SF 1646

as introduced - 89th Legislature (2015 - 2016) Posted on 03/10/2016 04:07pm

A bill for an act
relating to transportation; requiring the Metropolitan Council to consult with
Transportation Accessibility Advisory Committee on certain procurements;
amending Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 473.915.

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

Section 1.

Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 473.915, is amended to read:

473.915 PROCUREMENTS.

new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end

new text begin Review by Legislative Advisory Commission. new text end

All proposed
Metropolitan Council procurements over $125,000,000 must be reviewed by the
members of the Legislative Advisory Commission under section 3.30 and the ranking
minority members of the house of representatives and senate committees or divisions
responsible for overseeing the items subject to the proposed procurement. The chair
of the Metropolitan Council shall give notice to the Legislative Advisory Commission
secretary when a procurement over $125,000,000 is being considered. The commission
shall take testimony on the procurements.

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new text begin Review by Transportation Accessibility Advisory Committee.
new text end

new text begin The council shall consult with the Transportation Accessibility Advisory Committee
concerning all proposed Metropolitan Council procurements of transit vehicles and shall
consider the committee's input before ordering vehicles.
new text end

new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE; APPLICATION. new text end

new text begin This section is effective the day following
final enactment and applies in the counties of Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey,
Scott, and Washington.
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