Minnesota Legislature
SF 3157
2nd Engrossment - 93rd Legislature (2023 - 2024) Posted on 11/13/2023 11:54am
Current Version - 2nd Engrossment
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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 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 20.30 20.31 20.32 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 21.22 21.23 21.24 21.25 21.26 21.27 21.28 21.29 21.30 21.31 21.32 22.1 22.2 22.3 22.4 22.5 22.6 22.7 22.8 22.9 22.10 22.11 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 23.17 23.18 23.19 23.20 23.21 23.22 23.23 23.24 23.25 23.26 23.27 23.28 23.29 23.30 23.31 23.32 23.33 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 24.32 24.33 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
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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 29.29 29.30 29.31 29.32 29.33 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 30.33 30.34 30.35 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 32.33
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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 34.31 34.32 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 35.32 35.33 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
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37.9 37.10 37.11 37.12 37.13 37.14
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52.27 52.28 52.29 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 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
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57.28 57.29 57.30 57.31 58.1 58.2 58.3 58.4 58.5 58.6 58.7 58.8 58.9
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60.29 60.30 60.31 60.32 60.33 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 61.31 61.32 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
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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
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63.24 63.25 63.26 63.27 63.28 63.29 63.30 63.31 64.1 64.2 64.3 64.4 64.5 64.6 64.7 64.8 64.9 64.10 64.11 64.12 64.13 64.14 64.15
64.16 64.17 64.18 64.19 64.20 64.21 64.22 64.23 64.24 64.25 64.26 64.27 64.28 64.29 64.30
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
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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 67.30 67.31 67.32 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 69.1 69.2 69.3 69.4 69.5
69.6
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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
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 70.32 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 71.32 72.1 72.2 72.3 72.4 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 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 73.32 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 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 75.31 75.32 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 77.30 77.31 77.32 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 78.32 78.33 78.34
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
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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 79.30 80.1 80.2 80.3 80.4 80.5 80.6 80.7 80.8 80.9 80.10
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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
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82.17 82.18 82.19 82.20 82.21 82.22 82.23 82.24 82.25 82.26 82.27 82.28 82.29 82.30 82.31 82.32 82.33 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
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83.25 83.26 83.27 83.28 83.29 83.30 83.31 83.32
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 84.30 84.31 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 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 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 87.32 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 88.30 88.31 88.32
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 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 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 92.31 92.32 92.33 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 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 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 97.33 97.34 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
100.24 100.25 100.26 100.27 100.28 100.29 100.30 100.31 101.1 101.2 101.3 101.4 101.5 101.6 101.7 101.8
101.9 101.10 101.11
101.12 101.13 101.14 101.15
101.16 101.17 101.18
101.19 101.20 101.21 101.22 101.23 101.24 101.25 101.26 101.27 101.28 101.29 101.30 102.1 102.2 102.3 102.4 102.5 102.6 102.7 102.8 102.9 102.10 102.11 102.12
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
103.20 103.21 103.22 103.23 103.24 103.25 103.26 103.27 103.28 103.29 104.1 104.2 104.3 104.4 104.5 104.6 104.7 104.8 104.9 104.10 104.11 104.12 104.13
104.14
104.15 104.16 104.17 104.18 104.19 104.20 104.21 104.22 104.23 104.24 104.25 104.26 104.27 104.28 104.29 104.30 104.31 105.1 105.2 105.3 105.4 105.5 105.6
105.7 105.8 105.9
105.10 105.11 105.12 105.13 105.14 105.15 105.16 105.17 105.18 105.19 105.20 105.21 105.22 105.23 105.24 105.25 105.26 105.27 105.28 105.29 105.30 106.1 106.2 106.3 106.4 106.5 106.6 106.7 106.8 106.9 106.10 106.11 106.12 106.13 106.14 106.15 106.16 106.17
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
107.26 107.27 107.28 107.29 107.30 107.31 107.32 108.1 108.2 108.3 108.4 108.5
108.6
108.7 108.8 108.9 108.10 108.11 108.12 108.13 108.14 108.15 108.16 108.17 108.18 108.19 108.20 108.21 108.22 108.23 108.24 108.25 108.26 108.27 108.28 108.29 108.30 109.1 109.2 109.3 109.4 109.5 109.6 109.7 109.8 109.9 109.10 109.11 109.12
109.13 109.14 109.15
109.16 109.17 109.18 109.19 109.20 109.21 109.22 109.23 109.24 109.25 109.26 109.27 109.28 109.29 109.30 110.1 110.2 110.3 110.4 110.5 110.6 110.7 110.8 110.9 110.10 110.11 110.12 110.13 110.14 110.15 110.16 110.17
110.18
110.19 110.20 110.21 110.22 110.23 110.24 110.25 110.26 110.27 110.28 110.29 110.30 110.31 111.1 111.2 111.3 111.4 111.5 111.6 111.7 111.8 111.9 111.10 111.11 111.12 111.13 111.14 111.15 111.16 111.17 111.18 111.19 111.20 111.21 111.22 111.23 111.24 111.25 111.26 111.27 111.28 112.1 112.2 112.3 112.4 112.5 112.6 112.7 112.8 112.9 112.10 112.11 112.12 112.13 112.14 112.15 112.16
112.17 112.18 112.19
112.20 112.21
112.22 112.23 112.24 112.25 112.26 112.27 112.28 112.29 112.30 113.1 113.2 113.3 113.4 113.5 113.6 113.7 113.8 113.9 113.10 113.11 113.12 113.13 113.14 113.15 113.16 113.17 113.18 113.19 113.20 113.21 113.22 113.23 113.24 113.25 113.26 113.27 113.28 113.29 113.30 113.31 113.32 114.1 114.2 114.3 114.4 114.5 114.6 114.7 114.8
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
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
117.23 117.24 117.25 117.26 117.27 117.28 117.29 117.30 118.1 118.2 118.3 118.4 118.5 118.6 118.7 118.8 118.9 118.10 118.11 118.12 118.13 118.14 118.15 118.16 118.17 118.18 118.19 118.20 118.21 118.22 118.23 118.24 118.25
118.26
118.27 118.28 118.29 118.30 118.31 119.1 119.2 119.3 119.4 119.5 119.6 119.7 119.8 119.9 119.10 119.11 119.12 119.13 119.14 119.15 119.16
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
120.28 120.29
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
121.17 121.18 121.19 121.20 121.21 121.22 121.23 121.24 121.25 121.26 121.27 121.28 121.29 121.30 122.1 122.2
122.3 122.4 122.5 122.6 122.7 122.8 122.9 122.10 122.11 122.12 122.13 122.14 122.15 122.16 122.17 122.18 122.19 122.20 122.21 122.22 122.23 122.24 122.25 122.26 122.27 122.28 123.1 123.2 123.3 123.4 123.5 123.6 123.7 123.8 123.9 123.10 123.11 123.12 123.13 123.14 123.15 123.16 123.17 123.18 123.19 123.20 123.21 123.22 123.23 123.24 123.25 123.26 123.27 123.28 124.1 124.2 124.3 124.4 124.5 124.6 124.7 124.8 124.9 124.10 124.11 124.12 124.13 124.14 124.15 124.16 124.17 124.18 124.19 124.20 124.21 124.22 124.23 124.24 124.25
124.26
124.27 124.28 124.29 124.30 124.31 125.1 125.2 125.3 125.4 125.5 125.6 125.7 125.8 125.9 125.10 125.11 125.12 125.13 125.14 125.15 125.16 125.17 125.18 125.19 125.20 125.21 125.22 125.23 125.24 125.25 125.26 125.27 125.28 125.29 125.30
125.31 125.32
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
126.29 126.30 126.31 126.32 126.33 127.1 127.2 127.3 127.4 127.5 127.6 127.7 127.8 127.9 127.10 127.11 127.12 127.13 127.14 127.15 127.16 127.17
127.18 127.19 127.20 127.21 127.22 127.23 127.24 127.25 127.26 127.27 127.28 127.29 127.30 127.31 127.32 127.33 128.1 128.2 128.3 128.4 128.5 128.6 128.7 128.8 128.9 128.10 128.11 128.12 128.13 128.14 128.15 128.16 128.17 128.18 128.19 128.20 128.21 128.22 128.23 128.24 128.25 128.26 128.27 128.28 128.29 128.30 128.31 128.32 129.1 129.2 129.3 129.4 129.5 129.6 129.7 129.8 129.9 129.10
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
129.28 129.29 129.30 130.1 130.2 130.3 130.4 130.5 130.6 130.7 130.8 130.9 130.10 130.11 130.12 130.13 130.14 130.15 130.16 130.17 130.18 130.19 130.20 130.21 130.22 130.23 130.24 130.25 130.26 130.27 130.28 130.29 130.30 130.31 130.32 131.1 131.2 131.3 131.4 131.5 131.6
131.7
131.8 131.9 131.10 131.11 131.12 131.13 131.14 131.15 131.16 131.17 131.18 131.19 131.20 131.21 131.22 131.23 131.24 131.25 131.26 131.27 131.28 131.29 132.1 132.2 132.3 132.4 132.5 132.6 132.7
132.8 132.9 132.10 132.11 132.12 132.13 132.14 132.15 132.16 132.17 132.18 132.19 132.20 132.21 132.22 132.23
132.24 132.25 132.26 132.27 132.28 132.29 132.30 133.1 133.2 133.3 133.4 133.5 133.6 133.7 133.8 133.9 133.10 133.11
133.12 133.13 133.14 133.15 133.16 133.17 133.18 133.19 133.20 133.21 133.22 133.23 133.24 133.25 133.26 133.27 133.28 133.29 133.30 133.31 134.1 134.2 134.3 134.4 134.5
134.6 134.7 134.8 134.9 134.10 134.11 134.12 134.13 134.14 134.15 134.16 134.17 134.18 134.19 134.20 134.21 134.22 134.23 134.24 134.25 134.26 134.27 134.28 134.29 134.30 134.31 134.32 134.33 135.1 135.2 135.3 135.4 135.5 135.6 135.7 135.8 135.9 135.10 135.11 135.12 135.13 135.14 135.15 135.16 135.17 135.18 135.19 135.20 135.21 135.22 135.23 135.24 135.25 135.26 135.27 135.28 135.29 135.30 135.31 136.1 136.2 136.3 136.4 136.5 136.6 136.7 136.8 136.9 136.10 136.11 136.12 136.13 136.14 136.15 136.16 136.17 136.18 136.19 136.20
136.21 136.22 136.23 136.24 136.25 136.26 136.27 136.28 136.29 136.30
137.1 137.2 137.3 137.4 137.5 137.6 137.7 137.8 137.9 137.10 137.11 137.12 137.13 137.14
137.15 137.16 137.17 137.18 137.19 137.20 137.21 137.22 137.23 137.24 137.25 137.26 137.27 137.28 137.29 137.30 137.31 137.32 138.1 138.2 138.3 138.4 138.5 138.6 138.7 138.8 138.9 138.10 138.11 138.12 138.13 138.14 138.15 138.16 138.17 138.18 138.19 138.20 138.21 138.22 138.23 138.24 138.25 138.26 138.27 138.28 138.29 138.30 139.1 139.2 139.3 139.4 139.5 139.6 139.7 139.8 139.9 139.10 139.11 139.12 139.13 139.14 139.15 139.16 139.17 139.18 139.19 139.20 139.21 139.22 139.23 139.24 139.25 139.26 139.27 139.28 139.29 139.30 139.31 140.1 140.2 140.3 140.4 140.5 140.6 140.7 140.8 140.9 140.10 140.11 140.12 140.13 140.14 140.15 140.16 140.17 140.18 140.19 140.20 140.21 140.22 140.23 140.24 140.25 140.26 140.27 140.28
140.29
141.1 141.2 141.3 141.4 141.5 141.6 141.7 141.8 141.9 141.10 141.11 141.12 141.13 141.14 141.15 141.16 141.17 141.18 141.19 141.20 141.21 141.22
141.23 141.24 141.25 141.26 141.27 141.28 141.29 141.30 141.31
142.1 142.2 142.3 142.4 142.5 142.6 142.7 142.8 142.9 142.10 142.11 142.12 142.13 142.14 142.15
142.16 142.17 142.18 142.19 142.20 142.21 142.22 142.23 142.24 142.25 142.26 142.27 142.28 142.29 142.30 142.31 142.32 142.33 142.34
143.1
143.2 143.3 143.4 143.5 143.6 143.7 143.8 143.9 143.10 143.11 143.12 143.13 143.14 143.15 143.16 143.17 143.18
143.19 143.20
143.21 143.22 143.23 143.24 143.25 143.26 143.27 143.28 143.29 143.30 143.31
144.1 144.2 144.3 144.4 144.5 144.6 144.7 144.8 144.9 144.10 144.11 144.12 144.13 144.14 144.15 144.16 144.17 144.18 144.19 144.20 144.21 144.22 144.23 144.24 144.25 144.26 144.27 144.28 144.29 144.30 144.31 144.32 145.1 145.2 145.3 145.4 145.5 145.6 145.7
145.8
145.9 145.10 145.11 145.12 145.13 145.14 145.15 145.16 145.17
145.18
145.19 145.20 145.21 145.22 145.23 145.24 145.25 145.26 145.27 145.28 145.29 145.30 145.31 145.32 146.1 146.2 146.3 146.4 146.5 146.6 146.7 146.8 146.9 146.10 146.11 146.12 146.13 146.14 146.15 146.16 146.17 146.18 146.19 146.20 146.21 146.22 146.23
146.24 146.25
146.26 146.27 146.28 146.29 146.30 146.31 146.32 147.1 147.2 147.3 147.4 147.5 147.6 147.7 147.8 147.9 147.10 147.11 147.12 147.13 147.14 147.15 147.16 147.17 147.18 147.19 147.20 147.21 147.22 147.23 147.24 147.25 147.26
147.27
148.1 148.2 148.3 148.4 148.5 148.6 148.7 148.8 148.9 148.10 148.11 148.12 148.13
148.14 148.15
148.16 148.17 148.18 148.19 148.20 148.21 148.22 148.23 148.24 148.25 148.26 148.27 148.28 148.29 148.30 149.1 149.2 149.3 149.4
149.5 149.6
149.7 149.8 149.9 149.10 149.11 149.12 149.13 149.14 149.15 149.16 149.17 149.18 149.19 149.20 149.21 149.22 149.23 149.24 149.25 149.26 149.27 149.28
149.29
150.1 150.2 150.3 150.4 150.5 150.6 150.7 150.8 150.9 150.10 150.11 150.12 150.13 150.14 150.15 150.16 150.17 150.18 150.19 150.20 150.21 150.22
150.23 150.24
150.25 150.26 150.27 150.28 150.29 150.30 150.31 151.1 151.2 151.3 151.4 151.5 151.6 151.7 151.8 151.9 151.10 151.11 151.12 151.13 151.14 151.15 151.16 151.17 151.18 151.19 151.20 151.21 151.22 151.23 151.24 151.25 151.26 151.27 151.28 151.29 151.30 151.31 151.32 152.1 152.2 152.3 152.4 152.5 152.6 152.7 152.8 152.9 152.10 152.11 152.12 152.13 152.14
152.15
152.16 152.17 152.18 152.19 152.20 152.21 152.22 152.23 152.25 152.24 152.26 152.27 152.28 152.29 152.30 152.31 152.32 152.33 152.34 152.35 152.36 152.37 152.38 152.39 153.1 153.2 153.3 153.4 153.5 153.6 153.7 153.8 153.9 153.10 153.11 153.12 153.13 153.14 153.15 153.16 153.17 153.18 153.19 153.20 153.21 153.22 153.23 153.24 153.25 153.26 153.27 153.28 153.29 153.30 153.31 153.32 153.33 153.34 153.35 153.36 153.37 153.38 153.39 153.40 154.1 154.2 154.3 154.4 154.5 154.6
154.7 154.8 154.9 154.10 154.11 154.12 154.13 154.14 154.15 154.16 154.17 154.18 154.19 154.20 154.21 154.22 154.23 154.24 154.25 154.26 154.27 154.28 154.29 154.30 155.1 155.2 155.3 155.4 155.5 155.6 155.7 155.8 155.9 155.10 155.11 155.12 155.13 155.14 155.15 155.16 155.17 155.18 155.19 155.20 155.21 155.22 155.23
155.24 155.25
155.26 155.27 155.28 155.29 155.30 155.31 156.1 156.2 156.3 156.4 156.5 156.6 156.7 156.8 156.9 156.10 156.11 156.12 156.13 156.14 156.15 156.16
156.17 156.18
156.19 156.20 156.21 156.22 156.23 156.24 156.25 156.26 156.27 156.28 156.29 157.1 157.2 157.3 157.4 157.5 157.6 157.7 157.8 157.9 157.10 157.11 157.12 157.13 157.14 157.15 157.16 157.17 157.18 157.19 157.20 157.21 157.22 157.23 157.24 157.25 157.26 157.27 157.28 157.29 157.30 157.31 157.32 158.1 158.2 158.3 158.4 158.5 158.6 158.7 158.8 158.9 158.10 158.11 158.12 158.13 158.14 158.15 158.16 158.17 158.18 158.19 158.20 158.21 158.22 158.23 158.24 158.25 158.26 158.27 158.28 158.29 158.30 158.31 159.1 159.2 159.3 159.4 159.5 159.6 159.7 159.8 159.9 159.10 159.11 159.12 159.13 159.14
159.15
159.16 159.17 159.18 159.19 159.20 159.21 159.22 159.23 159.24 159.25 159.26 159.27 159.28 159.29 159.30 160.1 160.2 160.3 160.4 160.5 160.6 160.7 160.8
160.9
160.10 160.11 160.12 160.13 160.14 160.15 160.16 160.17 160.18 160.19 160.20 160.21 160.22 160.23 160.24 160.25 160.26 160.27 160.28 160.29 161.1 161.2 161.3 161.4 161.5
161.6
161.7 161.8 161.9 161.10 161.11 161.12 161.13 161.14 161.15 161.16 161.17 161.18 161.19 161.20 161.21 161.22 161.23
161.24
161.25 161.26 161.27 161.28 161.29 161.30 162.1 162.2 162.3 162.4 162.5 162.6 162.7 162.8 162.9 162.10 162.11 162.12 162.13 162.14 162.15 162.16 162.17 162.18 162.19 162.20 162.21 162.22 162.23 162.24 162.25 162.26 162.27 162.28 162.29
162.30 162.31
163.1 163.2 163.3 163.4 163.5 163.6 163.7 163.8 163.9 163.10 163.11 163.12 163.13
163.14
163.15 163.16 163.17 163.18 163.19 163.20 163.21 163.22 163.23 163.24 163.25 163.26 163.27 163.28 163.29 163.30 163.31 163.32 164.1 164.2 164.3 164.4 164.5 164.6 164.7 164.8 164.9 164.10 164.11 164.12 164.13 164.14 164.15 164.16 164.17 164.18 164.19 164.20 164.21 164.22 164.23 164.24 164.25 164.26
164.27
164.28 164.29 164.30 164.31 165.1 165.2 165.3 165.4 165.5 165.6 165.7 165.8 165.9 165.10 165.11 165.12 165.13
165.14 165.15 165.16 165.17 165.18 165.19 165.20 165.21 165.22 165.23 165.24 165.25 165.26 165.27 165.28 165.29 165.30 165.31 165.32 166.1 166.2 166.3 166.4 166.5 166.6 166.7 166.8 166.9 166.10 166.11 166.12 166.13 166.14 166.15 166.16 166.17 166.18 166.19 166.20 166.21 166.22 166.23 166.24 166.25 166.26 166.27 166.28 166.29 166.30 166.31 167.1 167.2 167.3 167.4 167.5 167.6 167.7 167.8 167.9 167.10 167.11 167.12 167.13 167.14 167.15 167.16 167.17 167.18 167.19 167.20 167.21 167.22 167.23 167.24 167.25 167.26 167.27 167.28 167.29 167.30 167.31 167.32 168.1 168.2 168.3 168.4 168.5 168.6 168.7 168.8 168.9 168.10 168.11 168.12 168.13 168.14 168.15 168.16 168.17 168.18 168.19 168.20 168.21 168.22 168.23 168.24 168.25 168.26 168.27 168.28 168.29
168.30 168.31 168.32 168.33 169.1 169.2 169.3 169.4 169.5
169.6 169.7 169.8 169.9 169.10 169.11 169.12 169.13 169.14 169.15 169.16 169.17 169.18 169.19 169.20
169.21
169.22 169.23 169.24 169.25 169.26 169.27 169.28 169.29 169.30 169.31 169.32 170.1 170.2 170.3 170.4 170.5 170.6 170.7 170.8 170.9 170.10 170.11 170.12 170.13 170.14 170.15 170.16
170.17 170.18 170.19 170.20 170.21 170.22 170.23 170.24 170.25 170.26 170.27 170.28 170.29 170.30 170.31 170.32 170.33 171.1 171.2 171.3 171.4 171.5 171.6 171.7 171.8 171.9 171.10 171.11 171.12 171.13 171.14 171.15 171.16 171.17 171.18 171.19 171.20 171.21 171.22 171.23 171.24 171.25 171.26 171.27 171.28 171.29 171.30 171.31 171.32
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172.3 172.4 172.5 172.6 172.7 172.8 172.9 172.10 172.11 172.12 172.13 172.14 172.15 172.16 172.17 172.18
172.19 172.20
172.21 172.22 172.23 172.24 172.25 172.26 172.27 172.28 172.29 172.30 173.1 173.2 173.3 173.4 173.5 173.6
173.7 173.8
173.9 173.10 173.11 173.12 173.13 173.14 173.15 173.16 173.17 173.18 173.19 173.20 173.21 173.22 173.23 173.24 173.25 173.26
173.27
174.1 174.2 174.3 174.4 174.5 174.6 174.7 174.8 174.9 174.10 174.11 174.12 174.13 174.14 174.15 174.16 174.17 174.18 174.19 174.20 174.21 174.22 174.23 174.24 174.25 174.26 174.27 174.28 174.29 174.30 174.31 175.1 175.2 175.3 175.4 175.5 175.6 175.7 175.8 175.9 175.10 175.11 175.12 175.13 175.14 175.15 175.16 175.17 175.18 175.19 175.20 175.21 175.22 175.23 175.24 175.25 175.26 175.27 175.28 175.29 175.30 175.31 176.1 176.2 176.3 176.4 176.5 176.6 176.7 176.8 176.9 176.10 176.11 176.12 176.13 176.14 176.15 176.16 176.17 176.18 176.19 176.20 176.21 176.22 176.23 176.24 176.25 176.26 176.27 176.28 176.29 176.30 176.31 177.1 177.2 177.3 177.4 177.5 177.6 177.7 177.8 177.9 177.10 177.11 177.12 177.13 177.14 177.15 177.16 177.17 177.18 177.19 177.20 177.21 177.22 177.23 177.24
177.25 177.26 177.27 177.28 177.29 177.30
178.1 178.2 178.3 178.4 178.5 178.6 178.7 178.8 178.9 178.10 178.11 178.12 178.13 178.14 178.15 178.16 178.17 178.18 178.19
178.20 178.21 178.22 178.23 178.24 178.25 178.26 178.27 178.28 178.29 178.30 178.31 178.32 178.33 179.1 179.2 179.3 179.4 179.5 179.6 179.7 179.8 179.9 179.10 179.11 179.12 179.13 179.14
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179.16 179.17 179.18 179.19 179.20 179.21 179.22 179.23 179.24
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179.26 179.27 179.28 179.29 179.30 179.31 179.32 180.1 180.2 180.3 180.4 180.5 180.6 180.7 180.8 180.9 180.10 180.11 180.12 180.13 180.14 180.15 180.16 180.17 180.18 180.19 180.20 180.21 180.22 180.23 180.24 180.25 180.26 180.27 180.28 180.29 180.30 180.31
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181.2 181.3 181.4 181.5 181.6 181.7 181.8 181.9 181.10 181.11 181.12 181.13 181.14 181.15 181.16 181.17 181.18 181.19 181.20 181.21 181.22 181.23
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181.25 181.26 181.27 181.28 181.29 181.30 182.1 182.2 182.3 182.4 182.5 182.6 182.7 182.8 182.9 182.10 182.11 182.12 182.13 182.14 182.15 182.16 182.17 182.18 182.19 182.20 182.21 182.22 182.23 182.24 182.25 182.26 182.27 182.28 182.29 182.30 182.31 183.1 183.2 183.3 183.4 183.5 183.6 183.7 183.8 183.9 183.10
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183.12 183.13 183.14 183.15 183.16 183.17 183.18 183.19 183.20 183.21 183.22 183.23 183.24 183.25 183.26 183.27 183.28 183.29 183.30 184.1 184.2 184.3 184.4 184.5 184.6 184.7
184.8
184.9 184.10 184.11 184.12 184.13 184.14 184.15 184.16 184.17 184.18 184.19 184.20 184.21 184.22
184.23
184.24 184.25 184.26 184.27 184.28 184.29 184.30 185.1 185.2
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185.4 185.5 185.6 185.7 185.8
185.9 185.10 185.11 185.12
185.13 185.14
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 activities; authorizing the
sale and issuance of state bonds; modifying various provisions governing
transportation finance, including vehicle registration, drivers' licenses, and the
motor vehicle sales tax; authorizing the Metropolitan Council to impose a
metropolitan region sales tax for roads, transit, and active transportation projects;
amending various provisions relating to transportation, motor vehicles, drivers,
driver's education, bicycle safety, traffic safety, transit safety, license plates, rail
safety, and the Metropolitan Council; requiring reports and studies; creating an
advisory council; establishing a Metropolitan Council governance commission;
making technical changes; amending Minnesota Statutes 2022, sections 3.9741,
subdivision 5; 13.69, subdivision 1; 13.6905, by adding a subdivision; 115E.042,
subdivisions 2, 3, 4, 5, 6; 123B.90, subdivision 2; 151.37, subdivision 12; 160.262,
subdivision 3; 160.266, subdivisions 1b, 6, by adding a subdivision; 161.045,
subdivision 3; 161.088, subdivisions 1, 2, 4, 5, by adding subdivisions; 161.45,
subdivisions 1, 2; 161.46, subdivision 2; 161.53; 162.145, subdivisions 2, 3, 4;
168.002, by adding a subdivision; 168.013, subdivisions 1a, 8; 168.1293,
subdivision 7; 168.1295, subdivision 5; 168.1296, subdivision 5; 168.1298,
subdivision 5; 168.27, subdivisions 11, 31; 168.326; 168.327, subdivisions 1, 2,
3, 5b, by adding a subdivision; 168.33, subdivision 7; 168.345, subdivision 2;
168.381, subdivision 4; 168A.152, subdivision 2; 168A.29, subdivision 1; 168A.31,
subdivision 2; 168D.06; 168D.07; 169.011, subdivision 27; 169.09, subdivision
13, by adding a subdivision; 169.14, by adding a subdivision; 169.18, subdivisions
3, 11; 169.222, subdivision 4, by adding a subdivision; 169.345, subdivision 2;
169.475, subdivisions 2, 3; 169A.60, subdivision 16; 171.01, by adding a
subdivision; 171.042; 171.05, subdivision 2; 171.06, subdivisions 2, 3, as amended,
by adding a subdivision; 171.061, subdivision 4; 171.07, subdivisions 11, 15;
171.0705, by adding a subdivision; 171.12, subdivision 1a; 171.13, subdivisions
1, 1a, 7; 171.26; 171.29, subdivision 2; 171.36; 174.01, by adding a subdivision;
174.03, subdivision 1c; 174.38, subdivisions 3, 6; 219.015, subdivision 2; 219.1651;
222.37, subdivision 1; 297A.64, subdivisions 1, 2; 297A.94; 297A.99, subdivision
1; 297B.02, subdivision 1; 297B.09; 299A.01, by adding a subdivision; 299A.55;
299A.705, subdivisions 1, 3, by adding a subdivision; 357.021, subdivisions 6, 7;
360.915, subdivision 6; 473.146, subdivision 1, by adding a subdivision; 473.3994,
subdivisions 1a, 4, 7, 9, 14; 473.3995; 473.3997; 473.405, subdivision 4; 473.859,
by adding a subdivision; 609.855, subdivisions 1, 3, 7, by adding a subdivision;
Laws 2005, First Special Session chapter 6, article 3, section 103; Laws 2018,
chapter 214, article 1, section 16, subdivision 11, as amended; Laws 2021, First
Special Session chapter 5, article 1, sections 2, subdivision 2; 4, subdivision 5;
article 4, section 143; Laws 2022, chapter 39, section 2; proposing coding for new
law in Minnesota Statutes, chapters 4; 123B; 160; 161; 162; 168; 169; 171; 174;
219; 290; 297A; 299A; 473; repealing Minnesota Statutes 2022, sections 167.45;
168.121, subdivision 5; 168.1282, subdivision 5; 168.1294, subdivision 5; 168.1299,
subdivision 4; 168B.15; 169.829, subdivision 2; 299A.705, subdivision 2; 360.915,
subdivision 5; Minnesota Rules, parts 7411.0530; 7411.0535.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:
ARTICLE 1
TRANSPORTATION APPROPRIATIONS
Section 1. new text begin TRANSPORTATION APPROPRIATIONS.
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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 fiscal year 2025 under "Appropriations by Fund" show the base
within the meaning of Minnesota Statutes, section 16A.11, subdivision 3, by fund. The
figures "2024" and "2025" used in this article mean that the appropriations listed under them
are available for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024, or June 30, 2025, respectively. "Each
year" is each of fiscal years 2024 and 2025. "The biennium" is fiscal years 2024 and 2025.
"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. "Staff" means those employees
who are identified in any of the following roles for the legislative committees: committee
administrator, committee legislative assistant, caucus research, fiscal analysis, counsel, or
nonpartisan research.
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APPROPRIATIONS new text end |
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Available for the Year new text end |
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Ending June 30 new text end |
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2024 new text end |
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2025 new text end |
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Sec. 2. new text begin DEPARTMENT OF
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Total Appropriation
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$ new text end |
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4,217,372,000 new text end |
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$ new text end |
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3,831,439,000 new text end |
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Appropriations by Fund new text end |
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2024 new text end |
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2025 new text end |
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General new text end |
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547,033,000 new text end |
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44,308,000 new text end |
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Airports new text end |
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40,368,000 new text end |
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25,368,000 new text end |
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C.S.A.H. new text end |
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966,020,000 new text end |
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1,064,766,000 new text end |
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M.S.A.S. new text end |
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248,838,000 new text end |
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278,852,000 new text end |
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Trunk Highway new text end |
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2,415,113,000 new text end |
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2,418,145,000 new text end |
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The appropriations in this section are to the
commissioner of transportation.
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The amounts that may be spent for each
purpose are specified in the following
subdivisions.
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Multimodal Systems
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(a) Aeronautics
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(1) Airport Development and Assistance new text end |
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59,598,000 new text end |
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18,598,000 new text end |
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Appropriations by Fund new text end |
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2024 new text end |
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2025 new text end |
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General new text end |
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26,000,000 new text end |
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-0- new text end |
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Airports new text end |
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33,598,000 new text end |
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18,598,000 new text end |
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This appropriation is from the state airports
fund and must be spent according to
Minnesota Statutes, section 360.305,
subdivision 4.
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$15,000,000 in fiscal year 2024 is from the
state airports fund for significantly delayed
system maintenance of critical airport safety
systems, equipment, and essential airfield
technology.
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$26,000,000 in fiscal year 2024 is from the
general fund for matching federal aid, related
state investments, and appropriate costs
incurred by the department to carry out the
provisions of this section. This is a onetime
appropriation and is available until June 30,
2027.
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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.
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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 2026 and 2027.
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(2) Aviation Support Services new text end |
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15,397,000 new text end |
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8,431,000 new text end |
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Appropriations by Fund new text end |
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2024 new text end |
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2025 new text end |
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General new text end |
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8,707,000 new text end |
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1,741,000 new text end |
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Airports new text end |
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6,690,000 new text end |
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6,690,000 new text end |
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$7,000,000 in fiscal year 2024 is from the
general fund to purchase two utility aircraft
for the Department of Transportation.
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(3) Civil Air Patrol new text end |
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80,000 new text end |
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80,000 new text end |
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This appropriation is from the state airports
fund for the Civil Air Patrol.
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(b) Transit and Active Transportation new text end |
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86,278,000 new text end |
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18,324,000 new text end |
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This appropriation is from the general fund.
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$68,000,000 in fiscal year 2024 is from the
general fund for matching federal aid, related
state investments, and appropriate costs
incurred by the department to carry out the
provisions of this section. This is a onetime
appropriation and is available until June 30,
2027.
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(c) Safe Routes to School new text end |
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10,500,000 new text end |
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10,500,000 new text end |
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This appropriation is from the general fund
for the safe routes to school program under
Minnesota Statutes, section 174.40.
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If the appropriation for either year is
insufficient, the appropriation for the other
year is available for it. The appropriations in
each year are available until June 30, 2027.
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The base for this appropriation is $1,500,000
in each of fiscal years 2026 and 2027.
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(d) Passenger Rail new text end |
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52,455,000 new text end |
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3,860,000 new text end |
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This appropriation is from the general fund
for passenger rail activities under Minnesota
Statutes, sections 174.632 to 174.636.
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$1,955,000 in fiscal year 2024 and $3,360,000
in fiscal year 2025 are from the general fund
to provide a match to federal aid for capital
and operating costs for expanded Amtrak
service between the Twin Cities and Chicago.
The base for this appropriation is $4,876,000
in each of fiscal years 2026 and 2027.
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$50,000,000 in fiscal year 2024 is from the
general fund for capital improvements and
betterments, including preliminary
engineering, design, engineering,
environmental analysis and mitigation,
acquisition of land and right-of-way, and
construction of the Minneapolis-Duluth
Northern Lights Express intercity passenger
rail project. This appropriation may be used
to maximize nonstate funding for the purposes
of this paragraph. This is a onetime
appropriation and is available until December
31, 2027.
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(e)
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Freight new text end |
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9,596,000 new text end |
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8,566,000 new text end |
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Appropriations by Fund new text end |
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2024 new text end |
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2025 new text end |
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General new text end |
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3,229,000 new text end |
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1,900,000 new text end |
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Trunk Highway new text end |
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6,367,000 new text end |
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6,666,000 new text end |
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$500,000 each year is from the general fund
for weigh station operations and capital
improvements.
