways with two or more paved lanes on a per-county basis;
and
new text end

new text begin (5) the projected cost to meet Minnesota's transportation needs, taking into account
specific factors that include but are not limited to (i) action needed to achieve meaningful
congestion relief, and (ii) labor costs to both maintain existing transportation assets and
expand to meet future needs.
new text end

new text begin (c) The report under this section must be submitted no later than January 1, 2022.
new text end

new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

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

Sec. 68. new text beginREPEALER.
new text end

new text begin (a) new text end new text begin Minnesota Statutes 2020, sections 16A.60; and 160.93, subdivisions 2a and 3, new text end new text begin are
repealed.
new text end

new text begin (b) new text end new text begin Laws 2000, chapter 479, article 2, section 1, as amended by Laws 2000, chapter 499,
section 41, and Laws 2001, First Special Session chapter 5, article 20, section 20,
new text end new text begin is repealed.
new text end

new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin Paragraph (a) is effective July 1, 2021. Paragraph (b) is effective
August 1, 2021.
new text end

Sec. 69. new text beginEFFECTIVE DATE.
new text end

new text begin Except where otherwise provided, this article is effective July 1, 2021.
new text end

ARTICLE 3

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

Section 1.

Minnesota Statutes 2020, section 84.787, subdivision 7, is amended to read:


Subd. 7.

Off-highway motorcycle.

new text begin(a) new text end"Off-highway motorcycle" means a motorized,
off-highway vehicle traveling on two wheels and having a seat or saddle designed to be
straddled by the operator and handlebars for steering control, including a vehicle that is
registered under chapter 168 for highway use if it is also used for off-highway operation on
trails or unimproved terrain.

new text begin (b) Off-highway motorcycle does not include an electric-assisted bicycle as defined in
section 169.011, subdivision 27.
new text end

new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin This section is effective August 1, 2021.
new text end

Sec. 2.

Minnesota Statutes 2020, section 84.797, subdivision 7, is amended to read:


Subd. 7.

Off-road vehicle.

new text begin(a) new text end"Off-road vehicle" or "vehicle" means a motor-driven
recreational vehicle capable of cross-country travel on natural terrain without benefit of a
road or trail.

new text begin (b)new text end Off-road vehicle does not include a snowmobile; an all-terrain vehicle; a motorcycle;new text begin
an electric-assisted bicycle as defined in section 169.011, subdivision 27;
new text end a watercraft; a
farm vehicle being used for farming; a vehicle used for military, fire, emergency, or law
enforcement purposes; a construction or logging vehicle used in the performance of its
common function; a motor vehicle owned by or operated under contract with a utility,
whether publicly or privately owned, when used for work on utilities; a commercial vehicle
being used for its intended purpose; snow-grooming equipment when used for its intended
purpose; or an aircraft.

new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin This section is effective August 1, 2021.
new text end

Sec. 3.

Minnesota Statutes 2020, section 84.92, subdivision 8, is amended to read:


Subd. 8.

All-terrain vehicle or vehicle.

new text begin(a)new text end "All-terrain vehicle" or "vehicle" means a
motorized vehicle with: (1) not less than three, but not more than six low pressure or
non-pneumatic tires; (2) a total dry weight of 2,000 pounds or less; and (3) a total width
from outside of tire rim to outside of tire rim that is 65 inches or less. All-terrain vehicle
includes a class 1 all-terrain vehicle and class 2 all-terrain vehicle.

new text begin (b)new text end All-terrain vehicle does not include deleted text beginadeleted text end new text beginan electric-assisted bicycle as defined in section
169.011, subdivision 27,
new text endgolf cart, mini-truck, dune buggy, or go-cart or a vehicle designed
and used specifically for lawn maintenance, agriculture, logging, or mining purposes.

new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin This section is effective August 1, 2021.
new text end

Sec. 4.

Minnesota Statutes 2020, section 168.002, subdivision 18, is amended to read:


Subd. 18.

Motor vehicle.

(a) "Motor vehicle" means any self-propelled vehicle designed
and originally manufactured to operate primarily on highways, and not operated exclusively
upon railroad tracks. It includes any vehicle propelled or drawn by a self-propelled vehicle
and includes vehicles known as trackless trolleys that are propelled by electric power obtained
from overhead trolley wires but not operated upon rails. deleted text beginIt does not include snowmobiles,
manufactured homes, or park trailers.
deleted text end

(b) "Motor vehicle" includes an all-terrain vehicle only if the all-terrain vehicle (1) has
at least four wheels, (2) is owned and operated by a physically disabled person, and (3)
displays both disability plates and a physically disabled certificate issued under section
169.345.

(c) "Motor vehicle" does not include an all-terrain vehicle except (1) an all-terrain vehicle
described in paragraph (b), or (2) an all-terrain vehicle licensed as a motor vehicle before
August 1, 1985. The owner may continue to license an all-terrain vehicle described in clause
(2) as a motor vehicle until it is conveyed or otherwise transferred to another owner, is
destroyed, or fails to comply with the registration and licensing requirements of this chapter.

(d) "Motor vehicle" does not includenew text begin a snowmobile; a manufactured home; a park trailer;new text end
an electric personal assistive mobility device as defined in section 169.011, subdivision 26deleted text begin.deleted text endnew text begin;
new text end

deleted text begin (e) "Motor vehicle" does not includedeleted text end a motorized foot scooter as defined in section
169.011, subdivision 46new text begin; or an electric-assisted bicycle as defined in section 169.011,
subdivision 27
new text end.

deleted text begin (f)deleted text endnew text begin (e)new text end "Motor vehicle" includes an off-highway motorcycle modified to meet the
requirements of chapter 169 according to section 84.788, subdivision 12.

new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin This section is effective August 1, 2021.
new text end

Sec. 5.

Minnesota Statutes 2020, section 168.013, subdivision 1m, is amended to read:


Subd. 1m.

deleted text beginElectricdeleted text endnew text begin All-electricnew text end vehicle.

new text begin(a) new text endIn addition to the tax under subdivision 1a,
a surcharge of deleted text begin$75deleted text endnew text begin $229new text end is imposed for an all-electric vehicle, as defined in section 169.011,
subdivision 1a
. Notwithstanding subdivision 8, revenue from the fee imposed under this
subdivision must be deposited in the highway user tax distribution fund.

new text begin (b) If the gasoline excise tax imposed by section 296A.07, subdivision 3, clause (3), is
increased or decreased, the surcharge under paragraph (a) must be increased or decreased,
respectively, by a corresponding percentage. The commissioner must collect the adjusted
surcharge amount under this paragraph on vehicle registrations occurring on or after the
effective date of the gasoline excise tax adjustment.
new text end

Sec. 6.

Minnesota Statutes 2020, section 168.013, is amended by adding a subdivision to
read:


new text begin Subd. 1n. new text end

new text begin Plug-in hybrid electric vehicle. new text end

new text begin (a) In addition to the tax under subdivision
1a, a surcharge of $114.50 is imposed for a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle as defined in
section 169.011, subdivision 54a. Notwithstanding subdivision 8, revenue from the fee
imposed under this subdivision must be deposited in the highway user tax distribution fund.
new text end

new text begin (b) If the gasoline excise tax imposed by section 296A.07, subdivision 3, clause (3), is
increased or decreased, the surcharge under paragraph (a) must be increased or decreased,
respectively, by a corresponding percentage. The commissioner must collect the adjusted
surcharge amount under this paragraph on vehicle registrations occurring on or after the
effective date of the gasoline excise tax adjustment.
new text end

Sec. 7.

Minnesota Statutes 2020, section 168.013, is amended by adding a subdivision to
read:


new text begin Subd. 1o. new text end

new text begin All-electric motorcycle. new text end

new text begin (a) In addition to the tax under subdivision 1b, a
surcharge of $46 is imposed for an all-electric motorcycle as defined in section 169.011,
subdivision 1b. Notwithstanding subdivision 8, revenue from the fee imposed under this
subdivision must be deposited in the highway user tax distribution fund.
new text end

new text begin (b) If the gasoline excise tax imposed by section 296A.07, subdivision 3, clause (3), is
increased or decreased, the surcharge under paragraph (a) must be increased or decreased,
respectively, by a corresponding percentage. The commissioner must collect the adjusted
surcharge amount under this paragraph on motorcycle registrations occurring on or after
the effective date of the gasoline excise tax adjustment.
new text end

Sec. 8.

Minnesota Statutes 2020, section 168.013, is amended by adding a subdivision to
read:


new text begin Subd. 1p. new text end

new text begin Plug-in hybrid electric motorcycle. new text end

new text begin (a) In addition to the tax under subdivision
1b, a surcharge of $23 is imposed for a plug-in hybrid electric motorcycle as defined in
section 169.011, subdivision 54c. Notwithstanding subdivision 8, revenue from the fee
imposed under this subdivision must be deposited in the highway user tax distribution fund.
new text end

new text begin (b) If the gasoline excise tax imposed by section 296A.07, subdivision 3, clause (3), is
increased or decreased, the surcharge under paragraph (a) must be increased or decreased,
respectively, by a corresponding percentage. The commissioner must collect the adjusted
surcharge amount under this paragraph on motorcycle registrations occurring on or after
the effective date of the gasoline excise tax adjustment.
new text end

Sec. 9.

new text begin [168.0135] MOTOR VEHICLE REGISTRATION SELF-SERVICE KIOSKS.
new text end

new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end

new text begin Authorization. new text end

new text begin (a) The commissioner, in consultation with deputy
registrars, must establish a process to implement, locate, and install self-service kiosks that
may be used for passenger vehicle and motorcycle registration renewals. The commissioner
must establish reasonable performance, security, technical, and financial standards to approve
a vendor. Self-service kiosks authorized by this section must:
new text end

new text begin (1) allow a customer to renew a passenger vehicle or motorcycle registration pursuant
to section 168.013, without assistance of a deputy registrar;
new text end

new text begin (2) collect the appropriate annual contribution for a special license plate;
new text end

new text begin (3) process requests for duplicate license plates, except that the self-service kiosk must
not process any request for a special plate that requires documentation to prove eligibility
to receive that type of plate;
new text end

new text begin (4) dispense license plate registration renewal stickers to the applicant at the time of the
application; and
new text end

new text begin (5) display the contact phone number and e-mail address of the deputy registrar's office
that is responsible for the self-service kiosk.
new text end

new text begin (b) A self-service kiosk may dispense license plates, except that a kiosk must not dispense
any type of special license plate that requires documentation to prove eligibility to receive
that type of plate.
new text end

new text begin (c) This section only applies to deputy registrars appointed pursuant to section 168.33,
subdivision 2.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 2. new text end

new text begin Administration. new text end

new text begin (a) The commissioner must contract with a vendor to provide
the hardware and software necessary to implement the self-service kiosk program. The
commissioner must provide fair and reasonable access to department facilities, staff, and
technology. The vendor is responsible for the maintenance and installation of all self-service
kiosks. The vendor must provide training to deputy registrars on how to operate and
troubleshoot issues with a self-service kiosk.
new text end

new text begin (b) In order to have a self-service kiosk placed in a deputy registrar's service area, the
deputy registrar must make a request to the commissioner. The commissioner must review
the request. If the request is approved, the commissioner must place a self-service kiosk in
the requesting deputy registrar's service area.
new text end

new text begin (c) The deputy registrar that requested the placement of the self-service kiosk is
responsible for the kiosk. The deputy registrar must coordinate with the vendor for
administration and to ensure that all registration materials contained within the self-service
kiosks are properly handled and accounted for.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 3. new text end

new text begin Fees. new text end

new text begin (a) The commissioner may assess a convenience fee of $5 or less for each
transaction completed using a self-service kiosk. The vendor must collect and retain the
revenue from any convenience fee that is assessed.
new text end

new text begin (b) The filing fees in section 168.33, subdivision 7, apply to transactions conducted at
a self-service kiosk. The deputy registrar must retain the filing fees.
new text end

new text begin (c) The fees authorized in this subdivision are in addition to any transaction fees,
convenience fees, or other fees charged by a financial institution for use of a debit or credit
card.
new text end

new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

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

Sec. 10.

Minnesota Statutes 2020, section 168.12, subdivision 1, is amended to read:


Subdivision 1.

Plates; design, visibility, periods of issuance.

(a) The commissioner,
upon approval and payment, shall issue to the applicant the plates required by this chapter,
bearing the state name and an assigned vehicle registration number. The number assigned
by the commissioner may be a combination of a letter or sign with figures. The color of the
plates and the color of the abbreviation of the state name and the number assigned must be
in marked contrast. The plates must be lettered, spaced, or distinguished to suitably indicate
the registration of the vehicle according to the rules of the commissioner.

(b) When a vehicle is registered on the basis of total gross weight, the plates issued must
clearly indicate by letters or other suitable insignia the maximum gross weight for which
the tax has been paid.

(c) Plates issued to a noncommercial vehicle must bear the inscription "noncommercial"
unless the vehicle is displaying a special plate authorized and issued under this chapter.

(d) A one-ton pickup truck that is used for commercial purposes and is subject to section
168.185, is eligible to display special plates as authorized and issued under this chapter.

(e) The plates must be so treated as to be at least 100 times brighter than the conventional
painted number plates. When properly mounted on an unlighted vehicle, the plates, when
viewed from a vehicle equipped with standard headlights, must be visible for a distance of
not less than 1,500 feet and readable for a distance of not less than 110 feet.

(f) The commissioner shall issue plates for the following periods:

(1) New plates issued pursuant to section 168.012, subdivision 1, must be issued to a
vehicle for as long as the vehicle is owned by the exempt agency and the plate shall not be
transferable from one vehicle to another but the plate may be transferred with the vehicle
from one tax-exempt agency to another.

(2) Plates issued for passenger automobiles must be issued for a seven-year period. All
plates issued under this paragraph must be replaced if they are seven years old or older at
the time of registration renewal or will become so during the registration period.

(3) Plates issued under sections 168.053 and 168.27, subdivisions 16 and 17, must be
for a seven-year period.

(4) Plates issued under subdivisions 2c and 2d and deleted text beginsectiondeleted text endnew text begin sectionsnew text end 168.123new text begin, 168.1235,
and 168.1255
new text end must be issued for the life of the veteran under section 169.79.

(5) Plates for any vehicle not specified in clauses (1) to (3) must be issued for the life
of the vehicle.

(g) In a year in which plates are not issued, the commissioner shall issue for each
registration a sticker to designate the year of registration. This sticker must show the year
or years for which the sticker is issued, and is valid only for that period. The plates and
stickers issued for a vehicle may not be transferred to another vehicle during the period for
which the sticker is issued, except when issued for a vehicle registered under section 168.187.

(h) Despite any other provision of this subdivision, plates issued to a vehicle used for
behind-the-wheel instruction in a driver education course in a public school may be
transferred to another vehicle used for the same purpose without payment of any additional
fee. The public school shall notify the commissioner of each transfer of plates under this
paragraph. The commissioner may prescribe a format for notification.

Sec. 11.

Minnesota Statutes 2020, section 168.12, subdivision 5, is amended to read:


Subd. 5.

Additional fee.

(a) In addition to any fee otherwise authorized or any tax
otherwise imposed upon any vehicle, the payment of which is required as a condition to the
issuance of any plate or plates, the commissioner shall impose the fee specified in paragraph
(b) that is calculated to cover the cost of manufacturing and issuing the plate or plates,
except for plates issued to disabled veterans as defined in section 168.031 and plates issued
pursuant to section 168.124, 168.125, or 168.27, subdivisions 16 and 17, for passenger
automobiles. The commissioner shall issue graphic design plates only for vehicles registered
pursuant to section 168.017 and recreational vehicles registered pursuant to section 168.013,
subdivision 1g
.

(b) Unless otherwise specified or exempted by statute, the following plate and validation
sticker fees apply for the original, duplicate, or replacement issuance of a plate in a plate
year:

License Plate
Single
Double
Regular and Disability
$
deleted text begin 5.25 deleted text end new text begin 13.50
new text end
$
deleted text begin 7.00 deleted text end new text begin 15.50
new text end
Special
$
deleted text begin 10.00 deleted text end new text begin
13.50
new text end
$
deleted text begin 11.50 deleted text end new text begin
15.50
new text end
Personalized (Replacement)
$
deleted text begin 11.50 deleted text end new text begin
13.50
new text end
$
15.50
Collector Category
$
deleted text begin 15.00 deleted text end new text begin
13.50
new text end
$
deleted text begin 16.50 deleted text end new text begin
15.50
new text end
Emergency Vehicle Display
$
3.00
$
6.00
Utility Trailer Self-Adhesive
$
2.50
Vertical Motorcycle Plate
$
100.00
NA
Replacement Dealer Plates
$
5.25
Replacement Tax Exempt Plates
$
5.25
Stickers
Duplicate year
$
deleted text begin 1.25 deleted text end new text begin 1.50
new text end
$
deleted text begin 1.25 deleted text end new text begin 1.50
new text end
International Fuel Tax Agreement
$
2.50

(c) Notwithstanding paragraph (b), for plates issued on and after August 1, 2019, and
before July 1, 2022, the following plate and validation sticker fees apply for the original,
duplicate, or replacement issuance of a plate in a plate year:

License Plate
Single
Double
Regular and Disability
$
6.00
$
8.00
Special
$
11.00
$
12.50
Personalized (Replacement)
$
12.50
$
16.50
Collector Category
$
16.00
$
17.50
Emergency Vehicle Display
$
3.00
$
6.00
Utility Trailer Self-Adhesive
$
2.50
Vertical Motorcycle Plate
$
100.00
NA
Replacement Dealer Plates
$
5.25
Replacement Tax Exempt Plates
$
5.25
Stickers
Duplicate year
$
1.50
$
1.50
International Fuel Tax Agreement
$
2.50

(d) For vehicles that require two of the categories in paragraph (b) or (c), the registrar
shall only charge the higher of the two fees and not a combined total.

