SF 1957

as introduced - 89th Legislature (2015 - 2016) Posted on 03/26/2015 08:58am

A bill for an act
relating to transportation; appropriating money for a training program for
responders to railroad and pipeline emergencies.

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

Section 1. new text begin APPROPRIATION.
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new text begin $1,130,000 is appropriated from the general fund to the commissioner of public
safety for the state share of a grant to Lake Superior College to prepare and equip, with
simulators and related equipment, its emergency response training center to provide fire
and safety training to firefighters, first responders, and related local personnel, specifically
related to emergency responses resulting from transportation of hazardous materials by
rail and pipeline.
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new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin This appropriation is effective when the commissioner of
management and budget is informed by the commissioner of public safety that funds from
private sources, in twice the amount of the appropriation, are committed to fund this project.
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