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$1,420,000 in fiscal year 2024 is from the
general fund for matching federal aid grants
for improvements, engineering, and
administrative costs for the Stone Arch Bridge
in Minneapolis. This is a onetime
appropriation and is available until June 30,
2027.
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State Roads
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(a) Operations and Maintenance new text end |
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415,137,000 new text end |
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425,258,000 new text end |
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Appropriations by Fund new text end |
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2024 new text end |
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2025 new text end |
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General new text end |
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3,000,000 new text end |
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Trunk Highway new text end |
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412,137,000 new text end |
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425,258,000 new text end |
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$1,000,000 in fiscal year 2024 is from the
general fund for the highways for habitat
program under Minnesota Statutes, section
160.2325.
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$1,000,000 in fiscal year 2024 is from the
general fund for living snow fence
implementation, including: acquiring and
planting trees, shrubs, native grasses, and
wildflowers that are climate adaptive to
Minnesota; improvements; contracts;
easements; rental agreements; and program
delivery.
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$165,000 in each year is for living snow fence
implementation and maintenance activities.
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$1,000,000 in fiscal year 2024 is from the
general fund for safe road zones under
Minnesota Statutes, section 169.065, including
for development and delivery of public
awareness and education campaigns about safe
road zones.
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The base for the appropriation from the trunk
highway fund is $436,258,000 in each of fiscal
years 2026 and 2027.
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(b) Program Planning and Delivery new text end |
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(1) Planning and Research new text end |
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32,679,000 new text end |
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33,465,000 new text end |
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The commissioner may use any balance
remaining in this appropriation for program
delivery under clause (2).
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$130,000 in each year is available for
administrative costs of the targeted group
business program.
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new text begin
$266,000 in each year is available for grants
to metropolitan planning organizations outside
the seven-county metropolitan area.
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$900,000 in each year is available for grants
for transportation studies outside the
metropolitan area to identify critical concerns,
problems, and issues. These grants are
available: (i) to regional development
commissions; (ii) in regions where no regional
development commission is functioning, to
joint powers boards established under
agreement of two or more political
subdivisions in the region to exercise the
planning functions of a regional development
commission; and (iii) in regions where no
regional development commission or joint
powers board is functioning, to the Department
of Transportation district office for that region.
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The base for this appropriation is $34,465,000
in each of fiscal years 2026 and 2027.
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(2) Program Delivery new text end |
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284,751,000 new text end |
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273,985,000 new text end |
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Appropriations by Fund new text end |
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2024 new text end |
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2025 new text end |
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General new text end |
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23,743,000 new text end |
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2,000,000 new text end |
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Trunk Highway new text end |
new text begin
261,008,000 new text end |
new text begin
271,985,000 new text end |
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This appropriation includes use of consultants
to support development and management of
projects.
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$20,000,000 in fiscal year 2024 is from the
general fund for roadway design and related
improvements that reduce speeds and
eliminate intersection interactions on rural
high-risk roadways. The commissioner must
identify roadways based on crash information
and in consultation with Toward Zero Deaths
program representatives and local traffic safety
partners. This is a onetime appropriation and
is available until June 30, 2026.
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$2,000,000 in each year is from the general
fund for implementation of climate-related
programs as provided under the federal
Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, Public
Law 117-58.
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$1,193,000 in fiscal year 2024 is from the
general fund for costs related to the property
conveyance to the Upper Sioux Community
of state-owned land within the boundaries of
Upper Sioux Agency State Park, including fee
purchase, property purchase, appraisals, and
road and bridge demolition and related
engineering.
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$300,000 in fiscal year 2024 is from the
general fund for additions and modifications
to work zone design or layout to reduce
vehicle speeds in a work zone. This
appropriation is available following a
determination by the commissioner that the
initial work zone design or layout
insufficiently provides for reduced vehicle
speeds.
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$250,000 in fiscal year 2024 is from the
general fund for costs related to the Clean
Transportation Standard and Sustainable
Aviation Fuel Working Group established
under article 8, section 56.
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$1,000,000 in each year is available 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.
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The base for the appropriation from the trunk
highway fund is $278,985,000 in each of fiscal
years 2026 and 2027.
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(c) State Road Construction new text end |
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1,210,213,000 new text end |
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1,179,045,000 new text end |
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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.
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This appropriation includes federal highway
aid. 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
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 in 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 for this appropriation is
$1,166,813,000 in each of fiscal years 2026
and 2027.
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(d) Corridors of Commerce new text end |
new text begin
25,000,000 new text end |
new text begin
30,000,000 new text end |
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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 in each year
for program delivery.
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(e) Highway Debt Service new text end |
new text begin
270,205,000 new text end |
new text begin
297,377,000 new text end |
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new text begin
$267,205,000 in fiscal year 2024 and
$294,377,000 in fiscal year 2025 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
as provided under Minnesota Statutes, section
16A.641, 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.
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(f) Statewide Radio Communications new text end |
new text begin
6,653,000 new text end |
new text begin
6,907,000 new text end |
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Appropriations by Fund new text end |
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new text begin
2024 new text end |
new text begin
2025 new text end |
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General new text end |
new text begin
3,000 new text end |
new text begin
3,000 new text end |
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new text begin
Trunk Highway new text end |
new text begin
6,650,000 new text end |
new text begin
6,904,000 new text end |
new text begin
$3,000 in each year is from the general fund
to equip and operate the Roosevelt signal
tower for Lake of the Woods weather
broadcasting.
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Local Roads
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(a) County State-Aid Highways new text end |
new text begin
969,647,000 new text end |
new text begin
1,037,326,000 new text end |
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new text begin
This appropriation is from the county state-aid
highway fund under Minnesota Statutes,
sections 161.081 and 297A.815, subdivision
3, and chapter 162, and is available until June
30, 2033.
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.
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(b) Municipal State-Aid Streets new text end |
new text begin
235,772,000 new text end |
new text begin
247,104,000 new text end |
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new text begin
This appropriation is from the municipal
state-aid street fund under Minnesota Statutes,
chapter 162, and is available until June 30,
2033.
new text end
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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.
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(c) Other Local Roads new text end |
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(1) Local Bridges new text end |
new text begin
45,000,000 new text end |
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new text begin
This appropriation is from the general fund to
replace or rehabilitate local deficient bridges
under Minnesota Statutes, section 174.50. This
is a onetime appropriation and is available
until June 30, 2027.
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(2) Local Road Improvement new text end |
new text begin
45,000,000 new text end |
new text begin
-0- new text end |
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new text begin
This appropriation is from the general fund
for construction and reconstruction of local
roads under Minnesota Statutes, section
174.52. This is a onetime appropriation and
is available until June 30, 2027.
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new text begin
(3) Local Transportation Disaster Support Account new text end |
new text begin
4,300,000 new text end |
new text begin
1,000,000 new text end |
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new text begin
This appropriation is from the general fund to
provide a cost-share for federal assistance
from the Federal Highway Administration for
the emergency relief program under United
States Code, title 23, section 125. Of the
appropriation in fiscal year 2024, $3,300,000
is onetime and is available until June 30, 2027.
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new text begin
Agency Management
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new text begin
(a) Agency Services new text end |
new text begin
313,737,000 new text end |
new text begin
85,299,000 new text end |
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Appropriations by Fund new text end |
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new text begin
2024 new text end |
new text begin
2025 new text end |
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new text begin
General new text end |
new text begin
237,710,000 new text end |
new text begin
4,222,000 new text end |
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new text begin
Trunk Highway new text end |
new text begin
76,027,000 new text end |
new text begin
81,077,000 new text end |
new text begin
$216,400,000 in fiscal year 2024 is from the
general fund for match requirements for
federal formula and discretionary grant
programs. From this amount, the
commissioner may make grants to any eligible
applicant for match requirements and pay for
costs incurred by the department in providing
technical assistance to eligible applicants for
federal discretionary grant programs. Of this
amount, $100,000,000 is for grants to local
governments to meet federal match
requirements. This is a onetime appropriation
and is available until June 30, 2027.
new text end
new text begin
$13,600,000 in fiscal year 2024 is from the
general fund for matching federal aid, related
state investments, and appropriate costs
incurred by the department to carry out the
electric vehicle infrastructure program under
Minnesota Statutes, section 174.47. This is a
onetime appropriation and is available until
June 30, 2027.
new text end
new text begin
$900,000 in each year is from the general fund
for the purpose of establishing a Tribal affairs
workforce training program related to the
construction industry. The commissioner may
enter into an agreement with any private,
public, or Tribal entity for the planning,
designing, developing, delivery, and hosting
of the program. The commissioner may use
this appropriation to pay for reasonable
administration costs of the program.
new text end
new text begin
$2,000,000 in fiscal year 2024 is from the
general fund for federal transportation grants
technical assistance under article 8, section
58. This is a onetime appropriation and is
available until June 30, 2027.
new text end
new text begin
$3,500,000 in fiscal year 2024 and $2,000,000
in fiscal year 2025 are from the general fund
for investments in asset management
technologies, document and data transfer
programs, research project management, and
other information technology projects.
new text end
new text begin
$261,000 in each year is from the general fund
for staffing to support the implementation and
management of the federal National Electric
Vehicle Infrastructure Formula Program.
new text end
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new text begin
(b) Buildings new text end |
new text begin
40,790,000 new text end |
new text begin
41,120,000 new text end |
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new text begin
Appropriations by Fund new text end |
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new text begin
2024 new text end |
new text begin
2025 new text end |
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new text begin
General new text end |
new text begin
55,000 new text end |
new text begin
55,000 new text end |
|
new text begin
Trunk Highway new text end |
new text begin
40,735,000 new text end |
new text begin
41,065,000 new text end |
new text begin
Any money appropriated to the commissioner
of transportation for building construction for
any fiscal year before fiscal year 2024 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
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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 |
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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
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Transfers
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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) $1,850,000 in fiscal year 2024 to the trunk
highway fund;
new text end
new text begin
(2) $5,000,000 in fiscal year 2024 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
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Contingent Appropriations
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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 in order to take
advantage of an unanticipated receipt of
income to the trunk highway fund or to take
advantage of federal advanced construction
funding; (2) for trunk highway maintenance
in order to meet an emergency; 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.
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new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end
new text begin
Total Appropriation
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new text begin
$ new text end |
new text begin
139,630,000 new text end |
new text begin
$ new text end |
new text begin
88,630,000 new text end |
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new text begin
The appropriations in this section are from the
general fund to the Metropolitan Council.
new text end
new text begin
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
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new text begin
83,654,000 new text end |
new text begin
32,654,000 new text end |
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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
$50,000,000 in fiscal year 2024 is for a grant
to Hennepin County for the Blue Line light
rail transit extension project, including but not
limited to predesign, design, engineering,
environmental analysis and mitigation,
right-of-way acquisition, construction, and
acquisition of rolling stock. This is a onetime
appropriation and is available until June 30,
2030.
new text end
new text begin
$1,000,000 in fiscal year 2024 is for the
metropolitan land use and transportation policy
study under article 6, section 35.
new text end
new text begin Subd. 3. new text end
new text begin
Metro Mobility
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new text begin
55,976,000 new text end |
new text begin
55,976,000 new text end |
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new text begin
This appropriation is for Metro Mobility under
Minnesota Statutes, section 473.386. This is
a onetime appropriation.
new text end
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new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end
new text begin
Total Appropriation
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new text begin
$ new text end |
new text begin
287,693,000 new text end |
new text begin
$ new text end |
new text begin
274,541,000 new text end |
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new text begin
Appropriations by Fund new text end |
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new text begin
2024 new text end |
new text begin
2025 new text end |
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new text begin
General new text end |
new text begin
51,796,000 new text end |
new text begin
31,672,000 new text end |
|
new text begin
H.U.T.D. new text end |
new text begin
1,336,000 new text end |
new text begin
1,378,000 new text end |
|
new text begin
Special Revenue new text end |
new text begin
69,380,000 new text end |
new text begin
70,434,000 new text end |
|
new text begin
Trunk Highway new text end |
new text begin
165,066,000 new text end |
new text begin
170,948,000 new text end |
new text begin
The appropriations in this section are to the
commissioner of public safety.
new text end
new text begin
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 only for state patrol purposes.
new text end
new text begin Subd. 2. new text end
new text begin
Administration and Related Services
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new text begin
(a) Office of Communications new text end |
new text begin
786,000 new text end |
new text begin
928,000 new text end |
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new text begin
This appropriation is from the general fund.
new text end
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new text begin
(b) Public Safety Support new text end |
new text begin
7,684,000 new text end |
new text begin
8,755,000 new text end |
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new text begin
Appropriations by Fund new text end |
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new text begin
2024 new text end |
new text begin
2025 new text end |
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new text begin
General new text end |
new text begin
2,757,000 new text end |
new text begin
3,546,000 new text end |
|
new text begin
Trunk Highway new text end |
new text begin
4,927,000 new text end |
new text begin
5,209,000 new text end |
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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 |
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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.
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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 |
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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
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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 |
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new text begin
This appropriation is from the general fund
for soft body armor reimbursements under
Minnesota Statutes, section 299A.38.
new text end
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new text begin
(f) Technology and Support Services new text end |
new text begin
6,712,000 new text end |
new text begin
6,783,000 new text end |
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new text begin
Appropriations by Fund new text end |
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new text begin
2024 new text end |
new text begin
2025 new text end |
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new text begin
General new text end |
new text begin
1,645,000 new text end |
new text begin
1,684,000 new text end |
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new text begin
Trunk Highway new text end |
new text begin
5,067,000 new text end |
new text begin
5,099,000 new text end |
new text begin Subd. 3. new text end
new text begin
State Patrol
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new text begin
(a) Patrolling Highways new text end |
new text begin
151,744,000 new text end |
new text begin
141,731,000 new text end |
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new text begin
Appropriations by Fund new text end |
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new text begin
2024 new text end |
new text begin
2025 new text end |
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new text begin
General new text end |
new text begin
14,887,000 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
136,765,000 new text end |
new text begin
141,602,000 new text end |
new text begin
$350,000 in fiscal year 2024 is from the
general fund for predesign of a State Patrol
headquarters building and related storage and
training facilities. The commissioner of public
safety must work with the commissioner of
administration to complete the predesign. This
is a onetime appropriation and is available
until June 30, 2027.
new text end
new text begin
$14,500,000 in fiscal year 2024 is from the
general fund to purchase a helicopter for the
State Patrol. This is a onetime appropriation
and is available until June 30, 2025.
new text end
new text begin
$611,000 in fiscal year 2024 and $352,000 in
fiscal year 2025 are from the trunk highway
fund to support the State Patrol's accreditation
process under the Commission on
Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies.
new text end
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new text begin
(b) Commercial Vehicle Enforcement new text end |
new text begin
17,746,000 new text end |
new text begin
18,423,000 new text end |
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new text begin
$5,248,000 in each year is from the trunk
highway fund to provide the required match
for federal grants for additional troopers and
nonsworn commercial vehicle inspectors.
new text end
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new text begin
(c) Capitol Security new text end |
new text begin
18,666,000 new text end |
new text begin
19,231,000 new text end |
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new text begin
This appropriation is from the general fund.
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.
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new text begin
(d) Vehicle Crimes Unit new text end |
new text begin
1,244,000 new text end |
new text begin
1,286,000 new text end |
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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 Subd. 4. new text end
new text begin
Driver and Vehicle Services
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new text begin
(a) Driver Services new text end |
new text begin
39,959,000 new text end |
new text begin
40,544,000 new text end |
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new text begin
This appropriation is from the driver and
vehicle services operating account under
Minnesota Statutes, section 299A.705.
new text end
new text begin
$750,000 in fiscal year 2024 is for
reimbursement to driver's license agents for
the purchase of equipment necessary for a
full-service provider, as defined in Minnesota
Statutes, section 171.01, subdivision 33a,
following application to the commissioner.
The commissioner may provide no more than
$15,000 to each driver's license agent.
new text end
new text begin
$115,000 in fiscal year 2024 and $109,000 in
fiscal year 2025 are for staff costs to manage,
review, and audit online driver education
programs.
new text end
new text begin
$262,000 in fiscal year 2024 and $81,000 in
fiscal year 2025 are for implementation of race
and ethnicity information collection from
applicants for drivers' licenses and
identification cards.
new text end
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new text begin
(b) Vehicle Services new text end |
new text begin
28,093,000 new text end |
new text begin
28,596,000 new text end |
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new text begin
This appropriation is from the driver and
vehicle services operating account under
Minnesota Statutes, section 299A.705.
new text end
new text begin
$1,600,000 in fiscal year 2024 and $1,300,000
in fiscal year 2025 are for staff and operating
costs related to additional vehicle inspection
sites.
new text end
new text begin
$101,000 in fiscal year 2024 and $96,000 in
fiscal year 2025 are for staff costs related to
monitoring and auditing records issued by
full-service providers.
new text end
new text begin
$57,000 in fiscal year 2024 and $51,000 in
fiscal year 2025 are for an appeals process for
information technology system data access
revocations, including costs of staff and
equipment.
new text end
new text begin Subd. 5. new text end
new text begin
Traffic Safety
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new text begin
8,864,000 new text end |
new text begin
4,109,000 new text end |
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new text begin
Appropriations by Fund new text end |
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new text begin
2024 new text end |
new text begin
2025 new text end |
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|
new text begin
General new text end |
new text begin
8,303,000 new text end |
new text begin
3,494,000 new text end |
|
new text begin
Trunk Highway new text end |
new text begin
561,000 new text end |
new text begin
615,000 new text end |
new text begin
$2,000,000 in each year is from the general
fund for the administration of the Traffic
Safety Advisory Council under Minnesota
Statutes, section 4.076, including staff costs.
new text end
new text begin
$407,000 in fiscal year 2024 and $813,000 in
fiscal year 2025 are from the general fund for
staff and operating costs to create a Traffic
Safety Data Analytics Center.
new text end
new text begin
$50,000 in fiscal year 2024 is from the general
fund for an education and awareness campaign
on motor vehicles passing school buses,
designed to: (1) help reduce occurrences of
motor vehicles unlawfully passing school
buses; and (2) inform drivers about the safety
of pupils boarding and unloading from school
buses, including laws requiring a motor
vehicle to stop when a school bus has extended
the stop-signal arm and is flashing red lights
and penalties for violations. The commissioner
must identify best practices, review effective
communication methods to educate drivers,
and consider multiple forms of media to
convey the information.
new text end
new text begin
$100,000 in fiscal year 2024 is from the
general fund for a public awareness campaign
to promote understanding and compliance with
laws regarding the passing of parked
authorized vehicles.
new text end
new text begin
$98,000 in each year is from the general fund
to coordinate a statewide traffic safety equity
program, including staff costs.
new text end
new text begin
$2,000,000 in fiscal year 2024 is from the
general fund for grants to law enforcement
agencies to undertake targeted speed reduction
efforts on rural high-risk roadways.
new text end
new text begin
$2,000,000 in fiscal year 2024 is for grants to
local units of government to increase traffic
safety enforcement activities, including for
training, equipment, overtime, and related
costs for peace officers to perform duties that
are specifically related to traffic management
and traffic safety.
new text end
new text begin
$350,000 in fiscal year 2024 is from the
general fund for grants to local units of
government for safe ride programs that
provide safe transportation options for patrons
of hospitality and entertainment businesses
within a community.
new text end
new text begin
$500,000 in fiscal year 2024 is from the
general fund for grants to local units of
government to perform additional traffic safety
enforcement activities in safe road zones under
Minnesota Statutes, section 169.065.
new text end
new text begin
$250,000 in fiscal year 2024 is from the
general fund for the traffic safety violations
disposition analysis under article 8, section
62.
new text end
new text begin Subd. 6. new text end
new text begin
Pipeline Safety
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new text begin
1,443,000 new text end |
new text begin
1,443,000 new text end |
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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 begin APPROPRIATION; SMALL COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS.
new text end
new text begin
(a) $1,000,000 in fiscal year 2024 and $1,000,000 in fiscal year 2025 are appropriated
from the general fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota for small
community partnerships on infrastructure project analysis and development as provided in
this section. This is a onetime appropriation and is available until June 30, 2026.
new text end
new text begin
(b) The appropriation under this section must be used for:
new text end
new text begin
(1) partnership activities in the Regional Sustainable Development Partnerships, the
Center for Transportation Studies, the Minnesota Design Center, the Humphrey School of
Public Affairs, the Center for Urban and Regional Affairs, or other related entities;
new text end
new text begin
(2) support and assistance to small communities that includes:
new text end
new text begin
(i) methods to incorporate consideration of sustainability, resiliency, and adaptation to
the impacts of climate change; and
new text end
new text begin
(ii) identification and cross-sector analysis of any potential associated projects and
efficiencies through coordinated investments in other infrastructure or assets; and
new text end
new text begin
(3) prioritization of support and assistance to political subdivisions and federally
recognized Tribal governments based on insufficiency of capacity to undertake project
development and apply for state or federal infrastructure grants.
new text end
new text begin
(c) The agreement may provide for project analysis and development activities that
include but are not limited to planning, scoping, analysis, predesign, design, preengineering,
and engineering.
new text end
Sec. 6. new text begin APPROPRIATION; STATE PATROL OPERATING DEFICIENCY.
new text end
new text begin
(a) $6,728,000 in fiscal year 2023 is appropriated from the trunk highway fund to the
commissioner of public safety for State Patrol operating costs. This is a onetime appropriation
and is available until December 31, 2023.
new text end
new text begin
(b) $106,000 in fiscal year 2023 is appropriated from the highway user tax distribution
fund to the commissioner of public safety for the State Patrol Vehicle Crimes Unit. This is
a onetime appropriation and is available until December 31, 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. 7. new text begin APPROPRIATION; TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT
ORGANIZATIONS.
new text end
new text begin
(a) $300,000 in fiscal year 2024 and $300,000 in fiscal year 2025 are appropriated from
the general fund to the commissioner of transportation for grants to the I-494 Corridor
Commission to provide telework resources, assistance, information, and related activities
on a statewide basis.
new text end
new text begin
(b) $300,000 in fiscal year 2024 and $300,000 in fiscal year 2025 are appropriated from
the general fund to the commissioner of transportation for grants to the St. Paul transportation
management organization. The organization must provide public education and information
to support a reduction in vehicle miles traveled throughout the metropolitan area.
new text end
new text begin
(c) $103,000 in fiscal year 2024 and $103,000 in fiscal year 2025 are appropriated from
the general fund to the commissioner of transportation for grants to the downtown
Minneapolis transportation management organization. Programs funded with this
appropriation must include but are not limited to a hybrid commuter education pilot program.
new text end
new text begin
(d) $350,000 in fiscal year 2024 is appropriated from the general fund to the commissioner
of transportation for grants to the city of Chatfield to develop a transportation management
organization in southeastern Minnesota. Funds under this paragraph are available for
developing a comprehensive assessment and financial plan for a transportation management
organization in the counties of Rice, Goodhue, Dodge, Steele, Wabasha, Olmsted, Winona,
Freeborn, Mower, Fillmore, and Houston. The study must assess how the transportation
management organization can develop resources to meet the region's growing and changing
transportation needs and prioritize transportation-related challenges that affect the region's
workforce, access to health care and postsecondary education, and quality of life.
new text end
new text begin
(e) Funds under paragraphs (a) to (c) are available for programming and service expansion
to assist companies and commuters with carpool, vanpool, bicycle commuting, telework,
and transit.
new text end
new text begin
(f) The commissioner must not retain any portion of the appropriations under this section.
new text end
Sec. 8.
Laws 2018, chapter 214, article 1, section 16, subdivision 11, as amended by Laws
2019, chapter 2, article 2, section 4, is amended to read:
Subd. 11.Corridors of Commerce
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400,000,000 |
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(a) From the bond proceeds account in the
trunk highway fund for the corridors of
commerce program under Minnesota Statutes,
section 161.088.
(b) This appropriation is available in the
amounts of:
(1) $150,000,000 in fiscal year 2022;
(2) $150,000,000 in fiscal year 2023; and
(3) $100,000,000 in fiscal year 2024.
(c) The commissioner must select projects for
the corridors of commerce program solely
using the results of the spring 2018 evaluation
for the corridors of commerce program, in
order based on total score. In addition to the
projects selected for funding in the first round
from the spring 2018 evaluation, the
commissioner must select at least two projects
located outside the Department of
Transportation metropolitan district. If funds
are insufficient for an identified project, the
commissioner must either select the identified
project, or select one or more alternative
projects that are (1) for a segment within the
project limits of the identified project; and (2)
also identified and scored in the spring 2018
evaluation process. For projects located
outside the Department of Transportation
metropolitan district, the commissioner must
not select a project located in a county within
which a project was selected for funding in
the first round in the spring 2018 evaluation
for the corridors of commerce program.
(d) new text begin Notwithstanding the project selection
requirements under paragraph (c), any
remaining amount of this appropriation is for
predesign, design, engineering, and
construction of an overpass and associated
safety improvements at the intersection of
marked Trunk Highway 9 and marked Trunk
Highway 23 in the city of New London.
new text end
new text begin (e) new text end The appropriation in Laws 2017, First
Special Session chapter 3, article 2, section 2,
subdivision 1, is available for the projects
selected under paragraph (c) that the
commissioner determines are ready to proceed.
deleted text begin (e)deleted text end new text begin (f)new text end The appropriation in this subdivision is
available for any projects selected by the
commissioner using the results of the
evaluation for the corridors of commerce
program conducted in spring 2018.
deleted text begin (f)deleted text end new text begin (g)new text end This appropriation cancels as specified
under Minnesota Statutes, section 16A.642,
except that the commissioner of management
and budget shall count the start of
authorization for issuance of state bonds as
the first day of the fiscal year during which
the bonds are available to be issued, and not
as the date of enactment of this section.
Sec. 9.
Laws 2021, First Special Session chapter 5, article 1, section 2, subdivision 2, is
amended to read:
Subd. 2.Multimodal Systems
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(a) Aeronautics
| (1) Airport Development and Assistance |
24,198,000 |
18,598,000 |
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| Appropriations by Fund |
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| 2022 |
2023 |
|
| General |
5,600,000 |
-0- |
| Airports |
18,598,000 |
18,598,000 |
This appropriation is from the state airports
fund and must be spent according to
Minnesota Statutes, section 360.305,
subdivision 4.
$5,600,000 in fiscal year 2022 is from the
general fund for a grant to the city of Karlstad
for the acquisition of land, predesign, design,
engineering, and construction of a primary
airport runway.
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.
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.
| (2) Aviation Support Services |
8,332,000 |
8,340,000 |
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| Appropriations by Fund |
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| 2022 |
2023 |
|
| General |
1,650,000 |
1,650,000 |
| Airports |
6,682,000 |
6,690,000 |
$28,000 in fiscal year 2022 and $36,000 in
fiscal year 2023 are from the state airports
fund for costs related to regulating unmanned
aircraft systems.
| (3) Civil Air Patrol |
80,000 |
80,000 |
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This appropriation is from the state airports
fund for the Civil Air Patrol.
| (b) Transit and Active Transportation |
23,501,000 |
18,201,000 |
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This appropriation is from the general fund.
$5,000,000 in fiscal year 2022 is for the active
transportation program under Minnesota
Statutes, section 174.38. This is a onetime
appropriation and is available until June 30,
2025.
$300,000 in fiscal year 2022 is 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 December 31, 2021. 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.
| (c) Safe Routes to School |
5,500,000 |
500,000 |
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This appropriation is from the general fund
for the safe routes to school program under
Minnesota Statutes, section 174.40.
If the appropriation for either year is
insufficient, the appropriation for the other
year is available for it.new text begin Of this appropriation,
$5,000,000 in fiscal year 2022 is available
until June 30, 2025.
new text end
| (d) Passenger Rail |
10,500,000 |
500,000 |
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This appropriation is from the general fund
for passenger rail activities under Minnesota
Statutes, sections 174.632 to 174.636.
$10,000,000 in fiscal year 2022 is for final
design and construction to provide for a
second daily Amtrak train service between
Minneapolis and St. Paul and Chicago. The
commissioner may expend funds for program
delivery and administration from this amount.
This is a onetime appropriation and is
available until June 30, 2025.
| (e) Freight |
8,342,000 |
7,323,000 |
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| Appropriations by Fund |
||
| 2022 |
2023 |
|
| General |
2,464,000 |
1,445,000 |
| Trunk Highway |
5,878,000 |
5,878,000 |
$1,000,000 in fiscal year 2022 is from the
general fund for procurement costs of a
statewide freight network optimization tool.
This is a onetime appropriation and is
available until June 30, deleted text begin 2023deleted text end new text begin 2025new text end .
$350,000 in fiscal year 2022 and $287,000 in
fiscal year 2023 are from the general fund for
two additional rail safety inspectors in the state
rail safety inspection program under
Minnesota Statutes, section 219.015. In each
year, the commissioner must not increase the
total assessment amount under Minnesota
Statutes, section 219.015, subdivision 2, from
the most recent assessment amount.
Sec. 10.
Laws 2021, First Special Session chapter 5, article 1, section 4, subdivision 5, is
amended to read:
Subd. 5.Traffic Safety
|
8,477,000 |
8,464,000 |
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| Appropriations by Fund |
||
| 2022 |
2023 |
|
| General |
7,983,000 |
7,970,000 |
| Trunk Highway |
494,000 |
494,000 |
$7,398,000 in fiscal year 2022 and $7,398,000
in fiscal year 2023 are 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.
When implementing the grant program, the
commissioner must require grant recipients to
submit an estimate of the recipient's
anticipated ongoing costs associated with the
use of the cameras, including but not limited
to costs for operating and maintaining the
cameras, identifying violations, and methods
for compiling video evidence of violations and
providing the evidence to law enforcement. 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. new text begin The base for this
appropriation is $2,000,000 in fiscal year 2024
and $0 in fiscal year 2025. new text end This deleted text begin is a onetimedeleted text end
appropriation deleted text begin anddeleted text end is available until June 30,
2025.
$110,000 in fiscal year 2022 and $94,000 in
fiscal year 2023 are from the general fund for
staff costs to administer grants for school bus
stop-signal arm cameras. This is a onetime
appropriation and is available until June 30,
2025.
The base for the general fund is $478,000 in
each of fiscal years 2024 and 2025.
Sec. 11. new text begin TRANSFERS.
new text end
new text begin
(a) $323,112,000 in fiscal year 2024 is transferred from the general fund to the trunk
highway fund for the state match for highway formula and discretionary grants under the
federal Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, Public Law 117-58, and for related state
investments.
new text end
new text begin
(b) $25,000,000 in each year is transferred from the general fund to the active
transportation account under Minnesota Statutes, section 174.38. The base for this transfer
is $3,600,000 in each of fiscal years 2026 and 2027.
new text end
new text begin
(c) $500,000 in fiscal year 2024 is transferred from the general fund to the disadvantaged
communities carsharing grant account under Minnesota Statutes, section 174.46, for the
purposes of the grant program under that section.
new text end
new text begin
(d) $10,000,000 in fiscal year 2024 and $10,000,000 in fiscal year 2025 are transferred
from the general fund to the full-service provider account under Minnesota Statutes, section
299A.705. This is a onetime transfer.
new text end
ARTICLE 2
TRUNK HIGHWAY BONDS
Section 1. new text begin BOND APPROPRIATIONS.
new text end
new text begin
The sums shown in the column under "Appropriations" are appropriated from the bond
proceeds account in the trunk highway fund to the state agencies or officials indicated to
be spent for public purposes. Appropriations of bond proceeds must be spent as authorized
by the Minnesota Constitution, articles XI and XIV. Unless otherwise specified, money
appropriated in this article for a capital program or project may be used to pay state agency
staff costs that are attributed directly to the capital program or project in accordance with
accounting policies adopted by the commissioner of management and budget.
new text end
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SUMMARY new text end |
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new text begin
Department of Transportation new text end |
new text begin
$ new text end |
new text begin
550,000,000 new text end |
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new text begin
Department of Management and Budget new text end |
new text begin
$ new text end |
new text begin
550,000 new text end |
|
new text begin
TOTAL new text end |
new text begin
$ new text end |
new text begin
550,550,000 new text end |
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new text begin
APPROPRIATIONS new text end |
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Sec. 2. new text begin DEPARTMENT OF
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new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end
new text begin
Corridors of Commerce
|
new text begin
$ new text end |
new text begin
350,000,000 new text end |
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new text begin
(a) This appropriation is to the commissioner
of transportation for the corridors of commerce
program under Minnesota Statutes, section
161.088. The commissioner may use up to 17
percent of the amount for program delivery.
new text end
new text begin
(b) This appropriation is available in the
amounts of:
new text end
new text begin
(1) $175,000,000 in fiscal year 2024; and
new text end
new text begin
(2) $175,000,000 in fiscal year 2025.
new text end
new text begin
(c) The appropriation in this subdivision
cancels as specified under Minnesota Statutes,
section 16A.642, except that the commissioner
of management and budget must count the
start of authorization for issuance of state
bonds as the first day of the fiscal year during
which the bonds are available to be issued as
specified under paragraph (b), and not as the
date of enactment of this section.
new text end
new text begin Subd. 2. new text end
new text begin
State Road Construction
|
new text begin
200,000,000 new text end |
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new text begin
(a) This appropriation is to the commissioner
of transportation for construction,
reconstruction, and improvement of trunk
highways, including design-build contracts,
internal department costs associated with
delivering the construction program, and
consultant usage to support these activities.
The commissioner may use up to 17 percent
of the amount for program delivery.
new text end
new text begin
(b) This appropriation is available in the
amounts of:
new text end
new text begin
(1) $100,000,000 in fiscal year 2024; and
new text end
new text begin
(2) $100,000,000 in fiscal year 2025.
new text end
new text begin
(c) The appropriation in this subdivision
cancels as specified under Minnesota Statutes,
section 16A.642, except that the commissioner
of management and budget must count the
start of authorization for issuance of state
bonds as the first day of the fiscal year during
which the bonds are available to be issued as
specified under paragraph (b), and not as the
date of enactment of this section.
new text end
Sec. 3. new text begin BOND SALE EXPENSES
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new text begin
$ new text end |
new text begin
550,000 new text end |
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new text begin
(a) This appropriation is to the commissioner
of management and budget for bond sale
expenses under Minnesota Statutes, sections
16A.641, subdivision 8, and 167.50,
subdivision 4.
new text end
new text begin
(b) This appropriation is available in the
amounts of:
new text end
new text begin
(1) $275,000 in fiscal year 2024; and
new text end
new text begin
(2) $275,000 in fiscal year 2025.
new text end
Sec. 4. new text begin BOND SALE AUTHORIZATION.