Sec. 12.

new text begin [168.1258] MINNESOTA 100 CLUB PLATES.
new text end

new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end

new text begin Issuance of plates. new text end

new text begin The commissioner must issue Minnesota 100 Club
special 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 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 a minimum of $40 annually to the Minnesota 100 Club 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 Subd. 2. new text end

new text begin Design. new text end

new text begin The commissioner must adopt a suitable design for the plate, in
consultation with representatives from the Minnesota 100 Club.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 3. new text end

new text begin Plates transfer. new text end

new text begin On application to the commissioner and payment of a transfer
fee of $5, special plates issued under this section may be transferred to another motor vehicle
if the subsequent vehicle is:
new text end

new text begin (1) qualified under subdivision 1, clause (1), to bear the special plates; and
new text end

new text begin (2) registered to the same individual to whom the special plates were originally issued.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 4. new text end

new text begin Exemption. 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 Subd. 5. new text end

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

new text begin Contributions collected under
subdivision 1, clause (4), must be deposited in the Minnesota 100 Club account, which is
established in the special revenue fund. Money in the account is annually appropriated to
the commissioner. This appropriation is first for the annual cost of administering the account
funds, and the remaining funds are for distribution to the Minnesota 100 Club to further the
organization's mission and purpose of providing charitable gifts and contributions.
new text end

new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin This section is effective July 1, 2021, for Minnesota 100 Club
special plates issued on or after that date.
new text end

Sec. 13.

new text begin [168.1283] MINNESOTA AGRICULTURE SPECIAL PLATES.
new text end

new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end

new text begin Issuance of plates. new text end

new text begin The commissioner must issue Minnesota agriculture
special 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 recreational vehicle;
new text end

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

new text begin (3) pays the registration tax as required under section 168.013;
new text end

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

new text begin (5) contributes a minimum of $20 annually to the Minnesota agriculture account; and
new text end

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

new text begin Subd. 2. new text end

new text begin Design. new text end

new text begin In consultation with the commissioner of agriculture, the commissioner
must adopt a suitable plate design that includes a depiction of lands and activity related to
agriculture.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 3. new text end

new text begin Plates transfer. new text end

new text begin On application to the commissioner and payment of a transfer
fee of $5, special plates issued under this section may be transferred to another motor vehicle
if the subsequent vehicle is:
new text end

new text begin (1) qualified under subdivision 1, clause (1), to bear the special plates; and
new text end

new text begin (2) registered to the same individual to whom the special plates were originally issued.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 4. new text end

new text begin Exemption. 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 Subd. 5. new text end

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

new text begin Contributions collected under
subdivision 1, clause (5), must be deposited in the Minnesota agriculture 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 (1) the Minnesota FFA
Foundation to support the mission of the foundation, and (2) the University of Minnesota
Extension Service to support Minnesota 4-H programming and activities. The commissioner
must annually consult with the Minnesota FFA Foundation and the University of Minnesota
Extension Service for recommendations regarding how to allocate funds.
new text end

new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin This section is effective January 1, 2022, for Minnesota agriculture
special plates issued on or after that date.
new text end

Sec. 14.

Minnesota Statutes 2020, section 168.183, is amended to read:


168.183 MOTOR VEHICLES OF CERTAIN NONRESIDENTS.

Subdivision 1.

Payment of taxes.

All trucks, truck-tractors, trucks using combination,
and buses which comply with all of the provisions of section 168.181, subdivision 1, clause
(6), but are excluded from the exemptions solely because of the temporary nature of their
movement in this state, shall be required to comply with all laws and rules as to the payment
of taxes applicable to like vehicles owned by Minnesota residents, except that nonresidents
may make application to pay the tax for each vehicle proportionate to the number of months
or fraction thereof the vehicles are in this state. For the purposes of this subdivision, buses
do not include charter buses that are considered proratable vehicles under section 168.187,
subdivision 4
.new text begin Fees are determined by section 168.013, subdivision 1e.
new text end

Subd. 2.

Contents of application.

The application shall contain such information and
shall be executed in such manner as the registrar may require and shall include a complete
itinerary of the applicant and shall be accompanied by such evidence of ownership as the
registrar shall deem necessary.

Subd. 3.

Permit.

Upon payment of the required tax the registrar shall issue, in lieu of
registration plates, a permit for each vehicle so taxed. The permit shall contain the name
and address of the owner, the make, type, serial number and year model of the vehicle, the
expiration date and any other information deemed necessary by the registrar. The permit
must be deleted text begincarried in the vehicle at all timesdeleted text end new text beginavailable in a format prescribed by the registrar
new text end while new text beginthe vehicle is new text endbeing operated in this state.

Sec. 15.

Minnesota Statutes 2020, section 168.187, subdivision 17, is amended to read:


Subd. 17.

Trip permit.

Subject to agreements or arrangements made or entered into
pursuant to subdivision 7, the commissioner may issue trip permits for use of Minnesota
highways by individual vehicles, on an occasional basis, for periods not to exceed 120 hours
in compliance with rules promulgated pursuant to subdivision 23 deleted text beginand upon payment of a
fee of $15
deleted text end. new text beginThe fee for the trip permit is calculated as one-twelfth of the amount determined
under section 168.013, subdivision 1e, rounded to the nearest whole dollar.
new text endFor the purposes
of this subdivision, "on an occasional basis" means no more than one permit per vehicle
within a 30-day period, which begins the day a permit is effective.

Sec. 16.

Minnesota Statutes 2020, section 168.301, subdivision 1, is amended to read:


Subdivision 1.

Surrender plates and credit tax paid.

new text begin(a) new text endOn transferring a motor
vehicle, the transferor shall surrender the registration plates and assign the registration tax
paid to the credit of the transferee.

new text begin (b) A fee of $10 shall be charged on each transfer of title within the state, other than
transfers for resale purposes, of every motor vehicle weighing more than 1,000 pounds, as
specified in section 115A.908.
new text end

Sec. 17.

Minnesota Statutes 2020, section 168.31, subdivision 4, is amended to read:


Subd. 4.

Installments; registration generally.

new text begin(a) new text endIf the tax for a vehicle assessed under
section 168.013, subdivision 1c, 1d, 1e, or 1g, amounts to more than $400, the owner may
pay the tax by installments.

new text begin (b)new text end The owner shall tender with the application for registration one-third of the annual
tax due or $400, whichever is greater, plus any penalties or arrears, plus a fee of $10. Instead
of this fee, the applicant may furnish a bond, bank letter of credit, or certificate of deposit
approved by the registrar of motor vehicles, for the total of the tax still due. The amount of
the bond, letter of credit, or certificate of deposit may include any penalties assessed. The
bond, letter of credit, or certificate of deposit must be for the benefit of the state for monetary
loss caused by failure of the vehicle owner to pay delinquent license fees and penalties.

new text begin (c)new text end The remainder of the tax due must be paid in two equal installmentsdeleted text begin;deleted text endnew text begin.new text end The due date
of the first installment is deleted text beginthe first day of the fifth month of the registration period for whichdeleted text end
deleted text begin the tax is assesseddeleted text endnew text begin July 1,new text end and the second installment is due deleted text beginon the first day of the ninth
month of the registration period for which the tax is assessed
deleted text endnew text begin November 1new text end.

new text begin (d)new text end When the applicant elects to pay the administrative fee, the registrar shall issue to
the applicant validation stickers indicating the expiration date of a registration. When the
applicant elects to furnish a bond, bank letter, or letter of deposit, the registrar shall issue
regular validation stickers for the registration year.

new text begin (e)new text end If an owner of a vehicle fails to pay an installment on or before its due date, the
vehicle must not be used on the public streets or highways in this state until the installment
or installments of the tax remaining due on the vehicle have been paid in full for the licensed
year together with a penalty at the rate of $1 per day for the remainder of the month in which
the balance of the tax becomes due and $4 a month for each succeeding month or fraction
of a month during which the balance of the tax remains unpaid. Upon the payment of the
balance of the tax and the penalties, the registrar shall issue a registration certificate to the
owner of the vehicle in the manner provided by law. The registrar shall deny installment
payment privileges provided in this subdivision in the subsequent year to any owner on any
or all vehicles of the owner who during the current year fails to pay any installment due
within one month after the due date.

Sec. 18.

Minnesota Statutes 2020, section 168.327, is amended by adding a subdivision
to read:


new text begin Subd. 5a. new text end

new text begin Vehicle records subscription service. new text end

new text begin (a) The commissioner may implement
a vehicle records subscription service to provide information concerning access to motor
vehicle records, including regular notice of records that have changed, to subscribers who:
new text end

new text begin (1) pay applicable fees; and
new text end

new text begin (2) are approved by the commissioner in accordance with section 168.346 and United
States Code, title 18, section 2721.
new text end

new text begin (b) If a vehicle records subscription service is implemented, the commissioner must
establish a fee that does not exceed $3,680 per month for a subscription to the service. Fees
collected under this paragraph must be credited to the vehicle services operating account
under section 299A.705, subdivision 1, and are appropriated to the commissioner for the
purposes in this paragraph and paragraph (a).
new text end

new text begin (c) If a motor vehicle records subscription service is implemented, the commissioner
must charge a fee of $0.02 per motor vehicle record requested. Of the fees collected, 20
percent must be credited to the vehicle services operating account under section 299A.705,
subdivision 1, and is appropriated to the commissioner for the purposes of this subdivision;
30 percent must be credited to the data security account in the special revenue fund under
section 3.9741, subdivision 5; and 50 percent must be credited to the driver and vehicle
services technology account under section 299A.705, subdivision 3.
new text end

Sec. 19.

Minnesota Statutes 2020, section 168.327, subdivision 6, is amended to read:


Subd. 6.

Review and audit of deleted text beginpurchases of bulkdeleted text end driver new text beginlicense new text endand deleted text beginmotordeleted text end vehicle
recordsnew text begin subscription servicenew text end.

Each deleted text beginsubscriber and each requester of bulk vehicle recordsdeleted text endnew text begin
subscription of vehicle records or driver's license records
new text end shall new text beginannually new text endengage an
independent professional organization to audit its uses of deleted text beginbulkdeleted text end data and its information
technology security procedures, including the methods and practices employed in the
processing and use of driver and vehicle services data. Within 30 days of the date of the
audit report, each subscriber and requester must submit each report to the legislative auditor
and the commissioner.

Sec. 20.

Minnesota Statutes 2020, section 168.327, is amended by adding a subdivision
to read:


new text begin Subd. 7. new text end

new text begin Custom data request record fee. new text end

new text begin (a) For purposes of this subdivision, "custom
data request records" means a total of 1,000 or more vehicle title records and vehicle
registration records or a total of 1,000 or more driver's license records.
new text end

new text begin (b) The commissioner must charge a fee of $0.02 per record for custom data request
vehicle records and custom data request vehicle registration records or custom data request
driver's license records.
new text end

new text begin (c) Of the vehicle record fees collected, 20 percent must be credited to the vehicle services
operating account under section 299A.705, subdivision 1, and is appropriated to the
commissioner for the purposes of this subdivision; 30 percent must be credited to the data
security account in the special revenue fund under section 3.9741, subdivision 5; and 50
percent must be credited to the driver and vehicle services technology account under section
299A.705, subdivision 3.
new text end

new text begin (d) Of the driver's license record fees collected, 20 percent must be credited to the driver
services operating account under section 299A.705, subdivision 2, and is appropriated to
the commissioner for the purposes of this subdivision; 30 percent must be credited to the
data security account in the special revenue fund under section 3.9741, subdivision 5; and
50 percent must be credited to the driver and vehicle services technology account under
section 299A.705, subdivision 3.
new text end

new text begin (e) Additional fees apply for technical staff to create the custom set of data.
new text end

Sec. 21.

Minnesota Statutes 2020, section 168.33, subdivision 7, is amended to read:


Subd. 7.

Filing fees; allocations.

(a) In addition to all other statutory fees and taxes, a
filing fee of:

(1) $7 is imposed on every vehicle registration renewal, excluding pro rate transactions;
and

(2) $11 is imposed on every other type of vehicle transaction, including motor carrier
fuel licenses under sections 168D.05 and 168D.06, and pro rate transactions.

(b) Notwithstanding paragraph (a):

(1) a filing fee may not be charged for a document returned for a refund or for a correction
of an error made by the Department of Public Safety, a dealer, or a deputy registrar; and

(2) no filing fee or other fee may be charged for the permanent surrender of a title for a
vehicle.

(c) new text beginFor every transaction where a deputy registrar collects a fee pursuant to paragraph
(a), clause (1), the commissioner must transmit a payment of $1 to the deputy registrar that
collected the fee. For every transaction where a deputy registrar collects a fee pursuant to
paragraph (a), clause (2), the commissioner must transmit a payment of $3 to the deputy
registrar that collected the fee. The commissioner must make the payments required by this
paragraph on a quarterly basis. An amount sufficient to make the payments required by this
paragraph is appropriated to the commissioner from the vehicle services operating account
in the special revenue fund.
new text end

new text begin (d) new text endThe filing fee must be shown as a separate item on all registration renewal notices
sent out by the commissioner.

deleted text begin (d)deleted text endnew text begin (e)new text end The statutory fees and taxes, and the filing fees imposed under paragraph (a) may
be paid by credit card or debit card. The deputy registrar may collect a surcharge on the
statutory fees, taxes, and filing fee not greater than the cost of processing a credit card or
debit card transaction, in accordance with emergency rules established by the commissioner
of public safety. The surcharge must be used to pay the cost of processing credit and debit
card transactions.

deleted text begin (e)deleted text endnew text begin (f)new text end The fees collected under this subdivision by the department must be allocated as
follows:

(1) of the fees collected under paragraph (a), clause (1):

(i) $5.50 must be deposited in the vehicle services operating account; and

(ii) $1.50 must be deposited in the driver and vehicle services technology account; and

(2) of the fees collected under paragraph (a), clause (2):

(i) $3.50 must be deposited in the general fund;

(ii) $6.00 must be deposited in the vehicle services operating account; and

(iii) $1.50 must be deposited in the driver and vehicle services technology account.

new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin This section is effective July 1, 2021, and applies to transactions
completed on or after that date.
new text end

Sec. 22.

Minnesota Statutes 2020, section 168.63, subdivision 5, is amended to read:


Subd. 5.

Annual recomputation and tax adjustment.

At the close of each calendar
year and not later than February 15th of the next succeeding year, beginning with 1959, the
registrar of motor vehicles shall recompute and redetermine the number of intercity buses
required to have been registered in Minnesota for the prior year and the actual amount of
tax liability for such previous year shall likewise be redetermined. Any additional tax which
may be due by any owner or operator of intercity buses shall be paid forthwith. If it is
determined as a result of such recomputation that there has been an overpayment of tax, the
amount of such overpayment shall be credited to the amount of tax which may be due by
the owner or operator of intercity buses in any subsequent year. In the event any owner or
operator of intercity buses discontinues operations in Minnesota and has a tax credit due as
a result of overpayment of motor vehicle taxes for any year, the amount of such overpayment
shall be refunded. Such sums as are necessary to make the refunds herein are hereby
appropriated annually from the deleted text beginhighway user tax distributiondeleted text end new text begingeneral new text endfund.

Sec. 23.

Minnesota Statutes 2020, section 168A.11, subdivision 1, is amended to read:


Subdivision 1.

Requirements upon subsequent transfer; service fee.

(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
shall 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 therefor 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 shall pay one month's registration tax. If a dealer
elects to apply for a certificate of title on a vehicle held for resale, the department shall 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
shall also, in the space provided therefor 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 shall complete the application for title section on the certificate of
title or separate title application form prescribed by the department. The dealer shall mail
or deliver the certificate to the registrar or deputy registrar with the transferee's application
for a new certificate and appropriate taxes and fees, within ten business days.

(e) With respect to vehicles sold to buyers who will remove the vehicle from this state,
the dealer shall remove any license plates from the vehicle, issue a 31-day temporary permit
pursuant to section 168.091, and notify the registrar 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 registrar. 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 deleted text beginnot to
exceed
deleted text endnew text begin ofnew text end $7 per transaction to provide this service.

Sec. 24.

Minnesota Statutes 2020, section 168A.11, subdivision 2, is amended to read:


Subd. 2.

Notification on vehicle held for resale; service fee.

Within 48 hours of
acquiring a vehicle titled and registered in Minnesota, a dealer shall notify the registrar that
the dealership is holding the vehicle for resale. The notification must be made electronically
as prescribed by the registrar. The dealer may contract this service to a deputy registrar and
the registrar may charge a fee deleted text beginnot to exceeddeleted text endnew text begin ofnew text end $7 per transaction to provide this service.

Sec. 25.

Minnesota Statutes 2020, section 168A.151, subdivision 1, is amended to read:


Subdivision 1.

Salvage titles.

(a) When an insurer, licensed to conduct business in
Minnesota, acquires ownership of a deleted text beginlate-model or high-valuedeleted text end vehicle through payment of
damages, the insurer shall immediately apply for a salvage certificate of title or shall stamp
the existing certificate of title with the legend "SALVAGE CERTIFICATE OF TITLE" in
a manner prescribed by the department. Within ten days of obtaining the title of a vehicle
through payment of damages, an insurer must notify the department in a manner prescribed
by the department.

(b) A person shall immediately apply for a salvage certificate of title if the person acquires
a damaged deleted text beginlate-model or high-valuedeleted text end vehicle with an out-of-state title and the vehicle:

(1) is a vehicle that was acquired by an insurer through payment of damages;

(2) is a vehicle for which the cost of repairs exceeds the value of the damaged vehicle;
or

(3) has an out-of-state salvage certificate of title as proof of ownership.

(c) A self-insured owner of a deleted text beginlate-model or high-valuedeleted text end vehicle that sustains damage by
collision or other occurrence which exceeds 80 percent of its actual cash value shall
immediately apply for a salvage certificate of title.

new text begin (d) A person who retains ownership of a late-model or high-value motor vehicle and
receives a total loss settlement from an insurance company shall immediately apply for a
salvage certificate of title.
new text end

new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin This section is effective January 1, 2023, and applies to: (1) a
vehicle subject to this section that is acquired on or after that date; (2) a vehicle that sustains
damage by collision as described in paragraph (c) on or after that date; or (3) a vehicle for
which a person receives a total loss settlement as described in paragraph (d) on or after that
date.
new text end

Sec. 26.

Minnesota Statutes 2020, section 169.011, is amended by adding a subdivision
to read:


new text begin Subd. 1b. new text end

new text begin All-electric motorcycle. new text end

new text begin (a) "All-electric motorcycle" means an electric
motorcycle that is solely able to be powered by an electric motor drawing current from
rechargeable storage batteries, fuel cells, or other portable sources of electrical current.
new text end

new text begin (b) All-electric motorcycle excludes a plug-in hybrid electric motorcycle.
new text end

Sec. 27.

Minnesota Statutes 2020, section 169.011, is amended by adding a subdivision
to read:


new text begin Subd. 15a. new text end

new text begin Class 1 electric-assisted bicycle. new text end

new text begin "Class 1 electric-assisted bicycle" means
an electric-assisted bicycle equipped with an electric motor that provides assistance only
when the rider is pedaling and ceases to provide assistance when the bicycle reaches the
speed of 20 miles per hour.
new text end

new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin This section is effective August 1, 2021.
new text end

Sec. 28.

Minnesota Statutes 2020, section 169.011, is amended by adding a subdivision
to read:


new text begin Subd. 15b. new text end

new text begin Class 2 electric-assisted bicycle. new text end

new text begin "Class 2 electric-assisted bicycle" means
an electric-assisted bicycle equipped with an electric motor that is capable of propelling the
bicycle without the rider pedaling and ceases to provide assistance when the bicycle reaches
the speed of 20 miles per hour.
new text end

new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin This section is effective August 1, 2021.
new text end

Sec. 29.

Minnesota Statutes 2020, section 169.011, is amended by adding a subdivision
to read:


new text begin Subd. 15c. new text end

new text begin Class 3 electric-assisted bicycle. new text end

new text begin "Class 3 electric-assisted bicycle" means
an electric-assisted bicycle equipped with an electric motor that provides assistance only
when the rider is pedaling and ceases to provide assistance when the bicycle reaches the
speed of 28 miles per hour.
new text end

new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin This section is effective August 1, 2021.
new text end

Sec. 30.

Minnesota Statutes 2020, section 169.011, subdivision 27, is amended to read:


Subd. 27.

Electric-assisted bicycle.

