SF 1388

as introduced - 89th Legislature (2015 - 2016) Posted on 03/06/2015 08:36am

A bill for an act
relating to transportation; requiring the commissioner of transportation to report
to the legislature on use of tolling.

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

Section 1. new text begin REPORT BY COMMISSIONER OF TRANSPORTATION ON
TOLLING.
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new text begin On or before January 2, 2016, the commissioner of transportation shall report to the
chairs and ranking minority members of the senate and house of representatives committees
and divisions with jurisdiction over transportation policy and finance concerning
expanding the use of tolling in Minnesota in order to reduce congestion and raise revenue.
The report must be prepared with existing appropriations. At a minimum, the report must:
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new text begin (1) summarize current state and federal laws that affect the use of tolling in this state;
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new text begin (2) identify any federal pilot projects for which this state is eligible to participate;
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new text begin (3) discuss the feasibility and cost of expanding use of tolling, the possibility of
private investment in toll roads, and projected costs and cost recovery in establishing,
operating, and maintaining toll roads;
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new text begin (4) review tolling models and technology options;
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new text begin (5) summarize the experience of other states that have widely implemented tolling;
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new text begin (6) identify and evaluate specific corridors for feasibility of toll implementation;
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new text begin (7) project the likely range of revenues that could be generated by wider
implementation of tolling and identify the percentage of revenues that are projected to be
paid by nonresidents of the state;
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new text begin (8) discuss options for use of tolling revenue and measures to ensure compliance
with laws concerning operation of toll roads and use of revenues;
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new text begin (9) recommend and discuss possible ways to reduce cost to Minnesotans, such as tax
deductions or credits, or types of discounts; and
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new text begin (10) provide recommendations for needed statutory or rule changes that would
facilitate wider implementation of tolling and achieve maximum revenues for the state
and equity for its residents.
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new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

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