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new text begin
To provide the money appropriated in this article from the bond proceeds account in the
trunk highway fund, the commissioner of management and budget shall sell and issue bonds
of the state in an amount up to $550,550,000 in the manner, upon the terms, and with the
effect prescribed by Minnesota Statutes, sections 167.50 to 167.52, and by the Minnesota
Constitution, article XIV, section 11, at the times and in the amounts requested by the
commissioner of transportation. The proceeds of the bonds, except accrued interest and any
premium received from the sale of the bonds, must be deposited in the bond proceeds account
in the trunk highway fund.
new text end
ARTICLE 3
TRANSPORTATION FINANCE
Section 1.
Minnesota Statutes 2022, 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 deleted text begin funds as provided by law, and any otherdeleted text end
money donated, allotted, transferred, or otherwise provided to the account. Money in the
account new text begin is annually appropriated to the commissioner of transportation and new text end may only be
expended as provided under this section.
Sec. 2.
Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 162.145, subdivision 3, is amended to read:
Subd. 3.
Administration.
(a) deleted text begin Subject to funds made available by law,deleted text end The commissioner
must allocate all funds new text begin in the small cities assistance account new text end as provided in subdivision 4
and must, by June 1, certify to the commissioner of revenue the amounts to be paid.
(b) Following certification from the commissioner, the commissioner of revenue must
distribute the specified funds to cities in the same manner as local government aid under
chapter 477A. An 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 5.
Sec. 3.
Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 162.145, subdivision 4, is amended to read:
Subd. 4.
Distribution formula.
deleted text begin
(a) In each fiscal year in which funds are available under
this section, the commissioner shall allocate funds to eligible cities.
deleted text end
deleted text begin (b)deleted text end new text begin (a)new text end The preliminary aid to each city is calculated as follows:
(1) five percent of funds allocated equally among all eligible cities;
(2) 35 percent of funds allocated proportionally based on each city's share of lane miles
of municipal streets compared to total lane miles of municipal streets of all eligible cities;
(3) 35 percent of funds allocated proportionally based on each city's share of population
compared to total population of all eligible cities; and
(4) 25 percent of funds allocated proportionally based on each city's share of state-aid
adjustment factor compared to the sum of state-aid adjustment factors of all eligible cities.
deleted text begin (c)deleted text end new text begin (b)new text end The final aid to each city is calculated as the lesser of:
(1) the preliminary aid to the city multiplied by an aid factor; or
(2) the maximum aid.
deleted text begin (d)deleted text end new text begin (c)new text end The commissioner shall set the aid factor under paragraph deleted text begin (c)deleted text end new text begin (b)new text end , which must be
the same for all eligible cities, so that the total funds allocated under this subdivision equals
the total amount available for the fiscal year.
Sec. 4.
new text begin
[162.146] LARGER CITIES ASSISTANCE ACCOUNT.
new text end
new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end
new text begin Larger cities assistance account. new text end
new text begin
A larger cities assistance account is
created as a special revenue account and established in the state treasury. The account
consists of money allotted, appropriated, or transferred through gift or grant to the account.
Money in the account is annually appropriated to the commissioner of transportation for
apportionment among all the cities that are eligible to receive municipal state aid under
sections 162.09 to 162.14.
new text end
new text begin Subd. 2. new text end
new text begin Distribution formula. new text end
new text begin
The commissioner must apportion: (1) 50 percent of
the money so that of that amount, each city receives the percentage that its population bears
to the total population of all cities that are eligible to receive municipal state aid; and (2)
50 percent of the money so that of that amount, each city receives the percentage that its
money needs, as determined by the commissioner under section 162.13, subdivision 3, bears
to the total money needs of all cities that are eligible to receive municipal state aid under
sections 162.09 to 162.14.
new text end
Sec. 5.
Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 168.013, subdivision 1a, is amended to read:
Subd. 1a.
Passenger automobile; hearse.
(a) On passenger automobiles as defined in
section 168.002, subdivision 24, and hearses, except as otherwise provided, the registration
tax is calculated as $10 plus:
(1) for a vehicle initially registered in Minnesota prior to November 16, 2020, deleted text begin 1.25deleted text end new text begin 1.54new text end
percent of the manufacturer's suggested retail price of the vehicle and the destination charge,
subject to the adjustments in paragraphs (f) and (g); or
(2) for a vehicle initially registered in Minnesota on or after November 16, 2020, deleted text begin 1.285deleted text end new text begin
1.575new text end percent of the manufacturer's suggested retail price of the vehicle, subject to the
adjustments in paragraphs (f) and (g).
(b) The registration tax calculation must not include the cost of each accessory or item
of optional equipment separately added to the vehicle and the manufacturer's suggested
retail price. The registration tax calculation must not include a destination charge, except
for a vehicle previously registered in Minnesota prior to November 16, 2020.
(c) In the case of the first registration of a new vehicle sold or leased by a licensed dealer,
the dealer may elect to individually determine the registration tax on the vehicle using
manufacturer's suggested retail price information provided by the manufacturer. The registrar
must use the manufacturer's suggested retail price determined by the dealer as provided in
paragraph (d). A dealer that elects to make the determination must retain a copy of the
manufacturer's suggested retail price label or other supporting documentation with the
vehicle transaction records maintained under Minnesota Rules, part 7400.5200.
(d) The registrar must determine the manufacturer's suggested retail price:
(1) using list price information published by the manufacturer or any nationally
recognized firm or association compiling such data for the automotive industry;
(2) if the list price information is unavailable, using the amount determined by a licensed
dealer under paragraph (c);
(3) if a dealer does not determine the amount, using the retail price label as provided by
the manufacturer under United States Code, title 15, section 1232; or
(4) if the retail price label is not available, using the actual sales price of the vehicle.
If the registrar is unable to ascertain the manufacturer's suggested retail price of any registered
vehicle in the foregoing manner, the registrar may use any other available source or method.
(e) The registrar must calculate the registration tax using information available to dealers
and deputy registrars at the time the initial application for registration is submitted.
(f) The amount under paragraph (a), clauses (1) and (2), must be calculated based on a
percentage of the manufacturer's suggested retail price, as follows:
new text begin (1)new text end during the first year of vehicle life, upon 100 percent of the price;
new text begin (2)new text end for the second year, deleted text begin 90deleted text end new text begin 95new text end percent of the price;
new text begin (3)new text end for the third year, deleted text begin 80deleted text end new text begin 90new text end percent of the price;
new text begin (4)new text end for the fourth year, deleted text begin 70deleted text end new text begin 80new text end percent of the price;
new text begin (5)new text end for the fifth year, deleted text begin 60deleted text end new text begin 70new text end percent of the price;
new text begin (6)new text end for the sixth year, deleted text begin 50deleted text end new text begin 60new text end percent of the price;
new text begin (7)new text end for the seventh year, deleted text begin 40deleted text end new text begin 50new text end percent of the price;
new text begin (8)new text end for the eighth year, deleted text begin 30deleted text end new text begin 40new text end percent of the price;
new text begin (9)new text end for the ninth year, deleted text begin 20deleted text end new text begin 25new text end percent of the price; and
new text begin (10)new text end for the tenth year, ten percent of the price.
(g) For the 11th and each succeeding year, the amount under paragraph (a), clauses (1)
and (2), must be calculated as deleted text begin $25deleted text end new text begin $20new text end .
(h) Except as provided in subdivision 23, for any vehicle previously registered in
Minnesota and regardless of prior ownership, the total amount due under this subdivision
and subdivision 1m must not exceed the smallest total amount previously paid or due on
the vehicle.
new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end
new text begin
This section is effective the day following final enactment and
applies to taxes payable for a registration period starting on or after January 1, 2024.
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Sec. 6.
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[168.1287] MINNESOTA BLACKOUT SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES.
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new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end
new text begin Issuance of plates. new text end
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The commissioner must issue blackout special license
plates or a single motorcycle plate to an applicant who:
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(1) is a registered owner of a passenger automobile, noncommercial one-ton pickup
truck, motorcycle, or recreational vehicle;
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(2) pays an additional fee in the amount specified for special plates under section 168.12,
subdivision 5;
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(3) pays the registration tax as required under section 168.013;
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(4) pays the fees required under this chapter;
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(5) contributes a minimum of $30 annually to the trunk highway fund; and
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(6) complies with this chapter and rules governing registration of motor vehicles and
licensing of drivers.
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new text begin Design. new text end
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The commissioner must adopt a suitable plate design that includes a
black background with white text.
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new text begin Subd. 3. new text end
new text begin Plates transfer. new text end
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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:
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(1) qualified under subdivision 1, clause (1), to bear the special plates; and
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(2) registered to the same individual to whom the special plates were originally issued.
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new text begin Exemption. new text end
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Special plates issued under this section are not subject to section
168.1293, subdivision 2.
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new text begin Contributions; account. new text end
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Contributions collected under subdivision 1, clause
(5), must be deposited in the trunk highway fund.
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This section is effective January 1, 2024, for blackout special
plates issued on or after that date.
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Sec. 7.
Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 174.38, subdivision 3, is amended to read:
Subd. 3.
Active transportation account.
An active transportation account is established
in the special revenue fund. The account consists of funds provided by law and any other
money donated, allotted, transferred, or otherwise provided to the account. Money in the
accountnew text begin is annually appropriated to the commissioner andnew text end must be expended only on deleted text begin a
projectdeleted text end new text begin projectsnew text end that deleted text begin receivesdeleted text end new text begin receivenew text end financial assistance under this section.
Sec. 8.
Minnesota Statutes 2022, 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 begin 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 and replacement
parts in that month. The monthly deposit amount is $12,137,000. 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.deleted text end new 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:
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(1) 47.5 percent in each year to the highway user tax distribution fund;
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(2) to the general fund as follows:
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(i) in fiscal year 2024, 50 percent;
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(ii) in fiscal year 2025, 48 percent;
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(iii) in fiscal year 2026, 46 percent;
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(iv) in fiscal year 2027, 44 percent;
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(v) in fiscal year 2028, 35 percent;
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(vi) in fiscal year 2029, 28 percent;
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(vii) in fiscal year 2030, 21 percent;
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(viii) in fiscal year 2031, 14 percent;
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(ix) in fiscal year 2032, seven percent; and
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(x) in fiscal year 2033 and thereafter, zero percent; and
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(3) the remainder in each year as follows:
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(i) 60 percent to the county state-aid highway fund;
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(ii) 22 percent to the municipal state-aid street fund;
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(iii) nine percent to the small cities assistance account under section 162.145; and
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(iv) nine percent to the larger cities assistance account under section 162.146.
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(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. 9.
Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 297A.99, subdivision 1, is amended to read:
Subdivision 1.
Authorization; scope.
(a) A political subdivision of this state may impose
a general sales tax (1) under section 297A.992, (2)new text begin under section 297A.9925, (3)new text end under
section 297A.993, deleted text begin (3)deleted text end new text begin (4)new text end if permitted by special law, or deleted text begin (4)deleted text end new text begin (5)new text end if the political subdivision
enacted and imposed the tax before January 1, 1982, and its predecessor provision.
(b) This section governs the imposition of a general sales tax by the political subdivision.
The provisions of this section preempt the provisions of any special law:
(1) enacted before June 2, 1997, or
(2) enacted on or after June 2, 1997, that does not explicitly exempt the special law
provision from this section's rules by reference.
(c) This section does not apply to or preempt a sales tax on motor vehicles. Beginning
July 1, 2019, no political subdivision may impose a special excise tax on motor vehicles
unless it is imposed under section 297A.993.
(d) A political subdivision may not advertise or expend funds for the promotion of a
referendum to support imposing a local sales tax and may only spend funds related to
imposing a local sales tax to:
(1) conduct the referendum;
(2) disseminate information included in the resolution adopted under subdivision 2, but
only if the disseminated information includes a list of specific projects and the cost of each
individual project;
(3) provide notice of, and conduct public forums at which proponents and opponents on
the merits of the referendum are given equal time to express their opinions on the merits of
the referendum;
(4) provide facts and data on the impact of the proposed local sales tax on consumer
purchases; and
(5) provide facts and data related to the individual programs and projects to be funded
with the local sales tax.
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This section is effective the day following final enactment.
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Sec. 10.
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[297A.9925] METROPOLITAN REGION SALES AND USE TAX.
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new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end
new text begin Definitions. new text end
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(a) For purposes of this section, the following terms have
the meanings given.
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(b) "Metropolitan area" has the meaning given in section 473.121, subdivision 2.
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(c) "Metropolitan Council" or "council" means the Metropolitan Council established by
section 473.123.
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(d) "Metropolitan sales tax" means the metropolitan region sales and use tax imposed
under this section.
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new text begin Subd. 2. new text end
new text begin Sales tax imposition; rate. new text end
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The Metropolitan Council must impose a
metropolitan region sales and use tax at a rate of one-half of one percent on retail sales and
uses taxable under this chapter made in the metropolitan area or to a destination in the
metropolitan area.
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new text begin Subd. 3. new text end
new text begin Administration; collection; enforcement. new text end
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Except as otherwise provided in
this section, the provisions of section 297A.99, subdivisions 4, and 6 to 12a, govern the
administration, collection, and enforcement of the metropolitan sales tax.
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new text begin Subd. 4. new text end
new text begin Deposit. new text end
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Proceeds of the metropolitan sales tax must be deposited as follows:
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(1) 83 percent in the metropolitan area transit account under section 16A.88; and
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(2) 17 percent in the county state-aid highway fund.
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new text begin Subd. 5. new text end
new text begin Revenue bonds. new text end
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(a) In addition to other authority granted in this section, and
notwithstanding section 473.39, subdivision 7, or any other law to the contrary, the council
may, by resolution, authorize the sale and issuance of revenue bonds, notes, or obligations
to provide funds to (1) implement the council's transit capital improvement program, and
(2) refund bonds issued under this subdivision.
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(b) The bonds are payable from and secured by a pledge of all or part of the revenue
received under subdivision 4, clause (1), and associated investment earnings on debt proceeds.
The council may, by resolution, authorize the issuance of the bonds as general obligations
of the council. The bonds must be sold, issued, and secured in the manner provided in
chapter 475, and the council has the same powers and duties as a municipality and its
governing body in issuing bonds under chapter 475, except that no election is required and
the net debt limitations in chapter 475 do not apply to such bonds. The proceeds of the bonds
may also be used to fund necessary reserves and to pay credit enhancement fees, issuance
costs, and other financing costs during the life of the debt.
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(c) The bonds may be secured by a bond resolution, or a trust indenture entered into by
the council with a corporate trustee within or outside the state, which must define the
revenues and bond proceeds pledged for the payment and security of the bonds. The pledge
must be a valid charge on the revenues received under section 297A.99, subdivision 11.
Neither the state, nor any municipality or political subdivision except the council, nor any
member or officer or employee of the council, is liable on the obligations. No mortgage or
security interest in any tangible real or personal property is granted to the bondholders or
the trustee, but they have a valid security interest in the revenues and bond proceeds received
by the council and pledged to the payment of the bonds. In the bond resolution or trust
indenture, the council may make such covenants as it determines to be reasonable for the
protection of the bondholders.
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new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE; APPLICATION. new text end
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This section is effective the day following
final enactment for sales and purchases made after October 1, 2023, and applies in the
counties of Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott, and Washington.
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Sec. 11.
Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 297B.02, subdivision 1, is amended to read:
Subdivision 1.
Rate.
new text begin (a) new text end There is imposed an excise tax of deleted text begin 6.5deleted text end new text begin 6.875new text end percent on the
purchase price of any motor vehicle purchased or acquired, either in or outside of the state
of Minnesota, which is required to be registered under the laws of this state.
new text begin (b) new text end The excise tax is also imposed on the purchase price of motor vehicles purchased or
acquired on Indian reservations when the tribal council has entered into a sales tax on motor
vehicles refund agreement with the state of Minnesota.
new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end
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This section is effective for sales and purchases on or after July
1, 2023.
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Sec. 12.
Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 297B.09, is amended to read:
297B.09 ALLOCATION OF REVENUE.
Subdivision 1.
Deposit of revenues.
(a) Money collected and received under this chapter
must be deposited deleted text begin as provided in this subdivision.deleted text end new text begin as follows:
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deleted text begin (b)deleted text end new text begin (1)new text end 60 percent deleted text begin of the money collected and received must be depositeddeleted text end in the highway
user tax distribution funddeleted text begin , 36 percent must be depositeddeleted text end new text begin ;
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new text begin (2) 34.5 percentnew text end in the metropolitan area transit account under section 16A.88deleted text begin ,deleted text end new text begin ;new text end and deleted text begin four
percent must be deposited
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new text begin (3) 5.5 percentnew text end in the greater Minnesota transit account under section 16A.88.
deleted text begin (c)deleted text end new text begin (b)new text end It is the intent of the legislature that the allocations under paragraph (b) remain
unchanged for fiscal year deleted text begin 2012deleted text end new text begin 2024new text end and all subsequent fiscal years.
new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end
new text begin
This section is effective July 1, 2023.
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Sec. 13.
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[473.4465] METROPOLITAN REGION SALES AND USE TAX
ALLOCATION.
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new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end
new text begin Definition. new text end
new text begin
For purposes of this section, "sales tax revenue" means
revenue from the metropolitan region sales and use tax under section 297A.9925 that is
deposited in the metropolitan area transit account under section 16A.88.
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new text begin Subd. 2. new text end
new text begin Use of funds; Metropolitan Council. new text end
new text begin
(a) Sales tax revenue is available as
follows:
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(1) five percent for the metropolitan area active transportation program under section
473.248; and
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(2) 95 percent for transit system purposes under sections 473.371 to 473.452, including
but not limited to operations, maintenance, and capital projects.
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(b) The council must annually expend a portion of sales tax revenue in each of the
following categories:
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(1) improvements to regular route bus service levels;
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(2) improvements related to transit safety, including additional transit officials, as defined
under section 473.4075;
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(3) maintenance and improvements to bus accessibility at transit stops and transit centers;
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(4) transit shelter replacement and improvements under section 473.41;
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(5) planning and project development for expansion of arterial bus rapid transit lines;
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(6) operations and capital maintenance of arterial bus rapid transit;
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(7) planning and project development for expansion of highway bus rapid transit and
bus guideway lines;
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(8) operations and capital maintenance of highway bus rapid transit and bus guideways;
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new text begin
(9) zero-emission bus procurement and associated costs in conformance with the
zero-emission and electric transit vehicle transition plan under section 473.3927;
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(10) demand response microtransit service provided by the council;
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(11) financial assistance to replacement service providers under section 473.388, to
provide for service, vehicle purchases, and capital investments related to demand response
microtransit service; and
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(12) financial assistance to political subdivisions and tax-exempt organizations under
section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code for the metropolitan area active transportation
program established in section 473.248.
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new text begin Subd. 3. new text end
new text begin Use of funds; Department of Transportation. new text end
new text begin
(a) Notwithstanding any other
law to the contrary, the commissioner of transportation must allocate the funds deposited
under section 297A.9925, subdivision 4, clause (2), to the metropolitan counties, as defined
in section 473.121, subdivision 4, as follows:
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(1) 50 percent apportioned among the counties so that each county receives of such
amount the percentage that its population, as defined in section 477A.011, subdivision 3,
bears to the total population of the counties receiving funds under this paragraph; and
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(2) 50 percent apportioned among the counties so that each county receives of such
amount the percentage that its money needs, as defined under section 162.07, subdivision
2, bears to the sum of the money needs of all of the individual counties receiving funds
under this paragraph.
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new text begin Subd. 4. new text end
new text begin Tracking and information. new text end
new text begin
(a) The council must maintain separate financial
information on sales tax revenue that includes:
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(1) a summary of annual revenue and expenditures, including but not limited to balances
and anticipated revenue in the forecast period under section 16A.103; and
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(2) for each of the categories specified under subdivision 2 in the most recent prior three
fiscal years:
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(i) specification of annual expenditures; and
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(ii) an overview of the projects or services.
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(b) The council must publish the information required under paragraph (a) on the council's
website.
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new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE; APPLICATION. new text end
new text begin
This section is effective October 1, 2023, and
applies in the counties of Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott, and Washington.
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ARTICLE 4
DRIVER AND VEHICLE SERVICES, DRIVER'S LICENSE AGENTS, AND DEPUTY
REGISTRARS (INDEPENDENT EXPERT REVIEW PROVISIONS)
Section 1.
Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 168.002, is amended by adding a subdivision
to read:
new text begin Subd. 12a. new text end
new text begin Full-service provider. new text end
new text begin
"Full-service provider" means a person who is
appointed by the commissioner as both a deputy registrar under this chapter and a driver's
license agent under chapter 171 who provides all driver services, excluding International
Registration Plan and International Fuel Tax Agreement transactions. The commissioner is
not a full-service provider.
new text end
Sec. 2.
Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 168.327, subdivision 1, is amended to read:
Subdivision 1.
Records and fees.
(a) Upon request by any person authorized in this
section, the commissioner deleted text begin shalldeleted text end new text begin or full-service provider mustnew text end furnish a certified copy of any
driver's license record, instruction permit record, Minnesota identification card record,
vehicle registration record, vehicle title record, or accident record.
(b) Except as provided in subdivisions 4, 5a, and 5b, and other than accident records
governed under section 169.09, subdivision 13, the requester deleted text begin shalldeleted text end new text begin mustnew text end pay a fee of $10
for each certified record specified in paragraph (a) or a fee of $9 for each record that is not
certified.
(c) Except as provided in subdivisions 4, 5a, and 5b, in addition to the record fee in
paragraph (b), the fee for a copy of the history of any vehicle title not in electronic format
is $1 for each page of the historical record.
(d) deleted text begin Feesdeleted text end new text begin Of the feenew text end collectednew text begin by the commissionernew text end under paragraph (b) for driver's license,
instruction permit, and Minnesota identification card recordsnew text begin ,new text end deleted text begin must be paid into the state
treasury withdeleted text end 50 cents deleted text begin of each fee credited todeleted text end new text begin must be deposited innew text end the general funddeleted text begin .deleted text end new text begin , andnew text end
the remainder deleted text begin of the fees collected must be credited todeleted text end new text begin must be deposited innew text end the driver new text begin and
vehicle new text end services operating account deleted text begin in the special revenue funddeleted text end under section 299A.705.new text begin Of
the fee collected by a full-service provider under paragraph (b) for driver's license, instruction
permit, and Minnesota identification card records, the provider must transmit 50 cents to
the commissioner to be deposited in the general fund, and the provider must retain the
remainder.
new text end
(e) deleted text begin Feesdeleted text end new text begin Of the feenew text end collectednew text begin by the commissionernew text end under paragraphs (b) and (c) for vehicle
registration or title recordsnew text begin ,new text end deleted text begin must be paid into the state treasury withdeleted text end 50 cents deleted text begin of each fee
credited todeleted text end new text begin must be deposited innew text end the general funddeleted text begin .deleted text end new text begin , andnew text end the remainder deleted text begin of the fees collected
must be credited todeleted text end new text begin must be deposited innew text end the new text begin driver and new text end vehicle services operating account
deleted text begin in the special revenue fund specified indeleted text end new text begin undernew text end section 299A.705.new text begin Of the fee collected by a
full-service provider under paragraphs (b) and (c) for vehicle registration or title records,
the provider must transmit 50 cents of each fee to the commissioner to be deposited in the
general fund, and the provider must retain the remainder.
new text end
(f) Except as provided in subdivisions 4, 5a, and 5b, the commissioner deleted text begin shalldeleted text end new text begin mustnew text end permit
a person to inquire into a record by the person's own electronic means for a fee of $4.50 for
each inquiry, except that no fee may be charged when the requester is the subject of the
data. Of the feenew text begin collected by the commissionernew text end :
(1) $2.70 must be deposited in the general fund;
(2) for driver's license, instruction permit, or Minnesota identification card records, the
remainder must be deposited in the driver new text begin and vehicle new text end services operating account deleted text begin in the
special revenue funddeleted text end under section 299A.705; and
(3) for vehicle title or registration records, the remainder must be deposited in the new text begin driver
and new text end vehicle services operating account deleted text begin in the special revenue funddeleted text end under section 299A.705.
(g) Fees and the deposit of the fees for accident records and reports are governed by
section 169.09, subdivision 13.
new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end
new text begin
This section is effective January 1, 2024, and applies to record
requests made on or after that date.
new text end
Sec. 3.
Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 168.327, subdivision 2, is amended to read:
Subd. 2.
Requests for information; surcharge on fee.
(a) Except as otherwise provided
in subdivision 3, the commissioner deleted text begin shalldeleted text end new text begin or full-service provider mustnew text end impose a surcharge
of 50 cents on each fee charged by the commissionernew text begin or full-service providernew text end under section
13.03, subdivision 3, for copies or electronic transmittals of public information about the
registration of a vehicle or an applicant, or holder of a driver's license, instruction permit,
or Minnesota identification card.
(b) The surcharge only applies to a fee imposed in response to a request made in person
deleted text begin ordeleted text end new text begin ,new text end by mail, or deleted text begin to a request for transmittal through a computer modemdeleted text end new text begin onlinenew text end . The surcharge
does not apply to the request of an individual for information about that individual's driver's
license, instruction permit, or Minnesota identification card or about vehicles registered or
titled in the individual's name.new text begin The surcharges collected by a full-service provider must be
transmitted to the commissioner to be deposited in the general fund.
new text end
(c) The surcharges collectednew text begin by the commissionernew text end under this subdivision must be credited
to the general fund.new text begin The surcharges collected by a full-service provider must be transmitted
to the commissioner to be deposited in the general fund.
new text end
new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end
new text begin
This section is effective January 1, 2024, and applies to record
requests made on or after that date.
new text end
Sec. 4.
Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 168.327, subdivision 3, is amended to read:
Subd. 3.
Exception to fee and surcharge.
(a) Notwithstanding subdivision 2 or section
13.03, a fee or surcharge may not be imposed in response to a request for public information
about the registration of a vehicle if the commissionernew text begin or full-service providernew text end is satisfied
that:
(1) the requester seeks the information on behalf of a community-based, nonprofit
organization designated by a local law enforcement agency to be a requester; and
(2) the information is needed to identify suspected prostitution law violators, controlled
substance law violators, or health code violators.
(b) The commissioner deleted text begin shalldeleted text end new text begin or full-service provider mustnew text end not require a requester under
paragraph (a) to make a minimum number of data requests or limit the requester to a
maximum number of data requests.
new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end
new text begin
This section is effective January 1, 2024, and applies to record
requests made on or after that date.
new text end
Sec. 5.
Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 168.327, is amended by adding a subdivision to
read:
new text begin Subd. 7. new text end
new text begin Monitoring and auditing. new text end
new text begin
The commissioner must monitor and audit the
furnishing of records by full-service providers under this section to ensure full-service
providers are complying with this section, chapter 13, and United States Code, title 18,
section 2721, et seq.
new text end
new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end
new text begin
This section is effective January 1, 2024.
new text end
Sec. 6.
Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 168.33, subdivision 7, is amended to read:
Subd. 7.
Filing feesnew text begin and surchargenew text end ; allocations.
(a) In addition to all other statutory
fees and taxesdeleted text begin , a filing fee ofdeleted text end :
(1) new text begin a new text end $7new text begin filing feenew text end is imposed on every vehicle registration renewal, excluding pro rate
transactions; deleted text begin and
deleted text end
(2) new text begin a $7.50 surcharge is imposed on the fee for every vehicle registration renewal,
excluding pro rate transactions; and
new text end
new text begin (3) an new text end $11new text begin filing feenew text end 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) The filing fee new text begin and surcharge new text end must be shown as a separate item on all registration
renewal notices sent out by the commissioner.
(d) The statutory fees and taxes, and the filing feesnew text begin and surchargenew text end 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, new text begin statutory surcharge, new text end 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 new text begin authorized by this
paragraph new text end must be used to pay the cost of processing credit and debit card transactions.
(e) The fees collected under deleted text begin this subdivisiondeleted text end new text begin paragraph (a)new text end 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 new text begin driver and new text end vehicle services operating accountnew text begin under
section 299A.705, subdivision 1new text end ; and
(ii) $1.50 must be deposited in the driver and vehicle services technology accountnew text begin under
section 299A.705, subdivision 3new text end ; and
(2) of the fees collected under paragraph (a), clause deleted text begin (2)deleted text end new text begin (3)new text end :
(i) $3.50 must be deposited in the general fund;
(ii) deleted text begin $6.00deleted text end new text begin $6new text end must be deposited in the new text begin driver and new text end vehicle services operating accountnew text begin
under section 299A.705, subdivision 1new text end ; and
(iii) $1.50 must be deposited in the driver and vehicle services technology accountnew text begin under
section 299A.705, subdivision 3new text end .
new text begin
(f) The surcharge collected under paragraph (a), clause (2), must be allocated as follows:
new text end
new text begin
(1) one-third of the revenue must be deposited in the small cities assistance account
under section 162.145;
new text end
new text begin
(2) one-third of the revenue must be deposited in the larger cities assistance account
under section 162.146; and
new text end
new text begin
(3) one-third of the revenue must be deposited in the town road account under section
162.081.
new text end
new text begin
(g) In addition to all other statutory fees and taxes, a $1 surcharge is imposed on every
online transaction for which filing fees are collected under this subdivision. The proceeds
from the surcharge must be deposited in the full-service provider account under section
299A.705, subdivision 5.
new text end
new text begin
(h) In addition to all other statutory fees and taxes, a deputy registrar must assess a $0.50
surcharge on every transaction for which filing fees are collected under this subdivision.
The surcharge must be (1) deposited in the treasury of the place for which the deputy registrar
is appointed, or (2) if the deputy registrar is not a public official, retained by the deputy
registrar. For purposes of this paragraph, "deputy registrar" includes a deputy registrar who
is a full-service provider.
new text end
new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end
new text begin
This section is effective July 1, 2023, except that paragraphs (g)
and (h) are effective July 1, 2025.
new text end
Sec. 7.
Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 168.345, subdivision 2, is amended to read:
Subd. 2.
Lessees; information.
The commissioner may not furnish information about
registered owners of passenger automobiles who are lessees under a lease for a term of 180
days or more to any person except thenew text begin owner of the vehicle, the lessee,new text end personnel of law
enforcement agencies and trade associations performing a member service under section
604.15, subdivision 4a, and federal, state, and local governmental units, and, at the
commissioner's discretion, to persons who use the information to notify lessees of automobile
recalls. The commissioner may release information about lessees in the form of summary
data, as defined in section 13.02, to persons who use the information in conducting statistical
analysis and market research.
Sec. 8.
Minnesota Statutes 2022, 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 safetynew text begin , a full-service provider as
defined in section 171.01, subdivision 33a,new text end or any law enforcement agency deleted text begin shalldeleted text end new text begin mustnew text end
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);
(iv) a representative of the insurer of any person described in item (i) or (ii); or
(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;
deleted text begin
(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;
deleted text end
deleted text begin (3)deleted text end new text begin (2)new text end 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;
deleted text begin (4)deleted text end new text begin (3)new text end the commissioner of public safety deleted text begin shalldeleted text end new text begin mustnew text end 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;
deleted text begin (5)deleted text end new text begin (4)new text end upon specific request, the commissioner of public safety deleted text begin shalldeleted text end new text begin mustnew text end 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
deleted text begin (6)deleted text end new text begin (5)new text end 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. deleted text begin No report shalldeleted text end new text begin A report must notnew text end 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 deleted text begin shalldeleted text end new text begin mustnew text end 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 deleted text begin shalldeleted text end new text begin or full-service provider as defined in section
171.01, subdivision 33a, mustnew text end charge authorized persons as described in paragraph (a) a $5
fee for a copy of an accident report. Ninety percent of the $5 fee collectednew text begin by the
commissionernew text end under this paragraph must be deposited in deleted text begin the special revenue fund and
credited todeleted text end the driver new text begin and vehicle new text end services operating account established in section 299A.705
and ten percent must be deposited in the general fund. new text begin Of the $5 fee collected by a full-service
provider, the provider must transmit 50 cents to the commissioner to be deposited into the
general fund, and the provider must retain the remainder. new text end 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 deleted text begin shalldeleted text end new text begin mustnew text end 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 deleted text begin the special revenue fund and credited todeleted text end the driver new text begin and vehicle new text end services operating account
deleted text begin established indeleted text end new text begin undernew text end section 299A.705 and ten percent must be deposited in the general
fund.
(g) The fees in paragraphs (e) and (f) notwithstanding, the commissioner deleted text begin shalldeleted text end new text begin mustnew text end
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 deleted text begin shalldeleted text end new text begin mustnew text end 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.
new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end
new text begin
This section is effective January 1, 2024, and applies to record
requests made on or after that date.
new text end
Sec. 9.
Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 169.09, is amended by adding a subdivision to
read:
new text begin Subd. 20. new text end
new text begin Monitoring and auditing. new text end
new text begin
The commissioner must monitor and audit the
furnishing of records by full-service providers under this section to ensure full-service
providers are complying with this section, chapter 13, and United States Code, title 18,
section 2721, et seq.
new text end
new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end
new text begin
This section is effective January 1, 2024.
new text end
Sec. 10.
Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 171.01, is amended by adding a subdivision to
read:
new text begin Subd. 33a. new text end
new text begin Full-service provider. new text end
new text begin
"Full-service provider" has the meaning given in
section 168.002, subdivision 12a.
new text end
Sec. 11.
Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 171.06, is amended by adding a subdivision to
read:
new text begin Subd. 12. new text end
new text begin Preapplication. new text end
new text begin
(a) The commissioner must establish a process for an applicant
to submit an electronic preapplication for a driver's license or identification card. The
commissioner must design the preapplication so that the applicant must enter information
required for the application. The preapplication process must generate a list of documents
the applicant is required to submit in person at the time of the application. At the time an
individual schedules an appointment to apply for a driver's license or identification card,
the commissioner, full-service provider, or driver's license agent who is scheduling the
appointment must provide to the applicant a link to the preapplication website.
new text end
new text begin
(b) An applicant who submitted a preapplication is required to appear in person before
the commissioner, a full-service provider, or a driver's license agent to submit a completed
application for the driver's license or identification card.
new text end
new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end
new text begin
This section is effective August 1, 2023.
new text end
Sec. 12.
Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 171.061, subdivision 4, is amended to read:
Subd. 4.
Fee; equipment.