"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 requirementsdeleted text begin:
deleted text end

deleted text begin (i) of federal motor vehicle safety standards for a motor-driven cycle in Code of Federal
Regulations, title 49, sections 571.1 et seq.; or
deleted text end

deleted text begin (ii)deleted text end for bicycles under Code of Federal Regulations, title 16, part 1512, or successor
requirements; deleted text beginand
deleted text end

(3) deleted text beginhasdeleted text endnew text begin is equipped withnew text end an electric motor that deleted text begin(i)deleted text end has a power output of not more than
deleted text begin 1,000deleted text endnew text begin 750new text end wattsdeleted text begin, (ii) is incapable of propelling the vehicle at a speed of more than 20 miles
per hour, (iii) is incapable of further increasing the speed of the device when human power
alone is used to propel the vehicle at a speed of more than 20 miles per hour, and (iv)
disengages or ceases to function when the vehicle's brakes are applied
deleted text endnew text begin; and
new text end

new text begin (4) meets the requirements of a class 1, class 2, or class 3 electric-assisted bicyclenew text end.

new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin This section is effective August 1, 2021.
new text end

Sec. 31.

Minnesota Statutes 2020, section 169.011, subdivision 42, is amended to read:


Subd. 42.

Motor vehicle.

new text begin(a) new text end"Motor vehicle" means every vehicle which is self-propelled
and every vehicle which is propelled by electric power obtained from overhead trolley wires.

new text begin (b)new text end Motor vehicle does not includenew text begin an electric-assisted bicycle,new text end an electric personal
assistive mobility devicenew text begin,new text end or a vehicle moved solely by human power.

new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin This section is effective August 1, 2021.
new text end

Sec. 32.

Minnesota Statutes 2020, section 169.011, is amended by adding a subdivision
to read:


new text begin Subd. 54c. new text end

new text begin Plug-in hybrid electric motorcycle. new text end

new text begin "Plug-in hybrid electric motorcycle"
means an electric motorcycle that:
new text end

new text begin (1) contains an internal combustion engine and also allows power to be delivered to the
drive wheels by a battery-powered electric motor;
new text end

new text begin (2) when connected to the electrical grid via an electrical outlet, is able to recharge its
battery; and
new text end

new text begin (3) has the ability to travel at least 20 miles powered substantially by electricity.
new text end

Sec. 33.

Minnesota Statutes 2020, section 169.035, subdivision 3, is amended to read:


Subd. 3.

Transportation by animal.

deleted text beginEverydeleted text endnew text begin Anew text end person riding an animal or deleted text begindriving any
animal drawing a
deleted text endnew text begin operating an animal-drawnnew text end vehicle upon a roadway deleted text beginshall bedeleted text endnew text begin isnew text end subject to
the provisions of this chapter applicable to the driver of a vehicle, except those provisions
which by their nature can have no application.new text begin A person operating an animal-drawn vehicle
must comply with sections 169.18, subdivision 10; 169.522; and 169.58, subdivision 6.
new text end

Sec. 34.

Minnesota Statutes 2020, section 169.09, subdivision 13, is amended to read:


Subd. 13.

Reports confidential; evidence, fee, penalty, appropriation.

(a) All reports
and supplemental information required under this section must be for the use of the
commissioner of public safety and other appropriate state, federal, county, and municipal
governmental agencies for accident analysis purposes, except:

(1) upon written request, the commissioner of public safety or any law enforcement
agency shall disclose the report required under subdivision 8 to:

(i) any individual involved in the accident, the representative of the individual's estate,
or the surviving spouse, or one or more surviving next of kin, or a trustee appointed under
section 573.02;

(ii) any other person injured in person, property, or means of support, or who incurs
other pecuniary loss by virtue of the accident;

(iii) legal counsel of a person described in item (i) or (ii); deleted text beginor
deleted text end

(iv) a representative of the insurer of any person described in item (i) or (ii);new text begin or
new text end

new text begin (v) a city or county attorney or an attorney representing the state in an implied consent
action who is charged with the prosecution of a traffic or criminal offense that is the result
of a traffic crash investigation conducted by law enforcement;
new text end

(2) the commissioner of public safety shall, upon written request, provide the driver
filing a report under subdivision 7 with a copy of the report filed by the driver;

(3) the commissioner of public safety may verify with insurance companies vehicle
insurance information to enforce sections 65B.48, 169.792, 169.793, 169.796, and 169.797;

(4) the commissioner of public safety shall provide the commissioner of transportation
the information obtained for each traffic accident involving a commercial motor vehicle,
for purposes of administering commercial vehicle safety regulations;

(5) upon specific request, the commissioner of public safety shall provide the
commissioner of transportation the information obtained regarding each traffic accident
involving damage to identified state-owned infrastructure, for purposes of debt collection
under section 161.20, subdivision 4; and

(6) the commissioner of public safety may give to the United States Department of
Transportation commercial vehicle accident information in connection with federal grant
programs relating to safety.

(b) Accident reports and data contained in the reports are not discoverable under any
provision of law or rule of court. No report shall be used as evidence in any trial, civil or
criminal, or any action for damages or criminal proceedings arising out of an accident.
However, the commissioner of public safety shall furnish, upon the demand of any person
who has or claims to have made a report or upon demand of any court, a certificate showing
that a specified accident report has or has not been made to the commissioner solely to prove
compliance or failure to comply with the requirements that the report be made to the
commissioner.

(c) Nothing in this subdivision prevents any individual who has made a report under
this section from providing information to any individuals involved in an accident or their
representatives or from testifying in any trial, civil or criminal, arising out of an accident,
as to facts within the individual's knowledge. It is intended by this subdivision to render
privileged the reports required, but it is not intended to prohibit proof of the facts to which
the reports relate.

(d) Disclosing any information contained in any accident report, except as provided in
this subdivision, section 13.82, subdivision 3 or 6, or other statutes, is a misdemeanor.

(e) The commissioner of public safety shall charge authorized persons as described in
paragraph (a) a $5 fee for a copy of an accident report. Ninety percent of the $5 fee collected
under this paragraph must be deposited in the special revenue fund and credited to the driver
services operating account established in section 299A.705 and ten percent must be deposited
in the general fund. The commissioner may also furnish an electronic copy of the database
of accident records, which must not contain personal or private data on an individual, to
private agencies as provided in paragraph (g), for not less than the cost of preparing the
copies on a bulk basis as provided in section 13.03, subdivision 3.

(f) The fees specified in paragraph (e) notwithstanding, the commissioner and law
enforcement agencies shall charge commercial users who request access to response or
incident data relating to accidents a fee not to exceed 50 cents per record. "Commercial
user" is a user who in one location requests access to data in more than five accident reports
per month, unless the user establishes that access is not for a commercial purpose. Of the
money collected by the commissioner under this paragraph, 90 percent must be deposited
in the special revenue fund and credited to the driver services operating account established
in section 299A.705 and ten percent must be deposited in the general fund.

(g) The fees in paragraphs (e) and (f) notwithstanding, the commissioner shall provide
an electronic copy of the accident records database to the public on a case-by-case basis
using the cost-recovery charges provided for under section 13.03, subdivision 3. The database
provided must not contain personal or private data on an individual. However, unless the
accident records database includes the vehicle identification number, the commissioner
shall include the vehicle registration plate number if a private agency certifies and agrees
that the agency:

(1) is in the business of collecting accident and damage information on vehicles;

(2) will use the vehicle registration plate number only for identifying vehicles that have
been involved in accidents or damaged, to provide this information to persons seeking access
to a vehicle's history and not for identifying individuals or for any other purpose; and

(3) will be subject to the penalties and remedies under sections 13.08 and 13.09.

Sec. 35.

Minnesota Statutes 2020, section 169.18, subdivision 10, is amended to read:


Subd. 10.

Slower vehicles.

(a) Upon a roadway with one lane in the direction of travel,
a person proceeding at a speed that is sufficiently low as to create a traffic hazardnew text begin, including
when operating an animal-drawn vehicle upon a roadway or shoulder of a roadway,
new text end must
operate the vehicle as close as practicable to the right-hand curb or edge of the roadway.

(b) Upon a roadway with more than one lane in the same direction of travel, a person
must move out of the left-most lane to allow another vehicle to pass, when practicable under
existing conditions. A left-most lane under this paragraph is the lane adjacent to one
designated and posted for a specific type of traffic, including as provided under section
160.93. This paragraph does not apply when:

(1) overtaking and passing another vehicle proceeding in the same direction;

(2) preparing for a left turn at an intersection or into a private road or driveway;

(3) preparing to exit a controlled-access highway on the left side of the road;

(4) the lane is designated and posted for a specific type of traffic; or

(5) the vehicle is an authorized emergency vehicle.

Sec. 36.

Minnesota Statutes 2020, section 169.222, subdivision 4, is amended to read:


Subd. 4.

Riding rules.

(a) Every person operating a bicycle upon a roadway shall ride
as close as practicable to the right-hand curb or edge of the roadway except under any of
the following situations:

(1) when overtaking and passing another vehicle proceeding in the same direction;

(2) when preparing for a left turn at an intersection or into a private road or driveway;

(3) when reasonably necessary to avoid conditions, including fixed or moving objects,
vehicles, pedestrians, animals, surface hazards, or narrow width lanes, that make it unsafe
to continue along the right-hand curb or edge; or

(4) when operating on the shoulder of a roadway or in a bicycle lane.

(b) If a bicycle is traveling on a shoulder of a roadway, the bicycle shall travel in the
same direction as adjacent vehicular traffic.

(c) Persons riding bicycles upon a roadway or shoulder shall not ride more than two
abreast and shall not impede the normal and reasonable movement of traffic and, on a laned
roadway, shall ride within a single lane.

(d) A person operating a bicycle upon a sidewalk, or across a roadway or shoulder on a
crosswalk, shall yield the right-of-way to any pedestrian and shall give an audible signal
when necessary before overtaking and passing any pedestrian. No person shall ride a bicycle
upon a sidewalk within a business district unless permitted by local authorities. Local
authorities may prohibit the operation of bicycles on any sidewalk or crosswalk under their
jurisdiction.

(e) An individual operating a bicycle or other vehicle on a bikeway shall leave a safe
distance when overtaking a bicycle or individual proceeding in the same direction on the
bikeway, and shall maintain clearance until safely past the overtaken bicycle or individual.

(f) A person lawfully operating a bicycle on a sidewalk, or across a roadway or shoulder
on a crosswalk, shall have all the rights and duties applicable to a pedestrian under the same
circumstances.

deleted text begin (g) A person may operate an electric-assisted bicycle on the shoulder of a roadway, on
a bikeway, or on a bicycle trail if not otherwise prohibited under section 85.015, subdivision
1d; 85.018, subdivision 2, paragraph (d); or 160.263, subdivision 2, paragraph (b), as
applicable.
deleted text end

new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin This section is effective August 1, 2021.
new text end

Sec. 37.

Minnesota Statutes 2020, section 169.222, subdivision 6a, is amended to read:


Subd. 6a.

deleted text beginOperator agedeleted text endnew text begin Electric-assisted bicycle; riding rulesnew text end.

new text begin (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.
new text end

new text begin (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.
new text end

new text begin (c) A person may operate a class 3 electric-assisted bicycle 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.
new text end

new text begin (d) The local authority or state agency having jurisdiction over a trail 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.
new text end

new text begin (e) new text endNo person under the age of 15 shall operate an electric-assisted bicycle.

new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin This section is effective August 1, 2021.
new text end

Sec. 38.

Minnesota Statutes 2020, section 169.222, is amended by adding a subdivision
to read:


new text begin Subd. 6b. new text end

new text begin Electric-assisted bicycle; equipment. new text end

new text begin (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 classification 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 end

new text begin (b) A person must not modify an electric-assisted bicycle to change the motor-powered
speed capability or motor engagement unless the person replaces the label required in
paragraph (a) with revised information.
new text end

new text begin (c) An electric-assisted bicycle must operate in a manner so that the electric motor is
disengaged or ceases to function when the rider stops pedaling or when the brakes are
applied.
new text end

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

new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin Paragraph (a) is effective January 1, 2022. Paragraphs (b) to (d)
are effective August 1, 2021.
new text end

Sec. 39.

Minnesota Statutes 2020, section 169.451, subdivision 3, is amended to read:


Subd. 3.

deleted text beginRules of commissionerdeleted text endnew text begin Inspection criterianew text end.

deleted text begin (a) The commissioner of public
safety shall provide by rule for the issuance and display of distinctive inspection certificates.
deleted text end

deleted text begin (b) The commissioner of public safety shall provide by rule a point system for evaluating
the effect on safety operation of any variance from law detected during inspections conducted
pursuant to subdivision 1.
deleted text end

new text begin (a) The Department of Public Safety shall inspect school buses in accordance with the
School Bus Inspection Manual as prescribed in section 169.4501, subdivision 3. Upon
completion of an inspection, a printed or electronic vehicle examination report must be
provided to the carrier or school district.
new text end

new text begin (b) A school bus displaying a defect as defined in the "School Bus Recommended
Out-of-Service Criteria" in the most recent edition of the "National School Transportation
Specification and Procedures" adopted by the National Congress on School Transportation
is deemed unsafe for student transportation. A rejection sticker shall be affixed to the lower
left corner of the windshield. The sticker shall be removed only upon authorization from a
member of the State Patrol who has determined that all defects have been corrected. Pending
reinspection and certification of the vehicle by a member of the State Patrol, a bus bearing
a rejection sticker may be used to transport students if the defects have been corrected and
the vehicle examination report is signed by the owner or a designee certifying that all defects
have been corrected. The signed report shall be carried in the first aid kit on the bus. For
purposes of this paragraph, a member of the State Patrol means a trooper or an employee
of the Department of Public Safety described in section 299D.06.
new text end

new text begin (c) A school bus that has had an inspection completed in which no out-of-service defects
were identified is deemed to have passed the inspection and an inspection certificate shall
be affixed to the lower left corner of the windshield. All defects identified must be repaired
within 14 days of the inspection. The person completing the repairs shall sign and date the
inspection report indicating the repairs were made. The inspection report must be retained
at the principle place of business of the carrier or school district for 12 months following
the inspection and must be available for review by a representative of the commissioner of
public safety.
new text end

new text begin (d) A defect discovered during an inspection that was identified during a previous
inspection but has not been corrected results in a failed inspection. A rejection sticker shall
be affixed to the lower left corner of the windshield.
new text end

Sec. 40.

Minnesota Statutes 2020, section 169.522, subdivision 1, is amended to read:


Subdivision 1.

Displaying emblem; rules.

(a) All animal-drawn vehicles, motorized
golf carts when operated on designated roadways pursuant to section 169.045, implements
of husbandry, and other machinery, including all road construction machinery, which are
designed for operation at a speed of 30 miles per hour or less, must display a triangular
slow-moving vehicle emblem, except (1) when being used in actual construction and
maintenance work and traveling within the limits of a construction area marked in accordance
with the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, as set forth in section 169.06, or (2)
for a towed implement of husbandry that is empty and that is not self-propelled, in which
case it may be towed at lawful speeds greater than 30 miles per hour without removing the
slow-moving vehicle emblem. The emblem must consist of a fluorescent or illuminated
red-orange triangle with a dark red reflective border and be mounted so as to be visible from
a distance of not less than 600 feet to the rear. When a primary power unit towing an
implement of husbandry or other machinery displays a slow-moving vehicle emblem visible
from a distance of 600 feet to the rear, it is not necessary to display a similar emblem on
the secondary unit. All slow-moving vehicle emblems sold in this state must be so designed
that when properly mounted they are visible from a distance of not less than 600 feet to the
rear when directly in front of lawful lower beam of headlamps on a motor vehicle. The
commissioner of public safety shall adopt standards and specifications for the design and
position of mounting the slow-moving vehicle emblem. Such standards and specifications
must be adopted by rule in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act.

(b) An alternate slow-moving vehicle emblem consisting of a dull black triangle with a
white reflective border may be used after obtaining a permit from the commissioner under
rules of the commissioner. A person with a permit to use an alternate slow-moving vehicle
emblem must:

(1) carry in the vehicle a regular slow-moving vehicle emblem and display the emblem
when operating a vehicle between sunset and sunrise, and at any other time when visibility
is impaired by weather, smoke, fog, or other conditions; and

(2) permanently affix to the rear of the slow-moving vehicle at least 72 square inches
of reflective tape that reflects the color red.

new text begin (c) In addition to the emblem requirement under this subdivision, an animal-drawn
vehicle must comply with section 169.58, subdivision 6.
new text end

Sec. 41.

Minnesota Statutes 2020, section 169.58, is amended by adding a subdivision to
read:


new text begin Subd. 6. new text end

new text begin Animal-drawn vehicles. new text end

new text begin (a) An animal-drawn vehicle must be equipped with
an identification lamp or lamps that indicate the vehicle's presence and are visible from a
distance of at least 500 feet from both the front and the rear. The lighting requirement under
this subdivision may be met using a lamp powered by energy generated from the vehicle's
movement.
new text end

new text begin (b) This subdivision does not apply to an animal-drawn vehicle that: (1) operates
exclusively between the hours of sunrise and sunset and never during periods of reduced
visibility, inclement weather, or insufficient light; or (2) never operates on a public roadway.
new text end

Sec. 42.

Minnesota Statutes 2020, section 169.864, subdivision 4, is amended to read:


Subd. 4.

Permit fee; appropriation.

Vehicle permits issued under subdivision 1, clause
(1), must be annual permits. The fee is $850 for each vehicle combination and must be
deposited in the trunk highway fund. The fee for annual permits issued under subdivision
2 is $300 for a 90,000-pound vehicle combination or $500 for a 97,000-pound vehicle
combination. The fee for annual permits issued under subdivision 2a is $850. An amount
sufficient to administer the permit program is appropriated from the deleted text begintrunk highwaydeleted text end new text begingeneral
new text end fund to the commissioner for the costs of administering the permit program.

Sec. 43.

Minnesota Statutes 2020, section 169.866, subdivision 3, is amended to read:


Subd. 3.

Permit fee; appropriation.

Vehicle permits issued under subdivision 1 must
be annual permits. The fee is $850 for each vehicle, or a proportional amount as provided
in section 169.86, subdivision 5, and must be deposited in the trunk highway fund. An
amount sufficient to administer the permit program is appropriated from the deleted text begintrunk highwaydeleted text end
new text begin general new text endfund to the commissioner for the costs of administering the permit program.

Sec. 44.

Minnesota Statutes 2020, section 169.869, subdivision 1, is amended to read:


Subdivision 1.

Definition.

For purposes of this section, "road construction materials"
means street or highway construction materials, including deleted text beginbut not limited todeleted text endnew text begin:
new text end

new text begin (1)new text end aggregate material as defined in section 298.75, subdivision 1, paragraph (a)deleted text begin,deleted text endnew text begin;
new text end

new text begin (2)new text end hot mix asphalt, plastic concrete, cementitious materials, concrete admixtures, asphalt
cement, and recycled road materialsnew text begin; and
new text end

new text begin (3) those bulk materials used in road construction or delivered directly to a plant or
production facility
new text end.

Sec. 45.

