SF 1604

as introduced - 89th Legislature (2015 - 2016) Posted on 03/12/2015 09:03am

A bill for an act
relating to transportation; requiring funds from nonstate and nonfederal sources
for certain monuments maintained by the Department of Transportation;
amending Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 161.139.

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

Section 1.

Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 161.139, is amended to read:

161.139 HIGHWAY DESIGNATION new text begin , MEMORIALS; new text end COSTS.

new text begin (a) new text end The commissioner shall not adopt a design or erect a sign to mark or memorialize
a highway or bridge, pursuant to designation by the legislature, unless the commissioner is
assured of the availability of funds from nonstate sources sufficient to pay all costs related
to designing, erecting, and maintaining the signs. The commissioner may remove a sign
that marks or memorializes a highway or bridge as designated by the legislature if:

(1) the sign requires maintenance, repair, or replacement;

(2) the commissioner has made a reasonable effort to obtain funds for maintenance,
repair, or replacement from nonstate sources; and

(3) the funds obtained under clause (2) are insufficient to pay all related costs.

new text begin (b) The commissioner shall not adopt a design or erect a memorial marker, including
but not limited to monuments and statues, unless the commissioner is assured of the
availability of funding from nonstate and nonfederal sources sufficient to pay all costs
related to designing, erecting, and maintaining the marker.
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