(a) The agent may charge and retain a filing fee deleted text begin of $8deleted text end for each
applicationdeleted text begin .deleted text end new text begin as follows:
new text end
|
new text begin
(1) new text end |
new text begin
New application for a noncompliant, REAL ID-compliant, or enhanced driver's license or identification card new text end |
new text begin
$ new text end |
new text begin
16.00 new text end |
|
new text begin
(2) new text end |
new text begin
Renewal application for a noncompliant, REAL ID-compliant, or enhanced driver's license or identification card new text end |
new text begin
$ new text end |
new text begin
11.00 new text end |
Except as provided in paragraph (c), the fee deleted text begin shalldeleted text end new text begin mustnew text end 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 deleted text begin shalldeleted text end new text begin mustnew text end 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 deleted text begin shalldeleted text end new text begin mustnew text end maintain the photo identification new text begin and vision examination
new text end equipment for all agents deleted text begin 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, 2000deleted text end . All
photo identification new text begin and vision examination new text end 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 deleted text begin shalldeleted text end new text begin mustnew text end 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 EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end
new text begin
This section is effective October 1, 2023, and applies to
applications made on or after that date.
new text end
Sec. 13.
Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 171.0705, is amended by adding a subdivision
to read:
new text begin Subd. 11. new text end
new text begin Manual and study material availability. new text end
new text begin
The commissioner must publish
the driver's manual and study support materials for the written exam and skills exam. The
study support materials must focus on the subjects and skills that are most commonly failed
by exam takers. The commissioner must ensure that the driver's manual and study support
materials are easily located and are available for no cost.
new text end
new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end
new text begin
This section is effective August 1, 2023.
new text end
Sec. 14.
Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 171.12, subdivision 1a, is amended to read:
Subd. 1a.
Driver and vehicle services information system; security and auditing.
(a)
The commissioner must establish written procedures to ensure that only individuals
authorized by law may enter, update, or access not public data collected, created, or
maintained by the driver and vehicle services information system. An authorized individual's
ability to enter, update, or access data in the system must correspond to the official duties
or training level of the individual and to the statutory authorization granting access for that
purpose. All queries and responses, and all actions in which data are entered, updated,
accessed, shared, or disseminated, must be recorded in a data audit trail. Data contained in
the audit trail are public to the extent the data are not otherwise classified by law.
(b) new text begin If new text end the commissioner deleted text begin must immediately and permanently revoke the authorization of
anydeleted text end new text begin determines that annew text end individual deleted text begin whodeleted text end willfully entered, updated, accessed, shared, or
disseminated data in violation of state or federal lawnew text begin , the commissioner must impose
disciplinary actionnew text end . If an individual willfully gained access to data without authorization by
law, the commissioner must forward the matter to the appropriate prosecuting authority for
prosecution.new text begin The commissioner must not impose disciplinary action against an individual
who properly accessed data to complete an authorized transaction or to resolve an issue that
did not result in a completed authorized transaction.
new text end
(c) new text begin The commissioner must establish a process that allows an individual who was subject
to disciplinary action to appeal the action. If the commissioner imposes disciplinary action,
the commissioner must notify the individual in writing of the action, explain the reason for
the action, and explain how to appeal the action. The commissioner must transmit the
notification within five calendar days of the action.
new text end
new text begin (d) new text end The commissioner must arrange for an independent biennial audit of the driver and
vehicle services information system to determine whether data currently in the system are
classified correctly, how the data are used, and to verify compliance with this subdivision.
The results of the audit are public. No later than 30 days following completion of the audit,
the commissioner must provide a report summarizing the audit results to the commissioner
of administration; the chairs and ranking minority members of the committees of the house
of representatives and the senate with jurisdiction over transportation policy and finance,
public safety, and data practices; and the Legislative Commission on Data Practices and
Personal Data Privacy. The report must be submitted as required under section 3.195, except
that printed copies are not required.
new text begin
(e) For purposes of this subdivision, "disciplinary action" means a formal or informal
disciplinary measure, including but not limited to requiring corrective action or suspending
or revoking the individual's access to the driver and vehicle information system.
new text end
new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end
new text begin
This section is effective October 1, 2023. Paragraphs (b), (c),
and (e) apply to audits of data use that are open on or after October 1, 2023.
new text end
Sec. 15.
Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 171.13, subdivision 1, is amended to read:
Subdivision 1.
Examination subjects and locations; provisions for color blindness,
disabled veterans.
(a) Except as otherwise provided in this section, the commissioner deleted text begin shalldeleted text end new text begin
mustnew text end examine each applicant for a driver's license by such agency as the commissioner
directs. This examination must include:
(1) a test of the applicant's eyesight, provided that this requirement is met by submission
of a vision examination certificate under section 171.06, subdivision 7;
(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), the commissioner must not deny an application for
a driver's license based on the exclusive grounds that the applicant's eyesight is deficient in
color perception or that the applicant has been diagnosed with diabetes mellitus. War veterans
operating motor vehicles especially equipped for disabled persons, if otherwise entitled to
a license, must be granted such license.
deleted text begin
(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.
deleted text end
deleted text begin
(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.
deleted text end
new text begin
(c) The commissioner must ensure that no fewer than the following number of exam
station locations are available:
new text end
new text begin
(1) after July 1, 2023, and before July 1, 2024, 93 exam stations;
new text end
new text begin
(2) after July 1, 2024, and before July 1, 2025, 83 exam stations;
new text end
new text begin
(3) after July 1, 2025, and before July 1, 2026, 73 exam stations; and
new text end
new text begin
(4) after July 1, 2026, and thereafter, 60 exam stations.
new text end
new text begin
The commissioner must ensure that an applicant may take an exam either in the county
where the applicant resides or in an adjacent county at a reasonably convenient location.
The schedule for each exam station must be posted on the department's website.
new text end
new text begin
(d) A located exam station must be open a minimum of one day per week.
new text end
new text begin
(e) The commissioner must provide real-time information on the department's website
about the availability and location of exam appointments. The website must show the next
available exam dates and times for each exam station. The website must also provide an
option for a person to enter an address to see the date and time of the next available exam
at each exam station sorted by distance from the address provided. The information must
be easily accessible and must not require a person to sign in or provide any other information,
except an address, in order to see available exam dates.
new text end
new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end
new text begin
This section is effective July 1, 2023. Paragraph (d) is effective
July 1, 2026. Paragraph (e) is effective January 1, 2024.
new text end
Sec. 16.
Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 171.13, subdivision 1a, is amended to read:
Subd. 1a.
Waiver when license issued by another jurisdiction.
(a) new text begin If the commissioner
determines that an applicant 21 years of age or older possesses a valid driver's license issued
by another state, United States territory, or jurisdiction that requires a comparable
examination for obtaining a driver's license, new text end the commissioner deleted text begin maydeleted text end new text begin mustnew text end waive the
deleted text begin requirementdeleted text end new text begin requirementsnew text end that the applicantnew text begin pass a written knowledge examination andnew text end
demonstrate ability to exercise ordinary and reasonable control in the operation of a motor
vehicle deleted text begin on determining that the applicant possesses a valid driver's license issued by a
jurisdiction that requires a comparable demonstration for license issuancedeleted text end .
(b) new text begin If the commissioner determines that an applicant 21 years of age or older possesses
a valid driver's license with a two-wheeled vehicle endorsement issued by another state,
United States territory, or jurisdiction that requires a comparable examination for obtaining
the endorsement, the commissioner must waive the requirements that the applicant for a
two-wheeled vehicle endorsement pass a written knowledge examination and demonstrate
the ability to exercise ordinary and reasonable control in the operation of a motor vehicle.
new text end
new text begin (c) new text end For purposes of this subdivision, "jurisdiction" includes, but is not limited to, both
the active and reserve components of any branch or unit of the United States armed forces,
and "valid driver's license" includes any driver's license that is recognized by that branch
or unit as currently being valid, or as having been valid at the time of the applicant's
separation or discharge from the military within a period of time deemed reasonable and
fair by the commissioner, up to and including one year past the date of the applicant's
separation or discharge.
new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end
new text begin
This section is effective August 1, 2023, and applies to applications
made on or after that date.
new text end
Sec. 17.
new text begin
[171.375] STUDENT PASS RATE.
new text end
new text begin
(a) For each driver training school, the commissioner must determine the percentage of
students from that school who pass the written exam or road test on the student's first attempt,
second attempt, or third or subsequent attempt. The commissioner must publicly post the
information collected under this section on the department's website. At a minimum, the
commissioner must update this information on the department's website at least every six
months. The information must be searchable by the name of a school or a location.
new text end
new text begin
(b) By January 1 and July 1 of each year, each driver training school must provide to
the commissioner a list of all students who completed coursework at the school during the
previous six months.
new text end
new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end
new text begin
Paragraph (a) is effective January 1, 2024. Paragraph (b) is
effective July 1, 2024, and applies to lists submitted on or after that date.
new text end
Sec. 18.
new text begin
[299A.704] DRIVER AND VEHICLE SERVICES FUND.
new text end
new text begin
A driver and vehicle services fund is created in the state treasury. The fund consists of
accounts and money as specified by law and any other money otherwise donated, allotted,
or transferred to the fund.
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. 19.
Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 299A.705, subdivision 1, is amended to read:
Subdivision 1.
new text begin Driver and new text end vehicle services operating account.
deleted text begin (a)deleted text end The new text begin driver and
new text end vehicle services operating account is created in the deleted text begin special revenuedeleted text end new text begin driver and vehicle
servicesnew text end fund, consisting of all money from the vehicle services fees specified in chapters
168, 168A, and 168D, new text begin all money collected under chapter 171, new text end and any other money donated,
allotted, transferred, or otherwise provided to the account.
deleted text begin (b)deleted text end Funds appropriated from the account must be used by the commissioner of public
safety to administernew text begin :
new text end
new text begin (1)new text end the vehicle services specified in chapters 168, 168A, and 168D, and section 169.345,
including:
deleted text begin (1)deleted text end new text begin (i)new text end designing, producing, issuing, and mailing vehicle registrations, plates, emblems,
and titles;
deleted text begin (2)deleted text end new text begin (ii)new text end collecting title and registration taxes and fees;
deleted text begin (3)deleted text end new text begin (iii)new text end transferring vehicle registration plates and titles;
deleted text begin (4)deleted text end new text begin (iv)new text end maintaining vehicle records;
deleted text begin (5)deleted text end new text begin (v)new text end issuing disability certificates and plates;
deleted text begin (6)deleted text end new text begin (vi)new text end licensing vehicle dealers;
deleted text begin (7)deleted text end new text begin (vii)new text end appointing, monitoring, and auditing deputy registrars; and
deleted text begin (8)deleted text end new text begin (viii)new text end inspecting vehicles when required by lawdeleted text begin .deleted text end new text begin ; and
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(2) the driver services specified in chapters 169A and 171, including the activities
associated with producing and mailing drivers' licenses and identification cards and notices
relating to issuance, renewal, or withdrawal of driving and identification card privileges for
any fiscal year or years and for the testing and examination of drivers.
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Sec. 20.
Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 299A.705, subdivision 3, is amended to read:
Subd. 3.
Driver and vehicle services technology account.
(a) The driver and vehicle
services technology account is created in the deleted text begin special revenuedeleted text end new text begin driver and vehicle servicesnew text end
fund, consisting of the technology surcharge collected as specified in chapters 168, 168A,
and 171; the filing fee revenue collected under section 168.33, subdivision 7; and any other
money donated, allotted, transferred, or otherwise provided to the account.
(b) Money in the account is annually appropriated to the commissioner of public safety
for the development, deployment, and maintenance of the driver and vehicle services
information systems.
(c) By January 15 of each year, 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 account, which must include information on (1) total
revenue deposited in the driver and vehicle services technology account, with a breakdown
by sources of funds; and (2) an estimate of ongoing system maintenance costs, including a
breakdown of the amounts spent by category.
Sec. 21.
Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 299A.705, is amended by adding a subdivision
to read:
new text begin Subd. 5. new text end
new text begin Full-service provider account. new text end
new text begin
(a) The full-service provider account is created
in the driver and vehicle services fund, consisting of surcharges described in section 168.33,
subdivision 7, and any other money donated, allotted, transferred, or otherwise provided to
the account.
new text end
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(b) Money in the account is annually appropriated to the commissioner of public safety
to distribute to full-service providers, as defined in section 168.002, subdivision 12a, and
deputy registrars. The commissioner must distribute the money in the account as quarterly
payments to each full-service provider and deputy registrar that was in operation during the
previous quarter based proportionally on the total number of transactions completed by each
full-service provider and deputy registrar. For the purposes of the distribution calculation
in this paragraph, the number of transactions completed by a deputy registrar must first be
multiplied by 0.2.
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new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end
new text begin
This section is effective July 1, 2023, and the first quarterly
distribution must be made on or before October 15, 2023.
new text end
Sec. 22. new text begin REPORT; DEPUTY REGISTRAR AND DRIVER'S LICENSE AGENT
FINANCIAL SUSTAINABILITY.
new text end
new text begin
By July 1, 2024, the commissioner of public safety must report to the chairs and ranking
minority members of the legislative committees with jurisdiction over transportation finance
and policy an evaluation of deputy registrar and driver's license agent operations in the
vehicle registration and driver's licensing system. The commissioner must engage with
stakeholders in preparing and developing the report. The report, at a minimum, must:
new text end
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(1) evaluate the current performance and impact of the quality of services provided by
private deputy registrars and driver's license agents to the residents of Minnesota;
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(2) evaluate and make recommendations on how to implement financial sustainability
for private deputy registrars;
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(3) detail the amount of financial assistance necessary to sustain a permanent role for
private deputy registrars and driver's license agents;
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(4) explain each proposed model of financial assistance or support for deputy registrars;
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(5) detail a five-, ten-, and 20-year analysis on the role of deputy registrars and driver's
license agents in the vehicle registration and driver's licensing system;
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(6) evaluate and make recommendations on the long-term and market-rate financial
assistance necessary to transition away from private deputy registrars and driver's license
agents;
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(7) explain and make recommendations on proposed legislation on the Division of Driver
and Vehicle Services assuming all of the services provided by private deputy registrars and
driver's license agents;
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(8) identify and evaluate whether the Division of Driver and Vehicle Services has
sufficient financial resources to assume all the services provided by private deputy registrars
and driver's license agents; and
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(9) propose legislation and make recommendations on fees and appropriations needed
for the Division of Driver and Vehicle Services to assume all services provided by deputy
registrars and driver's license agents.
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. 23. new text begin REPORT; DRIVER AND VEHICLE SERVICES RECOMMENDATIONS.
new text end
new text begin
(a) By January 15, 2024, the commissioner of public safety must report to the chairs and
ranking minority members of the legislative committees with jurisdiction over transportation
finance and policy on driver and vehicle services recommendations and operations. The
report must:
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new text begin
(1) review recommendations from the independent expert review of driver and vehicle
services issued January 12, 2022, as identified under paragraph (b);
new text end
new text begin
(2) review the recommendations made to the commissioner in the legislative auditor's
report on driver examination stations issued in March 2021;
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new text begin
(3) provide the commissioner's plan for exam station locations, including how many
exam stations will remain open and the locations of the exam stations;
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(4) identify whether any limited driver's license agents are unable to become full-service
providers because of the restrictions in Minnesota Statutes, section 171.061, and Minnesota
Rules, chapter 7404, and, if so, whether the commissioner would recommend any exceptions
to allow the limited driver's license agent to participate in the fee-sharing provisions of this
act; and
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(5) propose any statutory changes necessary or beneficial in implementing
recommendations under clauses (1) and (2).
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(b) The report must include information on the independent expert review
recommendations to:
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new text begin
(1) revise the deputy registrar and driver's license agent contracts to encourage all deputy
registrars and driver's license agents to become or remain full-service providers as defined
in Minnesota Statutes, section 168.002, subdivision 12a;
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new text begin
(2) determine how best to utilize certified and impartial third parties for administration
of knowledge and road tests;
new text end
new text begin
(3) implement data and reporting practices to assist the commissioner in making decisions
focused on the residents of the state;
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new text begin
(4) conduct a staffing review that balances staff quantity and quality, leverages technology
automations and configurations, and establishes performance standards and targets that
meet the needs of the state;
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(5) identify performance and service standards and create a deputy registrar performance
scorecard and a driver's license agent performance scorecard that monitors user performance
to ensure a consistently positive experience for Minnesotans;
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new text begin
(6) provide a rapid response communication method for situations where deputy registrars
or driver's license agents need immediate support;
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new text begin
(7) explore ways to speed up background checks of new employees at the Division of
Driver and Vehicle Services offices and deputy registrar offices, including using a police
department or county sheriff;
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(8) promote the preapplication process and expand the use of preapplications to all
possible, relevant areas;
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new text begin
(9) evaluate and make recommendations to the legislature on areas where it is appropriate
to make preapplications mandatory;
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(10) adjust policies and practices to automate as many approval transactions as possible;
new text end
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(11) determine the proper user level field needed by transaction type and explore
additional differentiated user levels in MNDRIVE;
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new text begin
(12) allow deputy registrars to have increased visibility to and influence on the
MNDRIVE enhancement process;
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new text begin
(13) engage a learning consultant and create a content strategy and communications
campaign to meet the needs of Minnesota residents, including a feedback loop for continuous
improvement and evolution;
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new text begin
(14) provide additional training and clear guidance regarding permissible use of records
and enable in-application notation of usage other than for paid transactions;
new text end
new text begin
(15) consider what security measures are appropriate at each deputy registrar or driver's
license agent location, including the possible need for a security officer or for cameras with
recording capabilities;
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(16) offer training in de-escalation and negotiation techniques to all public-facing staff;
new text end
new text begin
(17) examine the potential of allowing online applications for replacement class D drivers'
licenses;
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new text begin
(18) conduct an analysis to determine whether extending the validity of a class D driver's
license would benefit the residents of the state and make recommendations to the legislature
on a renewal fee structure for renewal periods longer than four years but not more than nine
years;
new text end
new text begin
(19) explore options to encourage people to conduct transactions online or in person
instead of by mail; and
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new text begin
(20) study the feasibility of splitting revenue from mail or online vehicle transactions
between the commissioner and deputy registrars and full-service providers.
new text end
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(c) For each of the recommendations under paragraph (a), clauses (1) and (2), and
paragraph (b), the report must specify the status from one of the following categories:
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(1) the recommendation is under ongoing active consideration or review, including to:
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(i) describe the current state of the analysis; and
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(ii) provide the anticipated timeline to conclude the review;
new text end
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(2) the recommendation is in the process of being implemented, including to:
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(i) describe how the recommendation is being implemented;
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(ii) provide the anticipated timeline for implementation; and
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(iii) provide an estimated cost of implementing the recommendation;
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(3) the recommendation has been implemented, including to:
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(i) describe when and how the recommendation was implemented;
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(ii) describe the outcome of implementing the recommendation; and
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(iii) provide an estimated cost of implementing the recommendation; or
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(4) the recommendation will not be implemented, including to:
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(i) provide a detailed explanation of why the recommendation will not be implemented;
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(ii) provide an estimated cost to implement the recommendation;
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new text begin
(iii) provide an estimated timeline to implement the recommendation; and
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new text begin
(iv) describe any unmet needs that, if met, would allow the commissioner to implement
the recommendation.
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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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ARTICLE 5
DRIVER AND VEHICLE SERVICES CONFORMING CHANGES
Section 1.
Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 168.013, subdivision 8, is amended to read:
Subd. 8.
Tax proceeds to highway user fund; fee proceeds to vehicle services
account.
(a) Unless otherwise specified in this chapter, the net proceeds of the registration
tax imposed under this chapter must be collected by the commissioner, paid into the state
treasury, and credited to the highway user tax distribution fund.
(b) All fees collected under this chapter, unless otherwise specified, must be deposited
in the new text begin driver and new text end vehicle services operating account deleted text begin in the special revenue funddeleted text end under section
299A.705.
Sec. 2.
Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 168.1293, subdivision 7, is amended to read:
Subd. 7.
Deposit of fee; appropriation.
The commissioner shall deposit the application
fee under subdivision 2, paragraph (a), clause (3), in the new text begin driver and new text end vehicle services operating
account deleted text begin of the special revenue funddeleted text end under section 299A.705. An amount sufficient to pay
the department's cost in implementing and administering this section, including payment
of refunds under subdivision 4, is appropriated to the commissionernew text begin from that accountnew text end .
Sec. 3.
Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 168.1295, subdivision 5, is amended to read:
Subd. 5.
Contribution and fees credited.
Contributions under subdivision 1, paragraph
(a), clause (5), must be paid to the commissioner and credited to the state parks and trails
donation account established in section 85.056. The other fees collected under this section
must be deposited in the new text begin driver and new text end vehicle services operating account deleted text begin of the special revenue
funddeleted text end under section 299A.705.
Sec. 4.
Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 168.1296, subdivision 5, is amended to read:
Subd. 5.
Contribution and fees credited.
Contributions under subdivision 1, paragraph
(a), clause (5), must be paid to the commissioner and credited to the Minnesota critical
habitat private sector matching account established in section 84.943. The fees collected
under this section must be deposited in the new text begin driver and new text end vehicle services operating account deleted text begin of
the special revenue funddeleted text end under section 299A.705.
Sec. 5.
Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 168.1298, subdivision 5, is amended to read:
Subd. 5.
Contribution and fees credited.
Contributions under subdivision 1, paragraph
(a), clause (5), must be paid to the commissioner and credited to the Minnesota "Support
Our Troops" account established in section 190.19. The fees collected under this section
must be deposited in the new text begin driver and new text end vehicle services operating account deleted text begin in the special revenue
funddeleted text end new text begin under section 299A.705new text end .
Sec. 6.
Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 168.27, subdivision 11, is amended to read:
Subd. 11.
Dealers' licenses; location change notice; fee.
(a) Application for a dealer's
license or notification of a change of location of the place of business on a dealer's license
must include a street address, not a post office box, and is subject to the commissioner's
approval.
(b) Upon the filing of an application for a dealer's license and the proper fee, unless the
application on its face appears to be invalid, the commissioner shall grant a 90-day temporary
license. During the 90-day period following issuance of the temporary license, the
commissioner shall inspect the place of business site and insure compliance with this section
and rules adopted under this section.
(c) The commissioner may extend the temporary license 30 days to allow the temporarily
licensed dealer to come into full compliance with this section and rules adopted under this
section.
(d) In no more than 120 days following issuance of the temporary license, the dealer
license must either be granted or denied.
(e) A license must be denied under the following conditions:
(1) The license must be denied if within the previous ten years the applicant was enjoined
due to a violation of section 325F.69 or convicted of violating section 325E.14, 325E.15,
325E.16, or 325F.69, or convicted under section 609.53 of receiving or selling stolen
vehicles, or convicted of violating United States Code, title 49, sections 32701 to 32711 or
pleaded guilty, entered a plea of nolo contendere or no contest, or has been found guilty in
a court of competent jurisdiction of any charge of failure to pay state or federal income or
sales taxes or felony charge of forgery, embezzlement, obtaining money under false pretenses,
theft by swindle, extortion, conspiracy to defraud, or bribery.
(2) A license must be denied if the applicant has had a dealer license revoked within the
previous ten years.
(f) If the application is approved, the commissioner shall license the applicant as a dealer
for one year from the date the temporary license is granted and issue a certificate of license
that must include a distinguishing number of identification of the dealer. The license must
be displayed in a prominent place in the dealer's licensed place of business.
(g) Each initial application for a license must be accompanied by a fee of $100 in addition
to the annual fee. The annual fee is $150. The initial fees and annual fees must be paid into
the state treasury and credited to the general fund except that $50 of each initial and annual
fee must be paid into the new text begin driver and new text end vehicle services operating account deleted text begin in the special revenue
funddeleted text end under section 299A.705.
Sec. 7.
Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 168.326, is amended to read:
168.326 EXPEDITED DRIVER AND VEHICLE SERVICES; FEE.
(a) When an applicant requests and pays an expedited service fee of $20, in addition to
other specified and statutorily mandated fees and taxes, the commissioner shall expedite
the processing of an application for a driver's license, driving instruction permit, Minnesota
identification card, or vehicle title transaction.
(b) A driver's license agent or deputy registrar may retain $10 of the expedited service
fee for each expedited service request processed by the licensing agent or deputy registrar.
(c) When expedited service is requested, materials must be mailed or delivered to the
requester within three days of receipt of the expedited service fee excluding Saturdays,
Sundays, or the holidays listed in section 645.44, subdivision 5. The requester shall comply
with all relevant requirements of the requested document.
(d) The commissioner may decline to accept an expedited service request if it is apparent
at the time it is made that the request cannot be granted.
(e) The expedited service fees collected under this section deleted text begin for an application for a driver's
license, driving instruction permit, or Minnesota identification carddeleted text end minus any portion
retained by a licensing agent or deputy registrar under paragraph (b) must be paid into the
driver new text begin and vehicle new text end services operating account deleted text begin in the special revenue fund specifieddeleted text end under
section 299A.705.
deleted text begin
(f) The expedited service fees collected under this section for a transaction for a vehicle
service minus any portion retained by a licensing agent or deputy registrar under paragraph
(b) must be paid into the vehicle services operating account in the special revenue fund
specified under section 299A.705.
deleted text end
Sec. 8.
Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 168.327, subdivision 5b, is amended to read:
Subd. 5b.
Custom data request record fees.
(a) For purposes of this subdivision,
"custom data request records" means a total of 1,000 or more (1) vehicle title records, (2)
vehicle registration records, or (3) driver's license records.
(b) The commissioner must charge a fee of $0.02 per record for custom data request
records.
(c) Of the fees collected for custom data request records:
(1) 20 percent must be crediteddeleted text begin :
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deleted text begin (i) for vehicle title or registration records,deleted text end to the new text begin driver and new text end vehicle services operating
account under section 299A.705, subdivision 1, and is appropriated to the commissioner
for the purposes of this subdivision; deleted text begin and
deleted text end
deleted text begin
(ii) for driver's license records, to the driver services operating account under section
299A.705, subdivision 2, and is appropriated to the commissioner for the purposes of this
subdivision;
deleted text end
(2) 30 percent must be credited to the data security account in the special revenue fund
under section 3.9741, subdivision 5; and
(3) 50 percent must be credited to the driver and vehicle services technology account
under section 299A.705, subdivision 3.
(d) The commissioner may impose an additional fee for technical staff to create a custom
set of data under this subdivision.
Sec. 9.
Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 168.381, subdivision 4, is amended to read:
Subd. 4.
Appropriations.
(a) Money appropriated to the Department of Public Safety
to procure the plates for any fiscal year or years is available for allotment, encumbrance,
and expenditure from and after the date of the enactment of the appropriation. Materials
and equipment used in the manufacture of plates are subject only to the approval of the
commissioner.
(b) This section contemplates that money to be appropriated to the Department of Public
Safety to carry out the terms and provisions of this section will be appropriated by the
legislature from the highway user tax distribution fund.
(c) A sum sufficient is appropriated annually from the new text begin driver and new text end vehicle services
operating account deleted text begin in the special revenue funddeleted text end new text begin under section 299A.705new text end to the commissioner
to pay the costs of purchasing, delivering, and mailing plates, registration stickers, and
registration notices.
Sec. 10.
Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 168A.152, subdivision 2, is amended to read:
Subd. 2.
Inspection fee; proceeds allocated.
(a) A fee of $35 must be paid to the
department before the department issues a certificate of title for a vehicle that has been
inspected and for which a certificate of inspection has been issued pursuant to subdivision
1. The only additional fee that may be assessed for issuing the certificate of title is the filing
fee imposed under section 168.33, subdivision 7.
(b) Of the fee collected by the department under this subdivision, for conducting
inspections under subdivision 1, $20 must be deposited in the general fund and the remainder
of the fee collected must be deposited in the new text begin driver and new text end vehicle services operating account
deleted text begin in the special revenue fund as specified indeleted text end new text begin undernew text end section 299A.705.
Sec. 11.
Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 168A.29, subdivision 1, is amended to read:
Subdivision 1.
Amounts.
(a) The department must be paid the following fees:
(1) for filing an application for and the issuance of an original certificate of title, $8.25,
of which $4.15 must be paid into the new text begin driver and new text end vehicle services operating accountnew text begin under
section 299A.705, subdivision 1new text end , and a surcharge of $2.25 must be added to the fee and
credited to the driver and vehicle services technology account under section 299A.705new text begin ,
subdivision 3new text end ;
(2) for each security interest when first noted upon a certificate of title, including the
concurrent notation of any assignment thereof and its subsequent release or satisfaction,
$2, except that no fee is due for a security interest filed by a public authority under section
168A.05, subdivision 8;
(3) for each assignment of a security interest when first noted on a certificate of title,
unless noted concurrently with the security interest, $1; and
(4) for issuing a duplicate certificate of title, $7.25, of which $3.25 must be paid into
the new text begin driver and new text end vehicle services operating account under section 299A.705new text begin , subdivision 1new text end ,
and a surcharge of $2.25 must be added to the fee and credited to the driver and vehicle
services technology account under section 299A.705new text begin , subdivision 3new text end .
(b) In addition to the fee required under paragraph (a), clause (1), the department must
be paid $3.50. The additional $3.50 fee collected under this paragraph must be deposited
in the special revenue fund and credited to the public safety motor vehicle account established
in section 299A.70.
Sec. 12.
Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 168A.31, subdivision 2, is amended to read:
Subd. 2.
Expenses; appropriation.
All necessary expenses incurred by the department
for the administration of sections 168A.01 to 168A.31 must be paid from money in the
new text begin driver and new text end vehicle services operating account deleted text begin of the special revenue fund as specified indeleted text end new text begin
undernew text end section 299A.705, and such funds are hereby appropriated.
Sec. 13.
Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 168D.06, is amended to read:
168D.06 FUEL LICENSE FEES.
License fees paid to the commissioner under the International Fuel Tax Agreement must
be deposited in the new text begin driver and new text end vehicle services operating account deleted text begin in the special revenue funddeleted text end
under section 299A.705. The commissioner shall charge an annual fuel license fee of $15,
an annual application filing fee of $13 for quarterly reporting of fuel tax, and a reinstatement
fee of $100 to reinstate a revoked International Fuel Tax Agreement license.
Sec. 14.
Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 168D.07, is amended to read:
168D.07 FUEL DECAL FEE.
The commissioner shall issue a decal or other identification to indicate compliance with
the International Fuel Tax Agreement. The commissioner shall collect a fee for the decal
or other identification in the amount established in section 168.12, subdivision 5. Decal or
other identification fees paid to the commissioner under this section must be deposited in
the new text begin driver and new text end vehicle services operating account deleted text begin in the special revenue funddeleted text end under section
299A.705.
Sec. 15.
Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 169A.60, subdivision 16, is amended to read:
Subd. 16.
Fees credited.
Fees collected from the sale or reinstatement of license plates
under this section must be paid into the state treasury and credited one-half to the new text begin driver
and new text end vehicle services operating account deleted text begin in the special revenue fund specified indeleted text end new text begin undernew text end section
299A.705 and one-half to the general fund.
Sec. 16.
Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 171.07, subdivision 11, is amended to read:
Subd. 11.
Standby or temporary custodian.
(a) Upon the written request of the applicant
and upon payment of an additional fee of $4.25, the department shall issue a driver's license
or Minnesota identification card bearing a symbol or other appropriate identifier indicating
that the license holder has appointed an individual to serve as a standby or temporary
custodian under chapter 257B.
(b) The request must be accompanied by a copy of the designation executed under section
257B.04.
(c) The department shall maintain a computerized records system of all individuals listed
as standby or temporary custodians by driver's license and identification card applicants.
This data must be released to appropriate law enforcement agencies under section 13.69.
Upon a parent's request and payment of a fee of $4.25, the department shall revise its list
of standby or temporary custodians to reflect a change in the appointment.
(d) At the request of the license or cardholder, the department shall cancel the standby
or temporary custodian indication without additional charge. However, this paragraph does
not prohibit a fee that may be applicable for a duplicate or replacement license or card,
renewal of a license, or other service applicable to a driver's license or identification card.
(e) Notwithstanding sections 13.08, subdivision 1, and 13.69, the department and
department employees are conclusively presumed to be acting in good faith when employees
rely on statements made, in person or by telephone, by persons purporting to be law
enforcement and subsequently release information described in paragraph (b). When acting
in good faith, the department and department personnel are immune from civil liability and
not subject to suit for damages resulting from the release of this information.
(f) The department and its employees:
(1) have no duty to inquire or otherwise determine whether a designation submitted
under this subdivision is legally valid and enforceable; and
(2) are immune from all civil liability and not subject to suit for damages resulting from
a claim that the designation was not legally valid and enforceable.
(g) Of the fees received by the department under this subdivision:
(1) Up to $61,000 received must be deposited in the general fund.
(2) All other fees must be deposited in the driver new text begin and vehicle new text end services operating account
deleted text begin in the special revenue fund specified indeleted text end new text begin undernew text end section 299A.705.
Sec. 17.
Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 171.13, subdivision 7, is amended to read:
Subd. 7.
Examination fees.
(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) A 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.
(d) All fees received under this subdivision must be paid into the state treasury and
credited to the driver new text begin and vehicle new text end services operating account deleted text begin in the special revenue fund
specifieddeleted text end under section 299A.705.
Sec. 18.
Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 171.26, is amended to read:
171.26 MONEY CREDITED TO FUNDS.
Subdivision 1.
Driver new text begin and vehicle new text end services operating account.
new text begin Unless otherwise
specified, new text end all money received under this chapter must be paid into the state treasury and
credited to the driver new text begin and vehicle new text end services operating account deleted text begin in the special revenue fund
specifieddeleted text end under deleted text begin sectionsdeleted text end new text begin sectionnew text end 299A.705deleted text begin , except as provided in subdivision 2 of that
section; 171.06, subdivision 2a; 171.07, subdivision 11, paragraph (g); 171.20, subdivision
4, paragraph (d); and 171.29, subdivision 2, paragraph (b)deleted text end .
Sec. 19.
Minnesota Statutes 2022, 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 by reason of one or more convictions,
pleas of guilty, forfeitures of bail not vacated, or mandatory revocations under section
169.791, 169.792, 169.797, 171.17, or 171.172, and who is otherwise eligible for
reinstatement must pay a single $30 fee before the driver's license is reinstated. An individual
whose driver's license has been revoked under provisions specified in both this paragraph
and paragraph (b) must pay the reinstatement fee as provided in paragraph (b).