Minnesota Statutes 2020, section 171.05, subdivision 2, is amended to read:


Subd. 2.

Person less than 18 years of age.

(a) The department may issue an instruction
permit to an applicant who is 15, 16, or 17 years of age and who:

(1) has completed a course of driver education in another state, has a previously issued
valid license from another state, ornew text begin:
new text end

new text begin (i)new text end is enrolled in deleted text begineither:deleted text endnew text begin behind-the-wheel training in a driver education program; and
new text end

new text begin (ii) has completed:
new text end

deleted text begin (i) a public, private, or commercialdeleted text endnew text begin (A) the classroom phase of instruction in anew text end driver
education program that deleted text beginis approved by the commissioner of public safety and thatdeleted text end includes
classroom and behind-the-wheel training; deleted text beginor
deleted text end

new text begin (B) 15 hours of classroom instruction in a driver education program that presents
classroom and behind-the-wheel instruction concurrently;
new text end

deleted text begin (ii) an approved behind-the-wheel driver education programdeleted text endnew text begin (C) home-classroom driver
training,
new text end when the student is receiving full-time instruction in a home school within the
meaning of sections 120A.22 and 120A.24, the student is working toward a deleted text beginhomeschooldeleted text endnew text begin
home school
new text end diploma, the deleted text beginstudent is takingdeleted text end home-classroom driver training deleted text beginwith classroomdeleted text end
materialsnew text begin arenew text end approved by the commissioner of public safety, and the student's parent has
certified the student's deleted text beginhomeschooldeleted text endnew text begin home schoolnew text end and home-classroom driver training status
on the form approved by the commissioner;new text begin or
new text end

new text begin (D) an online driver education program authorized by section 171.395;
new text end

deleted text begin (2) has completed the classroom phase of instruction in the driver education program
or has completed 15 hours of classroom instruction in a program that presents classroom
and behind-the-wheel instruction concurrently;
deleted text end

deleted text begin (3)deleted text endnew text begin (2)new text end has passed a test of the applicant's eyesight;

deleted text begin (4)deleted text endnew text begin (3)new text end has passed a department-administered test of the applicant's knowledge of traffic
laws;

deleted text begin (5)deleted text endnew text begin (4)new text end has completed the required application, which must be approved by (i) either
parent when both reside in the same household as the minor applicant or, if otherwise, then
(ii) the parent or spouse of the parent having custody or, in the event there is no court order
for custody, then (iii) the parent or spouse of the parent with whom the minor is living or,
if items (i) to (iii) do not apply, then (iv) the guardian having custody of the minor, (v) the
foster parent or the director of the transitional living program in which the child resides or,
in the event a person under the age of 18 has no living father, mother, or guardian, or is
married or otherwise legally emancipated, then (vi) the applicant's adult spouse, adult close
family member, or adult employer; provided, that the approval required by this clause
contains a verification of the age of the applicant and the identity of the parent, guardian,
adult spouse, adult close family member, or adult employer; and

deleted text begin (6)deleted text endnew text begin (5)new text end has paid all fees required in section 171.06, subdivision 2.

(b) In addition, the applicant may submit a certification stating that a primary driving
supervisor has completed the supplemental parental curriculum under section 171.0701,
subdivision 1a, for the purposes of provisional license requirements under section 171.055,
subdivision 1, paragraph (a), clause (6). The certification must be completed by a driver
education instructor, as defined under section 171.0701, subdivision 1a.

(c) For the purposes of determining compliance with the certification of paragraph (a),
clause (1), item (ii),new text begin subitem (C),new text end the commissioner may request verification of a student's
deleted text begin homeschooldeleted text endnew text begin home schoolnew text end status from the superintendent of the school district in which the
student resides and the superintendent shall provide that verification.

new text begin (d) A driver education program under this subdivision includes a public, private, or
commercial program, and must be approved by the commissioner.
new text end

deleted text begin (d)deleted text endnew text begin (e)new text end The instruction permit is valid for two years from the date of application and may
be renewed upon payment of a fee equal to the fee for issuance of an instruction permit
under section 171.06, subdivision 2.

Sec. 46.

Minnesota Statutes 2020, section 171.06, subdivision 2a, is amended to read:


Subd. 2a.

Two-wheeled vehicle endorsement fee.

(a)new text begin In addition to the appropriate fee
under subdivision 2,
new text end the fee for deleted text beginany duplicate driver's license obtained for the purpose of
adding
deleted text end a two-wheeled vehicle endorsementnew text begin on a driver's licensenew text end is deleted text beginincreased by $18.50deleted text endnew text begin:
new text end

new text begin (1) $26.50new text end for deleted text begineach first suchdeleted text endnew text begin an initial endorsement or anew text end duplicate licensenew text begin obtained for
the purpose of adding the endorsement;
new text end and

deleted text begin $13deleted text endnew text begin (2) $17new text end for eachnew text begin licensenew text end renewal deleted text beginthereofdeleted text endnew text begin with the endorsementnew text end.

new text begin (b)new text end The additional fee must be paid into the state treasury and credited as follows:

(1) deleted text begin$11deleted text endnew text begin $19new text end of the additional fee deleted text beginfor each first duplicate licensedeleted text endnew text begin under paragraph (a),
clause (1)
new text end, and deleted text begin$7deleted text endnew text begin $11new text end of the additional fee deleted text beginfor each renewaldeleted text endnew text begin under paragraph (a), clause
(2)
new text end, deleted text beginmust be crediteddeleted text end to the motorcycle safety fund, which is hereby created; and

(2) the remainder deleted text beginof the additional fee must be crediteddeleted text end to the general fund.

deleted text begin (b)deleted text endnew text begin (c)new text end All application forms prepared by the commissioner for two-wheeled vehicle
endorsements must clearly state the amount of the total fee that is dedicated to the motorcycle
safety fund.

new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin This section is effective August 1, 2021, for driver's license
application and issuance on or after that date.
new text end

Sec. 47.

Minnesota Statutes 2020, section 171.06, subdivision 3, is amended to read:


Subd. 3.

Contents of application; other information.

(a) An application must:

(1) state the full name, date of birth, sex, and either (i) the residence address of the
applicant, or (ii) designated address under section 5B.05;

(2) as may be required by the commissioner, contain a description of the applicant and
any other facts pertaining to the applicant, the applicant's driving privileges, and the
applicant's ability to operate a motor vehicle with safety;

(3) state:

(i) the applicant's Social Security number; or

(ii) if the applicant does not have a Social Security number and is applying for a
Minnesota identification card, instruction permit, or class D provisional or driver's license,
that the applicant certifies that the applicant is not eligible for a Social Security number;

(4) contain a notification to the applicant of the availability of a living will/health care
directive designation on the license under section 171.07, subdivision 7; and

(5) include a method for the applicant to:

(i) request a veteran designation on the license under section 171.07, subdivision 15,
and the driving record under section 171.12, subdivision 5a;

(ii) indicate a desire to make an anatomical gift under deleted text beginparagraph (d)deleted text endnew text begin subdivision 3b,
paragraph (e)
new text end;

(iii) as applicable, designate document retention as provided under section 171.12,
subdivision 3c; and

(iv) indicate emergency contacts as provided under section 171.12, subdivision 5b.

(b) Applications must be accompanied by satisfactory evidence demonstrating:

(1) identity, date of birth, and any legal name change if applicable; and

(2) for driver's licenses and Minnesota identification cards that meet all requirements of
the REAL ID Act:

(i) principal residence address in Minnesota, including application for a change of address,
unless the applicant provides a designated address under section 5B.05;

(ii) Social Security number, or related documentation as applicable; and

(iii) lawful status, as defined in Code of Federal Regulations, title 6, section 37.3.

(c) An application for an enhanced driver's license or enhanced identification card must
be accompanied by:

(1) satisfactory evidence demonstrating the applicant's full legal name and United States
citizenship; and

(2) a photographic identity document.

Sec. 48.

Minnesota Statutes 2020, section 171.061, subdivision 4, is amended to read:


Subd. 4.

Fee; equipment.

(a) The agent may charge and retain a filing fee of $8 for each
application. Except as provided in paragraph (c), the fee shall cover all expenses involved
in receiving, accepting, or forwarding to the department the applications and fees required
under sections 171.02, subdivision 3; 171.06, subdivisions 2 and 2a; and 171.07, subdivisions
3 and 3a.

(b) The statutory fees and the filing fees imposed under paragraph (a) may be paid by
credit card or debit card. The driver's license agent may collect a convenience fee on the
statutory fees and filing fees not greater than the cost of processing a credit card or debit
card transaction. The convenience fee must be used to pay the cost of processing credit card
and debit card transactions. The commissioner shall adopt rules to administer this paragraph
using the exempt procedures of section 14.386, except that section 14.386, paragraph (b),
does not apply.

(c) The department shall maintain the photo identification equipment for all agents
appointed as of January 1, 2000. Upon the retirement, resignation, death, or discontinuance
of an existing agent, and if a new agent is appointed in an existing office pursuant to
Minnesota Rules, chapter 7404, and notwithstanding the above or Minnesota Rules, part
7404.0400, the department shall provide and maintain photo identification equipment without
additional cost to a newly appointed agent in that office if the office was provided the
equipment by the department before January 1, 2000. All photo identification equipment
must be compatible with standards established by the department.

(d) A filing fee retained by the agent employed by a county board must be paid into the
county treasury and credited to the general revenue fund of the county. An agent who is not
an employee of the county shall retain the filing fee in lieu of county employment or salary
and is considered an independent contractor for pension purposes, coverage under the
Minnesota State Retirement System, or membership in the Public Employees Retirement
Association.

(e) Before the end of the first working day following the final day of the reporting period
established by the department, the agent must forward to the department all applications
and fees collected during the reporting period except as provided in paragraph (d).

new text begin (f) For every transaction where an agent collects a fee pursuant to paragraph (a), the
commissioner must transmit a payment of $3 to the agent that collected the fee. The
commissioner must make the payments required by this paragraph on a quarterly basis.
Payments made to an agent employed by a county board must be paid into the county
treasury and credited to the general revenue fund of the county. An amount sufficient to
make the payments required by this paragraph is appropriated to the commissioner from
the driver services operating account in the special revenue fund.
new text end

Sec. 49.

Minnesota Statutes 2020, section 171.071, is amended by adding a subdivision
to read:


new text begin Subd. 4. new text end

new text begin Variance for homebound individuals. new text end

new text begin (a) Notwithstanding section 171.07 or
Minnesota Rules, part 7410.1810, the commissioner may grant a variance from the
photograph requirements for a noncompliant identification card if: (1) the individual is
homebound as defined in paragraph (b); (2) the individual has submitted proof of homebound
status; and (3) the department has a photograph of the applicant on file that was taken within
the last four years or during the most recent renewal cycle or the applicant has submitted a
photograph to the department that meets the requirements of section 171.07, Minnesota
Rules, part 7410.1810, subpart 1, and other technical requirements established by the
commissioner such as background color and electronic file size to ensure the image can be
used on a credential and conforms with images taken by the department. Applicants granted
a photograph variance under this subdivision are not required to appear in person to have
a new photograph taken.
new text end

new text begin (b) For purposes of this subdivision, "homebound" means the individual is unable to
leave the individual's residence due to a medical, physical, or mental health condition or
infirmity as documented in writing by a physician, case worker, or social worker.
new text end

Sec. 50.

Minnesota Statutes 2020, section 171.12, subdivision 7b, is amended to read:


Subd. 7b.

Data privacy; noncompliant license or identification card.

(a) With respect
to noncompliant licenses or identification cards, the commissioner is prohibited from:

(1) electronically disseminating outside the state data that is not disseminated as of May
19, 2017; or

(2) utilizing any electronic validation or verification system accessible from or maintained
outside the state that is not in use as of May 19, 2017.

(b) The limitations in paragraph (a) do not apply to the extent necessary tonew text begin: (1)new text end maintain
compliance with the driver's license compact under section 171.50 and applicable federal
law governing commercial driver's licensesnew text begin; and (2) perform identity verification as part of
an application for a replacement Social Security card issued by the Social Security
Administration
new text end.

(c) For purposes of this subdivision, "outside the state" includes federal agencies, states
other than Minnesota, organizations operating under agreement among the states, and private
entities.

new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin This section is effective February 1, 2022, or upon completion
of the necessary programming changes to the driver and vehicle services information system,
whichever is earlier.
new text end

Sec. 51.

Minnesota Statutes 2020, section 171.13, subdivision 1, is amended to read:


Subdivision 1.

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

(a) new text beginEach applicant for a driver's license must pass the examination
required by this section before being issued a driver's license.
new text endExcept as otherwise provided
deleted text begin in this sectiondeleted text endnew text begin by sections 171.83 or 171.70 to 171.82new text end, the commissioner deleted text beginshall examine each
applicant for a driver's license by such agency as the commissioner directs
deleted text endnew text begin must conduct
the examination
new text end. This examination must include:

(1) a test of the applicant's eyesight;

(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 to bicycles; 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), deleted text beginnodeleted text end new text beginthe commissioner must not deny an application
for a
new text enddriver's license deleted text beginmay be denied an applicantdeleted text end new text beginbased new text endon the exclusive grounds that the
applicant's eyesight is deficient in color perceptionnew text begin or that the applicant has been diagnosed
with diabetes mellitus
new text end. War veterans operating motor vehicles especially equipped for
disabled persons, if otherwise entitled to a license, must be granted such license.

(c) The commissioner shall make provision for giving the examinations under this
subdivision either in the county where the applicant resides or at a place adjacent thereto
reasonably convenient to the applicant.

(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.

new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin Paragraph (a) is effective August 1, 2021. Paragraph (b) is effective
July 1, 2021.
new text end

Sec. 52.

Minnesota Statutes 2020, section 171.13, subdivision 6, is amended to read:


Subd. 6.

deleted text beginInitial motorcycledeleted text endnew text begin Two-wheeled vehiclenew text end endorsementnew text begin examinationnew text end fee.

A
person applying for an initial deleted text beginmotorcycledeleted text endnew text begin two-wheeled vehiclenew text end endorsement on a driver's
license shall pay at the place of examination deleted text begina total fee of $21, which includes thedeleted text endnew text begin a $2.50new text end
examination fee deleted text beginanddeleted text endnew text begin, annew text end endorsement feedeleted text begin, but does not include the fee for a duplicate driver's
license
deleted text endnew text begin as prescribed in section 171.06, subdivision 2a, and the appropriate driver's license
fee as
new text end prescribed in section 171.06, subdivision 2. deleted text beginOf this amount, $11 must be credited as
provided in section 171.06, subdivision 2a, paragraph (a), clause (1), $2.50 must be credited
to the driver services operating account in the special revenue fund specified under section
299A.705, and the remainder must be credited to the general fund.
deleted text end

new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin This section is effective August 1, 2021, for driver's license
application and issuance on or after that date.
new text end

Sec. 53.

Minnesota Statutes 2020, section 171.13, subdivision 7, is amended to read:


Subd. 7.

deleted text beginRepeatdeleted text end Examination deleted text beginfeedeleted text endnew text begin feesnew text end.

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

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

(c) new text beginA fee of $20 must be paid by an individual who fails to appear for a scheduled skills
or road test or who cancels a skills or road test within 24 hours of the appointment time.
new text end

new text begin (d) new text endAll fees received under this subdivision must be paid into the state treasury and
credited to the driver services operating account in the special revenue fund specified under
section 299A.705.

new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin This section is effective July 1, 2021.
new text end

Sec. 54.

Minnesota Statutes 2020, section 171.13, subdivision 9, is amended to read:


Subd. 9.

Online driver's license knowledge testing authorization.

(a) The commissioner
must implement online knowledge testing as provided in this subdivision. The commissioner
must not charge a fee to a driver education program or an authorized entity for access to
the online knowledge testing system or for administering the online knowledge test. The
commissioner must administer the fourth or subsequent knowledge test for a person.

(b) Upon written request from a driver education program licensed by the department,
the commissioner must grant access to the department's web-based knowledge testing system
to the driver education program. Once granted access to the online knowledge testing system,
a driver education program may administer the online knowledge test to a student of the
program.

(c) An entity other than a driver education program may apply to the commissioner for
authority to administer online knowledge tests. The commissioner may approve or disapprove
an application for administering the online knowledge tests under this paragraph. Upon
approving an application of an entity, the commissioner must grant access to the department's
web-based knowledge testing system to that authorized entity. Once granted access to the
online knowledge testing system, the authorized entity may administer the online knowledge
test.

(d) A driver education program or authorized entity:

(1) must provide all computers and equipment for persons that take the online knowledge
test;

(2) must provide appropriate proctors to monitor persons taking the online knowledge
test; and

(3) may charge a fee of no more than $10 for administering the online knowledge test.

new text begin (e) For purposes of paragraph (d), clause (2), a proctor must be:
new text end

new text begin (1) an employee of the driver education program, authorized entity, or a state or local
government;
new text end

new text begin (2) a driver's license agent; or
new text end

new text begin (3) a classroom teacher, school administrator, or paraprofessional at a public or private
school, excluding a home school.
new text end

new text begin The proctor must be physically present at the location where the test is being administered.
A proctor must not be a relative of the person taking the test. For purposes of this paragraph,
a relative is a spouse, fiancee, fiance, grandparent, parent, child, sibling, or legal guardian,
including adoptive, half, step, and in-law relationships.
new text end

new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin This section is effective on the earlier of August 1, 2021, or the
day following the expiration of the peacetime emergency declared in Executive Order 20-01
and extended by subsequent executive orders.
new text end

Sec. 55.

Minnesota Statutes 2020, section 171.13, is amended by adding a subdivision to
read:


new text begin Subd. 10. new text end

new text begin Test locations. new text end

new text begin The commissioner must establish locations throughout the
state where an individual may take the driver's license knowledge test, road test, or both.
At a minimum, the commissioner must establish testing locations in the following cities:
Ada, Aitkin, Albert Lea, Alexandria, Anoka, Arden Hills, Austin, Bagley, Baudette, Bemidji,
Benson, Blue Earth, Brainerd, Breckenridge, Buffalo, Caledonia, Cambridge, Chaska,
Crookston, Detroit Lakes, Duluth, Eagan, East Grand Forks, Elbow Lake, Ely, Fairmont,
Faribault, Fergus Falls, Foley, Gaylord, Glencoe, Glenwood, Grand Marais, Grand Rapids,
Granite Falls, Hallock, Hastings, Hibbing, Hutchinson, International Falls, Ivanhoe, Jackson,
LaCrescent, LeCenter, Lindstrom, Litchfield, Little Falls, Long Prairie, Luverne, Madison,
Mahnomen, Mankato, Marshall, Milaca, Minneapolis, Montevideo, Moorhead, Moose Lake,
Mora, Morris, New Ulm, Olivia, Ortonville, Park Rapids, Paynesville, Pine City, Pipestone,
Plymouth, Preston, Red Wing, Redwood Falls, Rochester, Roseau, Sauk Centre, Slayton,
St. Cloud, St. James, St. Paul, St. Peter, Stillwater, Thief River Falls, Two Harbors, Virginia,
Wabasha, Wadena, Walker, Warren, Waseca, Wheaton, Willmar, Windom, Winona, and
Worthington. Each location must offer both knowledge tests and road tests, except that the
locations in Minneapolis and St. Paul may offer only knowledge tests. The commissioner
must offer the same services at each of these locations on the same number of days and the
same number of hours that were offered on March 1, 2020. Nothing in this section prevents
the commissioner from opening additional testing locations or expanding service at the
locations named in this subdivision.
new text end

new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

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

Sec. 56.

Minnesota Statutes 2020, section 171.27, is amended to read:


171.27 deleted text beginEXPIRATION OFdeleted text end LICENSEnew text begin EXPIRATION AND RENEWALnew text end; deleted text beginMILITARY
EXCEPTION
deleted text endnew text begin EXCEPTIONSnew text end.

(a) Except as otherwise provided in this section, the expiration date for each driver's
license is the birthday of the driver in the fourth year following the date of issuance of the
license. The birthday of the driver shall be as indicated on the application for a driver's
license. A license may be renewed on or before expiration or within one year after expiration
upon application, payment of the required fee, and passing the examination required of all
drivers for renewal. Driving privileges shall be extended or renewed on or preceding the
expiration date of an existing driver's license unless the commissioner believes that the
licensee is no longer qualified as a driver.

(b) The expiration date for each under-21 license shall be the 21st birthday of the licensee.
Upon the licensee attaining the age of 21 and upon the application, payment of the required
fee, and passing the examination required of all drivers for renewal, a driver's license shall
be issued unless the commissioner determines that the licensee is no longer qualified as a
driver.

(c) The expiration date for each provisional license is two years after the date of
application for the provisional license.

(d) Notwithstanding paragraphs (a) to (c), the expiration date for a license issued to a
person with temporary lawful status is the last day of the person's legal stay in the United
States, or one year after issuance if the last day of the person's legal stay is not identified.

(e) deleted text beginAnydeleted text end new text beginA new text endvalid Minnesota driver's license issued tonew text begin:
new text end

new text begin (1)new text end a person then or subsequently serving outside Minnesota in active military service,
as defined in section 190.05, subdivision 5, in any branch or unit of the armed forces of the
United Statesdeleted text begin,deleted text endnew text begin;
new text end

new text begin (2) a person then or subsequently serving outside Minnesota as a volunteer in the Peace
Corps;
new text end or

new text begin (3) new text endthe deleted text beginperson'sdeleted text end spousedeleted text begin,deleted text endnew text begin of a person in clause (1) or (2);
new text end

deleted text begin shall continuedeleted text end new text begincontinues new text endin full force and effect without requirement for renewal until the
date one year following the deleted text beginservice member'sdeleted text end new text beginperson's new text endseparation or discharge from active
military new text beginor volunteer new text endservice, and until the license holder's birthday in the fourth full year
following the person's most recent license renewal or, in the case of a provisional license,
until the person's birthday in the third full year following the renewal.

new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin Paragraph (a) is effective August 1, 2021. Paragraph (b) is effective
July 1, 2021.
new text end

Sec. 57.

Minnesota Statutes 2020, section 171.29, subdivision 2, is amended to read:


Subd. 2.

Reinstatement fees and surcharges allocated and appropriated.

(a) An
individual whose driver's license has been revoked as provided in subdivision 1, except
under section 169A.52, 169A.54, 171.177, 609.2112, 609.2113, or 609.2114, or Minnesota
Statutes 2012, section 609.21, must pay a $30 fee before the driver's license is reinstated.

(b) A person whose driver's license has been revoked as provided in subdivision 1 under
section 169A.52, 169A.54, 171.177, 609.2112, 609.2113, or 609.2114, or Minnesota Statutes
2012, section 609.21, must pay a $250 fee plus a $430 surcharge before the driver's license
is reinstated, except as provided in paragraph (f). The $250 fee is to be credited as follows:

(1) Twenty percent must be credited to the driver services operating account in the
special revenue fund as specified in section 299A.705.

(2) Sixty-seven percent must be credited to the general fund.

(3) Eight percent must be credited to a separate account to be known as the Bureau of
Criminal Apprehension account. Money in this account is annually appropriated to the
commissioner of public safety and the appropriated amount must be apportioned 80 percent
for laboratory costs and 20 percent for carrying out the provisions of section 299C.065.

(4) Five percent must be credited to a separate account to be known as the vehicle
forfeiture account, which is created in the special revenue fund. The money in the account
is annually appropriated to the commissioner for costs of handling vehicle forfeitures.

(c) The revenue from $50 of the surcharge must be credited to a separate account to be
known as the traumatic brain injury and spinal cord injury account. The revenue from $50
of the surcharge on a reinstatement under paragraph (f) is credited from the first installment
payment to the traumatic brain injury and spinal cord injury account. The money in the
account is annually appropriated to the commissioner of health to be used as follows: 83
percent for contracts with a qualified community-based organization to provide information,
resources, and support to assist persons with traumatic brain injury and their families to
access services, and 17 percent to maintain the traumatic brain injury and spinal cord injury
registry created in section 144.662. For the purposes of this paragraph, a "qualified
community-based organization" is a private, not-for-profit organization of consumers of
traumatic brain injury services and their family members. The organization must be registered
with the United States Internal Revenue Service under section 501(c)(3) as a tax-exempt
organization and must have as its purposes:

(1) the promotion of public, family, survivor, and professional awareness of the incidence
and consequences of traumatic brain injury;

(2) the provision of a network of support for persons with traumatic brain injury, their
families, and friends;

(3) the development and support of programs and services to prevent traumatic brain
injury;

(4) the establishment of education programs for persons with traumatic brain injury; and

(5) the empowerment of persons with traumatic brain injury through participation in its
governance.

A patient's name, identifying information, or identifiable medical data must not be disclosed
to the organization without the informed voluntary written consent of the patient or patient's
guardian or, if the patient is a minor, of the parent or guardian of the patient.

(d) The remainder of the surcharge must be credited to a separate account to be known
as the remote electronic alcohol-monitoring program account. The commissioner shall
transfer the balance of this account to the commissioner of management and budget on a
monthly basis for deposit in the general fund.

(e) When these fees are collected by a licensing agent, appointed under section 171.061,
a handling charge is imposed in the amount specified under section 171.061, subdivision
4
. The reinstatement fees and surcharge must be deposited in an approved depository as
directed under section 171.061, subdivision 4.

(f) A person whose driver's license has been revoked as provided in subdivision 1 under
section 169A.52, 169A.54, or 171.177 deleted text beginand who the court certifies as being financially
eligible for a public defender under section 611.17,
deleted text end may choose to pay 50 percent and an
additional $25 of the total amount of the surcharge and 50 percent of the fee required under
paragraph (b) to reinstate the person's driver's license, provided the person meets all other
requirements of reinstatement. If a person chooses to pay 50 percent of the total and an
additional $25, the driver's license must expire after two years. The person must pay an
additional 50 percent less $25 of the total to extend the license for an additional two years,
provided the person is otherwise still eligible for the license. After this final payment of the
surcharge and fee, the license may be renewed on a standard schedule, as provided under
section 171.27. A handling charge may be imposed for each installment payment. Revenue
from the handling charge is credited to the driver services operating account in the special
revenue fund and is appropriated to the commissioner.

(g) Any person making installment payments under paragraph (f), whose driver's license
subsequently expires, or is canceled, revoked, or suspended before payment of 100 percent
of the surcharge and fee, must pay the outstanding balance due for the initial reinstatement
before the driver's license is subsequently reinstated. Upon payment of the outstanding
balance due for the initial reinstatement, the person may pay any new surcharge and fee
imposed under paragraph (b) in installment payments as provided under paragraph (f).

Sec. 58.

new text begin [171.395] ONLINE DRIVER EDUCATION PROGRAM.
new text end

new text begin (a) A licensed driver education program may provide online driver education as provided
in this section. The online driver education program must satisfy the requirements for
classroom driver education as provided in section 171.0701, subdivision 1, and Minnesota
Rules, chapter 7411. In addition, an online driver education program must:
new text end

new text begin (1) include a means for the student to measure performance outcomes;
new text end

new text begin (2) use a pool of rotating quiz questions;
new text end

new text begin (3) incorporate accountability features to ensure the identity of the student while engaged
in the course of online study;
new text end

new text begin (4) measure the amount of time that the student spends in the course;
new text end

new text begin (5) provide technical support to customers that is available 24 hours per day, seven days
per week;
new text end

new text begin (6) require a licensed Minnesota driver education instructor to monitor each student's
progress and be available to answer questions in a timely manner, provided that the instructor
is not required to monitor progress or answer questions in real time;
new text end

new text begin (7) store course content and student data on a secure server that is protected against data
breaches and is regularly backed up;
new text end

new text begin (8) incorporate preventive measures in place to protect against the access of private
information;
new text end

new text begin (9) include the ability to update course content uniformly throughout the state; and
new text end

new text begin (10) provide online interactive supplemental parental curriculum consistent with section
171.0701, subdivision 1a.
new text end

new text begin (b) Except as required by this section, the commissioner is prohibited from imposing
requirements on online driver education programs that are not equally applicable to classroom
driver education programs.
new text end

Sec. 59.

new text begin [171.70] DEFINITIONS.
new text end

new text begin (a) For purposes of sections 171.70 to 171.82, the following terms have the meanings
given.
new text end

new text begin (b) "Applicant" means an entity applying for approval to be a third-party testing program.
new text end

new text begin (c) "Entity" includes an individual, natural person, and a legal or corporate person,
however organized unless otherwise expressly described or limited.
new text end

new text begin (d) "Letter of approval" means the document issued by the commissioner to the third-party
testing program authorizing the program to administer road tests for class D drivers' licenses.
new text end

new text begin (e) "Road test" means the actual physical demonstration of the ability to exercise ordinary
and reasonable control in the operation of a motor vehicle as required by section 171.13,
subdivision 1, paragraph (a), clause (4).
new text end

new text begin (f) "Third-party tester" means an individual who is an employee of a third-party testing
program who has qualified for a third-party tester certificate issued by the commissioner
granting the individual authorization to conduct road tests for class D drivers' licenses.
new text end

new text begin (g) "Third-party tester certificate" means a certificate issued by the commissioner to the
third-party tester authorizing the third-party tester to administer road tests for class D drivers'
licenses on behalf of a specified third-party testing program.
new text end

new text begin (h) "Third-party testing program" means a program authorized by the commissioner to
administer to an individual the road test for class D drivers' licenses.
new text end

new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin This section is effective August 1, 2021.
new text end

Sec. 60.

new text begin [171.71] THIRD-PARTY TESTER; AUTHORIZATION.
new text end

new text begin The commissioner must allow a third-party tester that complies with the requirements
of sections 171.70 to 171.82 to conduct road tests for people applying for class D drivers'
licenses.
new text end

new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin This section is effective August 1, 2021.
new text end

Sec. 61.

new text begin [171.72] PROGRAM APPLICATION; APPROVAL.
new text end

new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end

new text begin Application. new text end

new text begin The applicant shall apply to the commissioner for approval
to be a third-party testing program authorized to administer road tests for class D drivers'
licenses. The applicant must submit the application to the commissioner and provide the
information in subdivision 2. A third-party testing program or a third-party tester employed
by the program must not conduct road tests until the program is approved by the
commissioner.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 2. new text end

new text begin Application contents. new text end

new text begin To apply for approval as a third-party testing program,
an applicant must complete an application containing the information specified in this
section:
new text end

new text begin (1) business name;
new text end

new text begin (2) business registration number if a business, or tax identification number if a nonprofit
entity;
new text end

new text begin (3) address of the business's administrative office;
new text end

new text begin (4) telephone number and e-mail address of the administrative office;
new text end

new text begin (5) name of an authorized official responsible for the program and application, and the
official's title and telephone number;
new text end

new text begin (6) a map, drawing, or written description of the test route to be used for road tests;
new text end

new text begin (7) the name, birth date, home address, and driver's license number of all individuals
the applicant wants to employ as a certified third-party tester;
new text end

new text begin (8) attestation that the applicant carries the required insurance, as described in chapter
65B, for all vehicles used for testing; and
new text end

new text begin (9) attestation by the authorized official that the information submitted is true and
accurate.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 3. new text end

new text begin Location requirement. new text end

new text begin To qualify as a third-party testing program, the applicant
must be located in the state and must maintain an administrative office in at least one
permanent, regularly occupied building with a permanent address.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 4. new text end

new text begin Employment of certified tester. new text end

new text begin The applicant must employ one or more
certified third-party testers who meet the qualifications in section 171.75.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 5. new text end

new text begin Evaluation. new text end

new text begin The commissioner shall evaluate the application submitted by the
third-party testing program applicant. If the application is satisfactory, the commissioner
must approve the application.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 6. new text end

new text begin Limitation. new text end

new text begin The commissioner is prohibited from imposing any criteria or
requirements that are not specified by this section.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 7. new text end

new text begin Commissioner's letter of approval. new text end

new text begin Upon approval of an application submitted
pursuant to this section, the commissioner shall issue a letter of approval to designate a
third-party testing program. The letter of approval constitutes an agreement between the
state and the third-party testing program administering road tests for a class D driver's
license. A letter of approval to operate a third-party testing program is not transferable.
new text end

new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin This section is effective August 1, 2021.
new text end

Sec. 62.

new text begin [171.73] INDEMNIFICATION.
new text end

new text begin An applicant shall agree to indemnify and hold harmless the state and all state officers,
employees, and agents of the state from and against all claims, losses, damages, costs, and
other proceedings made, sustained, brought, or prosecuted in any manner based on or
occasioned by or attributive to any injury, infringement, or damage rising from any act or
omission of the third-party testing program or the program's employees in the performance
of testing duties.
new text end

new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin This section is effective August 1, 2021.
new text end

Sec. 63.

new text begin [171.74] USE OF CERTIFIED THIRD-PARTY TESTERS.
new text end

new text begin The third-party testing program shall allow only individuals who have been certified by
the commissioner as third-party testers under sections 171.75 to 171.76 to administer road
tests. The program shall maintain, on file in the program's administrative office, a copy of
the valid certificate of each third-party tester employed by the program.
new text end

new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin This section is effective August 1, 2021.
new text end

Sec. 64.

new text begin [171.75] THIRD-PARTY TESTER QUALIFICATIONS.
new text end

new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end

new text begin Generally. new text end

new text begin To be certified as a third-party tester, an individual must make
application to, and be approved by, the commissioner as provided in this section. The
individual must:
new text end

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

new text begin (2) be 21 years of age or older;
new text end

new text begin (3) have been a licensed driver in a United States state for the past three years;
new text end

new text begin (4) before the date of application, have maintained continuous valid driving privileges
for the past year;
new text end

new text begin (5) successfully pass a prequalifying tester examination;
new text end

new text begin (6) be an employee of a third-party testing program;
new text end

new text begin (7) successfully complete the test administration training required of state-employed
examiners; and
new text end

new text begin (8) have the class of driver's license and endorsements to operate the type of vehicles
for which the road tests are administered.
new text end

new text begin The examination and training required by clauses (5) and (7) must be identical for
state-employed examiners and third-party testers.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 2. new text end

new text begin State employee. new text end

new text begin A certified third-party tester must not be an employee of the
department.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 3. new text end

new text begin Employment. new text end

new text begin A certified third-party tester must have a certificate for each
third-party testing program that employs the tester. The tester must reapply and be approved
for a new certificate to conduct tests on behalf of a new third-party testing program. The
tester may be simultaneously employed by more than one program.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 4. new text end

new text begin Maintaining certification. new text end

new text begin To maintain certification as a third-party tester, an
individual must:
new text end

new text begin (1) conduct at least 12 road tests annually from the date of initial issuance of a third-party
tester certificate;
new text end

new text begin (2) be evaluated at least annually on the administration of tests and record keeping;
new text end

new text begin (3) attend annual in-service training, workshops, or seminars provided by the
commissioner, provided that the requirements are the same as for testers employed by the
department;
new text end

new text begin (4) submit monthly testing reports in a format specified by the commissioner; and
new text end

new text begin (5) account for all records of examination issued by the commissioner to a third-party
tester and submit the record of examination immediately to the commissioner after completing
a road test.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 5. new text end

new text begin Limitation. new text end

new text begin The commissioner is prohibited from imposing any criteria or
requirements on third-party testing programs or third-party testers that are not specified by
this section.
new text end

new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin This section is effective August 1, 2021.
new text end

Sec. 65.

new text begin [171.76] CERTIFICATES AND LETTER OF APPROVAL.
new text end

new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end

new text begin Tester certificates. new text end

new text begin The commissioner shall issue a certificate to each
approved third-party tester of a third-party testing program. The third-party testing program
must keep a copy of the certificate of each third-party tester employed by the program on
file in the office of the program. A third-party tester's certificate is effective on the date of
issuance by the commissioner and expires four years after issuance. A third-party tester
may not conduct road tests without a valid third-party tester certificate. A certificate issued
to a third-party tester is not transferable.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 2. new text end

new text begin Certificate renewal time frame. new text end

new text begin A third-party tester must submit an application
for renewal of the tester's certificate to the commissioner no less than 30 days before the
date the previously issued certificate expires.
new text end

new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin This section is effective August 1, 2021.
new text end

Sec. 66.

new text begin [171.77] TEST PROOF.
new text end

new text begin The third-party testing program shall provide a record of examination, on a format
obtained from or approved by the commissioner, to an individual who has passed a road
test for a class D driver's license. The record of examination, which must be presented at
the time of application for a class D driver's license, must specify that the individual has
passed the required test or tests administered by the third-party testing program.
new text end

new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin This section is effective August 1, 2021.
new text end

Sec. 67.

new text begin [171.78] AUDITS.
new text end

new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end

new text begin Random examinations, inspections, and audits. new text end

new text begin A third-party testing
program shall agree to allow representatives of the commissioner, on behalf of the state, to
conduct random examinations, inspections, and audits of the testing operation without prior
notice.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 2. new text end

new text begin On-site inspections. new text end

new text begin A third-party testing program shall permit on-site
inspections by agents of the commissioner as necessary to determine compliance with
sections 171.70 to 171.82.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 3. new text end

new text begin Examination of test administration. new text end

new text begin On at least an annual basis, agents of the
commissioner who are state employees must be permitted to:
new text end

new text begin (1) take the tests actually administered by the third-party testing program as if the state
employees were test applicants;
new text end

new text begin (2) test a sample of drivers who were tested by the third-party testing program to compare
passing and failing results; or
new text end

new text begin (3) conduct a road test simultaneously with the third-party tester to compare test results.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 4. new text end

new text begin Notice of test schedule. new text end

new text begin Upon request, no less than 48 hours in advance, the
third-party testing program shall provide the commissioner with the scheduled times and
dates that skill tests and road tests are to be given.
new text end

new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin This section is effective August 1, 2021.
new text end

Sec. 68.