(b) A person whose driver's license has been revoked 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 for each instance of revocation before the driver's
license is reinstated, except as provided in paragraph (f). The $250 fee must be credited as
follows:
(1) 20 percent to the driver new text begin and vehicle new text end services operating account deleted text begin in the special revenue
fund as specified indeleted text end new text begin undernew text end section 299A.705;
(2) 67 percent to the general fund;
(3) eight percent 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; and
(4) five percent 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 driver's license agent, appointed under section
171.061, a filing fee is imposed in the amount specified under section 171.061, subdivision
4. The reinstatement fees, surcharge, and filing fee 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 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
filing fee may be imposed for each installment payment. Revenue from the filing fee is
credited to the driver new text begin and vehicle new text end services operating account deleted text begin in the special revenue funddeleted text end new text begin
under section 299A.705new text end 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. 20.
Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 171.36, is amended to read:
171.36 LICENSE FEES; RENEWAL.
All licenses expire one year from the date of issuance and may be renewed upon
application to the commissioner. Each application for an original or renewal school license
must be accompanied by a fee of $150 and each application for an original or renewal
instructor's license must be accompanied by a fee of $50. The license fees collected under
sections 171.33 to 171.41 must be paid into the driver new text begin and vehicle new text end services operating account
deleted text begin in the special revenue fund specifieddeleted text end under section 299A.705. A license fee must not be
refunded in the event that the license is rejected or revoked.
Sec. 21. new text begin REVISOR INSTRUCTION.
new text end
new text begin
The revisor of statutes must change the terms "driver services operating account" and
"vehicle services operating account" to "driver and vehicle services operating account"
wherever the terms appear in Minnesota Statutes.
new text end
Sec. 22. new text begin REPEALER.
new text end
new text begin
Minnesota Statutes 2022, sections 168.121, subdivision 5; 168.1282, subdivision 5;
168.1294, subdivision 5; 168.1299, subdivision 4; and 299A.705, subdivision 2,
new text end
new text begin
are repealed.
new text end
ARTICLE 6
METROPOLITAN COUNCIL GOVERNANCE AND OPERATIONS
Section 1.
Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 151.37, subdivision 12, is amended to read:
Subd. 12.
Administration of opiate antagonists for drug overdose.
(a) A licensed
physician, a licensed advanced practice registered nurse authorized to prescribe drugs
pursuant to section 148.235, or a licensed physician assistant may authorize the following
individuals to administer opiate antagonists, as defined in section 604A.04, subdivision 1:
(1) an emergency medical responder registered pursuant to section 144E.27;
(2) a peace officer as defined in section 626.84, subdivision 1, paragraphs (c) and (d);
(3) correctional employees of a state or local political subdivision;
(4) staff of community-based health disease prevention or social service programs;
(5) a volunteer firefighter; deleted text begin and
deleted text end
(6) a licensed school nurse or certified public health nurse employed by, or under contract
with, a school board under section 121A.21new text begin ; and
new text end
new text begin (7) transit rider investment program personnel authorized under section 473.4075new text end .
(b) For the purposes of this subdivision, opiate antagonists may be administered by one
of these individuals only if:
(1) the licensed physician, licensed physician assistant, or licensed advanced practice
registered nurse has issued a standing order to, or entered into a protocol with, the individual;
and
(2) the individual has training in the recognition of signs of opiate overdose and the use
of opiate antagonists as part of the emergency response to opiate overdose.
(c) Nothing in this section prohibits the possession and administration of naloxone
pursuant to section 604A.04.
new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end
new text begin
This section is effective July 1, 2023.
new text end
Sec. 2.
new text begin
[174.48] CONSTRUCTION OF NONARTERIAL BUS RAPID TRANSIT
FACILITIES.
new text end
new text begin
If a planned bus rapid transit line has either a total estimated construction cost of more
than $100,000,000 or will operate substantially within separated rights-of-way, the
commissioner is the responsible authority and must construct bus rapid transit facilities and
infrastructure in the metropolitan area. The commissioner must ensure any construction
project subject to this section is constructed in compliance with applicable plans and designs
adopted by the Metropolitan Council.
new text end
new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end
new text begin
This section is effective the day following final enactment and
applies to all bus rapid transit projects excluding the Gold Line bus rapid transit project.
new text end
Sec. 3.
Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 357.021, subdivision 6, is amended to read:
Subd. 6.
Surcharges on criminal and traffic offenders.
(a) Except as provided in this
subdivision, the court shall impose and the court administrator shall collect a $75 surcharge
on every person convicted of any felony, gross misdemeanor, misdemeanor, or petty
misdemeanor offense, other than a violation ofnew text begin : (1)new text end a law or ordinance relating to vehicle
parking, for which there deleted text begin shall bedeleted text end new text begin isnew text end a $12 surchargenew text begin ; and (2) section 609.855, subdivision
1, 3, or 3a, for which there is a $25 surchargenew text end . When a defendant is convicted of more than
one offense in a case, the surcharge shall be imposed only once in that case. In the Second
Judicial District, the court shall impose, and the court administrator shall collect, an additional
$1 surcharge on every person convicted of any felony, gross misdemeanor, misdemeanor,
or petty misdemeanor offense, including a violation of a law or ordinance relating to vehicle
parking, if the Ramsey County Board of Commissioners authorizes the $1 surcharge. The
surcharge shall be imposed whether or not the person is sentenced to imprisonment or the
sentence is stayed. The surcharge shall not be imposed when a person is convicted of a petty
misdemeanor for which no fine is imposed.
(b) The court may reduce the amount or waive payment of the surcharge required under
this subdivision on a showing of indigency or undue hardship upon the convicted person
or the convicted person's immediate family. Additionally, the court may permit the defendant
to perform community work service in lieu of a surcharge.
(c) The court administrator or other entity collecting a surcharge shall forward it to the
commissioner of management and budget.
(d) If the convicted person is sentenced to imprisonment and has not paid the surcharge
before the term of imprisonment begins, the chief executive officer of the correctional
facility in which the convicted person is incarcerated shall collect the surcharge from any
earnings the inmate accrues from work performed in the facility or while on conditional
release. The chief executive officer shall forward the amount collected to the court
administrator or other entity collecting the surcharge imposed by the court.
(e) A person who enters a diversion program, continuance without prosecution,
continuance for dismissal, or stay of adjudication for a violation of chapter 169 must pay
the surcharge described in this subdivision. A surcharge imposed under this paragraph shall
be imposed only once per case.
(f) The surcharge does not apply to administrative citations issued pursuant to section
169.999.
new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end
new text begin
This section is effective July 1, 2023, and applies to violations
committed on or after that date.
new text end
Sec. 4.
Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 357.021, subdivision 7, is amended to read:
Subd. 7.
Disbursement of surcharges by commissioner of management and
budget.
(a) Except as provided in paragraphs (b) to (d), the commissioner of management
and budget shall disburse surcharges received under subdivision 6 as follows:
(1) one percent shall be credited to the peace officer training account in the game and
fish fund to provide peace officer training for employees of the Department of Natural
Resources who are licensed under sections 626.84 to 626.863, and who possess peace officer
authority for the purpose of enforcing game and fish laws; and
(2) 99 percent shall be credited to the general fund.
(b) The commissioner of management and budget shall credit $3 of each surcharge
received under subdivision 6 to the general fund.
(c) In addition to any amounts credited under paragraph (a), the commissioner of
management and budget shall creditnew text begin the following to the general fund:new text end $47 of each surcharge
received under subdivision 6 deleted text begin anddeleted text end new text begin ;new text end the $12 parking surchargedeleted text begin , to the general funddeleted text end new text begin ; and the
$25 surcharge for a violation of section 609.855, subdivision 1, 3, or 3anew text end .
(d) If the Ramsey County Board of Commissioners authorizes imposition of the additional
$1 surcharge provided for in subdivision 6, paragraph (a), the court administrator in the
Second Judicial District shall transmit the surcharge to the commissioner of management
and budget. The $1 special surcharge is deposited in a Ramsey County surcharge account
in the special revenue fund and amounts in the account are appropriated to the trial courts
for the administration of the petty misdemeanor diversion program operated by the Second
Judicial District Ramsey County Violations Bureau.
new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end
new text begin
This section is effective July 1, 2023, and applies to violations
committed on or after that date.
new text end
Sec. 5.
Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 473.146, subdivision 1, is amended to read:
Subdivision 1.
Requirement.
The council shall adopt a long-range comprehensive policy
plan for transportationnew text begin , climate action,new text end and wastewater treatment. The plans must substantially
conform to all policy statements, purposes, goals, standards, and maps in the development
guide developed and adopted by the council under this chapter. Each policy plan must
include, to the extent appropriate to the functions, services, and systems covered, the
following:
(1) forecasts of changes in the general levels and distribution of population, households,
employment, land uses, and other relevant matters, for the metropolitan area and appropriate
subareas;
(2) a statement of issues, problems, needs, and opportunities with respect to the functions,
services, and systems covered;
(3) a statement of the council's goals, objectives, and priorities with respect to the
functions, services, and systems covered, addressing areas and populations to be served,
the levels, distribution, and staging of services; a general description of the facility systems
required to support the services; the estimated cost of improvements required to achieve
the council's goals for the regional systems, including an analysis of what portion of the
funding for each improvement is proposed to come from the state, Metropolitan Council
levies, and cities, counties, and towns in the metropolitan area, respectively, and other
similar matters;
(4) a statement of policies to effectuate the council's goals, objectives, and priorities;
(5) a statement of the fiscal implications of the council's plan, including a statement of:
(i) the resources available under existing fiscal policy; (ii) the adequacy of resources under
existing fiscal policy and any shortfalls and unattended needs; (iii) additional resources, if
any, that are or may be required to effectuate the council's goals, objectives, and priorities;
and (iv) any changes in existing fiscal policy, on regional revenues and intergovernmental
aids respectively, that are expected or that the council has recommended or may recommend;
(6) a statement of the relationship of the policy plan to other policy plans and chapters
of the Metropolitan Development Guide;
(7) a statement of the relationships to local comprehensive plans prepared under sections
473.851 to 473.871; deleted text begin and
deleted text end
(8) additional general information as may be necessary to develop the policy plan or as
may be required by the laws relating to the metropolitan agency and function covered by
the policy plandeleted text begin .deleted text end new text begin ; and
new text end
new text begin
(9) forecasts pertaining to greenhouse gas emissions that are generated from activity
that occurs within local jurisdictions, including from transportation, land use, energy use,
solid waste, livestock, and agriculture and the estimated impact of strategies that reduce or
naturally sequester greenhouse gas emissions across sectors.
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.
new text end
Sec. 6.
Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 473.146, is amended by adding a subdivision to
read:
new text begin Subd. 5. new text end
new text begin Development guide; climate action. new text end
new text begin
The climate action chapter must include
policies that describe how metropolitan system plans, as defined under section 473.852,
subdivision 8, meet greenhouse gas emissions reduction goals established by the state under
section 216H.02, subdivision 1, and transportation targets established by the commissioner
of transportation, including vehicle miles traveled reduction targets established in the
statewide multimodal transportation plan under section 174.03, subdivision 1a.
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.
new text end
Sec. 7.
new text begin
[473.248] METROPOLITAN AREA ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION
PROGRAM.
new text end
new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end
new text begin Definition. new text end
new text begin
For purposes of this section, "active transportation" means
bicycling, pedestrian activities, and other forms of nonmotorized transportation.
new text end
new text begin Subd. 2. new text end
new text begin Program established. new text end
new text begin
Subject to available funds received under section
473.4465, the council must establish a program to support active transportation within the
metropolitan area.
new text end
new text begin Subd. 3. new text end
new text begin Program administration. new text end
new text begin
(a) The council must establish active transportation
program requirements, including:
new text end
new text begin
(1) assistance eligibility, subject to the requirements under subdivision 4;
new text end
new text begin
(2) a solicitation and application process that minimizes the burden on applicants; and
new text end
new text begin
(3) procedures to award and pay financial assistance.
new text end
new text begin
(b) The council must annually conduct a solicitation for active transportation projects
under this program.
new text end
new text begin
(c) The council must make reasonable efforts to publicize each application solicitation
among all eligible recipients. The council must assist applicants to create and submit
applications, with an emphasis on providing assistance in communities that are historically
and currently underrepresented in local or regional planning, including communities of
color, low-income households, people with disabilities, and people with limited English
proficiency.
new text end
new text begin
(d) The council may provide grants or other financial assistance for a project.
new text end
new text begin
(e) The council is prohibited from expending more than one percent of available funds
in a fiscal year under this section on program administration.
new text end
new text begin Subd. 4. new text end
new text begin Eligibility. new text end
new text begin
An eligible recipient of financial assistance under this section
includes:
new text end
new text begin
(1) a political subdivision; or
new text end
new text begin
(2) a tax-exempt organization under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, as
amended.
new text end
new text begin Subd. 5. new text end
new text begin Use of funds. new text end
new text begin
The council must determine permissible uses of financial
assistance under this section, which are limited to:
new text end
new text begin
(1) construction and maintenance of bicycle, trail, and pedestrian infrastructure, including
but not limited to safe routes to school infrastructure and bicycle facilities and centers; and
new text end
new text begin
(2) noninfrastructure programming, including activities as specified in section 174.40,
subdivision 7a, paragraph (b).
new text end
new text begin Subd. 6. new text end
new text begin Project evaluation and selection. new text end
new text begin
The council must establish a project
evaluation and selection committee. The chair of the council must appoint one city council
member or mayor from each council district to serve on the committee. The committee must
establish a process to select projects that are competitive, criteria-based, and objective. The
process must include criteria and prioritization of projects based on:
new text end
new text begin
(1) the project's inclusion in a municipal or regional nonmotorized transportation system
plan;
new text end
new text begin
(2) the extent to which policies or practices of the political subdivision encourage and
promote complete street planning, design, and construction;
new text end
new text begin
(3) the extent to which the project supports connections between communities and to
key destinations within a community;
new text end
new text begin
(4) identified barriers or deficiencies in the nonmotorized transportation system;
new text end
new text begin
(5) identified safety or health benefits;
new text end
new text begin
(6) geographic equity in project benefits, with an emphasis on communities that are
historically and currently underrepresented in local or regional planning; and
new text end
new text begin
(7) the ability of a grantee to maintain the active transportation infrastructure following
project completion.
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.
Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 473.3994, subdivision 1a, is amended to read:
Subd. 1a.
Designation of responsible authority.
For each proposed light rail transit
facility in the metropolitan area, the governor must designate deleted text begin either the Metropolitan Council
ordeleted text end the state of Minnesota acting through the commissioner of transportation as the entity
responsible for planning, designing, acquiring, constructing, and equipping the facility.
deleted text begin Notwithstanding such designation,deleted text end The commissioner deleted text begin and the councildeleted text end may enter into one
or more cooperative agreements new text begin with the Metropolitan Council new text end with respect to the planning,
designing, deleted text begin acquiring, constructing,deleted text end or equipping of a particular light rail transit facility that
provide for the parties to exercise their respective authorities in support of the project in a
manner that best serves the project and the public.
new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end
new text begin
This section is effective the day following final enactment and
applies to projects that enter into full funding grant agreements on or after that date.
new text end
Sec. 9.
Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 473.3994, subdivision 4, is amended to read:
Subd. 4.
Preliminary design plans; council hearing.
If the governing body of one or
more cities, counties, or towns disapproves the preliminary design plans within the period
allowed under subdivision 3, the council shall hold a hearing on the plans, giving the
commissioner of transportationdeleted text begin , if the responsible authority,deleted text end any disapproving local
governmental units, and other persons an opportunity to present their views on the plans.
The council may conduct independent study as it deems desirable and may mediate and
attempt to resolve disagreements about the plans. Within 60 days after the hearing, the
council shall review the plans and shall decide what amendments to the plans, if any, must
be made to accommodate the objections presented by the disapproving local governmental
units. Amendments to the plans as decided by the council must be made before continuing
the planning and designing process.
new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end
new text begin
This section is effective the day following final enactment and
applies to projects that enter into full funding grant agreements on or after that date.
new text end
Sec. 10.
Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 473.3994, subdivision 7, is amended to read:
Subd. 7.
Council review.
deleted text begin If the commissioner is the responsible authority,deleted text end Before
proceeding with construction of a light rail transit facility, the commissioner must submit
preliminary and final design plans to the Metropolitan Council. The council must review
the plans for consistency with the council's development guide and approve the plans.
new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end
new text begin
This section is effective the day following final enactment and
applies to projects that enter into full funding grant agreements on or after that date.
new text end
Sec. 11.
Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 473.3994, subdivision 9, is amended to read:
Subd. 9.
Light rail transit operating costs.
(a) Before submitting an application for
federal assistance for light rail transit facilities in the metropolitan area, the Metropolitan
Council must prepare an estimate of the amount of operating subsidy which will be required
to operate light rail transit in the corridor to which the federal assistance would be applied.
The estimate must indicate the amount of operating subsidy estimated to be required in each
of the first ten years of operation of the light rail transit facility. deleted text begin If the commissioner of
transportation is the responsible authority,deleted text end The commissioner must provide information
requested by the council that is necessary to make the estimate.
(b) The council must review and evaluate the estimate developed under paragraph (a)
with regard to the effect of operating the light rail transit facility on the currently available
mechanisms for financing transit in the metropolitan area.
new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end
new text begin
This section is effective the day following final enactment and
applies to projects that enter into full funding grant agreements on or after that date.
new text end
Sec. 12.
Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 473.3994, subdivision 14, is amended to read:
Subd. 14.
Transfer of facility after construction.
deleted text begin If the commissioner of transportation
is the responsible authority for a particular light rail transit facility,deleted text end The commissioner must
transfer to the Metropolitan Council all facilities constructed and all equipment and property
acquired in developing deleted text begin thedeleted text end new text begin a particular light rail transitnew text end facility upon completion of
construction.
new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end
new text begin
This section is effective the day following final enactment and
applies to projects that enter into full funding grant agreements on or after that date.
new text end
Sec. 13.
Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 473.3995, is amended to read:
473.3995 LIGHT RAIL TRANSIT; DESIGN-BUILD METHOD.
(a) A responsible authority may use a design-build method of project development and
construction for light rail transit. Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, a responsible
authority may award a design-build contract on the basis of requests for proposals or requests
for qualifications without bids. "Design-build method of project development and
construction" means a project delivery system in which a single contractor is responsible
for both the design and construction of the project and bids the design and construction
together.
(b) If a responsible authority utilizes a design-build method of project development and
construction for light rail transit, the requirements and procedures in sections 161.3410 to
161.3426 apply to the procurement, subject to the following conditions and exceptions:
deleted text begin
(1) if the Metropolitan Council is the responsible authority for a particular light rail
transit project, when used in sections 161.3410 to 161.3426, (i) the terms "commissioner,"
"Minnesota Department of Transportation," "department," "state agencies," and "road
authority" refer to the Metropolitan Council, and (ii) the term "state" refers to the
Metropolitan Council except in references to state law or in references to the state as a
geographical location;
deleted text end
deleted text begin (2)deleted text end new text begin (1)new text end the provisions of section 161.3412, subdivisions 3 and 4, are not applicable to
the procurement; and
deleted text begin (3)deleted text end new text begin (2)new text end if any federal funds are used in developing or constructing the light rail transit
project, any provisions in sections 161.3410 to 161.3426 that are inconsistent with, or
prohibited by, any federal law, regulation, or other requirement are not applicable to the
procurement.
new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end
new text begin
This section is effective the day following final enactment and
applies to projects that enter into full funding grant agreements on or after that date.
new text end
Sec. 14.
Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 473.3997, is amended to read:
473.3997 FEDERAL FUNDING; LIGHT RAIL TRANSIT.
(a) Upon completion of the alternatives analysis and draft environmental impact statement,
and selection of the locally preferred alternative, for each light rail transit facility, the
responsible authority may prepare an application for federal assistance for the light rail
transit facility. deleted text begin If the commissioner is the responsible authority,deleted text end The application must be
reviewed and approved by the Metropolitan Council before it is submitted by the
commissioner. In reviewing the application the council must consider the operating cost
estimate developed under section 473.3994, subdivision 9.
(b) Except for the designated responsible authority for a particular light rail transit
facility, no political subdivision in the metropolitan area may on its own apply for federal
assistance for light rail transit planning or construction.
new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end
new text begin
This section is effective the day following final enactment and
applies to projects that enter into full funding grant agreements on or after that date.
new text end
Sec. 15.
Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 473.405, subdivision 4, is amended to read:
Subd. 4.
Transit systems.
new text begin Except as provided by sections 174.48 and 473.3993 to
473.3997, new text end the council may engineer, construct, equip, and operate transit and paratransit
systems, projects, or any parts thereof, including road lanes or rights-of-way, terminal
facilities, maintenance and garage facilities, ramps, parking areas, and any other facilities
useful for or related to any public transit or paratransit system or project. The council may
sell or lease naming rights with regard to light rail transit stations and apply revenues from
sales or leases to light rail transit operating costs.
new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end
new text begin
This section is effective the day following final enactment and
applies to projects that enter into full funding grant agreements on or after that date.
new text end
Sec. 16.
new text begin
[473.4065] TRANSIT RIDER ACTIVITY.
new text end
new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end
new text begin Code of conduct; establishment. new text end
new text begin
(a) The council must adopt a rider
code of conduct for transit passengers. The council must post a copy of the code of conduct
in a prominent location at each light rail transit station, bus rapid transit station, and transit
center.
new text end
new text begin
(b) The code of conduct must not prohibit sleeping in a manner that does not otherwise
violate conduct requirements.
new text end
new text begin Subd. 2. new text end
new text begin Code of conduct; violations. new text end
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An authorized transit representative, as defined
in section 609.855, subdivision 7, paragraph (g), may order a person to depart a transit
vehicle or transit facility for a violation of the rider code of conduct established under
subdivision 1 if the person continues to act in violation of the code of conduct after being
warned once to stop.
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new text begin Subd. 3. new text end
new text begin Paid fare zones. new text end
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The council must establish and clearly designate paid fare
zones at each light rail transit station where the council utilizes self-service barrier-free fare
collection.
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new text begin Subd. 4. new text end
new text begin Light rail transit facility monitoring. new text end
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(a) The council must implement and
maintain public safety monitoring and response activities at light rail transit facilities that
include:
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(1) placement of security cameras and sufficient associated lighting that provide live
coverage for (i) the entire area at each light rail transit station, and (ii) each light rail transit
vehicle;
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(2) installation of a public address system at each light rail transit station that is capable
of providing information and warnings to passengers; and
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(3) real-time active monitoring of passenger activity and potential violations throughout
the light rail transit system.
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(b) The monitoring activities must include timely maintenance or replacement of
malfunctioning cameras or public address systems.
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new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE; APPLICATION. new text end
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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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Sec. 17.
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[473.4075] TRANSIT RIDER INVESTMENT PROGRAM.
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new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end
new text begin Definitions. new text end
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(a) For purposes of this section, the following terms and the
terms defined in section 609.855, subdivision 7, have the meanings given.
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(b) "Transit official" means an individual who is authorized as TRIP personnel, a
community service officer, or a peace officer as defined in section 626.84, subdivision 1,
paragraph (c).
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(c) "TRIP personnel" means persons specifically authorized by the council for the TRIP
program under this section, including but not limited to fare inspection and enforcement,
who are not peace officers or community service officers.
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(d) "TRIP" or "program" means the transit rider investment program established in this
section.
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new text begin Subd. 2. new text end
new text begin Program established. new text end
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(a) Subject to available funds, the council must implement
a transit rider investment program that provides for TRIP personnel deployment, fare payment
inspection, administrative citation issuance, rider education and assistance, and improvements
to the transit experience.
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(b) As part of program implementation, the council must:
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(1) adopt a resolution that establishes the program and establishes fine amounts in
accordance with subdivision 8;
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(2) establish policies and procedures that govern authorizing and training TRIP personnel,
TRIP personnel uniforms, issuing an administrative citation, and contesting an administrative
citation;
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(3) consult with stakeholders on the design of the program;
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(4) develop a TRIP personnel recruitment plan that includes informing and supporting
potential applicants who are:
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(i) representative of transit users; and
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(ii) from cultural, ethnic, and racial communities that are historically underrepresented
in state or local public service;
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(5) develop a TRIP personnel strategic deployment plan that:
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(i) requires teams of at least two individuals; and
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(ii) targets deployment to times and locations with identified concentrations of activity
that are subject to administrative citations, other citations, or arrest or that negatively impact
the rider experience; and
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(6) provide for training to peace officers who provide law enforcement assistance under
an agreement with the council on the program and issuance of administrative citations.
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new text begin Subd. 3. new text end
new text begin TRIP manager. new text end
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The council must appoint a TRIP manager to manage the
program. The TRIP manager must have managerial experience in social services, transit
service, or law enforcement. The TRIP manager is a TRIP personnel staff member.
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new text begin TRIP personnel; duties; requirements. new text end
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(a) The duties of the TRIP personnel
include:
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(1) monitoring and responding to passenger activity including:
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(i) educating passengers and specifying expectations related to the council's rider code
of conduct; and
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(ii) assisting passengers in obtaining social services, such as through information and
referrals;
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(2) acting as a liaison to social service agencies;
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(3) providing information to passengers on using the transit system;
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(4) providing direct navigation assistance and accompaniment to passengers who have
a disability, are elderly, or request enhanced personal aid;
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(5) performing fare payment inspections;
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(6) issuing administrative citations as provided in subdivision 6; and
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(7) obtaining assistance from peace officers or community service officers as necessary.
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(b) An individual who is authorized as TRIP personnel must be an employee of the
council and must wear the uniform as established by the council at all times when on duty.
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new text begin TRIP personnel; training. new text end
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Training for TRIP personnel must include the
following topics:
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(1) early warning techniques, crisis intervention, conflict de-escalation, and conflict
resolution;
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(2) identification of persons likely in need of social services;
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(3) locally available social service providers, including services for homelessness, mental
health, and addiction;
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(4) policies and procedures for administrative citations; and
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(5) administration of opiate antagonists in a manner that meets the requirements under
section 151.37, subdivision 12.
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new text begin Administrative citations; authority; issuance. new text end
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(a) A transit official has the
exclusive authority to issue an administrative citation to a person who commits a violation
under section 609.855, subdivision 1 or 3.
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(b) An administrative citation must include notification that the person has the right to
contest the citation, basic procedures for contesting the citation, and information on the
timeline and consequences for failure to contest the citation or pay the fine.
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(c) The council must not mandate or suggest a quota for the issuance of administrative
citations under this section.
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(d) Issuance and resolution of an administrative citation is a bar to prosecution under
section 609.855, subdivision 1 or 3, or for any other violation arising from the same conduct.
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new text begin Administrative citations; disposition. new text end
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(a) A person who commits a violation
under section 609.855, subdivision 1 or 3, and is issued an administrative citation under
this section must, within 90 days of issuance, pay the fine as specified or contest the citation.
A person who fails to either pay the fine or contest the citation within the specified period
is considered to have waived the contested citation process and is subject to collections.
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(b) The council must provide a civil process for a person to contest the administrative
citation before a neutral third party. The council may employ a council employee not
associated with its transit operations to hear and rule on challenges to administrative citations
or may contract with another unit of government or a private entity to provide the service.
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(c) The council may contract with credit bureaus, public and private collection agencies,
the Department of Revenue, and other public or private entities providing collection services
as necessary for the collection of fine debts under this section. As determined by the council,
collection costs are added to the debts referred to a public or private collection entity for
collection. Collection costs include the fees of the collection entity and may include, if
separately provided, skip tracing fees, credit bureau reporting charges, and fees assessed
by any public entity for obtaining information necessary for debt collection. If the collection
entity collects an amount less than the total due, the payment is applied proportionally to
collection costs and the underlying debt.
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new text begin Administrative citations; penalties. new text end
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(a) The amount of a fine under this section
must be set at no less than $35 and no more than $100.
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(b) Subject to paragraph (a), the council may adopt a graduated structure that increases
the fine amount for second and subsequent violations.
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(c) The council may adopt an alternative resolution procedure under which a person
may resolve an administrative citation in lieu of paying a fine by complying with terms
established by the council for community service, prepayment of future transit fares, or
both. The alternative resolution procedure must be available only to a person who has
committed a violation under section 609.855, subdivision 1 or 3, for the first time, unless
the person demonstrates financial hardship under criteria established by the council.
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new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE; APPLICATION. new text end
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This section is effective July 1, 2023, except
that subdivisions 1 and 3 are effective the day following final enactment. This section applies
in the counties of Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott, and Washington.
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Sec. 18.
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[473.4077] LEGISLATIVE REPORT; TRANSIT SAFETY AND RIDER
EXPERIENCE.
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new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end
new text begin Definitions. new text end
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For purposes of this section, the terms defined in section
473.4075 have the meanings given.
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new text begin Subd. 2. new text end
new text begin Legislative report. new text end
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(a) Annually by February 15, the council must submit a
report on transit safety and rider experience to the chairs and ranking minority members of
the legislative committees with jurisdiction over transportation policy and finance.
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(b) At a minimum, the report must:
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(1) provide an overview of transit safety issues and actions taken by the council to
improve safety, including improvements made to equipment and infrastructure;
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(2) provide an overview of the rider code of conduct and measures required under section
473.4065;
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(3) provide an overview of the transit rider investment program under section 473.4075
and the program's structure and implementation;
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(4) provide an overview of the activities of transit rider investment program personnel,
including specifically describing the activities of uniformed transit safety officials;
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(5) provide a description of all policies adopted pursuant to section 473.4075, the need
for each policy, and a copy of each policy;
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(6) if the council adopted an alternative resolution procedure pursuant to section 473.4075,
subdivision 5, provide:
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(i) a description of that procedure;
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(ii) the criteria used to determine financial hardship; and
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(iii) for each of the previous three calendar years, how frequently the procedure was
used, the number of community service hours performed, and the total amount paid as
prepayment of transit fares;
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(7) for each of the previous three calendar years:
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(i) identify the number of fare compliance inspections that were completed including
the total number and the number as a percentage of total rides;
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(ii) state the number of warnings and citations issued by the Metro Transit Police
Department and transit agents, including a breakdown of which type of officer or official
issued the citation, the statutory authority for issuing the warning or citation, the reason
given for each warning or citation issued, and the total number of times each reason was
given;
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(iii) state the number of administrative citations that were appealed pursuant to section
473.4075, the number of those citations that were dismissed on appeal, and a breakdown
of the reasons for dismissal;
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(iv) include data and statistics on crime rates occurring on public transit vehicles and
surrounding transit stops and stations;
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(v) state the number of peace officers employed by the Metro Transit Police Department;
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(vi) state the average number of peace officers employed by the Metro Transit Police
Department; and
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(vii) state the number of uniformed transit safety officials and community service officers
who served as transit agents;
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(8) analyze impacts of the transit rider investment program on fare compliance and
customer experience for riders, including rates of fare violations; and
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(9) make recommendations on the following:
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(i) changes to the administrative citation program; and
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(ii) methods to improve safety on public transit and at transit stops and stations.
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This section is effective July 1, 2023, and
applies in the counties of Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott, and Washington.
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Sec. 19.
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[473.453] COMPLETE BIDDING REQUIREMENTS; LEGISLATIVE
REPORT.
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Notwithstanding the provisions of sections 471.345 and 473.3994, if the Metropolitan
Council is the responsible authority of a transit project with a total project cost of greater
than $50,000,000, the council must notify the chairs and ranking minority members of the
legislative committees with jurisdiction over transportation finance and policy at least 30
days before bidding commences if the council's project specifications are incomplete or
subject to significant additions. The notification must include the council's reasons for
incomplete project specifications or the reasons why the significant project additions are
not included in the bidding process.
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This section is effective the day following
final enactment and applies to bids made on or after October 1, 2023. This section applies
in the counties of Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott, and Washington.
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Sec. 20.
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[473.454] CONTINGENCY PLANS AND RESERVE; REPORT REQUIRED.
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(a) Notwithstanding the provisions of sections 471.345 and 473.3994, a responsible
authority must establish formal contingency plans for temporarily or permanently stopping
work if:
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(1) a light rail transit project will not be completed within a year of its scheduled
completion date;
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(2) total expenditures on the project to date are anticipated to increase by ten percent
above the most recent cost estimate; or
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(3) any of the responsible authority's civil contractors submits a schedule update with a
delay of greater than six months from the most recent estimated completion date.
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(b) A contingency plan created under this section must evaluate:
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(1) how the responsible authority will address any increases to the total project cost;
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(2) the impact to any delay to the responsible authority's contingency budget reserves;
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(3) the effect on existing contractual obligations; and
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(4) a new baseline schedule for completion of the project.
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Within 30 days of the contingency plan being created, the responsible authority must submit
the contingency plan to the chairs and ranking minority members of the legislative
committees with jurisdiction over transportation finance and policy.
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(c) Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, if a responsible authority
applies for grants from the Federal Transit Administration totaling more than $50,000,000
and the Federal Transit Administration institutes an evaluation of the responsible party's
financial capacity, the responsible authority must report to the chairs and ranking minority
members of the legislative committees with jurisdiction over transportation policy and
finance. The report must be submitted to the legislature within 30 days of the Federal Transit
Administration initiating the review. The report must detail how the responsible authority
plans to provide sufficient funding for unexpected cost overruns and which local authority
would be responsible for providing the additional funding if necessary.
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(d) A responsible authority may not adopt changes to design or construction plans for
a light rail transit project without establishing a contingency plan under this section if the
responsible authority:
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(1) has insufficient funds to complete the light rail transit project; or
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(2) has insufficient funds to halt the light rail transit project.
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new text begin
This section is effective the day following
final enactment and applies to bids made on or after October 1, 2023. This section applies
in the counties of Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott, and Washington.
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Sec. 21.
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[473.455] CONTRACT SCHEDULE REQUIREMENTS; REPORT
REQUIRED .
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new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end
new text begin Schedule agreement required. new text end
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(a) Notwithstanding the provisions of
sections 471.345 and 473.3994, if the council is the responsible authority for a light rail
transit project, any agreement between the council and a contractor with respect to
constructing any portion of a light rail transit project must contain a preliminary construction
schedule agreement and a proposed general baseline schedule.
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(b) If the council is the responsible authority, the council must consider whether to
approve a preliminary construction schedule. A preliminary construction schedule agreement
must contain:
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(1) contractual milestones needed to complete the project within the required interim
and final completion dates;
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(2) a schedule for the first 180 days of work under the contract; and
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(3) an initial draft baseline schedule that forms the basis of a general baseline schedule
proposed in paragraph (c).