new text begin [171.79] TEST ADMINISTRATION.
new text end

new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end

new text begin Generally. new text end

new text begin Road tests conducted by a third-party tester must meet the
requirements in Minnesota Rules, parts 7410.4800 to 7410.5380. The commissioner is
prohibited from imposing additional test administration criteria or requirements on third-party
testers.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 2. new text end

new text begin Third-party tester restrictions. new text end

new text begin A third-party tester shall not:
new text end

new text begin (1) delegate any portion of testing to another individual;
new text end

new text begin (2) be the spouse, fiancee, fiance, grandparent, parent, child, sibling, or legal guardian,
including adoptive, half, step, and in-law relationships, of the person taking the test;
new text end

new text begin (3) test anyone with a physical disability who may need an individualized restriction
added to the person's driver's license; or
new text end

new text begin (4) test anyone who has not completed all coursework and training before administering
a road test.
new text end

new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin This section is effective August 1, 2021.
new text end

Sec. 69.

new text begin [171.80] RECORD KEEPING; REPORTING REQUIREMENTS.
new text end

new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end

new text begin Records of administered tests. new text end

new text begin An approved third-party testing program
shall maintain at the program's administrative offices, for a minimum of three years, the
tester's copy of the record of examination of any driver for whom the third-party testing
program conducts a test, whether or not the driver passes or fails the test. Each record of
examination must include:
new text end

new text begin (1) the full name of the driver;
new text end

new text begin (2) the date the driver took the test; and
new text end

new text begin (3) the name and certificate number of the third-party tester conducting the test.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 2. new text end

new text begin Records of third-party testers. new text end

new text begin The third-party testing program shall maintain,
at the program's administrative offices, a record of each third-party tester in the employ of
the third-party testing program at that location. Each record must include:
new text end

new text begin (1) a valid and complete tester certificate indicating the third-party tester has met all
qualifications;
new text end

new text begin (2) a copy of the third-party tester's current driving record, which must be updated
annually; and
new text end

new text begin (3) evidence that the third-party tester is an employee of the third-party testing program.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 3. new text end

new text begin Record retention. new text end

new text begin The third-party testing program shall retain all third-party
tester records for three years after a third-party tester leaves the employ of the third-party
testing program.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 4. new text end

new text begin Reporting requirements. new text end

new text begin The third-party testing program shall report the
number of road tests administered annually by all third-party testers employed by the
program. The report must be in writing or in an electronic format approved by the
commissioner and must be received by the commissioner within 45 days of the end of each
calendar year.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 5. new text end

new text begin Data Practices Act. new text end

new text begin All third-party testing programs and third-party testers are
subject to section 13.05, subdivision 11.
new text end

new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin This section is effective August 1, 2021.
new text end

Sec. 70.

new text begin [171.81] NOTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS.
new text end

new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end

new text begin Generally. new text end

new text begin The third-party testing program shall ensure that the
commissioner is notified in writing or by electronic means:
new text end

new text begin (1) 30 days before any change in the third-party testing program's name or address;
new text end

new text begin (2) ten days before any change in the third-party tester employed by the third-party
testing program;
new text end

new text begin (3) within ten days of a change in a third-party tester's driving status;
new text end

new text begin (4) within ten days of the third-party testing program ceasing business operations in
Minnesota; or
new text end

new text begin (5) within ten days of a third-party tester:
new text end

new text begin (i) receiving notice from any state that the tester's driving privileges have been withdrawn;
or
new text end

new text begin (ii) failing to comply with the third-party testing program or third-party tester
requirements in sections 171.70 to 171.82.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 2. new text end

new text begin Test route change. new text end

new text begin Before changing a test route, a third-party testing program
must submit a written request and obtain written approval from the commissioner for any
proposed change in the road test route. The request may be submitted by facsimile or e-mail.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 3. new text end

new text begin Tester change. new text end

new text begin A third-party tester shall notify the commissioner within ten
days of leaving the employ of a third-party testing program.
new text end

new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin This section is effective August 1, 2021.
new text end

Sec. 71.

new text begin [171.82] DENIAL, CANCELLATION, OR SUSPENSION OF PROGRAM
OR TESTER; APPEAL.
new text end

new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end

new text begin Denial. new text end

new text begin The commissioner may deny an application for a third-party
testing program or tester certificate if the applicant does not qualify for approval or
certification under sections 171.70 to 171.81. In addition, a misstatement or misrepresentation
is grounds for denying a letter of approval or tester certificate.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 2. new text end

new text begin Cancellation or suspension. new text end

new text begin The commissioner may cancel the approval of a
third-party testing program or third-party tester or may suspend a program or tester for:
new text end

new text begin (1) failure to comply with or satisfy any provision of sections 171.70 to 171.81;
new text end

new text begin (2) falsification of any records or information relating to the third-party testing program;
new text end

new text begin (3) performance in a manner that compromises the integrity of the third-party testing
program. The commissioner must use the same standards of integrity for state-employed
testers and third-party testers; or
new text end

new text begin (4) the withdrawal of a third-party tester's driving privileges.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 3. new text end

new text begin Commissioner's discretion. new text end

new text begin (a) The existence of grounds for cancellation or
suspension under subdivision 2 is determined at the sole discretion of the commissioner. If
the commissioner determines that grounds for cancellation or suspension exist for failure
to comply with or satisfy any requirement in sections 171.70 to 171.81, the commissioner
may immediately cancel or suspend the third-party testing program or third-party tester
from administering any further tests.
new text end

new text begin (b) When an application to be a third-party testing program or third-party tester
application is denied, or when individual program approval or a tester's certificate is canceled,
a notice must be mailed to the subject indicating the reasons for the denial or cancellation
and that the third-party testing program or third-party tester may appeal the decision as
provided in subdivision 5.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 4. new text end

new text begin Correction order. new text end

new text begin If an audit by the commissioner identifies a situation that
needs correction but does not merit suspension or cancellation, the commissioner may issue
a correction order to a third-party tester or program for 30 days to correct a deficiency before
the program or tester becomes subject to suspension or cancellation. The notice must include
the basis for requiring the correction. The notice must notify the individual of the ability to
appeal the correction order as provided in subdivision 5. The third-party testing program
or third-party tester is permitted 30 days to correct the deficiency without having to reapply.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 5. new text end

new text begin Notice of denial or cancellation; request for reconsideration and hearing. new text end

new text begin (a)
Within 20 calendar days of receiving a notice of cancellation or denial issued pursuant to
subdivision 3 or correction order issued pursuant to subdivision 4, the third-party testing
program or third-party tester may submit a request for reconsideration in writing to the
commissioner. The commissioner shall review the request for reconsideration and issue a
decision within 30 days of receipt of the request. Upon receipt of the commissioner's decision,
the affected party may initiate a contested case proceeding under chapter 14.
new text end

new text begin (b) As an alternative to the process in paragraph (a), the affected party may initiate a
contested case proceeding within 20 calendar days of receiving a notice of cancellation or
denial issued pursuant to subdivision 3 or a correction order issued pursuant to subdivision
4.
new text end

new text begin (c) If a correction order issued pursuant to subdivision 4 is contested as provided in
paragraph (a) or (b), the commissioner must not enforce the correction order until a final
decision has been made following the contested case proceeding.
new text end

new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin This section is effective August 1, 2021.
new text end

Sec. 72.

new text begin [171.83] THIRD-PARTY COMMERCIAL DRIVER'S LICENSE ROAD
TESTS.
new text end

new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end

new text begin Definitions. 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) "Applicant" means the individual or entity applying to be a third-party tester program
or a third-party tester.
new text end

new text begin (c) " Road test" means the actual physical demonstration of ability to exercise ordinary
and reasonable control in the operation of a motor vehicle as required in section 171.13,
subdivision 1, paragraph (a), clause (4).
new text end

new text begin (d) "Third-party tester" or "tester" means an individual who is an employee of a
third-party testing program and is authorized by the commissioner to conduct the road test
for a commercial driver's license.
new text end

new text begin (e) "Third-party testing program" or "program" means a program approved by the
commissioner to administer the road test conducted by a third-party tester.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 2. new text end

new text begin Third-party testing program; application. new text end

new text begin (a) A third-party testing program
applicant must apply in the manner specified by the commissioner for approval to administer
the road test. A third-party testing program may administer the road test under this section
if the program is approved by the commissioner.
new text end

new text begin (b) A program application to the commissioner must include:
new text end

new text begin (1) the business or entity name;
new text end

new text begin (2) a business registration number if a business or tax identification number if a nonprofit
entity;
new text end

new text begin (3) mailing address, telephone number, and e-mail address of the administrative office;
new text end

new text begin (4) the name of an authorized official responsible for the program and application and
the official's title and telephone number;
new text end

new text begin (5) a map, drawing, or written description of each test route to be used for road tests;
new text end

new text begin (6) the name, birth date, home address, and driver's license number of all individuals
the applicant wants to employ as a certified third-party tester;
new text end

new text begin (7) the amount for fees, if any, that will be charged; and
new text end

new text begin (8) a surety bond, in the amount prescribed by the commissioner.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 3. new text end

new text begin Third-party testing program; office location. new text end

new text begin To qualify as a third-party
testing program, the applicant must be located in Minnesota and must maintain an
administrative office in at least one permanent, regularly occupied building with a permanent
address.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 4. new text end

new text begin Third-party testing program; evaluation and approval. new text end

new text begin (a) The commissioner
must evaluate each application submitted by a third-party testing program applicant. If the
application is satisfactory, the commissioner must approve the application.
new text end

new text begin (b) Upon approval of a third-party testing program application, the commissioner must
issue a letter of approval designating the third-party testing program. The letter of approval
constitutes an agreement between the state and the third-party testing program that authorizes
the program to administer the road test for a commercial driver's license.
new text end

new text begin (c) A letter of approval to operate a third-party testing program is not transferable.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 5. new text end

new text begin Third-party tester; authority. new text end

new text begin (a) An individual may conduct the road test
for a commercial driver's license under this section if the person:
new text end

new text begin (1) is a third-party tester;
new text end

new text begin (2) possesses a valid third-party tester certificate, as provided in subdivision 6; and
new text end

new text begin (3) meets the requirements under Minnesota Rules, chapter 7410, and Code of Federal
Regulations, title 49, part 383.
new text end

new text begin (b) A third-party tester is subject to the same requirements as examiners employed by
the state, including but not limited to background checks. The third-party tester must pay
the cost for a required background check.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 6. new text end

new text begin Third-party tester; certificates. new text end

new text begin (a) The commissioner must issue a third-party
tester certificate to an individual who satisfactorily completes the required training and is
authorized as a third-party tester.
new text end

new text begin (b) A third-party tester certificate is effective on the date of issuance and expires four
years after issuance. A third-party tester must submit an application for renewal of the
certificate to the commissioner no less than 30 days before the date the previously issued
certificate expires.
new text end

new text begin (c) The third-party testing program must keep a copy of the certificate of each third-party
tester employed by the program on file in the administrative office of the program.
new text end

new text begin (d) A third-party tester certificate is not transferable.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 7. new text end

new text begin Training and information. new text end

new text begin (a) The commissioner must provide a training
process that allows an individual to become authorized as a third-party tester.
new text end

new text begin (b) The commissioner must provide to each third-party tester all relevant information
on how to conduct the road test. At a minimum, the commissioner must provide:
new text end

new text begin (1) the criteria on which applicants for a commercial driver's license must be tested
during the road test;
new text end

new text begin (2) the method of scoring and evaluating the applicant;
new text end

new text begin (3) the method and criteria for determining test routes; and
new text end

new text begin (4) the necessary documentation to conduct the road test.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 8. new text end

new text begin Road tests. new text end

new text begin (a) A third-party tester must conduct the commercial driver's license
road test in the manner and subject to the requirements of this section; section 171.131;
Minnesota Rules, chapter 7410; and Code of Federal Regulations, title 49, part 383; and as
prescribed by the commissioner.
new text end

new text begin (b) If the third-party tester also provides behind-the-wheel instruction for student drivers
or employees, the third-party tester must not use the same routes for training and conducting
the road test.
new text end

new text begin (c) Upon passage of the road test, the third-party tester must provide the person with
certification of passage of the road test. The certification must be in a form prescribed by
the commissioner.
new text end

new text begin (d) The commissioner must administer the fourth or subsequent road test for a person.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 9. new text end

new text begin Prohibited road tests. new text end

new text begin A third-party tester must not conduct a road test for a
person who is required to be examined by the commissioner under section 171.13, subdivision
3, and Minnesota Rules, part 7410.2400.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 10. new text end

new text begin Indemnification. new text end

new text begin The department shall be held harmless for any claims, losses,
damages, costs, and other proceedings made, sustained, brought, or prosecuted in any manner
based on or occasioned by or attributive to any injury, infringement, or damage rising from
any act or omission of the third-party tester or the third-party testing program in the
performance of testing duties.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 11. new text end

new text begin Application. new text end

new text begin This section does not apply to the commissioner or employees
of the state that conduct the road test.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 12. new text end

new text begin Oversight; investigations. new text end

new text begin (a) The commissioner must monitor and audit the
road tests conducted by third-party testers.
new text end

new text begin (b) The commissioner must establish a process to investigate alleged violations of the
law and complaints made against third-party testers or programs. The third-party tester or
program must be given notice of an investigation and be allowed to participate in the
investigation. The commissioner must provide the results of an audit or investigation to the
third-party program and any third-party testers.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 13. new text end

new text begin Denial; cancellation; suspension. new text end

new text begin (a) The commissioner may deny an
application for a third-party testing program or third-party tester if the applicant does not
qualify for approval or certification under this section or Minnesota Rules, parts 7410.6000
to 7410.6540. In addition, a misstatement or misrepresentation is grounds for denying a
letter of approval for a third-party program or a third-party tester certificate.
new text end

new text begin (b) The commissioner may cancel the approval of a third-party testing program or
third-party tester or may suspend a program or tester for:
new text end

new text begin (1) failure to comply with or satisfy any provision of this section or Minnesota Rules,
parts 7410.6000 to 7410.6540;
new text end

new text begin (2) falsification of any records or information relating to the third-party testing program;
new text end

new text begin (3) performance in a manner that compromises the integrity of the third-party testing
program. The commissioner must use the same standards of integrity for state-employed
testers and third-party testers; or
new text end

new text begin (4) the withdrawal of a third-party tester's driving privileges.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 14. new text end

new text begin Commissioner's discretion. new text end

new text begin (a) The existence of grounds for cancellation or
suspension under subdivision 13 is determined at the sole discretion of the commissioner.
If the commissioner determines that grounds for cancellation or suspension exist for failure
to comply with or satisfy any requirement in this section or Minnesota Rules, parts 7410.6000
to 7410.6540, the commissioner may immediately cancel or suspend the third-party testing
program or third-party tester from administering any further tests.
new text end

new text begin (b) When an application to be a third-party testing program or third-party tester
application is denied, or when individual program approval or a tester's certificate is canceled,
a notice must be mailed to the subject indicating the reasons for the denial or cancellation
and that the third-party testing program or third-party tester may appeal the decision as
provided in subdivision 16.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 15. new text end

new text begin Correction order. new text end

new text begin If an audit by the commissioner identifies a situation that
needs correction but does not merit suspension or cancellation, the commissioner may issue
a correction order to a third-party tester or program for 30 days to correct a deficiency before
the program or tester becomes subject to suspension or cancellation. The notice must include
the basis for requiring the correction. The notice must notify the individual of the ability to
appeal the correction order as provided in subdivision 16. The third-party testing program
or third-party tester is permitted 30 days to correct the deficiency without having to reapply.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 16. new text end

new text begin Notice of denial or cancellation; request for reconsideration and
hearing.
new text end

new text begin (a) Within 20 calendar days of receiving a notice of cancellation or denial issued
pursuant to subdivision 14 or correction order issued pursuant to subdivision 15, the
third-party testing program or third-party tester may submit a request for reconsideration
in writing to the commissioner. The commissioner shall review the request for reconsideration
and issue a decision within 30 days of receipt of the request. Upon receipt of the
commissioner's decision, the affected party may request a contested case hearing under
chapter 14.
new text end

new text begin (b) As an alternative to the process in paragraph (a), the affected party may initiate a
contested case proceeding within 20 calendar days of receiving a notice of cancellation or
denial issued pursuant to subdivision 14 or a correction order issued pursuant to subdivision
15.
new text end

new text begin (c) If a correction order issued pursuant to subdivision 15 is appealed under paragraph
(a) or (b), the commissioner must not enforce the correction order until the appeal is complete.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 17. new text end

new text begin Rulemaking. new text end

new text begin The commissioner must not adopt new rules or amend existing
rules to implement the requirements of this section. Except where otherwise provided by
this section, the commissioner shall apply applicable provisions from Minnesota Rules,
parts 7410.6000 to 7410.6540, to third-party testing of commercial drivers' licenses.
new text end

Sec. 73.

Minnesota Statutes 2020, section 299D.03, subdivision 2a, is amended to read:


Subd. 2a.

Salary and benefits survey.

(a) By January 1 of 2021, deleted text begin2023, 2027deleted text endnew text begin 2024,
2027
new text end, and deleted text begin2031deleted text endnew text begin 2030new text end, the legislative auditor must conduct a compensation and benefit survey
of law enforcement officers in every police department:

(1) in a city with a population in excess of 25,000, located in a metropolitan county, as
defined in section 473.121, subdivision 4, that is represented by a union certified by the
Bureau of Mediation Services; or

(2) in a city of the first class.

The State Patrol must also be included in the survey.

(b) The legislative auditor must base the survey on compensation and benefits for the
past completed calendar year. The survey must be based on full-time equivalent employees.
The legislative auditor must calculate compensation using base salary, overtime wages, and
premium pay. Premium pay is payment that is received by a majority of employees and
includes but is not limited to education pay and longevity pay. The legislative auditor must
not include any payments made to officers or troopers for work performed for an entity
other than the agency that employs the officer or trooper, regardless of who makes the
payment. The legislative auditor must also include in the survey all benefits, including
insurance, retirement, and pension benefits. The legislative auditor must include contributions
from both the employee and employer when determining benefits.

(c) The legislative auditor must compile the survey results into a report. The report must
show each department separately. For each department, the survey must include:

(1) an explanation of the salary structure, and include minimum and maximum salaries
for each range or step; and

(2) an explanation of benefits offered, including the options that are offered and the
employee and employer contribution for each option.

Wherever possible, the report must be designed so that the data for each department is in
the same table or grid format to facilitate easy comparison.

(d) By January 15 of 2021, 2023, 2027, and 2031, the legislative auditor must transmit
the survey report to the chairs and ranking minority members of the house of representatives
and senate committees with jurisdiction over the State Patrol budget.

(e) It is the legislature's intent to use the information in this study to compare salaries
between the identified police departments and the State Patrol and to make appropriate
increases to patrol trooper salaries. For purposes of this paragraph, "patrol troopers" has the
meaning given in subdivision 2, paragraph (a).

Sec. 74.

Minnesota Statutes 2020, section 325E.15, is amended to read:


325E.15 TRANSFER OF MOTOR VEHICLE; MILEAGE DISCLOSURE.

No person shall transfer a motor vehicle without disclosing deleted text beginin writingdeleted text end to the transferee
the true mileage registered on the odometer reading or that the actual mileage is unknown
if the odometer reading is known by the transferor to be different from the true mileage.
The regulations contained in Code of Federal Regulations, title 49, sections 580.1 to 580.17,
deleted text begin as amended through October 1, 1998, implementing title IV of the Federal Motor Vehicle
Information and Cost Savings Act
deleted text endnew text begin that implement odometer disclosure requirements andnew text end
prescribe the manner in which new text beginelectronic ornew text end written disclosure must be made in this state
deleted text begin anddeleted text endnew text begin,new text end are adopted by reference. No transferor shall violate any regulations adopted under
this section or knowingly give a false statement to a transferee in making any disclosure
required by the regulations.

new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

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

Sec. 75.

new text begin [345.16] STATE; UNCLAIMED PROPERTY; DISPOSITION; DUTY OF
STATE PATROL.
new text end

new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end

new text begin State Patrol seizure. new text end

new text begin A State Patrol trooper may seize and retain any
personal property abandoned upon any public highway right-of-way, other public premises,
or other state-owned property.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 2. new text end

new text begin Notice. new text end

new text begin Notice by the State Patrol of lost or abandoned property in its possession
must be made to the rightful owner, if the owner is known, by certified mail. The rightful
owner may reclaim the property within 90 days of notice after paying any expenses incurred
by the agency for processing and retaining such property.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 3. new text end

new text begin Disposal. new text end

new text begin Unclaimed property may be sold at public sale, disposed of as state
surplus property, or destroyed based on the agency's judgment of the property's condition
and value.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 4. new text end

new text begin Money. new text end

new text begin All lost or abandoned money and the proceeds from the sale of other
abandoned or lost property retained by the State Patrol pursuant to this section must be
deposited into the general fund.
new text end

Sec. 76. new text beginADDITIONAL FUNDING FOR STATE PATROL FOR CIVIL UNREST
OR RIOTING.
new text end

new text begin Any request to the legislature for additional State Patrol funding for trooper response to
civil unrest or rioting must include:
new text end

new text begin (1) a complete explanation of the need for additional troopers for the response; and
new text end

new text begin (2) an explanation of why the response was a higher priority than patrolling highways.
new text end

new text begin This section applies to the governor's proposed budget and to any request by the Department
of Public Safety. Additional funding includes funding from any source.
new text end

Sec. 77. new text beginANIMAL-DRAWN VEHICLES; SAFETY MANUAL.
new text end

new text begin (a) The commissioner of public safety, in collaboration with the Department of
Transportation, State Patrol, traffic safety organizations, and other interested parties, must
develop and publish an animal-drawn vehicles safety manual. When developing the manual,
the commissioner must evaluate similar manuals already published by other states.
new text end

new text begin (b) At a minimum, the safety manual must discuss and provide specific guidance with
respect to:
new text end

new text begin (1) animal-drawn vehicle courtesy and conduct;
new text end

new text begin (2) relevant traffic regulations, including traffic signs, traffic signals, pavement markings,
driving rules, and equipment requirements;
new text end

new text begin (3) an overview of how other vehicles and motorists interact with animal-drawn vehicles
on the roadway;
new text end

new text begin (4) safety best practices;
new text end

new text begin (5) travel information; and
new text end

new text begin (6) any other information the commissioner deems necessary.
new text end

new text begin (c) The commissioner must publish the manual under this section on or before January
1, 2022.
new text end

new text begin (d) The manual under this section is not an administrative rule under Minnesota Statutes,
chapter 14, including section 14.386. The commissioner is exempt from provisions of
Minnesota Statutes, chapter 14, with respect to any activities taken under this section.
new text end

new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

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

Sec. 78. new text beginDRIVER'S LICENSE SAME-DAY ISSUANCE PILOT PROJECT.
new text end

new text begin (a) The commissioner of public safety must conduct a same-day driver's license pilot
project as described in this section. The pilot project must be in the cities of Lakeville and
Moorhead and include any driver's license agent in either city that requests to participate
in the pilot project. This section applies to driver's license agents participating in the pilot
project.
new text end

new text begin (b) An applicant who submits a properly completed application for a noncompliant
driver's license, instruction permit, or identification card must be provided with the license
or card at the time of the application. The license or card must be processed and produced
at the site of the application. The applicant must not be required to go to another location
to receive the license or card. The applicant must not be provided with a temporary license
or card.
new text end

new text begin (c) The commissioner must provide the participating driver's license agents with any
necessary equipment to process and produce the driver's licenses and identification cards
on site.
new text end

new text begin (d) By January 1, 2024, the commissioner must submit a report on the pilot project to
the chairs and ranking minority members of the legislative committees with jurisdiction
over transportation policy and finance. At a minimum, the report must include the following:
new text end

new text begin (1) a description of the pilot project and the locations that participated in the pilot project;
new text end

new text begin (2) how many noncompliant drivers' licenses, instruction permits, or identification cards
were processed during the pilot project;
new text end

new text begin (3) any information or feedback from the driver's license agents about the pilot project;
new text end

new text begin (4) a recommendation on whether the issuance of same-day noncompliant drivers'
licenses, instruction permits, or identification cards should be expanded statewide.
new text end

new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin This section is effective on October 1, 2022, and applies to
applications received on or after that date.
new text end

Sec. 79. new text beginIMPLEMENTATION.
new text end

new text begin The commissioner of public safety must implement the requirements of Minnesota
Statutes, sections 171.70 to 171.82, with existing resources. The commissioner must not
hire additional staff to implement the requirements of Minnesota Statutes, sections 171.70
to 171.82, or to conduct audits as required by Minnesota Statutes, section 171.78.
new text end

new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin This section is effective August 1, 2021.
new text end

Sec. 80. new text beginPAYABLE OFFENSES; BEST PRACTICES.
new text end

new text begin The Office of Traffic Safety, in consultation with the state court administrator's office
and the State Patrol, shall confer with law enforcement officers and prosecutors to determine
best practices for law enforcement agencies and prosecutorial offices to employ when
processing cases where a citation is issued to ensure that the citation does not inadvertently
fail to require a court appearance when one is warranted under the circumstances. The best
practices must address proper levels of review for these cases and encourage cooperation
between law enforcement agencies and prosecutorial offices. The office shall disseminate
the best practices upon completion.
new text end

Sec. 81. new text beginSCHOOL BUS AND COMMERCIAL DRIVER'S LICENSE KNOWLEDGE
TEST AVAILABILITY.
new text end

new text begin The commissioner of public safety must ensure adequate availability of time slots for
knowledge tests for commercial driver's licenses and school bus endorsements. These tests
must be readily available across the state. Where necessary to provide adequate time slots,
the commissioner must prioritize these tests above class D driver's license knowledge tests.
new text end

new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

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

Sec. 82. new text beginVEHICLE REGISTRATION SELF-SERVICE KIOSK REPORT.
new text end

new text begin By December 1, 2022, the commissioner of public safety must submit to the legislative
committees with jurisdiction over transportation policy and finance a report on self-service
kiosks authorized in Minnesota Statutes, section 168.0135. At a minimum, the report must
include the following information:
new text end

new text begin (1) the number of completed transactions at self-service kiosks;
new text end

new text begin (2) the number of failed or canceled transactions at self-service kiosks; and
new text end

new text begin (3) the location of each self-service kiosk and the name of the business or entity that is
operating at that address; and
new text end

new text begin (4) any recommendations to the legislature to improve the use of self-service kiosks,
including proposed legislation.
new text end

Sec. 83. new text beginREVISOR INSTRUCTION.
new text end

new text begin (a) The revisor of statutes must renumber the subdivisions in Minnesota Statutes, section
169.011, so that the terms appear in alphabetical order. The revisor must make necessary
cross-reference changes in Minnesota Statutes consistent with the renumbering.
new text end

new text begin (b) The revisor of statutes must correct cross references to the paragraphs in Minnesota
Statutes, section 168.33, subdivision 7, as necessitated by the relettering of paragraphs in
section 20.
new text end

Sec. 84. new text beginREPEALER.
new text end

new text begin (a) new text end new text begin Minnesota Statutes 2020, sections 168.327, subdivision 5; and 169.09, subdivision
7,
new text end new text begin are repealed.
new text end

new text begin (b) new text end new text begin Minnesota Rules, parts 7410.2610, subparts 1, 2, 3, 3a, 5a, 5b, and 6; 7411.0535;
7414.1490; 7470.0300; 7470.0400; 7470.0500; 7470.0600; and 7470.0700,
new text end new text begin are repealed.
new text end

Sec. 85. new text beginEFFECTIVE DATE.
new text end

new text begin Except where otherwise provided, this article is effective July 1, 2021.
new text end

ARTICLE 4

METROPOLITAN COUNCIL

Section 1.

Minnesota Statutes 2020, section 473.386, is amended by adding a subdivision
to read:


new text begin Subd. 9. new text end

new text begin Fares. new text end

new text begin The council must establish fares for special transportation services in
accordance with federal law. The council must use all fares collected for special transportation
services exclusively for purposes related to special transportation services.
new text end

Sec. 2.

Minnesota Statutes 2020, section 473.386, is amended by adding a subdivision to
read:


new text begin Subd. 10. new text end

new text begin Forecasted funding. new text end

new text begin (a) For purposes of this subdivision, "biennium" and
"fiscal year" have the meanings given in section 16A.011, subdivisions 6 and 14, respectively.
new text end

new text begin (b) In each February and November forecast of state revenues and expenditures under
section 16A.103, the commissioner of management and budget must incorporate a state
obligation from the general fund for the annual net costs to the council to implement the
special transportation service under this section. Notwithstanding section 16A.11, subdivision
3, the appropriation base in each fiscal year of the upcoming biennium is as determined in
this subdivision.
new text end

new text begin (c) The commissioner must determine net costs under paragraph (b) as:
new text end

new text begin (1) the amount necessary to:
new text end

new text begin (i) maintain service levels accounting for expected demand, including service area, hours
of service, ride scheduling requirements, and fares per council policy;
new text end

new text begin (ii) maintain the general existing condition of the special transportation service bus fleet,
including bus maintenance and replacement; and
new text end

new text begin (iii) meet the requirements of this section; plus
new text end

new text begin (2) the amount of forecast adjustments, as determined by the commissioner of
management and budget in consultation with the council, necessary to match (i) actual
special transportation service program costs in the prior fiscal year, and (ii) adjusted program
costs forecasted for the second year of the current biennium, for a forecast prepared in the
first year of the biennium; less
new text end

new text begin (3) funds identified for the special transportation service from nonstate sources.
new text end

new text begin (d) In conjunction with each February and November forecast, the council must submit
a financial review of the special transportation service to the chairs and ranking minority
members of the legislative committees with jurisdiction over transportation policy and
finance and to the commissioner of management and budget. At a minimum, the financial
review must include:
new text end

new text begin (1) a summary of special transportation service sources of funds and expenditures for
the prior two fiscal years and each fiscal year of the forecast period, which must include:
new text end

new text begin (i) a breakout by expenditures categories; and
new text end

new text begin (ii) information that is sufficient to identify a conversion between state fiscal years and
the fiscal years of the council;
new text end

new text begin (2) details on cost assumptions used in the forecast;
new text end

new text begin (3) information on ridership and farebox recovery rates for the prior two fiscal years
and each fiscal year of the forecast period;
new text end

new text begin (4) identification of the amount of appropriations necessary for any forecast adjustments
as identified under paragraph (d); and
new text end

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

new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE; APPLICATION. new text end

new text begin This section is effective July 1, 2023, and
applies beginning with the November 2023 forecast for each fiscal year beginning on or
after July 1, 2024. This section applies in the counties of Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin,
Ramsey, Scott, and Washington.
new text end

Sec. 3.

new text begin [473.4487] COUNTY RESPONSIBILITY FOR GUIDEWAY FUNDING.
new text end

new text begin (a) Counties shall fund guideways, as defined in section 473.4485, subdivision 1,
including current and future guideways pursuant to the requirements in this section.
new text end

new text begin (b) A host county or counties must fund:
new text end

new text begin (1) planning, design, engineering, construction, pre-revenue operations, and other costs
associated with guideway development that exceed federal, state, local government, or other
funds dedicated to the guideway. This requirement pertains to all costs associated with
guideway development, including associated costs not eligible for federal funding;
new text end

new text begin (2) operating costs of guideway services determined by the service operator to be
necessary to meet reasonable standards for access, safety, and reliability and that exceed
fare revenues and federal, state, local government, or other funds dedicated to the guideway;
and
new text end

new text begin (3) capital maintenance, replacement, and modernization costs determined by the operator
of guideway services to be necessary to meet reasonable standards for access, safety,
reliability, and upkeep of the guideway and that exceed federal, state, local government, or
other funds dedicated to the guideway.
new text end

new text begin (c) For purposes of this section, "host county or counties" means those counties where
the guideway is located.
new text end

new text begin (d) The distribution of costs among host counties must be delineated through a
proportional methodology agreed to by the host counties.
new text end

new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE; APPLICATION. new text end

new text begin This section is effective July 1, 2021. This
section applies in the counties of Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott, and
Washington.
new text end

Sec. 4.

new text begin [473.452] TRANSIT OPERATING RESERVES; REPORT.
new text end

new text begin (a) By February 1 each year, each replacement service provider under section 473.388
must report to the council its projected total operating expenses for the current calendar
year and its projected operating reserve fund balance as of the previous December 31.
new text end

new text begin (b) By March 1 each year, the council must submit a report to the chairs and ranking
minority members of the legislative committees with jurisdiction over transportation policy
and finance. The report must include:
new text end

new text begin (1) the information from each provider received under paragraph (a); and
new text end

new text begin (2) the council's projected total operating expenses for the current calendar year and its
projected operating reserve fund balance as of the previous December 31.
new text end

new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE; APPLICATION. new text end

new text begin This section is effective July 1, 2021. This
section applies in the counties of Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott, and
Washington.
new text end

Sec. 5.

new text begin [476.4058] BUSWAY OPERATION.
new text end

new text begin Money from a local governmental unit, as defined in section 473.121, subdivision 6,
must not be used to pay costs of operation or maintenance for a busway, as defined in section
473.4485, subdivision 1.
new text end

new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE; APPLICATION. new text end

new text begin This section is effective July 1, 2021, and
applies to busways that begin revenue operations before January 1, 2023.
new text end

Sec. 6. new text beginDISTRIBUTION OF FUNDS; METROPOLITAN COUNCIL.
new text end

new text begin (a) The Metropolitan Council must distribute funds received from the Coronavirus
Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2021 (CRRSAA) and the American
Rescue Plan (ARP) to replacement services providers according to the urbanized area
formula as provided in United States Code, title 49, section 5307.
new text end

new text begin (b) The Metropolitan Council must distribute any future federal funds received pursuant
to a federal coronavirus relief act to replacement service providers according to the urbanized
area formula as provided in United States Code, title 49, section 5307.
new text end

new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

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

Sec. 7. new text beginFEDERAL FUNDS REPORTING REQUIREMENTS; REPLACEMENT
SERVICE PROVIDERS.
new text end

new text begin (a) For purposes of this section, "federal funds" means any funding received by the
Metropolitan Council, and allocated to replacement service providers under Minnesota
Statutes, section 473.388, from the federal government pursuant to any federal law, rule,
grant, or loan relating to the infectious disease known as COVID-19. This includes but is
not limited to the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, Public
Law 116-136.
new text end

new text begin (b) Replacement service providers must report all expenditures of federal funds to the
chairs and ranking minority members of the legislative committees with jurisdiction over
transportation finance and policy by February 15, 2022, and annually thereafter until all
federal funds are expended. The report must include the total amount of each expenditure,
the purpose of each expenditure, and any additional information necessary to properly
document each expenditure.
new text end

new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

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

Sec. 8. new text beginTERMINATION OF NORTHSTAR COMMUTER RAIL SERVICE.
new text end

new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end

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

new text begin (c) "Council" means the Metropolitan Council.
new text end

new text begin (d) "FTA" means the Federal Transit Administration.
new text end

new text begin (e) "Northstar" means the Northstar Commuter Rail line that provides rail passenger
service between downtown Minneapolis and Big Lake, including stops in Fridley, Coon
Rapids, Anoka, Ramsey, and Elk River.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 2. new text end

new text begin Federal approval. new text end

new text begin Within 30 days of the enactment of this section, the council
and the commissioner must request approval from the FTA to discontinue operations of the
Northstar commuter rail. As part of the request, the council and commissioner must specify
that the state will not reimburse the FTA or any other federal agency for federal funds spent
on Northstar. Within seven days of receiving a response to the request, the council and
commissioner must report to the chairs and ranking minority members of the legislative
committees with jurisdiction over transportation policy and finance on the outcome of the
request. The report must include a copy of the request submitted to the FTA and a copy of
the FTA's response. If the FTA grants the request, the report must include the plans for
terminating Northstar services and how the council and commissioner will comply with
subdivisions 3 to 5 of this section.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 3. new text end

new text begin Service terminated. new text end

new text begin Upon receiving approval from the FTA, the council shall
immediately terminate all services related to Northstar, including stopping all passenger
service, closing all stations, and ending law enforcement services provided by the
Metropolitan Transit Police along the route.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 4. new text end

new text begin Agreements terminated. new text end

new text begin (a) Upon receiving approval from the FTA, the
commissioner and the council shall immediately terminate all memorandums of
understanding, joint powers agreements, contracts, or any other agreement entered into with
any public or private entity pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, sections 174.82 and 473.4057,
for the planning, development, construction, operation, or maintenance of Northstar.
new text end

new text begin (b) Upon receiving approval from the FTA and pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section
473.4057, subdivision 5, the commissioner shall immediately terminate any lease, license,
assignment, right of access, or other agreement provided to the council to develop, operate,
and maintain Northstar.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 5. new text end

new text begin Assets sold; disposition of proceeds. new text end

new text begin (a) Upon receiving approval from the
FTA, the council shall immediately convey ownership in any real or personal property
related to Northstar that was previously owned and conveyed by the commissioner or
Department of Transportation under Minnesota Statutes, section 473.4075, subdivision 5,
back to the commissioner.
new text end

new text begin (b) Upon receiving approval from the FTA, the council and the commissioner shall
immediately sell or otherwise dispose of all assets related to Northstar, including but not
limited to equipment, supplies, materials, rolling stock, facilities, improvements, personal
property, and real property.
new text end

new text begin (c) All sales and disposition of real and personal property under this subdivision shall
be conducted pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section 16B.2975.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 6. new text end

new text begin Report to legislature. new text end

new text begin If the FTA grants the request to terminate Northstar
service as described in subdivision 2, the council and commissioner must report to the chairs
and ranking minority members of the legislative committees with jurisdiction over
transportation policy and finance by January 1, 2022, on how subdivisions 2 to 5 were
implemented.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 7. new text end

new text begin Appropriation cancellation. new text end

new text begin If the FTA grants the request to terminate Northstar
service as described in subdivision 2, any unspent funds remaining from the appropriation
under Laws 2019, First Special Session chapter 3, article 1, section 2, subdivision 2,
paragraph (b), shall immediately cancel to the general fund.
new text end

new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

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

Sec. 9. new text beginREPEALER.
new text end

new text begin Minnesota Statutes 2020, sections 473.13, subdivision 1b; and 473.4051, subdivisions
2 and 3,
new text end new text begin are repealed.
new text end

new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE; APPLICATION. new text end

new text begin This section is effective the day following
final enactment. This section applies in the counties of Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin,
Ramsey, Scott, and Washington.
new text end

APPENDIX

Repealed Minnesota Statutes: S1159-3

16A.60 COST TO COLLECT HIGHWAY TAXES TO GENERAL FUND.