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(c) Upon approval by the council of a preliminary construction schedule, the contractor
and the council must evaluate the initial general baseline schedule set forth in paragraph
(b), clause (3), as the basis for the proposed general baseline schedule. The proposed general
baseline schedule must establish how the contractor plans to complete all contracted work
for the light rail transit project and include a detailed scope of work that includes but is not
limited to a framework that assigns costs and resources for each specifically scheduled task.
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(d) If the council is the responsible authority and approves the proposed general baseline
schedule with respect to constructing any portion of a light rail transit project, the contractor
must submit monthly written status reports to the council. Any late, repeat, or incomplete
submissions by the contractor are considered a nonexcusable delay and entitles the council
to stop completed work payments under subdivision 4.
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new text begin Subd. 2. new text end
new text begin Prohibition. new text end
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If the council is the responsible authority for a light rail transit
project, construction cannot begin without an accepted general baseline schedule by both
the council and the contractor under subdivision 1, paragraph (c). The council and the
contractor must approve the preliminary construction schedule before establishing and
approving a proposed general baseline schedule.
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new text begin Subd. 3. new text end
new text begin Conditional approval. new text end
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If the council is the responsible authority for a light
rail transit project and the contractor proposes revision to either an approved preliminary
construction schedule or an accepted general baseline schedule under subdivision 1, paragraph
(d), the council must decide whether to approve the proposed revision before issuing any
further completed work payment to the contractor. If the council rejects the proposed revision,
the council must immediately suspend payments to the contractor.
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new text begin Subd. 4. new text end
new text begin Enforcement. new text end
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An agreement between the council and the contractor with
respect to constructing any portion of a light rail transit project must include provisions to
allow the council to withhold payments for completed work if the contractor is delinquent
under the general baseline schedule requirements in subdivision 1, paragraph (c), and for
conditional approval of construction as provided in subdivision 3. Withheld payments under
this subdivision must be greater than five percent and less than ten percent of the total
payment requested by the contractor.
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new text begin Subd. 5. new text end
new text begin Report required. new text end
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(a) If the council is the responsible authority and a preliminary
construction schedule and a general baseline schedule are approved for constructing a portion
of a light rail project, the council must submit the preliminary construction schedule and
general baseline schedule to the chairs and ranking minority members of the legislative
committees with jurisdiction over transportation finance and policy within 30 days.
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(b) If the council is the responsible authority, and no agreement can be reached on a
general baseline schedule under subdivision 1, paragraph (c), the council must submit a
report to the chairs and ranking minority members of the legislative committees with
jurisdiction over transportation finance and policy within 30 days on the barriers facing
approval of the general baseline construction schedule.
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(c) If the council is the responsible authority and receives notification of a proposed
revision to either the preliminary construction schedule or general baseline schedule under
subdivision 3, the council must report to the chairs and ranking minority members of the
legislative committees with jurisdiction over transportation finance and policy within 14
days of the proposed revision on the estimated impact on the project completion date and
total project cost from the proposed revision. If the council rejects the proposed revision,
the council must notify the chairs and ranking minority members of the legislative committees
with jurisdiction over transportation finance and policy within seven days of rejection.
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(d) If the council is the responsible authority and withholds completed work payments
greater than $50,000 from a contractor under subdivision 4, the council must report to the
chairs and ranking minority members of the legislative committees with jurisdiction over
transportation finance and policy within 14 days on the amount withheld, the reasons for
withholding payment, and the steps needed to address the delay.
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new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE; APPLICATION. new text end
new text begin
This section is effective the day following
final enactment and applies to bids made on or after October 1, 2023. This section applies
in the counties of Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott, and Washington.
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Sec. 22.
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[473.456] PEER REVIEW FOR CERTAIN PROJECT ELEMENTS;
LEGISLATIVE REPORTS.
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(a) For purposes of this section, the term "value analysis" has the meaning given in
section 174.15, subdivision 3, and the term "value engineering proposal" has the meaning
given in section 174.15, subdivision 4.
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(b) Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, if the Metropolitan Council is the responsible
authority for a light rail transit project, the council must establish a multiparty peer review
application to initiate a multiparty peer review process with the Department of Transportation
and any counties within which a transit project is to be operated. The multiparty peer review
application must be filed within 180 days of the start date of the contract and every 90 days
thereafter until the project is completed. The commissioner of transportation must review
the multiparty peer review application and determine whether to initiate a multiparty peer
review. In determining whether to initiate a peer review, the commissioner must apply value
analysis to either (1) the entirety of the light rail transit project, (2) a project element at risk
of delay or high costs, or (3) any new or substantial work proposed after civil construction
bidding was completed.
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(c) If the commissioner of transportation determines a value analysis is appropriate after
reviewing the multiparty peer review application or if the council estimates a project element
will exceed more than $20,000,000, the multiparty peer review must convene and produce
a value engineering proposal report. The value engineering proposal report must be issued
by the multiparty peer review within six months after the multiparty peer review is formed.
In addition to the evaluation under section 174.15, subdivision 4, the report must analyze:
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(1) improvements or efficiencies in construction methods;
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(2) improvements to the change order process;
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(3) an evaluation of contractor oversight and best practices;
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(4) improvements or efficiencies in the procurement process; and
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(5) any contractual issues arising from the transit project.
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(d) With existing resources, the council is responsible for the costs of conducting and
administering the peer review and value engineering proposal.
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(e) If a value engineering proposal report is submitted under this section, the report must
be submitted within 30 days to the chairs and ranking minority members of the legislative
committees with jurisdiction over transportation policy and finance.
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new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE; APPLICATION. new text end
new text begin
This section is effective the day following
final enactment and applies to bids made on or after October 1, 2023. This section applies
in the counties of Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott, and Washington.
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Sec. 23.
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[473.46] PROJECT COMPLETION DELAY NOTIFICATION
REQUIREMENT.
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(a) Notwithstanding the requirements in Laws 2022, chapter 39, section 2, the responsible
authority for a light rail transit project must provide status updates on the light rail project
to the chairs and ranking minority members of the legislative committees with jurisdiction
over transportation policy and finance. The status reports must be provided biannually by
January 1 and July 1 and must include:
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(1) total expenditures on the project during the previous three months as compared to
projections;
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(2) total expenditures on the project during the next three-, six-, and nine-month intervals;
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(3) total expenditures on the project to date;
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(4) the total project cost estimate; and
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(5) any change in the date of anticipated project completion.
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(b) The responsible authority must notify the chairs and ranking minority members of
the legislative committees with jurisdiction over transportation policy and finance within
seven calendar days when:
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(1) the authority is deliberating whether a delay in the light rail project completion date
of three months or more beyond the estimated completion date is likely to occur; and
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(2) the authority is deliberating whether an increase to the total light rail project cost is
anticipated to increase by $50,000,000 or five percent or more above the most recent cost
estimate, whichever is less.
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(c) A responsible authority providing a status report under this section must initiate a
multiparty peer review as provided under section 473.456 and conduct separate value
engineering studies for individual project elements expected to cause the delay or increase
in project cost within 30 days of filing the status report to the legislature.
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new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE; APPLICATION. new text end
new text begin
This section is effective the day following
final enactment and applies to bids made on or after October 1, 2023. This section applies
in the counties of Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott, and Washington.
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Sec. 24.
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[473.461] SETTLEMENT EXPENSES; LEGISLATIVE REPORT.
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If the council is the responsible authority and enters into a settlement agreement with a
contractor in association with the construction of a light rail transit project, the council must
submit a settlement expenditure notification to the chairs and ranking minority members of
the legislative committees with jurisdiction over transportation policy and finance within
21 calendar days. The settlement expenditure notification must include:
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(1) the terms of the settlement agreement;
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(2) the total expenditure of the settlement agreement;
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(3) whether the settlement agreement will lengthen the timeline for construction of the
light rail project;
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(4) whether the settlement agreement resolves all outstanding disputes between the
council and the contractor;
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(5) whether the settlement agreement increases estimated project expenses and costs;
and
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(6) whether the settlement agreement requires the council to participate in alternative
dispute resolution.
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new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE; APPLICATION. new text end
new text begin
This section is effective the day following
final enactment and applies to bids made on or after October 1, 2023. This section applies
in the counties of Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott, and Washington.
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Sec. 25.
Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 473.859, is amended by adding a subdivision
to read:
new text begin Subd. 7. new text end
new text begin Climate action plan. new text end
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The council must specify how the information in section
473.146, subdivision 5, must be incorporated into comprehensive plan content.
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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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Sec. 26.
Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 609.855, subdivision 1, is amended to read:
Subdivision 1.
Unlawfully obtaining services;new text begin pettynew text end misdemeanor.
new text begin (a) new text end A person is
guilty of anew text begin pettynew text end misdemeanor who intentionally obtains or attempts to obtain service for
himself, herself, or another person from a provider of public transit or from a public
conveyance by doing any of the following:
(1) occupies or rides in any public transit vehicle without paying the applicable fare or
otherwise obtaining the consent of the transit provider including:
(i) the use of a reduced fare when a person is not eligible for the fare; or
(ii) the use of a fare medium issued solely for the use of a particular individual by another
individual;
(2) presents a falsified, counterfeit, photocopied, or other deceptively manipulated fare
medium as fare payment or proof of fare payment;
(3) sells, provides, copies, reproduces, or creates any version of any fare medium without
the consent of the transit provider; or
(4) puts or attempts to put any of the following into any fare box, pass reader, ticket
vending machine, or other fare collection equipment of a transit provider:
(i) papers, articles, instruments, or items other than fare media or currency; or
(ii) a fare medium that is not valid for the place or time at, or the manner in, which it is
used.
new text begin (b) new text end Where self-service barrier-free fare collection is utilized by a public transit provider,
it is a violation of this subdivision to intentionally fail to exhibit proof of fare payment upon
the request of an authorized transit representative when entering, riding upon, or leaving a
transit vehicle or when present in a designated paid fare zone located in a transit facility.
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(c) A person who violates this subdivision must pay a fine of no more than $10.
new text end
new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end
new text begin
This section is effective July 1, 2023, and applies to violations
committed on or after that date.
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Sec. 27.
Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 609.855, subdivision 3, is amended to read:
Subd. 3.
Prohibited activities;new text begin pettynew text end misdemeanor.
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(a) A person is guilty of a
misdemeanor who, while riding in a vehicle providing public transit service:
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(1) operates a radio, television, tape player, electronic musical instrument, or other
electronic device, other than a watch, which amplifies music, unless the sound emanates
only from earphones or headphones and except that vehicle operators may operate electronic
equipment for official business;
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(2) smokes or carries lighted smoking paraphernalia;
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(3) consumes food or beverages, except when authorized by the operator or other official
of the transit system;
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deleted text begin (4)deleted text end new text begin (a) A person whonew text end throws or deposits litterdeleted text begin ; ordeleted text end new text begin while riding in a vehicle providing
public transit service is guilty of a petty misdemeanor.
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(5) carries or is in control of an animal without the operator's consent.
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(b) A person is guilty of a violation of this subdivision only if the person continues to
act in violation of this subdivision after being warned once by an authorized transit
representative to stop the conduct.
new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end
new text begin
This section is effective July 1, 2023, and applies to violations
committed on or after that date.
new text end
Sec. 28.
Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 609.855, is amended by adding a subdivision
to read:
new text begin Subd. 3a. new text end
new text begin Prohibited activities; misdemeanor. new text end
new text begin
(a) A person who performs any of the
following while in a transit vehicle or at a transit facility is guilty of a misdemeanor:
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(1) smokes, as defined in section 144.413, subdivision 4;
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(2) urinates or defecates;
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(3) consumes an alcoholic beverage, as defined in section 340A.101, subdivision 2;
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(4) damages a transit vehicle or transit facility in a manner that meets the requirements
for criminal damage to property in the fourth degree under section 609.595, subdivision 3;
new text end
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(5) performs vandalism, defacement, and placement of graffiti as defined in section
617.90, subdivision 1; or
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(6) engages in disorderly conduct as specified in section 609.72, subdivision 1, clause
(3).
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(b) A peace officer, as defined in section 626.84, subdivision 1, paragraph (c), may order
a person to depart a transit vehicle or transit facility for a violation under paragraph (a).
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new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end
new text begin
This section is effective July 1, 2023, and applies to violations
committed on or after that date.
new text end
Sec. 29.
Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 609.855, subdivision 7, is amended to read:
Subd. 7.
Definitions.
(a) The definitions in this subdivision apply in this section.
(b) "Public transit" or "transit" has the meaning given in section 174.22, subdivision 7.
(c) "Public transit vehicle" or "transit vehicle" means any vehicle used for the purpose
of providing public transit, whether or not the vehicle is owned or operated by a public
entity.
(d) "Public transit facilities" or "transit facilities" means any vehicles, equipment,
property, structures, stations, improvements, plants, parking or other facilities, or rights that
are owned, leased, held, or used for the purpose of providing public transit, whether or not
the facility is owned or operated by a public entity.
(e) "Fare medium" means a ticket, smart card, pass, coupon, token, transfer, or other
medium sold or distributed by a public transit provider, or its authorized agents, for use in
gaining entry to or use of the public transit facilities or vehicles of the provider.
(f) "Proof of fare payment" means a fare medium valid for the place or time at, or the
manner in, which it is used. If using a reduced-fare medium, proof of fare payment also
includes proper identification demonstrating a person's eligibility for the reduced fare. If
using a fare medium issued solely for the use of a particular individual, proof of fare payment
also includes an identification document bearing a photographic likeness of the individual
and demonstrating that the individual is the person to whom the fare medium is issued.
(g) "Authorized transit representative" means the person authorized by the transit provider
to operate the transit vehicle, a peace officer,new text begin a transit official under section 473.4075,
subdivision 1,new text end or any other person designated by the transit provider as an authorized transit
deleted text begin providerdeleted text end new text begin representativenew text end under this section.
new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end
new text begin
This section is effective the day following final enactment.
new text end
Sec. 30.
Laws 2021, First Special Session chapter 5, article 4, section 143, is amended to
read:
Sec. 143. STUDY ON POST-COVID PANDEMIC PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION.
(a) deleted text begin From funds specified under Minnesota Statutes, section 161.53, paragraph (b), the
commissioner of transportationdeleted text end new text begin Using existing resources, the Metropolitan Councilnew text end must
arrange new text begin and pay new text end for a study by the Center for Transportation Studies at the University of
Minnesota that examines public transportation after the COVID-19 pandemic is substantially
curtailed in the United States. At a minimum, the study must:
(1) focus primarily on transit service deleted text begin for commuters indeleted text end new text begin throughoutnew text end the metropolitan area,
as defined in Minnesota Statutes, section 473.121, subdivision 2;
(2) specifically review Northstar Commuter Rail and commuter-oriented transit service
by the Metropolitan Council and by the suburban transit providers; and
(3) provide analysis and projections new text begin for the public transit system in the metropolitan
area, as defined in Minnesota Statutes, section 473.121, subdivision 2,new text end on anticipated changes
in:
(i) ridership;
(ii) demand for different modes and forms of active and public transportation;
(iii) transit service levels and features;
(iv) revenue and expenditures; and
(v) long-term impacts.
(b) By deleted text begin Februarydeleted text end new text begin Octobernew text end 1, deleted text begin 2023deleted text end new text begin 2024new text end , the deleted text begin commissionerdeleted text end new text begin chair of the Metropolitan
Councilnew text end must provide a copy of the study to the members of the legislative committees with
jurisdiction over transportation policy and finance.
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.
new text end
Sec. 31.
Laws 2022, chapter 39, section 2, is amended to read:
Sec. 2. SOUTHWEST LIGHT RAIL TRANSIT; EXPENDITURES AND
SCHEDULE.
(a) Annually by January 1 and July 1, the Metropolitan Council must provide status
updates on the Southwest light rail transit project to the chairs and ranking minority members
of the legislative committees with jurisdiction over transportation policy and finance. Each
status update must include:
(1) total expenditures on the project during the previous six months as compared to
projections;
(2) total expenditures on the project anticipated over the next six months; deleted text begin and
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(3) new text begin total expenditures on the project to date;
new text end
new text begin
(4) the total project cost estimate; and
new text end
new text begin (5) new text end any change in the date of anticipated project completion.
(b) The Metropolitan Council must notify the chairs and ranking minority members of
the legislative committees with jurisdiction over transportation policy and finance within
seven calendar days of making a determination that:
(1) the anticipated Southwest light rail project completion date is delayed by six months
or more beyond the estimated completion date determined as of the effective date of this
section;
(2) the anticipated Southwest light rail project completion date is delayed by six months
or more beyond the most recent estimated completion date;
(3) the total Southwest light rail project cost is anticipated to increase by five percent
or more above the project cost estimate determined as of the effective date of this section;
or
(4) the total Southwest light rail project cost is anticipated to increase by five percent
or more above the most recent cost estimate.
new text begin
(c) On a monthly basis and at least 30 days prior to making an expenditure for the
Southwest light rail transit project, the Metropolitan Council must submit an expenditure
notification for review and comment to the chairs and ranking minority members of the
legislative committees with jurisdiction over transportation policy and finance and to the
members of the Legislative Commission on Metropolitan Government. A notification must
include the following for each expenditure or for a subtotal of related expenditures:
new text end
new text begin
(1) the expenditure or subtotal amount;
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new text begin
(2) the specific standard cost category; and
new text end
new text begin
(3) identification or a brief summary of the nature of the expenditure.
new text end
new text begin
(d) It is the intent of the legislature that the requirements in paragraph (c) are repealed
following enactment of substantive changes to the governance structure of the Metropolitan
Council.
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 to expenditures made on or after October 1, 2023. This section
applies in the counties of Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott, and Washington.
new text end
Sec. 32.
new text begin
METROPOLITAN COUNCIL CHARTER COMMISSION.
new text end
new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end
new text begin Appointments. new text end
new text begin
Within 30 days of the effective date of this section, the
chief judge of Ramsey County shall appoint 11 individuals from the counties under the
jurisdiction of the Metropolitan Council who have expertise in regional governance and the
law to serve as members of the charter commission.
new text end
new text begin Subd. 2. new text end
new text begin Terms. new text end
new text begin
Members of the charter commission shall hold office until February
15, 2024. Vacancies shall be filled by the appointing authority. Appointments shall be made
by filing with the Metropolitan Council. An appointee shall file acceptance of the appointment
with the Metropolitan Council within ten days or be considered to have declined the
appointment.
new text end
new text begin Subd. 3. new text end
new text begin Chair; rules. new text end
new text begin
The charter commission shall meet within 30 days after the initial
appointment, elect a chair, and establish rules, including quorum requirements, for its
operation and procedures.
new text end
new text begin Subd. 4. new text end
new text begin Expenses and administration. new text end
new text begin
The members of the charter commission shall
receive no compensation except reimbursement for expenses actually incurred in the course
of their duties. The Metropolitan Council shall make an appropriation to the charter
commission to be used to employ research and clerical assistance, for supplies, and to meet
expenses considered necessary by the charter commission. The charter commission shall
have the right to request and receive assistance from the Metropolitan Council staff.
new text end
new text begin Subd. 5. new text end
new text begin Powers and duties. new text end
new text begin
The charter commission shall frame a proposed charter to
provide for the governance structure of the Metropolitan Council. In framing the proposed
charter, the charter commission may consult with external experts and scholars. The charter
commission shall review and analyze the existing powers, authorities, and responsibilities
of the Metropolitan Council, and notwithstanding any law to the contrary, determine that
the proposed charter provisions include modifications to existing authority and governance,
including the requirement that the Metropolitan Council members be elected. The charter
commission shall determine when and the process by which the proposed charter is submitted
to the voters affected by the charter.
new text end
new text begin Subd. 6. new text end
new text begin Report. new text end
new text begin
The charter commission shall provide a report to the chairs and ranking
minority members of the legislative committees with jurisdiction over Metropolitan Council
governance by February 15, 2024. The report shall contain the proposed charter, the process
and timing of submitting the proposed charter to the voters, and necessary amendments to
state law to effectuate the proposed charter.
new text end
new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end
new text begin
This section is effective the day following final enactment and
applies to the counties of Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott, and Washington.
new text end
Sec. 33. new text begin MASS TRANSIT REPORTS; RIDERSHIP; CRIME.
new text end
new text begin
(a) The Metropolitan Council must post on the council's website a monthly report,
including ridership statistics for each guideway and busway in revenue operation. In each
report, the council must also include the ridership projections made at the time of the full
funding grant agreement for each guideway and busway. The council must post each monthly
report within 60 days after the end of that month. The council must ensure that a report is
available on the council's website for a minimum of five years after the report is posted.
new text end
new text begin
(b) The council must post on the council's website a quarterly report, including crime
statistics for crimes occurring on a light rail transit vehicle, bus, commuter rail car, or at
any transit platform, stop, or facility. The report must break down the data by mode of transit
and type of crime. The council must ensure that a report is available on the council's website
for a minimum of five years after the report is posted.
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new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end
new text begin
This section is effective the day following final enactment.
new text end
Sec. 34. new text begin METRO MOBILITY ENHANCEMENT PILOT PROGRAM.
new text end
new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end
new text begin Definition. new text end
new text begin
For purposes of this section, "pilot program" means the Metro
Mobility enhancement pilot program established in this section.
new text end
new text begin Subd. 2. new text end
new text begin Establishment. new text end
new text begin
Subject to available funds, the Metropolitan Council must
implement a pilot program to enhance the existing service levels of Metro Mobility under
Minnesota Statutes, section 473.386.
new text end
new text begin Subd. 3. new text end
new text begin Requirements. new text end
new text begin
The pilot program must:
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new text begin
(1) commence by September 1, 2023, and operate until December 31, 2025;
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(2) provide for advanced scheduling of enhanced Metro Mobility service;
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new text begin
(3) to the extent feasible, provide service outside of the current Metro Mobility hours
of service, as follows:
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(i) on weekdays from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.;
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(ii) on Saturdays from 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.; and
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(iii) on Sundays from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.;
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new text begin
(4) cover the entirety of the geographic area specified in Minnesota Statutes, section
473.386, subdivision 3, clause (9); and
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new text begin
(5) establish rider eligibility and fares in a manner that is substantially comparable to
the requirements under Metro Mobility.
new text end
new text begin Subd. 4. new text end
new text begin Legislative report. new text end
new text begin
By February 1, 2026, the Metropolitan Council must submit
a report to the chairs and ranking minority members of the legislative committees with
jurisdiction over transportation policy and finance concerning the pilot program. At a
minimum, the report must:
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(1) summarize pilot program implementation;
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(2) provide a fiscal review that identifies uses of funds;
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new text begin
(3) analyze results under the pilot program, including improvements to service and
customer experience;
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new text begin
(4) evaluate accessibility impacts and constraints for riders who use a wheelchair or
otherwise require specialized equipment or service;
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new text begin
(5) consider service models, technologies, partnership models, and anticipated industry
changes;
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new text begin
(6) identify findings, practices, and considerations for replication in communities
throughout the state;
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new text begin
(7) review any modifications under consideration, planned, or implemented for the Metro
Mobility program; and
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new text begin
(8) make any recommendations on service improvements related to Metro Mobility,
including fiscal implications.
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.
new text end
Sec. 35. new text begin METROPOLITAN COUNCIL; LAND USE STUDY.
new text end
new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end
new text begin Definitions. new text end
new text begin
The definitions provided in Minnesota Statutes, section
473.121, apply to this section.
new text end
new text begin Subd. 2. new text end
new text begin Metropolitan land use study. new text end
new text begin
The Metropolitan Council must conduct and
complete a metropolitan land use and transportation policy study on or before June 30,
2024, that analyzes the degree to which current land use and transportation policies in the
metropolitan area support or hinder state and local governmental unit transportation,
environmental, greenhouse gas emissions, and equity goals. The study must be used to
inform the 2050 comprehensive development guide for the metropolitan area.
new text end
new text begin Subd. 3. new text end
new text begin Study contents. new text end
new text begin
The study under this section must include:
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(1) a comparison of current land use policies in the metropolitan area with alternative
growth development scenarios, including efficient land use and compact growth;
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(2) a determination of the costs to local and regional metropolitan area government
services to implement efficient land use policies, including the costs to construct and maintain
transportation and water infrastructure and emergency services;
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new text begin
(3) an analysis of how implementation of efficient land use policies would reduce future
costs to local and regional metropolitan area government with regard to transportation and
water infrastructure and emergency services;
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new text begin
(4) an assessment of transportation and related infrastructure necessary to facilitate
efficient land use policies, including but not limited to estimations of road lane miles, utility
miles, and land acreage necessary to facilitate such policies;
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(5) an analysis of sewer access and water access charges and policies, including an
analysis of the differences in the charges between property classifications and charges in
urban, suburban, and rural areas;
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(6) the estimated impact implementation of efficient land use policies would have on
vehicle miles traveled, access to jobs in essential services, transit viability, and commute
modal share in the metropolitan area; and
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new text begin
(7) any other data or analyses the Metropolitan Council deems relevant.
new text end
new text begin Subd. 4. new text end
new text begin Report. new text end
new text begin
The Metropolitan Council must submit a copy of the study under this
section to the chairs and ranking minority members of the legislative committees with
jurisdiction over local government and transportation policy and finance by February 1,
2025.
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new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end
new text begin
This section is effective July 1, 2023.
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Sec. 36. new text begin TRANSIT SERVICE INTERVENTION PROJECT.
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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.
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new text begin
(b) "Council" means the Metropolitan Council established under Minnesota Statutes,
chapter 473.
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new text begin
(c) "Intervention project" means the transit service intervention project established in
this section.
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new text begin Subd. 2. new text end
new text begin Establishment. new text end
new text begin
A transit service intervention project is established to provide
coordinated, high-visibility interventions on light rail transit lines that provide for enhanced
social services outreach and engagement, code of conduct regulation, and law enforcement.
new text end
new text begin Subd. 3. new text end
new text begin Project management. new text end
new text begin
The council must implement the intervention project.
new text end
new text begin Subd. 4. new text end
new text begin Participating organizations. new text end
new text begin
The council must seek the participation of the
following entities to provide for coordination on the intervention project:
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new text begin
(1) the Department of Human Services;
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(2) the Department of Public Safety;
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(3) the Minnesota State Patrol;
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(4) the Metropolitan Council;
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(5) the Metro Transit Police Department;
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(6) each county within which a light rail transit line operates;
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(7) each city within which a light rail transit line operates;
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(8) the Metropolitan Airports Commission;
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(9) the National Alliance on Mental Illness Minnesota;
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(10) the exclusive representative of transit vehicle operators; and
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new text begin
(11) other interested community-based social service organizations.
new text end
new text begin Subd. 5. new text end
new text begin Duties. new text end
new text begin
(a) In collaboration with the participating organizations under subdivision
4, the council must:
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new text begin
(1) establish social services intervention teams that consist of social services personnel
and personnel from nonprofit organizations having mental health services or support capacity
to perform on-site social services engagement with:
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(i) transit riders experiencing homelessness;
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new text begin
(ii) transit riders with substance use disorders or mental or behavioral health disorders;
or
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(iii) a combination of items (i) and (ii);
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new text begin
(2) establish coordinated intervention teams that consist of personnel under clause (1),
community service officers, and peace officers;
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new text begin
(3) implement interventions in two phases as follows:
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(i) by June 1, 2023, and for a period of three weeks, deploy the social services intervention
teams on a mobile basis on light rail transit lines and facilities; and
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new text begin
(ii) beginning at the conclusion of the period under item (i), and for a period of at least
nine weeks, deploy the coordinated intervention teams on a mobile basis on light rail transit
lines and facilities, utilizing both social services and law enforcement partners; and
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new text begin
(4) evaluate impacts of the intervention teams related to social services outreach, code
of conduct violations, and rider experience.
new text end
new text begin
(b) Social services engagement under paragraph (a) includes but is not limited to
providing outreach, preliminary assessment and screening, information and resource sharing,
referral or connections to service providers, assistance in arranging for services, and precrisis
response.
new text end
new text begin Subd. 6. new text end
new text begin Administration. new text end
new text begin
Using existing resources, the council must provide staff
assistance and administrative support for the project.
new text end
new text begin Subd. 7. new text end
new text begin Reports. new text end
new text begin
By the 15th of each month, the council must submit a status report
to the chairs and ranking minority members of the legislative committees with jurisdiction
over transportation policy and finance. At a minimum, each report must include:
new text end
new text begin
(1) a summary of activities under the intervention project;
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new text begin
(2) a fiscal review of expenditures; and
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new text begin
(3) analysis of impacts and outcomes related to social services outreach, violations under
Minnesota Statutes, sections 473.4065 and 609.855, and rider experience.
new text end
new text begin Subd. 8. new text end
new text begin Expiration. new text end
new text begin
This section expires June 30, 2024.
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.
new text end
ARTICLE 7
NONMOTORIZED AND ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION
Section 1.
Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 123B.90, subdivision 2, is amended to read:
Subd. 2.
Student training.
(a) Each district must provide public school pupils enrolled
in kindergarten through grade 10 with age-appropriate school bus safety training, as described
in this section, of the following concepts:
(1) transportation by school bus is a privilege and not a right;
(2) district policies for student conduct and school bus safety;
(3) appropriate conduct while on the school bus;
(4) the danger zones surrounding a school bus;
(5) procedures for safely boarding and leaving a school bus;
(6) procedures for safe street or road crossing; and
(7) school bus evacuation.
(b) Each nonpublic school located within the district must provide all nonpublic school
pupils enrolled in kindergarten through grade 10 who are transported by school bus at public
expense and attend school within the district's boundaries with training as required in
paragraph (a).
(c) Students enrolled in kindergarten through grade 6 who are transported by school bus
and are enrolled during the first or second week of school must receive the school bus safety
training competencies by the end of the third week of school. Students enrolled in grades
7 through 10 who are transported by school bus and are enrolled during the first or second
week of school and have not previously received school bus safety training must receive
the training or receive bus safety instructional materials by the end of the sixth week of
school. Students taking driver's training instructional classes must receive training in the
laws and proper procedures when operating a motor vehicle in the vicinity of a school bus
as required by section 169.446, subdivisions 2 and 3. Students enrolled in kindergarten
through grade 10 who enroll in a school after the second week of school and are transported
by school bus and have not received training in their previous school district shall undergo
school bus safety training or receive bus safety instructional materials within four weeks
of the first day of attendance. Upon request of the superintendent of schools, the school
transportation safety director in each district must certify to the superintendent that all
students transported by school bus within the district have received the school bus safety
training according to this section. Upon request of the superintendent of the school district
where the nonpublic school is located, the principal or other chief administrator of each
nonpublic school must certify to the school transportation safety director of the district in
which the school is located that the school's students transported by school bus at public
expense have received training according to this section.
(d) A district and a nonpublic school with students transported by school bus at public
expense may provide kindergarten pupils with bus safety training before the first day of
school.
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(e) A district and a nonpublic school with students transported by school bus at public
expense may also provide student safety education for bicycling and pedestrian safety, for
students enrolled in kindergarten through grade 5.
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deleted text begin (f)deleted text end new text begin (e)new text end A district and a nonpublic school with students transported by school bus at public
expense must make reasonable accommodations for the school bus safety training of pupils
known to speak English as a second language and pupils with disabilities.
deleted text begin (g)deleted text end new text begin (f)new text end The district and a nonpublic school with students transported by school bus at
public expense must provide students enrolled in kindergarten through grade 3 school bus
safety training twice during the school year.
deleted text begin (h)deleted text end new text begin (g)new text end A district and a nonpublic school with students transported by school bus at public
expense must conduct a school bus evacuation drill at least once during the school year.
new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end
new text begin
This section is effective August 1, 2023.
new text end
Sec. 2.
new text begin
[123B.935] ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION SAFETY TRAINING.
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new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end
new text begin Training required. new text end
new text begin
(a) Each district must provide public school pupils
enrolled in kindergarten through grade 3 with age-appropriate active transportation safety
training. At a minimum, the training must include pedestrian safety, including crossing
roads.
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(b) Each district must provide public school pupils enrolled in grades 4 through 8 with
age-appropriate active transportation safety training. At a minimum, the training must
include:
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(1) pedestrian safety, including crossing roads safely using the searching left, right, left
for vehicles in traffic technique; and
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(2) bicycle safety, including relevant traffic laws, use and proper fit of protective
headgear, bicycle parts and safety features, and safe biking techniques.
new text end
new text begin
(c) A nonpublic school may provide nonpublic school pupils enrolled in kindergarten
through grade 8 with training as specified in paragraphs (a) and (b).
new text end
new text begin Subd. 2. new text end
new text begin Deadlines. new text end
new text begin
(a) Students under subdivision 1, paragraph (a), who are enrolled
during the first or second week of school and have not previously received active
transportation safety training specified in that paragraph must receive the safety training by
the end of the third week of school.
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new text begin
(b) Students under subdivision 1, paragraph (b), who are enrolled during the first or
second week of school and have not previously received active transportation safety training
specified in that paragraph must receive the safety training by the end of the sixth week of
school.
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(c) Students under subdivision 1, paragraph (a) or (b), who enroll in a school after the
second week of school and have not received the appropriate active transportation safety
training in their previous school district must undergo the training or receive active
transportation safety instructional materials within four weeks of the first day of attendance.
new text end
new text begin
(d) A district and a nonpublic school may provide kindergarten pupils with active
transportation safety training before the first day of school.
new text end
new text begin Subd. 3. new text end
new text begin Instruction. new text end
new text begin
(a) A district may provide active transportation safety training
through distance learning.
new text end
new text begin
(b) A district and a nonpublic school must make reasonable accommodations for the
active transportation safety training of pupils known to speak English as a second language
and pupils with disabilities.
new text end
new text begin Subd. 4. new text end
new text begin Model program. new text end
new text begin
The commissioner of transportation must maintain a
comprehensive collection of active transportation safety training materials that meets the
requirements under this section.
new text end
new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end
new text begin
This section is effective August 1, 2023.
new text end
Sec. 3.
Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 160.262, subdivision 3, is amended to read:
Subd. 3.
Cooperation among agencies and governments.
new text begin
(a) The departments and
agencies on the active transportation advisory committee identified in section 174.375 must
provide information and advice for the bikeway design guidelines maintained by the
commissioner.
new text end
new text begin
(b) The commissioner must provide technical assistance to local units of government
in:
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(1) local planning and development of bikeways;
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(2) establishing connections to state bicycle routes; and
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(3) implementing statewide bicycle plans maintained by the commissioner.
new text end
new text begin (c)new text end The commissioner may cooperate with and enter into agreements with the United
States government, any department of the state of Minnesota, any unit of local government,
any tribal government, or any public or private corporation in order to effect the purposes
of this section.
new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end
new text begin
This section is effective August 1, 2023.
new text end
Sec. 4.
Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 160.266, subdivision 1b, is amended to read:
Subd. 1b.
State bicycle routes.
The commissioner of transportation must identify state
bicycle routes primarily on existing road right-of-way and trails. State bicycle routes must
be identified in cooperation with road and trail authorities, including the commissioner of
natural resourcesnew text begin , and with the advice of the active transportation advisory committee under
section 174.375new text end . In a metropolitan area, state bicycle routes must be identified in coordination
with the plans and priorities established by metropolitan planning organizations, as defined
in United States Code, title 23, section 134.
new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end
new text begin
This section is effective August 1, 2023.
new text end
Sec. 5.
Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 160.266, subdivision 6, is amended to read:
Subd. 6.
Mississippi River Trail.
The Mississippi River Trail bikewaynew text begin is designated as
a state bicycle route. Itnew text end must originate at Itasca State Park in Clearwater, Beltrami, and
Hubbard Counties, then generally parallel the Mississippi River through the cities of Bemidji
in Beltrami County, Grand Rapids in Itasca County, Brainerd in Crow Wing County, Little
Falls in Morrison County, Sauk Rapids in Benton County, St. Cloud in Stearns County,
Minneapolis in Hennepin County, St. Paul in Ramsey County, Hastings in Dakota County,
Red Wing in Goodhue County, Wabasha in Wabasha County, Winona in Winona County,
and La Crescent in Houston County to Minnesota's boundary with Iowa and there terminate.
Where opportunities exist, the bikeway may be designated on both sides of the Mississippi
River.
new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end
new text begin
This section is effective August 1, 2023.
new text end
Sec. 6.
Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 160.266, is amended by adding a subdivision to
read:
new text begin Subd. 7. new text end
new text begin Jim Oberstar Bikeway. new text end
new text begin
The Jim Oberstar Bikeway is designated as a state
bicycle route. It must originate in the city of St. Paul in Ramsey County, then proceed north
and east to Duluth in St. Louis County, then proceed north and east along the shore of Lake
Superior through Grand Marais in Cook County to Minnesota's boundary with Canada, and
there terminate.
new text end
new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end
new text begin
This section is effective August 1, 2023.
new text end
Sec. 7.
Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 169.18, subdivision 3, is amended to read:
Subd. 3.
Passing.
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The following rules shall govern the overtaking and passing of vehicles
proceeding in the same direction, subject to the limitations, exceptions, and special rules
hereinafter stated:
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deleted text begin (1)deleted text end new text begin (a)new text end The driver of a vehicle overtaking another vehicle proceeding in the same direction
deleted text begin shalldeleted text end new text begin mustnew text end pass to the left deleted text begin thereofdeleted text end new text begin of the other vehiclenew text end at a safe distance and deleted text begin shall not again
drivedeleted text end new text begin is prohibited from returningnew text end to the right side of the roadway until safely clear of the
overtaken vehicledeleted text begin ;deleted text end new text begin .
new text end
deleted text begin (2)deleted text end new text begin (b)new text end Except when overtaking and passing on the right is permitted, the driver of an
overtaken vehicle deleted text begin shalldeleted text end new text begin mustnew text end give way to the right in favor of the overtaking vehicle deleted text begin on
audible warning,deleted text end and deleted text begin shalldeleted text end new text begin mustnew text end not increase deleted text begin thedeleted text end speed deleted text begin of the overtaken vehicledeleted text end until
completely passed by the overtaking vehicledeleted text begin ; anddeleted text end new text begin .
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deleted text begin (3)deleted text end new text begin (c)new text end The operator of a motor vehicle overtaking a bicycle or individual proceeding in
the same direction on the roadway deleted text begin shall leavedeleted text end new text begin or shoulder must:
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(1) either:
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new text begin (i) maintainnew text end a safenew text begin clearancenew text end distancenew text begin while passingnew text end , deleted text begin but in no case less thandeleted text end new text begin which must
be at least the greater ofnew text end three feet deleted text begin clearance, when passing the bicycle or individualdeleted text end new text begin or
one-half the width of the motor vehicle; or
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new text begin (ii) completely enter another lane of the roadway while passing;new text end and deleted text begin shall
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new text begin (2)new text end maintain clearance untilnew text begin the motor vehicle hasnew text end safely deleted text begin pastdeleted text end new text begin passednew text end the overtaken bicycle
or individual.
new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end
new text begin
This section is effective August 1, 2023.
new text end
Sec. 8.
Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 169.222, subdivision 4, is amended to read:
Subd. 4.
Riding rules.
(a) Every person operating a bicycle deleted text begin upon a roadway shalldeleted text end new text begin on a
road mustnew text end ride as close deleted text begin as practicabledeleted text end to the right-hand curb or edge of the deleted text begin roadway except
under any of the following situationsdeleted text end new text begin road as the bicycle operator determines is safe. A
person operating a bicycle is not required to ride as close to the right-hand curb or edge
whennew text end :
(1) deleted text begin whendeleted text end overtaking and passing another vehicle proceeding in the same direction;
(2) deleted text begin whendeleted text end preparing for a left turn at an intersection or into a private road or driveway;
(3) deleted text begin whendeleted text end reasonably necessary to avoid conditionsnew text begin that make it unsafe to continue along
the right-hand curb or edgenew text end , including fixed or moving objects, vehicles, pedestrians, animals,
surface hazards, or deleted text begin narrow widthdeleted text end new text begin narrow-width new text end lanesdeleted text begin , that make it unsafe to continue along
the right-hand curb or edge; ordeleted text end new text begin ;
new text end
(4) deleted text begin whendeleted text end operating on the shoulder of a roadway or in a bicycle lanedeleted text begin .deleted text end new text begin ; or
new text end
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(5) operating in a right-hand turn lane before entering an intersection.
new text end
(b) If a bicycle is traveling on a shoulder of a roadway, the bicycle deleted text begin shalldeleted text end new text begin operator mustnew text end
travel in the same direction as adjacent vehicular traffic.
(c) Persons riding bicycles upon a roadway or shoulder deleted text begin shalldeleted text end new text begin mustnew text end not ride more than
two abreast and deleted text begin shall not impede the normal and reasonable movement of traffic anddeleted text end , 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, deleted text begin shalldeleted text end new text begin mustnew text end yield the right-of-way to any pedestrian and deleted text begin shalldeleted text end give an audible
signal when necessary before overtaking and passing any pedestrian. deleted text begin Nodeleted text end new text begin Anew text end person deleted text begin shalldeleted text end new text begin
must notnew text end 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 deleted text begin shalldeleted text end new text begin must (1) give
an audible signal a safe distance prior to overtaking a bicycle or individual, (2)new text end leave a safe
new text begin clearance new text end distance when overtaking a bicycle or individual proceeding in the same direction
deleted text begin on the bikewaydeleted text end , and deleted text begin shalldeleted text end new text begin (3)new text end maintain clearance until safely past the overtaken bicycle or
individual.
new text begin
(f) Notwithstanding section 169.06, subdivision 4, a bicycle operator may cross an
intersection proceeding from the leftmost one-third of a dedicated right-hand turn lane
without turning right.
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new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end
new text begin
This section is effective August 1, 2023.
new text end
Sec. 9.
Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 169.222, is amended by adding a subdivision to
read:
new text begin Subd. 4a. new text end
new text begin Stopping requirements. new text end
new text begin
(a) For purposes of this subdivision, "in the vicinity"
means located in an intersection or approaching an intersection in a manner that constitutes
a hazard of collision during the time that a bicycle operator would occupy the intersection.
new text end
new text begin
(b) A bicycle operator who approaches a stop sign must slow to a speed that allows for
stopping before entering the intersection or the nearest crosswalk. Notwithstanding
subdivision 1 and section 169.06, subdivision 4, if there is not a vehicle in the vicinity, the
operator may make a turn or proceed through the intersection without stopping.
new text end
new text begin
(c) A bicycle operator who approaches a traffic-control signal with a steady red indication,
including a circular red signal or red arrow signal, must slow to a speed that allows for
stopping before entering the intersection or the nearest crosswalk. Notwithstanding
subdivision 1 and section 169.06, subdivision 5, if there is not a vehicle in the vicinity, the
operator:
new text end
new text begin
(1) may make a right-hand turn, or a left-hand turn onto a one-way roadway, without
stopping; and
new text end
new text begin
(2) must otherwise perform a complete stop and then may make a turn or proceed through
the intersection before the traffic-control signal indication changes to green.
new text end
new text begin
(d) Nothing in this subdivision alters the right-of-way requirements under section 169.20.
The provisions under this subdivision do not apply when traffic is controlled by a peace
officer or a person authorized to control traffic under section 169.06.
new text end
new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end
new text begin
This section is effective August 1, 2023.
new text end
Sec. 10.
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[174.375] ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE.
new text end
new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end
new text begin Committee established; duties. new text end
new text begin
(a) The commissioner of transportation
must establish an active transportation advisory committee. The advisory committee must
make recommendations to the commissioner on items related to:
new text end
new text begin
(1) active transportation, including safety, education, and development programs;
new text end
new text begin
(2) the active transportation program under section 174.38; and
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new text begin
(3) the safe routes to school program under section 174.40.
new text end
new text begin
(b) The committee must review and analyze issues and needs relating to active
transportation on public rights-of-way and identify solutions and goals for addressing
identified issues and needs.
new text end
new text begin
(c) For purposes of this section, "active transportation" includes bicycling, pedestrian
activities, and other forms of nonmotorized transportation.
new text end
new text begin Subd. 2. new text end
new text begin Membership. new text end
new text begin
(a) The advisory committee consists of the members specified
in this subdivision.
new text end
new text begin
(b) The commissioner of transportation must appoint up to 18 public members as follows:
one member from each of the department's seven greater Minnesota districts; four members
from the department's metropolitan district; and no more than seven members at large. Each
of the members at large must represent nonmotorized interests or organizations.
new text end
new text begin
(c) The commissioners of each of the following state agencies must appoint an employee
of the agency to serve as a member: administration, education, health, natural resources,
public safety, transportation, and pollution control. The chair of the Metropolitan Council
must appoint an employee of the council to serve as a member. The director of Explore
Minnesota Tourism must appoint an employee of the agency to serve as a member.
new text end
new text begin
(d) The division administrator of the Federal Highway Administration may appoint an
employee of the agency to serve as a member.
new text end
new text begin
(e) Each member of the committee serves a four-year term at the pleasure of the
appointing authority.
new text end
new text begin
(f) The committee must select a chair from its membership.
new text end
new text begin Subd. 3. new text end
new text begin Meetings; staffing. new text end
new text begin
(a) The advisory committee must establish a meeting
schedule and meet at least annually.
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new text begin
(b) The commissioner of transportation must provide department staff support to the
advisory committee.
new text end
new text begin Subd. 4. new text end
new text begin Expenses. new text end
new text begin
(a) Members of the advisory committee serve without compensation,
but members who are not employees of government agencies must be reimbursed for
expenses in the same manner and amount as authorized by the commissioner's plan adopted
under section 43A.18, subdivision 2.
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new text begin
(b) To provide compensation under paragraph (a), the commissioner of transportation
may expend the amount necessary from general fund appropriations.
new text end
new text begin Subd. 5. new text end
new text begin Reports. new text end
new text begin
The advisory committee must submit an annual report to the
commissioner of transportation.
new text end
new text begin Subd. 6. new text end
new text begin Expiration. new text end
new text begin
The advisory committee expires June 30, 2033.
new text end
new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end
new text begin
This section is effective the day following final enactment. The
commissioner of transportation must convene the first meeting by October 15, 2023.
new text end
Sec. 11.
Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 174.38, subdivision 6, is amended to read:
Subd. 6.
Use of funds.
new text begin (a) new text end The commissioner must determine permissible uses of financial
assistance under this section, which are limited to:
(1) construction and maintenance of bicycle, trail, and pedestrian infrastructure, including
but not limited to safe routes to school infrastructure and bicycle facilities and centers; and
(2) noninfrastructure programming, including activities as specified in section 174.40,
subdivision 7a, paragraph (b).
new text begin
(b) Of the amount made available in each fiscal year, the first $500,000 is for grants to
develop, maintain, and implement active transportation safety curriculum for youth ages
five to 14 years old, and if remaining funds are available, for (1) youth ages 15 to 17 years
old, (2) adult active transportation safety programs, and (3) adult learn-to-ride programs.
The curriculum must include resources for teachers and must meet the model training
materials requirements under section 123B.935, subdivision 4.
new text end
new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end
new text begin
This section is effective August 1, 2023.
new text end
ARTICLE 8
MISCELLANEOUS
Section 1.
Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 3.9741, subdivision 5, is amended to read:
Subd. 5.
deleted text begin Statedeleted text end Data securitydeleted text begin ;deleted text end accountdeleted text begin ,deleted text end new text begin ;new text end appropriation.
deleted text begin (a)deleted text end The data security account
is created in the special revenue fund.new text begin Receipts credited to the account are appropriated to
the legislative auditor.
new text end
deleted text begin
(b) Subject to available funds appropriated under paragraph (a), the legislative auditor
shall:
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deleted text begin
(1) review and audit the audit reports of subscribers and requesters submitted under
section 168.327, subdivision 6, including producing findings and opinions;
deleted text end
deleted text begin
(2) in collaboration with the commissioner and affected subscribers and requesters,
recommend corrective action plans to remediate any deficiencies identified under clause
(1); and
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deleted text begin
(3) review and audit driver records subscription services and bulk data practices of the
Department of Public Safety, including identifying any deficiencies and making
recommendations to the commissioner.
deleted text end
deleted text begin
(c) The legislative auditor shall submit any reports, findings, and recommendations
under this subdivision to the legislative commission on data practices.
deleted text end
Sec. 2.
new text begin
[4.076] ADVISORY COUNCIL ON TRAFFIC SAFETY.
new text end
new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end
new text begin Definition. new text end
new text begin
For purposes of this section, "advisory council" means the
Advisory Council on Traffic Safety established in this section.
new text end
new text begin Subd. 2. new text end
new text begin Establishment. new text end
new text begin
(a) The Advisory Council on Traffic Safety is established to
advise, consult with, assist in planning coordination, and make program recommendations
to the commissioners of public safety, transportation, and health on the development and
implementation of projects and programs intended to improve traffic safety on all Minnesota
road systems.
new text end
new text begin
(b) The advisory council serves as the lead for the state Toward Zero Deaths program.
new text end
new text begin Subd. 3. new text end
new text begin Membership; chair. new text end
new text begin
(a) The advisory council consists of the following
members:
new text end
new text begin
(1) the chair, which is filled on a two-year rotating basis by a designee from:
new text end
new text begin
(i) the Office of Traffic Safety in the Department of Public Safety;
new text end
new text begin
(ii) the Office of Traffic Engineering in the Department of Transportation; and
new text end
new text begin
(iii) the Injury and Violence Prevention Section in the Department of Health;
new text end
new text begin
(2) two vice chairs, which must be filled by the two designees who are not currently
serving as chair of the advisory council under clause (1);
new text end
new text begin
(3) the statewide Toward Zero Deaths coordinator;
new text end
new text begin
(4) a regional coordinator from the Toward Zero Deaths program;
new text end
new text begin
(5) the chief of the State Patrol or a designee;
new text end
new text begin
(6) the state traffic safety engineer in the Department of Transportation or a designee;
new text end
new text begin
(7) a law enforcement liaison from the Department of Public Safety;
new text end
new text begin
(8) a representative from the Department of Human Services;
new text end
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(9) a representative from the Department of Education;
new text end
new text begin
(10) a representative from the Council on Disability;
new text end
new text begin
(11) a representative for Tribal governments;
new text end
new text begin
(12) a representative from the Center for Transportation Studies at the University of
Minnesota;
new text end
new text begin
(13) a representative from the Minnesota Chiefs of Police Association;
new text end
new text begin
(14) a representative from the Minnesota Sheriffs' Association;
new text end
new text begin
(15) a representative from the Minnesota Safety Council;
new text end
new text begin
(16) a representative from AAA Minnesota;
new text end
new text begin
(17) a representative from the Minnesota Trucking Association;
new text end
new text begin
(18) a representative from the Insurance Federation of Minnesota;
new text end
new text begin
(19) a representative from the Association of Minnesota Counties;
new text end
new text begin
(20) a representative from the League of Minnesota Cities;
new text end
new text begin
(21) the American Bar Association State Judicial Outreach Liaison;
new text end
new text begin
(22) a representative from the City Engineers Association of Minnesota;
new text end
new text begin
(23) a representative from the Minnesota County Engineers Association;
new text end
new text begin
(24) a representative from the Bicycle Alliance of Minnesota;
new text end
new text begin
(25) two individuals representing vulnerable road users, including pedestrians, bicyclists,
and other operators of a personal conveyance;
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new text begin
(26) a representative from Minnesota Operation Lifesaver;
new text end
new text begin
(27) a representative from the Minnesota Driver and Traffic Safety Education Association;
new text end
new text begin
(28) a representative from the Minnesota Association for Pupil Transportation;
new text end
new text begin
(29) a representative from the State Trauma Advisory Council;
new text end
new text begin
(30) a person representing metropolitan planning organizations; and
new text end
new text begin
(31) a person representing contractors engaged in construction and maintenance of
highways and other infrastructure.
new text end
new text begin
(b) The commissioners of public safety and transportation must jointly appoint the
advisory council members under paragraph (a), clauses (11), (25), (30), and (31).
new text end
new text begin Subd. 4. new text end
new text begin Duties. new text end
new text begin
The advisory council must:
new text end
new text begin
(1) advise the governor and heads of state departments and agencies on policies, programs,
and services affecting traffic safety;
new text end
new text begin
(2) advise the appropriate representatives of state departments on the activities of the
Toward Zero Deaths program, including but not limited to educating the public about traffic
safety;
new text end
new text begin
(3) encourage state departments and other agencies to conduct needed research in the
field of traffic safety;
new text end
new text begin
(4) review recommendations of the subcommittees and working groups;
new text end
new text begin
(5) review and comment on all grants dealing with traffic safety and on the development
and implementation of state and local traffic safety plans; and
new text end
new text begin
(6) make recommendations on safe road zone safety measures under section 169.065.
new text end
new text begin Subd. 5. new text end
new text begin Administration. new text end
new text begin
(a) The Office of Traffic Safety in the Department of Public
Safety, in cooperation with the Departments of Transportation and Health, must serve as
the host agency for the advisory council and must manage the administrative and operational
aspects of the advisory council's activities. The commissioner of public safety must perform
financial management on behalf of the council.
new text end
new text begin
(b) The advisory council must meet no less than four times per year, or more frequently
as determined by the chair, a vice chair, or a majority of the council members. The advisory
council is subject to chapter 13D.
new text end
new text begin
(c) The chair must regularly report to the respective commissioners on the activities of
the advisory council and on the state of traffic safety in Minnesota.
new text end
new text begin
(d) The terms, compensation, and appointment of members are governed by section
15.059.
new text end
new text begin
(e) The advisory council may appoint subcommittees and working groups. Subcommittees
must consist of council members. Working groups may include nonmembers. Nonmembers
on working groups must be compensated pursuant to section 15.059, subdivision 3, only
for expenses incurred for working group activities.
new text end
new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end
new text begin
This section is effective August 1, 2023.
new text end
Sec. 3.
Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 13.69, subdivision 1, is amended to read:
Subdivision 1.
Classifications.
(a) The following government data of the Department
of Public Safety are private data:
(1) medical data on driving instructors, licensed drivers, and applicants for parking
certificates and special license plates issued to physically disabled persons;
(2) other data on holders of a disability certificate under section 169.345, except that (i)
data that are not medical data may be released to law enforcement agencies, and (ii) data
necessary for enforcement of sections 169.345 and 169.346 may be released to parking
enforcement employees or parking enforcement agents of statutory or home rule charter
cities and towns;
(3) Social Security numbers in driver's license and motor vehicle registration records,
except that Social Security numbers must be provided to the Department of Revenue for
purposes of new text begin debt collection and new text end tax administration, the Department of Labor and Industry
for purposes of workers' compensation administration and enforcement, the judicial branch
for purposes of debt collection, and the Department of Natural Resources for purposes of
license application administration, and except that the last four digits of the Social Security
number must be provided to the Department of Human Services for purposes of recovery
of Minnesota health care program benefits paid; deleted text begin and
deleted text end
(4) data on persons listed as standby or temporary custodians under section 171.07,
subdivision 11, except that the data must be released to:
(i) law enforcement agencies for the purpose of verifying that an individual is a designated
caregiver; or
(ii) law enforcement agencies who state that the license holder is unable to communicate
at that time and that the information is necessary for notifying the designated caregiver of
the need to care for a child of the license holderdeleted text begin .deleted text end new text begin ; and
new text end
new text begin
(5) race and ethnicity data on driver's license holders and identification card holders
under section 171.06, subdivision 3. The Department of Public Safety Office of Traffic
Safety is authorized to receive race and ethnicity data from Driver and Vehicle Services for
only the purposes of research, evaluation, and public reports.
new text end
The department may release the Social Security number only as provided in clause (3)
and must not sell or otherwise provide individual Social Security numbers or lists of Social
Security numbers for any other purpose.
(b) The following government data of the Department of Public Safety are confidential
data: data concerning an individual's driving ability when that data is received from a member
of the individual's family.
new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end
new text begin
This section is effective for driver's license and identification
card applications received on or after January 1, 2024.
new text end
Sec. 4.
Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 13.6905, is amended by adding a subdivision to
read:
new text begin Subd. 37. new text end
new text begin Oil and other hazardous substances transportation data. new text end
new text begin
(a) Certain data
on oil and other hazardous substances transported by railroads are governed by section
219.055, subdivision 8.
new text end
new text begin
(b) Certain data on oil and other hazardous substances transportation incident reviews
are governed by section 299A.55, subdivision 5.
new text end
Sec. 5.
Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 115E.042, subdivision 2, is amended to read:
Subd. 2.
Training.
(a) Each railroad must offer training to each fire department new text begin and
each local organization for emergency management under section 12.25 new text end having jurisdiction
along deleted text begin the route of unit trains. Initial training under this subdivision must be offered to each
fire department by June 30, 2016, anddeleted text end new text begin routes over which the railroad transports oil or other
hazardous substances.new text end Refresher training must be offered to each fire departmentnew text begin and local
organization for emergency managementnew text end at least once every three years deleted text begin thereafterdeleted text end new text begin after
initial training under this subdivisionnew text end .
(b) The training must address deleted text begin the general hazards of oil and hazardous substances,
techniques to assess hazards to the environment and to the safety of responders and the
public, factors an incident commander must consider in determining whether to attempt to
suppress a fire or to evacuate the public and emergency responders from an area, and other
strategies for initial response by local emergency responders. The training must include
suggested protocol or practices for local responders to safely accomplish these tasksdeleted text end new text begin methods
to identify rail cars and hazardous substance contents, responder safety issues, rail response
tactics, public notification and evacuation considerations, environmental contamination
response, railroad response personnel and resources coordination at an incident, and other
protocols and practices for safe initial local response as required under subdivision 4,
including the notification requirements and the responsibilities of an incident commander
during a rail incident involving oil or other hazardous substances, as provided in subdivisions
3 and 4new text end .
Sec. 6.
Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 115E.042, subdivision 3, is amended to read:
Subd. 3.
new text begin Emergency response planning; new text end coordination.
deleted text begin Beginning June 30, 2015,deleted text end new text begin (a)new text end
Each railroad must communicate at least annually with each deleted text begin county or citydeleted text end new text begin applicablenew text end
emergency manager, safety representatives of railroad employees governed by the Railway
Labor Act, and deleted text begin a seniordeleted text end new text begin each applicablenew text end fire department officer deleted text begin of each fire department
having jurisdictiondeleted text end along the deleted text begin route of a unit traindeleted text end new text begin routes over which oil or other hazardous
substances are transportednew text end , new text begin in order new text end tonew text begin :
new text end
new text begin (1)new text end ensure coordination of emergency response activities between the railroad and local
respondersnew text begin ;
new text end
new text begin
(2) assist emergency managers in identifying and assessing local rail-specific threats,
hazards, and risks; and
new text end
new text begin (3) assist railroads in obtaining information from emergency managers regarding specific
local natural and technical hazards and threats in the local area that may impact rail operations
or public safetynew text end .
new text begin
(b) The coordination under paragraph (a), clauses (2) and (3), must include identification
of increased risks and potential special responses due to high population concentration,
critical local infrastructure, key facilities, significant venues, sensitive natural environments,
and other factors identified by railroads, emergency managers, and fire departments.
new text end
new text begin
(c) The commissioner of public safety must compile and make available to railroads a
list of applicable emergency managers and applicable fire chiefs, which must include contact
information. The commissioner must make biennial updates to the list of emergency managers
and fire chiefs and make the list of updated contact information available to railroads.
new text end
Sec. 7.
Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 115E.042, subdivision 4, is amended to read:
Subd. 4.
Response capabilities; time limits.
(a) Following confirmation of a discharge,
a railroad must deliver and deploy sufficient equipment and trained personnel tonew text begin (1)new text end contain
and recover discharged oil or new text begin other new text end hazardous substances deleted text begin and todeleted text end new text begin , (2)new text end protect the environmentnew text begin ,new text end
and new text begin (3) assist local new text end public safetynew text begin officialsnew text end .new text begin Within 15 minutes of a rail incident involving oil
or other hazardous substances being discharged or released, a railroad must contact the
applicable emergency manager and applicable fire chief having jurisdiction along the route
where the incident occurred. After learning of the rail incident involving oil or other
hazardous substances, the applicable emergency manager and applicable fire chief must,
as soon as practicable, identify and provide contact information of the responsible incident
commander to the reporting railroad.
new text end
(b) new text begin Within 15 minutes of local emergency responder arrival on the scene of a rail incident
involving oil or other hazardous substances, a railroad must assist the incident commander
to determine the nature of any hazardous substance known to have been released and
hazardous substance cargo transported on the train. Assistance must include providing
information that identifies the chemical content of the hazardous substance, contact
information for the shipper, and instructions for dealing with the release of the material. A
railroad may provide information on the hazardous substances transported on the train
through the train orders on board the train or by facsimile or electronic transmission.
new text end
new text begin (c) new text end Within one hour of confirmation of a discharge, a railroad must provide a qualified
company deleted text begin employeedeleted text end new text begin representativenew text end to advise the incident commandernew text begin , assist in assessing the
situation, initiate railroad response actions as needed, and provide advice and
recommendations to the incident commander regarding the responsenew text end . The deleted text begin employeedeleted text end new text begin
representativenew text end may be made available by telephone, and must be authorized to deploy all
necessary response resources of the railroad.
deleted text begin (c)deleted text end new text begin (d)new text end Within three hours of confirmation of a discharge, a railroad must be capable of
delivering monitoring equipment and a trained operator to assist in protection of responder
and public safety. A plan to ensure delivery of monitoring equipment and an operator to a
discharge site must be provided each year to the commissioner of public safety.
deleted text begin (d)deleted text end new text begin (e)new text end Within three hours of confirmation of a discharge, a railroad must providenew text begin (1)new text end
qualified personnel at a discharge site to assess the discharge and to advise the incident
commandernew text begin , and (2) resources to assist the incident commander with ongoing public safety
and scene stabilizationnew text end .
deleted text begin (e)deleted text end new text begin (f)new text end A railroad must be capable of deploying containment boom from land across
sewer outfalls, creeks, ditches, and other places where oil or new text begin other new text end hazardous substances
may drain, in order to contain leaked material before it reaches those resources. The
arrangement to provide containment boom and staff may be made by:
(1) training and caching equipment with local jurisdictions;
(2) training and caching equipment with a fire mutual-aid group;
(3) means of an industry cooperative or mutual-aid group;
(4) deployment of a contractor;
(5) deployment of a response organization under state contract; or
(6) other dependable means acceptable to the Pollution Control Agency.
deleted text begin (f)deleted text end new text begin (g)new text end Each arrangement under paragraph deleted text begin (e)deleted text end new text begin (f)new text end must be confirmed each year. Each
arrangement must be tested by drill at least once every five years.
deleted text begin (g)deleted text end new text begin (h)new text end Within eight hours of confirmation of a discharge, a railroad must be capable of
delivering and deploying containment boom, boats, oil recovery equipment, trained staff,
and all other materials needed to provide:
(1) on-site containment and recovery of a volume of oil equal to ten percent of the
calculated worst case discharge at any location along the route; and
(2) protection of listed sensitive areas and potable water intakes within one mile of a
discharge site and within eight hours of water travel time downstream in any river or stream
that the right-of-way intersects.
deleted text begin (h)deleted text end new text begin (i)new text end Within 60 hours of confirmation of a discharge, a railroad must be capable of
delivering and deploying additional containment boom, boats, oil recovery equipment,
trained staff, and all other materials needed to provide containment and recovery of a worst
case discharge and to protect listed sensitive areas and potable water intakes at any location
along the route.
Sec. 8.
Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 115E.042, subdivision 5, is amended to read:
Subd. 5.
Railroad drills.
new text begin (a) new text end Each railroad must conduct deleted text begin at least onedeleted text end oil containment,
recovery, and sensitive area protection deleted text begin drilldeleted text end new text begin exercises involving oil or other hazardous
substances as follows: (1) at least one tabletop exercise every year; and (2) at least one
full-scale exercise new text end every three yearsdeleted text begin ,deleted text end new text begin . Each exercise must benew text end at a locationnew text begin , date,new text end and timenew text begin
and in the mannernew text end chosen by the Pollution Control Agency, and attended by safety
representatives of railroad employees governed by the Railway Labor Act.
new text begin
(b) To the extent feasible, the commissioner of the Pollution Control Agency must
coordinate each exercise with exercises required by federal agencies.
new text end
Sec. 9.
Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 115E.042, subdivision 6, is amended to read:
Subd. 6.
Prevention and response plansnew text begin ; requirements; submissionnew text end .
(a) deleted text begin By June 30,
2015,deleted text end A railroad shall submit the prevention and response plan deleted text begin required under section
115E.04, as necessary to comply with the requirements of this section,deleted text end to the commissioner
of the Pollution Control Agency on a form designated by the commissioner.
(b) deleted text begin By June 30 ofdeleted text end Every third year following a plan submission under this subdivision,
new text begin or sooner as provided under section 115E.04, subdivision 2, new text end a railroad must update and
resubmit the prevention and response plan to the commissioner.
Sec. 10.
new text begin
[160.2325] HIGHWAYS FOR HABITAT PROGRAM.
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) "Integrated roadside vegetation management" means an approach to right-of-way
maintenance that combines a variety of techniques with sound ecological principles to
establish and maintain safe, healthy, and functional roadsides. Integrated roadside vegetation
management includes but is not limited to judicious use of herbicides, spot mowing,
biological control, prescribed burning, mechanical tree and brush removal, erosion prevention
and treatment, and prevention and treatment of other right-of-way disturbances.
new text end
new text begin
(c) "Program" means the highways for habitat program established in this section.
new text end
new text begin Subd. 2. new text end
new text begin Program establishment. new text end
new text begin
The commissioner must establish a highways for
habitat program to enhance roadsides with pollinator and other wildlife habitat and vegetative
buffers.
new text end
new text begin Subd. 3. new text end
new text begin General requirements. new text end
new text begin
In implementing the program, the commissioner must:
new text end
new text begin
(1) identify and prioritize highways for habitat installations under an integrated roadside
vegetation management plan with priority given to new construction and reconstruction;
new text end
new text begin
(2) develop and erect signage, where appropriate, that identifies highways for habitat
projects and clearly marks the habitat and management restrictions;
new text end
new text begin
(3) develop training for department personnel and contractors that apply pesticides and
manage vegetation on the use of integrated roadside vegetation management and native
plant identification;
new text end
new text begin
(4) assess, in consultation with the commissioners of natural resources and agriculture,
the categorization and management of noxious weeds to reduce the use of mowing and
pesticides;
new text end
new text begin
(5) maintain a website that includes information on program implementation, program
funding and expenditures, integrated roadside vegetation management, and related best
management practices; and
new text end
new text begin
(6) identify funding sources and develop proposals for ongoing funding for the program.
new text end
new text begin Subd. 4. new text end
new text begin Management standards. new text end
new text begin
(a) The commissioner, in consultation with the
commissioner of natural resources and the Board of Water and Soil Resources, must develop
standards and best management practices for integrated roadside vegetation management
plans under the program.
new text end
new text begin
(b) To the extent feasible, the standards and best management practices must include:
new text end
new text begin
(1) guidance on seed and vegetation selection based on the Board of Water and Soil
Resources' native vegetation establishment and enhancement guidelines;
new text end
new text begin
(2) requirements for roadside vegetation management protocols that avoid the use of
pollinator lethal insecticides as defined under section 18H.02, subdivision 28a;
new text end
new text begin
(3) practices that are designed to avoid habitat destruction and protect nesting birds,
pollinators, and other wildlife, except as necessary to control noxious weeds; and
new text end
new text begin
(4) identification of appropriate right-of-way tracts for wildflower and native habitat
establishment.
new text end
new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end
new text begin
This section is effective August 1, 2023.
new text end
Sec. 11.
Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 161.045, subdivision 3, is amended to read:
Subd. 3.
Limitations on spending.
(a) A commissioner must not pay for any of the
following with funds from the highway user tax distribution fund or the trunk highway fund:
(1) Bureau of Criminal Apprehension laboratory;
(2) Explore Minnesota Tourism kiosks;
(3) Minnesota Safety Council;
(4) driver education programs;
(5) Emergency Medical Services Regulatory Board;
(6) Mississippi River Parkway Commission;
(7) payments to the Department of Information Technology Services in excess of actual
costs incurred for trunk highway purposes;
(8) personnel costs incurred on behalf of the governor's office;
(9) the Office of Aeronautics within the Department of Transportation;
(10) the Office of Transit and Active Transportation within the Department of
Transportation;
(11) the Office of Passenger Rail;
(12) purchase and maintenance of soft body armor under section 299A.38;
(13) tourist information centers;
(14) parades, events, or sponsorships of events;
(15) deleted text begin rent and utility expenses for the department's central office building;
deleted text end
deleted text begin (16)deleted text end the installation, construction, expansion, or maintenance of public electric vehicle
infrastructure;
deleted text begin (17)deleted text end new text begin (16)new text end the statewide notification center for excavation services pursuant to chapter
216D; and
deleted text begin (18)deleted text end new text begin (17)new text end manufacturing license plates.