The commissioner, when authorized from time to time by law, shall transfer money from the highway user tax distribution fund to the general fund. The transfer is to reimburse the general fund for the cost of collecting the taxes mentioned in the constitution, article XIV.

160.93 USER FEES; HIGH-OCCUPANCY VEHICLE AND DYNAMIC SHOULDER LANES.

Subd. 2a.

I-35W high-occupancy vehicle and dynamic shoulder lane account.

(a) An I-35W high-occupancy vehicle and dynamic shoulder lane account is established in the special revenue fund. Money collected from fees authorized under subdivision 1 for the marked Interstate Highway 35W (I-35W) corridor must be deposited in the account and used as described in this subdivision. Money in the account is appropriated to the commissioner.

(b) During the first year of revenue operations, the commissioner shall use the money received in that year to pay the costs of operating and administering the fee collection system within the corridor, up to $1,000,000. Any remaining money must be transferred to the Metropolitan Council for improvement of bus transit services within the I-35W corridor including transit capital expenses.

(c) During the second and subsequent years of revenue operations, the commissioner shall use money in the account as follows:

(1) each year, allocate the lesser amount of $1,000,000 or 75 percent of the revenues for operating and administering the fee collection system within the corridor;

(2) transfer the remaining amount up to the amount allocated under clause (1) to the Metropolitan Council for improvement of bus transit within the corridor including capital expenses; and

(3) allocate any remaining amount as follows: (i) 25 percent to the commissioner for operating and administering the fee collection system within the corridor and for transportation capital improvements that are consistent with the goals of the urban partnership agreement and that are located within the corridor and (ii) 75 percent to the Metropolitan Council for improvement of bus transit services within the corridor including transit capital expenses.

Subd. 3.

Rules exemption.

With respect to this section, the commissioner is exempt from statutory rulemaking requirements, including section 14.386, and from sections 160.84 to 160.92 and 161.162 to 161.167.

168.327 DRIVER AND VEHICLE RECORD FEES.

Subd. 5.

Bulk vehicle records requests.

(a) "Bulk vehicle records" in this section is a total of 1,000 or more vehicle title records and vehicle registration records.

(b) The commissioner shall charge a fee of $0.02 per record for a request of bulk vehicle records.

(c) Of the fees collected, 20 percent must be credited to the vehicle services operating account under section 299A.705 and is appropriated to the commissioner for the purposes in this subdivision; 30 percent must be credited to the data security account in the special revenue fund under section 3.9741, subdivision 5; and 50 percent must be credited to the driver and vehicle services technology account under section 299A.705.

169.09 COLLISIONS.

Subd. 7.

Accident report to commissioner.

(a) The driver of a vehicle involved in an accident resulting in bodily injury to or death of any individual or total property damage to an apparent extent of $1,000 or more, shall forward a written report of the accident to the commissioner of public safety within ten days of the accident. On the required report, the driver shall provide the commissioner with the name and policy number of the insurer providing vehicle liability insurance coverage at the time of the accident.

(b) On determining that the original report of any driver of a vehicle involved in an accident of which report must be made as provided in this section is insufficient, the commissioner of public safety may require the driver to file supplementary information.

473.13 BUDGET, FINANCIAL AID.

Subd. 1b.

Light rail transit operating costs.

If the council submits to the legislature or governor a budget that includes proposed operating assistance for one or more light rail transit lines operated by the council, the budget must show the proposed operating assistance for each light rail transit line separately from all other transit operating assistance in that budget.

473.4051 LIGHT RAIL TRANSIT CONSTRUCTION AND OPERATION.

Subd. 2.

Operating costs.

(a) After operating revenue and federal money have been used to pay for light rail transit operations, 50 percent of the remaining operating costs must be paid by the state.

(b) Notwithstanding paragraph (a), all operating and ongoing capital maintenance costs must be paid from nonstate sources for a segment of a light rail transit line or line extension project that formally entered the engineering phase of the Federal Transit Administration's "New Starts" capital investment grant program between August 1, 2016, and December 31, 2016.

Subd. 3.

Capital costs.

State money may not be used to pay more than ten percent of the total capital cost of a light rail transit project.

Repealed Minnesota Session Laws: S1159-3

Laws 2000, chapter 479, article 2, section 1, as amended by Laws 2000, chapter 499, section 41; as amended by Laws 2001, First Special Session chapter 5, article 20, section 20

Sec. 41.

[CORRECTION 27A.] Laws 2000, chapter 479, article 2, section 1, is amended to read:


Section 1. PROHIBITION AGAINST APPROPRIATIONS FROM TRUNK HIGHWAY FUND.

To ensure compliance with the Minnesota Constitution, article XIV, sections 2, 5, and 6, the commissioner of finance, agency directors, and legislative commission personnel may not include in the biennial budget for fiscal years 2002 and 2003, or in any budget thereafter, expenditures from the trunk highway fund for a nonhighway purpose as jointly determined by the commissioner of finance and the attorney general. For purposes of this section, an expenditure for a nonhighway purpose is any expenditure not for construction, improvement, or maintenance of highways. At the time of submission of the biennial budget proposal to the legislature, the commissioner of finance and the attorney general shall report to the senate and house of representatives transportation committees concerning any expenditure that is proposed to be appropriated from the trunk highway fund, if that expenditure is similar to those reduced or eliminated in sections 5 to 20. The report must explain the highway purpose of, and recommend a fund to be charged for, the proposed expenditure.

Repealed Minnesota Rule: S1159-3

7410.2610 INSULIN-TREATED DIABETES MELLITUS.

Subpart 1.

Scope.

This part applies to drivers and applicants for drivers' licenses who have diabetes and are treated with insulin.

Subp. 2.

Definitions.

The terms in this part have the meanings given them in this subpart.

A.

"Applying" means the completion of a department initial application, renewal, or duplicate driver's license form.

B.

"Commissioner" means the commissioner of the Department of Public Safety, acting directly or through authorized officers and agents.

C.

"Department" means the Department of Public Safety.

D.

"Driving-related episode" means an episode that occurs while a person is driving, operating, or in physical control of a motor vehicle.

E.

"Episode" means loss of consciousness or voluntary control due to hypoglycemia or hyperglycemia.

F.

"Loss of consciousness or voluntary control" means the inability to assume and retain an upright posture without support or the inability to overcome diabetic symptoms without the assistance of another.

Subp. 3.

Reporting diagnosis of insulin-treated diabetes or episode.

A person shall report a diagnosis of insulin-treated diabetes or an episode, in writing, to the department as follows:

A.

after a diagnosis of insulin-treated diabetes:

(1)

at the time of applying for a driver's license; and

(2)

within 30 days after the diagnosis;

B.

for a driving-related episode:

(1)

within 30 days after the episode; and

(2)

on a regularly scheduled physician's statement as required in subpart 3a; and

C.

for a non-driving-related episode, on a regularly scheduled physician's statement as required in subpart 3a.

If a person has reason to know the requirements of items A and B, and willfully fails to report or willfully makes a material misrepresentation to the department concerning the person's diabetic condition, the commissioner shall suspend the person's driver's license for six months. The six-month suspension period will begin within 30 days from the date the department discovers the failure to report or misrepresentation.

Subp. 3a.

Physician's statement required.

A physician's statement, on a form prescribed by the commissioner, is required:

A.

after the person:

(1)

is diagnosed as having insulin-treated diabetes; or

(2)

has a driving-related episode under subpart 3; and

B.

every six months until the person has been episode free for a year; and then

C.

annually until the person has been episode free for four years; and then

D.

every four years; and additionally

E.

as recommended by the physician or by the department.

The six-month, one-year, or four-year period will begin from the date the most recent physician's statement has been received and approved by the department. During a period of cancellation or suspension under this part, the department shall not require a physician's statement until the end of the cancellation or suspension period.

If a person fails to return a physician's statement to the department within 30 days from the date of mailing, the commissioner shall cancel the person's driver's license until the physician's statement is submitted to the department and accepted.

The physician's statement must indicate, at least, the date of each of the person's episodes since the previous physician's statement, whether the person is cooperating in the treatment of the condition, the person's prognosis for control of the person's diabetic condition, and whether the person is medically qualified to exercise reasonable and ordinary control over a motor vehicle on the public roads.

Subp. 5a.

Cancellation or denial.

After a review of a person's physician's statement, the commissioner shall cancel or deny a person's driver's license under the conditions and for the periods stated as follows:

A.

If the commissioner receives a physician's statement that indicates that the person is not medically qualified to exercise reasonable and ordinary control over a motor vehicle, the period of cancellation or denial will be based on the recommendation of the physician and the department unless the cancellation period in item B or C applies. If the department and the treating physician do not agree on the cancellation period, the physician's statement and the person's medical history will be submitted to the Medical Review Board for its recommendation upon the request of the individual, the physician, or the department.

B.

If a person has a driving-related episode, the person's driver's license will be canceled for a period of six months from the date of the episode.

C.

If a person has a driving-related episode that resulted from the use of alcohol or a controlled substance, the person's driver's license will be canceled for a period of one year from the date of the episode.

Subp. 5b.

Notice.

The commissioner shall notify a person whose driver's license has been or is subject to cancellation, suspension, or denial. The notification must be in writing and be personally served or sent by first-class mail to the person's last known address shown on department records. The notice must contain:

A.

the reason for the cancellation, suspension, or denial;

B.

the length of withdrawal;

C.

a statement that a person has a right to an administrative review; and

D.

the requirements for reinstatement of the person's driver's license.

The notice is deemed received three days after mailing by the department to the last known address of the person shown on department records.

Subp. 6.

Reinstatement or issuance.

The commissioner shall reinstate or issue the driver's license of a person whose license has been suspended, canceled, or denied when:

A.

the period of suspension, if any, has expired;

B.

the person has paid the suspension reinstatement fee as required by statute;

C.

no withdrawal of the person's driver's license is outstanding;

D.

the requirements that resulted in suspension, cancellation, or denial have been completed; and

E.

the person submits a physician's statement, on a form prescribed by the commissioner, indicating:

(1)

the date of each of the person's episodes since the previous physician's statement;

(2)

the person is cooperating in the treatment of the condition;

(3)

a favorable prognosis for the control of the person's diabetic condition; and

(4)

the person is medically qualified to exercise reasonable and ordinary control over a motor vehicle on the public roads.

7411.0535 ONLINE CLASSROOM INSTRUCTION; ADULT ONLY.

Classroom instruction via the Internet may be provided by a program to any student who is at least 18 years old.

A.

The course of study must provide a means for the student to measure performance outcomes.

B.

There must be a pool of rotating quiz questions.

C.

The course must have accountability features to ensure the age and identity of the student taking the course.

D.

Technical designs must have features that measure the amount of time a student spends on each section of the course.

E.

Customer support access must be made available through a toll-free telephone number.

F.

The course must have a secure server and be backed up by a second unit.

G.

The program must have preventives in place to protect against the access of private information.

H.

The course must have the ability to update course content uniformly throughout the state.

I.

The course must have a location in Minnesota where program and student records are accessible.

7414.1490 GRANTING WAIVER FOR DIABETES MELLITUS.

A waiver that is granted to the applicant who fails to meet the physical requirement in Code of Federal Regulations, title 49, section 391.41, paragraph (b)(3), relating to diabetes mellitus currently requiring insulin for control, must require the applicant to:

A.

carry, use, and record in a log the readings from a portable, self-monitoring blood glucose device equipped with a computerized memory or, if the device is capable of printing paper tape reports, the paper tape reports may be used instead of a log;

B.

monitor blood glucose one hour before going on duty and approximately every four hours while on duty;

C.

make log records or tapes available to any authorized enforcement official on request;

D.

carry and use when on duty a source of rapidly absorbable glucose;

E.

carry insulin and the equipment of materials necessary to administer this medication;

F.

report in writing within 15 calendar days to the Minnesota Department of Public Safety, Driver and Vehicle Services Division:

(1)

any citation for a moving traffic violation involving the operation of a school bus along with a photocopy of the citation;

(2)

the judicial or administrative disposition of a citation for a moving violation involving a school bus along with a photocopy of the notice of disposition; and

(3)

the involvement in any accident whatever while operating a school bus and include any state, insurance company, or motor carrier accident reports and any attending physician's and laboratory reports of treatment arising from the accident;

G.

submit a signed statement from an ophthalmologist no later than 15 days before the renewal date of the waiver and endorsement that indicates the applicant:

(1)

was examined within the six-week period immediately preceding the renewal date of the waiver;

(2)

was found not to have unstable proliferative diabetic retinopathy; and

(3)

has a stable visual acuity of at least 20/40 Snellen in each eye, corrected or uncorrected; and

H.

comply with the provisions of part 7410.2610 for reporting a diabetes-related episode involving the loss of consciousness or voluntary control due to hypoglycemia or hyperglycemia.

7470.0300 ISSUANCE OF CERTIFICATE.

The certificate shall be issued for an individual bus on an annual basis when the state patrol has inspected the vehicle and the inspection indicates that the school bus adequately complies with laws and rules relating to construction, design, equipment, and color of school bus.

7470.0400 DISPLAY OF CERTIFICATE.

Subpart 1.

Certificate to be affixed.

The certificate issued for each individual school bus shall be immediately affixed to the school bus by the inspecting state patrol trooper or LCR II.

Subp. 2.

Certificate must be current.

Only the certificate that is valid for the current time period may be displayed.

Subp. 3.

Where displayed.

The certificate shall be affixed in the lower left corner of the main windshield of the school bus.

Subp. 4.

Rejection sticker; display; removal.

A rejection sticker shall be affixed to the lower left corner of the windshield of a school bus that fails a school bus inspection. The sticker shall be removed only upon authorization from an LCR II or trooper who has determined that the defects that caused the rejection have been corrected.

7470.0500 TIMES OF INSPECTION.

Subpart 1.

Scheduled inspection.

All school buses shall be inspected for compliance with applicable laws and with rules of the Department of Public Safety.

Subp. 2.

Other inspections.

In addition to scheduled annual inspections and reinspections scheduled for the purpose of verifying that deficiencies have been corrected, a trooper or LCR II may conduct an unannounced inspection of any school bus at the location where the bus is kept when not in operation. This subpart shall not be construed to limit the right or duty of any law enforcement officer to inspect any vehicle upon reasonable cause.

7470.0600 SCORING FOR INSPECTIONS.

Subpart 1.

Point system.

The point system contained in part 7470.0700 shall be used to assess the safety operation of all types of school buses. Each bus will start with 100 points and each defect shall be cause for points to be deducted in accordance with point values established in part 7470.0700.

Subp. 2.

Score of 96 to 100.

Any school bus with an inspection score of 96 to 100 shall be identified by affixing a distinctive school bus inspection certificate to the windshield. Where an inspection score of 96 is achieved, no inspection certificate shall be affixed to the bus at the next annual inspection unless the inadequacies from the previous inspection have been corrected.

Subp. 3.

Score of 80 to 95.

Any school bus with an inspection score of 80 to 95 points shall pass the inspection and receive a temporary bus inspection certificate of contrasting color or design or both. This temporary certificate will be valid for 14 days following inspection and all defects must be corrected. Pending reinspection and certification of the bus by a trooper or LCR II, a bus bearing a temporary certificate may be used to transport pupils beyond the 14-day period if the inspection sheet is signed by the owner or a designee certifying that all of the defects are corrected. The signed inspection sheet shall be carried in the first aid kit in the bus.

Subp. 4.

Score below 80.

Any school bus with less than 80 points shall be deemed unsafe for the transportation of school children. Any school bus which fails the inspection shall not be used to transport school children until the defects are corrected and an inspection certificate is issued and affixed to the bus. Pending reinspection and certification of the bus by a trooper or LCR II, a bus bearing a rejection sticker may be used to transport pupils if the inspection sheet is signed by the owner or a designee certifying that all of the defects are corrected. The signed inspection sheet shall be carried in the first aid kit in the bus.

7470.0700 TABLE OF POINTS TO BE DEDUCTED.

In accordance with part 7470.0600, subparts 1 to 3, defects in the equipment of a school bus listed in the left column will cause the number of points specified in the right column to be deducted from the starting score of 100.

Equipment Defect Points
Tires, front each 25
Tires, rear each 25
Exhaust
Inadequate pipe 25
Leak in system 5
Muffler defective (treat like leak in system) 5
School bus color (multifunctional school activity buses are exempt)
Not basic yellow 25
Improper trim color 2
Required lettering
No school bus sign (type A, B, C, or D) 25
Other lettering - nicknames 2
Stop arm (octagonal) 25
Reflective material cracked, scratched, or separated 5
Optional lamps on stop arm 2
Crossover mirror
Missing or inoperable 25
If only line of vision is distorted, flaking or cracked 5
Headlamps out of adjustment (allow mechanic time to adjust) 5
Headlamp out 5
Both low beams out 25
One low beam out or either or both high beams out each 5
Dimmer switch inoperable 5
Turn signals inoperable 25
Eight lamp warning lamp system
Lamp system not working 25
Eight lamp indicator malfunctioning 10
Indicator lamps
High beam 2
Turn signals 5
Clearance lamps or optional white strobe lamp each 1
Rear lamps
One out 5
Both out 25
Stop lamps (minimum of 2 required)
Not working each 15
Auxiliary stop lamp not working each 2
Backup lamps 5
Brakes - service (foot)
Not working 25
Hose blistered but no fluid leakage each hose 5
Brakes - emergency (auxiliary) 25
Defective or no warning horn 25
Rear view mirror
Interior 15
Exterior 25
Slight crack, discolored or flaking 5
Windshield wipers (not working at all) 25
Wiper blade only 5
One speed not working on left side or the right side not working 10
Windshield glass 10
Steering 25
One kingpin bad (more than 1/2 inch) 15
Two kingpins bad (more than 1/2 inch) 25
Driver seat belt, missing or not usable 25
Entrance door, out of adjustment 5
Interior lamps
Step-well 2
Other interior lamps (mention only) 0
First aid kit
Missing 25
Short supply - per unit missing 1
Fire extinguisher, missing or in inoperable range 15
Flags and flares (electric or reflector) (for up to three missing) 5
Side glass and rear glass - each defect 5
Loose objects interior each 2
Seats loose (floor mount) each 5
Seat condition each 2
Bus interior (cleanliness) 2
Carbon monoxide 25
Emergency exit, inoperable 25
Emergency lettering missing 2
Bad door gasket 5
Speedometer 10
Suspension, main leaf 25
Other than main leaf, 25 percent or more of the remaining leaves broken 25
Other than main leaf, less than 25 percent broken 10
Loose or leaking shocks 10
Wheels 25
One stud nut missing if less than 20 percent of stud nuts on wheel 10
20 percent or more of stud nuts are missing on wheel 25
Body condition 2
Hazardous protuberance or sharp edge 25
Two cross members bad, must be replaced 2
Cross members rusted, to be written up 0
Drive shaft guard 25
Frame 25
Defroster fan or heaters in excess of one in multiple heater buses each 5
Battery 10
Body mounting 10
Fuel system 10