(b) The prohibition in paragraph (a) 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 in this subdivision.
Sec. 12.
Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 161.088, subdivision 1, is amended to read:
Subdivision 1.
Definitions.
For purposes of this section, the following terms have the
meanings given:
(1) "beyond the project limits" means any point that is located:
(i) outside of the project limits;
(ii) along the same trunk highway; and
(iii) within the same region of the state;
(2) "city" means a statutory or home rule charter city;
new text begin
(3) "greater Minnesota area" means the counties that are not metropolitan counties;
new text end
new text begin
(4) "metropolitan area" means Anoka, Carver, Chisago, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey,
Scott, and Washington counties;
new text end
deleted text begin (3)deleted text end new text begin (5)new text end "program" means the corridors of commerce program established in this section;
and
deleted text begin (4)deleted text end new text begin (6)new text end "project limits" means the estimated construction limits of a project for trunk
highway construction, reconstruction, or maintenance, that is a candidate for selection under
the corridors of commerce program.
Sec. 13.
Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 161.088, subdivision 2, is amended to read:
Subd. 2.
Program authority; funding.
(a) As provided in this section, the commissioner
shall establish a corridors of commerce program for trunk highway construction,
reconstruction, and improvement, including maintenance operations, that improves commerce
in the state.
(b) The commissioner may expend funds under the program from appropriations to the
commissioner that are:
(1) made specifically by law for use under this section;
(2) at the discretion of the commissioner, made for the budget activities in the state roads
program of operations and maintenance, program planning and delivery, or state road
construction; and
(3) made for the corridor investment management strategy program, unless specified
otherwise.
(c) The commissioner deleted text begin shalldeleted text end new text begin mustnew text end include in the program the cost participation policy
for local units of government.
(d) The commissioner may use up to 17 percent of any appropriation deleted text begin to the programdeleted text end new text begin
under this sectionnew text end for program deliverynew text begin and for project scoring, ranking, and selection under
subdivision 5new text end .
Sec. 14.
Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 161.088, subdivision 4, is amended to read:
Subd. 4.
Project eligibility.
(a) The eligibility requirements for projects that can be
funded under the program are:
(1) consistency with the statewide multimodal transportation plan under section 174.03;
(2) location of the project on an interregional corridor, for a project located outside of
the Department of Transportation metropolitan district;
(3) placement into at least one project classification under subdivision 3;
(4) project construction work will commence within deleted text begin threedeleted text end new text begin fournew text end years, or a longer length
of time as determined by the commissioner; and
(5) for each type of project classification under subdivision 3, a maximum allowable
amount for the total project cost estimate, as determined by the commissioner with available
data.
(b) A project whose construction is programmed in the state transportation improvement
program is not eligible for funding under the program. This paragraph does not apply to a
project that is programmed as result of selection under this section.
(c) A project may be, but is not required to be, identified in the 20-year state highway
investment plan under section 174.03.
(d) For each project, the commissioner must consider all of the eligibility requirements
under paragraph (a). The commissioner is prohibited from considering any eligibility
requirement not specified under paragraph (a).
new text begin
(e) A project in the greater Minnesota area with a total project cost of more than
$10,000,000 is classified as a greater Minnesota large project. A project in the greater
Minnesota area with a total project cost of $10,000,000 or less is classified as a greater
Minnesota small project. All projects in the metropolitan area are classified as metropolitan
projects, regardless of the total project cost.
new text end
Sec. 15.
Minnesota Statutes 2022, 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 deleted text begin other
interested stakeholders in each Department of Transportation districtdeleted text end new text begin counties in the
metropolitan area as provided by this sectionnew text end . The commissioner must determine the
eligibility for each candidate project deleted text begin identified under this paragraphdeleted text end new text begin that is submitted as
provided in this sectionnew text end . For each eligible project, the commissioner must classify and
evaluate the project for the program, using all of the criteria established under paragraph
deleted text begin (c)deleted text end new text begin (d)new text end .
new text begin
(c) Before proceeding to the evaluation required under paragraph (d), all project
recommendations submitted for consideration must be screened as follows:
new text end
new text begin
(1) for projects in the greater Minnesota area:
new text end
new text begin
(i) the area transportation partnership for the area must review all project
recommendations from the partnership's area;
new text end
new text begin
(ii) each area transportation partnership must select up to three large projects and three
small projects as defined in subdivision 4 to recommend for advancement to the evaluation
process under paragraph (d). Each area transportation partnership may develop its own
process to determine which projects to recommend. An area transportation partnership must
not include the same segment of road in more than one project; and
new text end
new text begin
(iii) only the projects recommended for evaluation may be developed by the department
and scored for selection under paragraph (d). All projects not recommended for evaluation
are disqualified from further consideration and must not be evaluated under paragraph (d);
and
new text end
new text begin
(2) for projects located in the metropolitan area:
new text end
new text begin
(i) projects located within a county in the metropolitan area must be reviewed by the
county board;
new text end
new text begin
(ii) each county board must select up to two projects to recommend for advancement to
the evaluation process under paragraph (d). A board must not include the same segment of
road in more than one project. Each board may develop its own process to determine which
project to recommend; and
new text end
new text begin
(iii) only the projects submitted by the county boards as provided in this paragraph may
be developed by the department and scored for selection under paragraph (d). All projects
not recommended for evaluation are disqualified from further consideration and must not
be evaluated under paragraph (d).
new text end
deleted text begin (c)deleted text end new text begin (d)new text end 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;
(8) the time and work needed before construction may begin on the project; deleted text begin and
deleted text end
(9) regional balance throughout the statedeleted text begin .deleted text end new text begin ; and
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(10) written recommendations submitted as provided by subdivision 5a.
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The commissioner must deleted text begin give the criteria in clauses (1) to (8) equal weight indeleted text end new text begin assign 100
selection points to each evaluation criterion set forth in clauses (1) to (8) fornew text end the selection
process.
new text begin
(e) The commissioner must select projects so that approximately 50 percent of the
available funding is used for projects in the metropolitan area and the other 50 percent is
used for projects in the greater Minnesota area. Of funding for projects in the metropolitan
area, at least 45 percent must be spent for projects in Anoka, Carver, Chisago, Dakota, Scott,
and Washington Counties. Of the funding for projects in the greater Minnesota area,
approximately 25 percent must be used for projects classified as greater Minnesota small
projects as defined in subdivision 4. When selecting projects in the greater Minnesota area,
the commissioner must select projects so that no district has two or more projects more than
any other district.
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deleted text begin
(d) The list of all projects evaluated must be made public and must include the score of
each project
deleted text end
new text begin
(f) The commissioner must publish information regarding the selection process
on the department's website. The information must include:
new text end
new text begin
(1) lists of all projects submitted for consideration and all projects recommended by the
screening entities;
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new text begin
(2) the scores and ranking for each project; and
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new text begin (3) an overview of each selected project, with amounts and sources of fundingnew text end .
deleted text begin (e)deleted text end new text begin (g)new text end 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. 16.
Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 161.088, is amended by adding a subdivision
to read:
new text begin Subd. 5a. new text end
new text begin Recommendations. new text end
new text begin
After receiving all projects submitted pursuant to
subdivision 5 but before making final selections, the commissioner must compile a list of
all projects that were submitted and transmit the list to each legislator and to the governor.
The list must include the location of each project and a brief description of the work to be
done. Within 30 days of the date the project list is transmitted, each legislator and the
governor may submit to the commissioner a written recommendation for one project on the
list. The commissioner must award one additional point to a project for each written
recommendation received for that project.
new text end
Sec. 17.
Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 161.088, is amended by adding a subdivision
to read:
new text begin Subd. 5b. new text end
new text begin Project selection period. new text end
new text begin
Beginning July 1, 2027, and every five years
thereafter, area transportation partnerships and the metropolitan counties must submit
projects to the commissioner of transportation as provided in subdivision 5. The
commissioner must evaluate the projects and select projects by March 1 of the following
year. To the greatest extent possible, the commissioner must select a sufficient number of
projects to ensure that all funds allocated for the five-year period are encumbered or spent
by the end of the period. If all selected projects are funded in the five-year time period and
there were projects that were identified and not selected, the commissioner must select
additional projects from the original project submissions. If all the projects that were
submitted are funded, the commissioner may authorize an additional project selection period
to select projects for the remainder of the period. Except as authorized by this subdivision,
the project submission and selection process must only occur every five years.
new text end
Sec. 18.
new text begin
[161.178] TRANSPORTATION GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS IMPACT
ASSESSMENT.
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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) "Assessment" means the capacity expansion impact assessment under this section.
new text end
new text begin
(c) "Capacity expansion project" means a project for trunk highway construction or
reconstruction that:
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new text begin
(1) is a major highway project, as defined in section 174.56, subdivision 1, paragraph
(b); and
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new text begin
(2) adds highway traffic capacity or provides for grade separation at an intersection,
excluding auxiliary lanes with a length of less than 2,500 feet.
new text end
new text begin
(d) "Embodied carbon emissions" means the total carbon dioxide emissions from all
stages of production of a product or material including but not limited to mining, processing
of raw materials, and manufacturing.
new text end
new text begin
(e) "Greenhouse gas emissions" includes those emissions described in section 216H.01,
subdivision 2.
new text end
new text begin Subd. 2. new text end
new text begin Project assessment. new text end
new text begin
(a) Prior to including a capacity expansion project in the
state transportation improvement program, the commissioner must perform a capacity
expansion impact assessment of the project. Following the assessment, the commissioner
must determine if the project conforms with:
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new text begin
(1) the greenhouse gas emissions reduction benchmarks under section 174.01, subdivision
3;
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(2) the vehicle miles traveled reduction targets established in the statewide multimodal
transportation plan under section 174.03, subdivision 1a; and
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new text begin
(3) providing neutral or positive environmental effects in areas of persistent poverty or
historically disadvantaged communities disrupted, displaced, or otherwise harmed by past
transportation infrastructure decisions.
new text end
new text begin
(b) If the commissioner determines that the capacity expansion project is not in
conformance with paragraph (a), the commissioner must:
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new text begin
(1) alter the scope or design of the project and perform a revised assessment that meets
the requirements under this section;
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(2) interlink sufficient impact mitigation as provided in subdivision 4; or
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(3) halt project development and disallow inclusion of the project in the state
transportation improvement program.
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new text begin Subd. 3. new text end
new text begin Assessment requirements. new text end
new text begin
(a) The commissioner must establish a process to
perform capacity expansion impact assessments. An assessment must provide for the
determination under subdivision 2.
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(b) Analysis under an assessment must include but is not limited to estimates resulting
from the project for the following:
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(1) total embodied carbon emissions;
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(2) greenhouse gas emissions over a period of 20 years;
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(3) change in vehicle miles traveled for the trunk highway segment and in other impacted
areas within the state; and
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(4) a calculation of positive, neutral, or negative environmental effects based on:
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(i) air quality and pollution;
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(ii) noise pollution;
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(iii) general public health; and
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(iv) other measures as determined by the commissioner.
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new text begin
(c) The commissioner must establish criteria to identify areas of persistent poverty and
historically disadvantaged communities based on measures and definitions in state and
federal law and federal guidance. The criteria must include a consideration of whether a
historically disadvantaged community was disrupted, displaced, or otherwise harmed by
past transportation decisions.
new text end
new text begin Subd. 4. new text end
new text begin Impact mitigation. new text end
new text begin
(a) To provide for impact mitigation, the commissioner
must interlink the capacity expansion project as provided in this subdivision. Impact
mitigation is sufficient under subdivision 2, paragraph (b), if the capacity expansion project
is interlinked to mitigation actions such that:
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new text begin
(1) the total greenhouse gas emissions reduction from the mitigation actions, after
accounting for the greenhouse gas emissions otherwise resulting from the capacity expansion
project, is consistent with meeting the benchmarks and targets specified under subdivision
2, paragraph (a), clauses (1) and (2); and
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(2) the total positive environmental effects from the actions equals or exceeds the negative
environmental effects, as determined under subdivision 3, paragraph (b), clause (4), otherwise
resulting from the capacity expansion project.
new text end
new text begin
(b) Each comparison under paragraph (a), clauses (1) and (2), must be performed over
equal comparison periods.
new text end
new text begin
(c) A mitigation action consists of a project, program, or operations modification in one
or more of the following areas:
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(1) transit expansion, including but not limited to regular route bus, arterial bus rapid
transit, highway bus rapid transit, rail transit, and intercity passenger rail;
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(2) transit service improvements, including but not limited to increased service level,
transit fare reduction, and transit priority treatments;
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(3) active transportation infrastructure;
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(4) micromobility infrastructure and service, including but not limited to shared vehicle
services;
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(5) transportation demand management, including but not limited to vanpool and shared
vehicle programs, remote work, and broadband access expansion;
new text end
new text begin
(6) parking management, including but not limited to parking requirements reduction
or elimination and parking cost adjustments;
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(7) land use, including but not limited to residential and other density increases, mixed-use
development, and transit-oriented development; and
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new text begin
(8) highway construction materials or practices modifications to provide for greenhouse
gas emissions reductions.
new text end
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(d) A mitigation action may be identified as interlinked to the capacity expansion project
if:
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(1) there is a specified project, program, or modification;
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(2) the necessary funding sources are identified and sufficient amounts are committed;
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(3) the mitigation is localized as provided in paragraph (e); and
new text end
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(4) procedures are established to ensure that the mitigation action remains in substantially
the same form or a revised form that continues to meet the calculation under paragraph (a).
new text end
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(e) The area or corridor of a mitigation action must be localized in the following priority
order:
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(1) within or associated with at least one of the communities impacted by the capacity
expansion project;
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new text begin
(2) if there is not a reasonably feasible location under clause (1), in the region of the
capacity expansion project; or
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new text begin
(3) if there is not a reasonably feasible location under clauses (1) and (2), on a statewide
basis.
new text end
new text begin
(f) The commissioner must include an explanation regarding the feasibility and rationale
for each mitigation action located under paragraph (e), clauses (2) and (3).
new text end
new text begin Subd. 5. new text end
new text begin Public information. new text end
new text begin
The commissioner must publish information regarding
capacity expansion impact assessments on the department's website. The information must
include:
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(1) identification of capacity expansion projects; and
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new text begin
(2) for each project, a summary that includes an overview of the expansion impact
assessment, the impact determination by the commissioner, and project disposition including
a review of any mitigation actions.
new text end
new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end
new text begin
This section is effective February 1, 2025.
new text end
Sec. 19.
Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 161.45, subdivision 1, is amended to read:
Subdivision 1.
Rules.
new text begin (a)new text end Electric transmission, telephone, or telegraph lines; pole lines;
community antenna television lines; railways; ditches; sewers; water, heat, or gas mains;
gas and other pipelines; flumes; or other structures which, under the laws of this state or
the ordinance of any city, may be constructed, placed, or maintained across or along any
trunk highway, or the roadway thereof, by any person, persons, corporation, or any
subdivision of the state, may be so maintained or hereafter constructed only in accordance
with such rules as may be prescribed by the commissioner who shall have power to prescribe
and enforce reasonable rules with reference to the placing and maintaining along, across,
or in any such trunk highway of any of the utilities hereinbefore set forthnew text begin .
new text end
new text begin (b) The rules under paragraph (a) must not prohibit an entity that has a right to use the
public road right-of-way pursuant to section 222.37, subdivision 1, and that has a power
purchase agreement or an agreement to transfer ownership with a Minnesota utility that
directly, or through its members or agents, provides retail electric service in the state from
placing and maintaining electric transmission lines along, across, or in any trunk highway
except as necessary to protect public safetynew text end . Nothing herein shall restrict the actions of
public authorities in extraordinary emergencies nor restrict the power and authority of the
commissioner of commerce as provided for in other provisions of law. Provided, however,
that in the event any local subdivision of government has enacted ordinances relating to the
method of installation or requiring underground installation of such community antenna
television lines, the permit granted by the commissioner of transportation shall require
compliance with such local ordinance.
Sec. 20.
Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 161.45, subdivision 2, is amended to read:
Subd. 2.
Relocation of utility.
Whenever the relocation of any utility facility is
necessitated by the construction of a project on new text begin a new text end trunk highway deleted text begin routes other than those
described in section 161.46, subdivision 2deleted text end new text begin routenew text end , the relocation work may be made a part
of the state highway construction contract or let as a separate contract as provided by law
if the owner or operator of the facility requests the commissioner to act as its agent for the
purpose of relocating the facilities and if the commissioner determines that such action is
in the best interests of the state. Payment by the utility owner or operator to the state shall
be in accordance with applicable statutes and the rules for utilities on trunk highways.
Sec. 21.
Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 161.46, subdivision 2, is amended to read:
Subd. 2.
Relocation of facilities; reimbursement.
new text begin (a) new text end Whenever the commissioner shall
determine the relocation of any utility facility is necessitated by the construction of a project
on the routes of federally aided state trunk highways, including urban extensions thereof,
which routes are included within the National System of Interstate Highways, the owner or
operator of such utility facility shall relocate the same in accordance with the order of the
commissioner. After the completion of such relocation the cost thereof shall be ascertained
and paid by the state out of trunk highway funds; provided, however, the amount to be paid
by the state for such reimbursement shall not exceed the amount on which the federal
government bases its reimbursement for said interstate system.
new text begin
(b) Notwithstanding paragraph (a), on or after January 1, 2024, any entity that receives
a route permit under chapter 216E for a high-voltage transmission line necessary to
interconnect an electric power generating facility is not eligible for relocation reimbursement
unless the entity directly, or through its members or agents, provides retail electric service
in this state.
new text end
Sec. 22.
Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 161.53, is amended to read:
161.53 RESEARCH ACTIVITIES.
(a) The commissioner may set aside in each fiscal year up to two percent of the total
amount of all funds appropriated to the commissioner other than county state-aid and
municipal state-aid highway funds for transportation research including public and private
research partnerships. The commissioner shall spend this money for (1) research to improve
the design, construction, maintenance, management, and environmental compatibility of
transportation systems, including research into and implementation of innovations in
bridge-monitoring technology and bridge inspection technology; bridge inspection techniques
and best practices; and the cost-effectiveness of deferred or lower cost highway and bridge
design and maintenance activities and their impacts on long-term trunk highway costs and
maintenance needs; (2) research on transportation policies that enhance energy efficiency
and economic development; (3) programs for implementing and monitoring research results;
and (4) development of transportation education and outreach activities.
(b) Of all funds appropriated to the commissioner other than state-aid funds, the
commissioner shall spend at least 0.1 percentdeleted text begin , but not exceeding $2,000,000 in any fiscal
yeardeleted text end deleted text begin ,deleted text end for research and related activities performed by the Center for Transportation Studies
of the University of Minnesota. The center shall establish a technology transfer and training
center for Minnesota transportation professionals.
new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end
new text begin
This section is effective July 1, 2023.
new text end
Sec. 23.
Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 168.27, subdivision 31, is amended to read:
Subd. 31.
Documentary fee.
(a) A motor vehicle dealer may not charge a documentary
fee or document administration fee in excess of the amounts provided under paragraph (b)
for services actually rendered to, for, or on behalf of the retail buyer or lessee to prepare,
handle, and process documents for the closing of a motor vehicle retail sale or leasenew text begin of a
vehicle being registered in the state of Minnesotanew text end . The fee must be separately stated on the
sales agreement maintained under Minnesota Rules, part 7400.5200, and may be excluded
from the dealer's advertised price.
(b) For motor vehicle sales or leases made on or after July 1, deleted text begin 2017deleted text end new text begin 2023new text end , through June
30, deleted text begin 2020deleted text end new text begin 2024new text end , the maximum fee is deleted text begin $100deleted text end new text begin the lesser of $200 or an amount equal to ten percent
of the value of the sale or leasenew text end . For motor vehicle sales or leases made on or after July 1,
deleted text begin 2020deleted text end new text begin 2024, through June 30, 2025new text end , the maximum fee is deleted text begin $125deleted text end new text begin the lesser of $275 or an amount
equal to ten percent of the value of the sale or lease. For motor vehicle sales or leases made
on or after July 1, 2025, the maximum fee is the lesser of $350 or an amount equal to ten
percent of the value of the sale or leasenew text end .
(c) "Documentary fee" and "document administration fee" do not include an optional
electronic transfer fee as defined under section 53C.01, subdivision 14.
new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end
new text begin
This section is effective for motor vehicle sales and leases made
on or after July 1, 2023.
new text end
Sec. 24.
Minnesota Statutes 2022, 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 requirements for bicycles under Code of Federal Regulations, title 16, part
1512, or successor requirements;
(3) is equipped with an electric motor that has a power output of not more than 750
watts; deleted text begin and
deleted text end
(4) meets the requirements of a class 1, class 2, or class 3 electric-assisted bicyclenew text begin ; and
new text end
new text begin (5) has a battery or electric drive system that has been tested to an applicable safety
standard by a third-party testing laboratorynew text end .
Sec. 25.
new text begin
[169.065] SAFE ROAD ZONES.
new text end
new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end
new text begin Definition. new text end
new text begin
For purposes of this section, "local request" means a formal
request collectively submitted by the chief law enforcement officer of a political subdivision
serving the proposed safe road zone, the local road authority for the proposed safe road
zone, and the chief executive officer, board, or designee by resolution of the political
subdivision encompassing the proposed safe road zone.
new text end
new text begin Subd. 2. new text end
new text begin Establishment. new text end
new text begin
(a) The commissioner may designate a safe road zone as
provided in this section.
new text end
new text begin
(b) Upon receipt of a local request, the commissioner, in consultation with the
commissioner of public safety, must consider designating a segment of a street or highway
as a safe road zone. In determining the designation of a safe road zone, the commissioner
must evaluate traffic safety concerns for the street or highway, including but not limited to:
excessive speed; crash history; safety of pedestrians, bicyclists, or other vulnerable road
users; intersection risks; and roadway design.
new text end
new text begin Subd. 3. new text end
new text begin Implementation. new text end
new text begin
The Advisory Council on Traffic Safety under section 4.076
must make recommendations to the commissioners of public safety and transportation on
supporting the local authority with implementation of safety measures for each safe road
zone through education, public awareness, behavior modification, and traffic engineering
efforts. Safety measures for a safe road zone may include:
new text end
new text begin
(1) providing safe road zone signs to the local authority for use in the zone;
new text end
new text begin
(2) consulting with the local authority on roadway design modifications to improve
safety;
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new text begin
(3) performing statewide safe road zone public awareness and educational outreach;
new text end
new text begin
(4) providing safe road zone outreach materials to the local authority for distribution to
the general public;
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new text begin
(5) working with the local authority to enhance safety conditions in the zone;
new text end
new text begin
(6) establishing a speed limit as provided under section 169.14, subdivision 5i, with
supporting speed enforcement and education measures; and
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new text begin
(7) evaluating the impacts of safety measures in the zone on: crashes; injuries and
fatalities; property damage; transportation system disruptions; safety for vulnerable roadway
users, including pedestrians and bicyclists; and other measures as identified by the
commissioner.
new text end
new text begin Subd. 4. new text end
new text begin Traffic enforcement. new text end
new text begin
The commissioner of public safety must coordinate with
local law enforcement agencies to determine implementation of enhanced traffic enforcement
in a safe road zone designated under this section.
new text end
new text begin Subd. 5. new text end
new text begin Program information. new text end
new text begin
The commissioner of transportation must maintain
information on a website that summarizes safe road zone implementation, including but not
limited to identification of requests for and designations of safe road zones, an overview of
safety measures and traffic enforcement activity, and a review of annual expenditures.
new text end
new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end
new text begin
This section is effective August 1, 2023.
new text end
Sec. 26.
Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 169.14, is amended by adding a subdivision to
read:
new text begin Subd. 5i. new text end
new text begin Speed limits in safe road zone. new text end
new text begin
(a) Upon request by the local authority, the
commissioner may establish a temporary or permanent speed limit in a safe road zone
designated under section 169.065, other than the limits provided in subdivision 2, based on
an engineering and traffic investigation.
new text end
new text begin
(b) The speed limit under this subdivision is effective upon the erection of appropriate
signs designating the speed and indicating the beginning and end of the segment on which
the speed limit is established. Any speed in excess of the posted limit is unlawful.
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. 27.
Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 169.18, subdivision 11, is amended to read:
Subd. 11.
Passing parked deleted text begin authorizeddeleted text end vehicle; citation; probable cause.
deleted text begin
(a) For
purposes of this subdivision, "authorized vehicle" means an authorized emergency vehicle,
as defined under section 169.011, subdivision 3; a tow truck or towing vehicle, as defined
under section 168B.011, subdivision 12a; a freeway service patrol vehicle; a road
maintenance vehicle; a utility company vehicle; a construction vehicle; a solid waste vehicle;
or a recycling vehicle.
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deleted text begin (b)deleted text end new text begin (a) new text end When approaching and before passing deleted text begin an authorizeddeleted text end new text begin anew text end vehicle with its emergency,
flashing, or warning lights activated that is parked or otherwise stopped on or next to a street
or highway having two lanes in the same direction, the driver of a vehicle shall safely move
the vehicle to the lane farthest away from the authorized vehicle, if it is possible to do so.
deleted text begin (c)deleted text end new text begin (b)new text end When approaching and before passing deleted text begin an authorizeddeleted text end new text begin anew text end vehicle with its emergency,
flashing, or warning lights activated that is parked or otherwise stopped on or next to a street
or highway having more than two lanes in the same direction, the driver of a vehicle shall
safely move the vehicle so as to leave a full lane vacant between the driver and any lane in
which the deleted text begin authorizeddeleted text end new text begin parked or stoppednew text end vehicle is completely or partially parked or otherwise
stopped, if it is possible to do so.
deleted text begin (d)deleted text end new text begin (c)new text end If a lane change under paragraph deleted text begin (b) or (c)deleted text end new text begin (a) or (b)new text end is impossible, or when
approaching and before passing deleted text begin an authorizeddeleted text end new text begin anew text end vehicle with its emergency, flashing, or
warning lights activated that is parked or otherwise stopped on or next to a street or highway
having only one lane in the same direction, the driver of a vehicle must reduce the speed of
the motor vehicle to a speed that is reasonable and prudent under the conditions until the
motor vehicle has completely passed the parked or stopped deleted text begin authorizeddeleted text end vehicle, if it is possible
to do so.
deleted text begin (e)deleted text end new text begin (d)new text end A peace officer may issue a citation to the driver of a motor vehicle if the peace
officer has probable cause to believe that the driver has operated the vehicle in violation of
this subdivision within the four-hour period following the termination of the incident or a
receipt of a report under paragraph deleted text begin (f)deleted text end new text begin (e)new text end . The citation may be issued even though the
violation was not committed in the presence of the peace officer.
deleted text begin (f)deleted text end new text begin (e)new text end Although probable cause may be otherwise satisfied by other evidentiary elements
or factors, probable cause is sufficient for purposes of this subdivision when the person
cited is operating the vehicle described by a member of the crew of an authorized emergency
vehicle or a towing vehicle as defined in section 168B.011, subdivision 12a, responding to
an incident in a timely report of the violation of this subdivision, which includes a description
of the vehicle used to commit the offense and the vehicle's license plate number. For the
purposes of issuance of a citation under paragraph deleted text begin (e)deleted text end new text begin (d)new text end , "timely" means that the report
must be made within a four-hour period following the termination of the incident.
new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end
new text begin
This section is effective July 1, 2023, and applies to violations
committed on or after that date.
new text end
Sec. 28.
Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 169.345, subdivision 2, is amended to read:
Subd. 2.
Definitions.
(a) For the purpose of section 168.021 and this section, the following
terms have the meanings given them in this subdivision.
(b) "Health professional" means a licensed physician, licensed physician assistant,
advanced practice registered nurse, licensed physical therapist, or licensed chiropractor.
(c) "Long-term certificate" means a certificate issued for a period greater than 12 months
but not greater than 71 months.
(d) "Organization certificate" means a certificate issued to an entity other than a natural
person for a period of three years.
(e) "Permit" refers to a permit that is issued for a period of 30 days, in lieu of the
certificate referred to in subdivision 3, while the application is being processed.
(f) "Physically disabled person" means a person who:
(1) because of disability cannot walk without significant risk of falling;
(2) because of disability cannot walk 200 feet without stopping to rest;
(3) because of disability cannot walk without the aid of another person, a walker, a cane,
crutches, braces, a prosthetic device, or a wheelchair;
(4) is restricted by a respiratory disease to such an extent that the person's forced
(respiratory) expiratory volume for one second, when measured by spirometry, is less than
one liter;
(5) has an arterial oxygen tension (PaO2) of less than 60 mm/Hg on room air at rest;
(6) uses portable oxygen;
(7) has a cardiac condition to the extent that the person's functional limitations are
classified in severity as class III or class IV according to standards set by the American
Heart Association;
(8) has lost an arm or a leg and does not have or cannot use an artificial limb; deleted text begin or
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(9) has a disability that would be aggravated by walking 200 feet under normal
environmental conditions to an extent that would be life threateningdeleted text begin .deleted text end new text begin ; or
new text end
new text begin
(10) is legally blind.
new text end
(g) "Short-term certificate" means a certificate issued for a period greater than six months
but not greater than 12 months.
(h) "Six-year certificate" means a certificate issued for a period of six years.
(i) "Temporary certificate" means a certificate issued for a period not greater than six
months.
new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end
new text begin
This section is effective July 1, 2023.
new text end
Sec. 29.
Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 169.475, subdivision 2, is amended to read:
Subd. 2.
Prohibition on use; penalty.
(a) Except as provided in subdivision 3, when a
motor vehicle is in motion or a part of traffic, the person operating the vehicle upon a street
or highway is prohibited fromnew text begin :
new text end
new text begin
(1) holding a wireless communications device with one or both hands; or
new text end
new text begin (2)new text end using a wireless communications device to:
deleted text begin (1)deleted text end new text begin (i)new text end initiate, compose, send, retrieve, or read an electronic message;
deleted text begin (2)deleted text end new text begin (ii)new text end engage in a cellular phone call, including initiating a call, talking or listening,
and participating in video calling; and
deleted text begin (3)deleted text end new text begin (iii)new text end access the following types of content stored on the device: video content, audio
content, images, games, or software applications.
(b) A person who violates paragraph (a) a second or subsequent time must pay a fine of
$275.
new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end
new text begin
This section is effective August 1, 2023, and applies to violations
committed on or after that date.
new text end
Sec. 30.
Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 169.475, subdivision 3, is amended to read:
Subd. 3.
Exceptions.
(a) The prohibitions in subdivision 2 do not apply if a person uses
a wireless communications device:
(1) solely in a voice-activated or hands-free mode tonew text begin (i)new text end initiate or participate in a cellular
phone callnew text begin , provided that the person does not hold the device with one or both hands;new text end or deleted text begin todeleted text end new text begin
(ii)new text end initiate, compose, send, or listen to an electronic message;
(2) to view or operate a global positioning system or navigation system in a manner that
does not require the driver to type while the vehicle is in motion or a part of traffic, provided
that the person does not hold the device with one or both hands;
(3) to listen to audio-based content in a manner that does not require the driver to scroll
or type while the vehicle is in motion or a part of traffic, provided that the person does not
hold the device with one or both hands;
(4) to obtain emergency assistance to (i) report a traffic accident, medical emergency,
or serious traffic hazard, or (ii) prevent a crime about to be committed;
(5) in the reasonable belief that a person's life or safety is in immediate danger; or
(6) in an authorized emergency vehicle while in the performance of official duties.
(b) The exception in paragraph (a), clause (1), does not apply to accessing nonnavigation
video content, engaging in video calling, engaging in live-streaming, accessing gaming
data, or reading electronic messages.
new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end
new text begin
This section is effective August 1, 2023, and applies to violations
committed on or after that date.
new text end
Sec. 31.
new text begin
[169.8296] WEIGHT LIMITS; TOWING AND RECOVERY VEHICLE.
new text end
new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end
new text begin Annual permit. new text end
new text begin
The commissioner may issue permits to an applicant
who pays a single $300 annual fee to cover all tow trucks and towing vehicles owned by
the applicant and who meets any other conditions prescribed by the commissioner. The
proceeds of this fee must be deposited in the trunk highway fund. The permit authorizes
the tow truck or towing vehicle, when towing a disabled or damaged vehicle to a place of
repair or safekeeping, to exceed the length and weight limitations of this chapter.
new text end
new text begin Subd. 2. new text end
new text begin Applicability with urgent movement. new text end
new text begin
Sections 169.823 to 169.828 do not
apply to a tow truck or towing vehicle when towing a disabled or damaged vehicle and the
movement is urgent and for the purpose of removing the disabled vehicle from the roadway
to a place of repair or safekeeping. A permit is not required for a vehicle operating under
this subdivision.
new text end
new text begin Subd. 3. new text end
new text begin Seasonal load restrictions; exemption. new text end
new text begin
(a) For purposes of this subdivision,
"recovery vehicle" means a vehicle equipped with a boom that is used to move or recover
an inoperable vehicle.
new text end
new text begin
(b) The seasonal load restrictions under section 169.87, subdivisions 1 and 2, do not
apply to a tow truck, towing vehicle, or a recovery vehicle that does not exceed a weight
of 20,000 pounds per single axle and is being operated for the purpose of towing or
recovering another vehicle that:
new text end
new text begin
(1) is involved in a vehicle crash or is inoperable and is located within a public road
right-of-way; or
new text end
new text begin
(2) has entered a public body of water adjacent to the roadway.
new text end
new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end
new text begin
This section is effective August 1, 2023.
new text end
Sec. 32.
Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 171.042, is amended to read:
171.042 DRIVER'S LICENSE FOR MEDICAL REASON.
new text begin
(a) For purposes of this section, "relative" means the applicant's grandparent, parent,
sibling, or legal guardian, including adoptive, half, step, and in-law relationships.
new text end
new text begin (b) new text end Notwithstanding any provisions of section 171.04, relating to the age of an applicant,
the commissioner may issue a driver's license to a person who has attained the age of 15
years but is under the age of 16 years, who, except for age, is qualified to hold a driver's
license and who needs to operate a motor vehicle because ofnew text begin :
new text end
new text begin (1)new text end personal deleted text begin or familydeleted text end medical reasonsnew text begin ;
new text end
new text begin
(2) medical reasons of a relative; or
new text end
new text begin (3) a disabled relative who has a disability that makes it difficult to drive or who does
not have a driver's license due to a disabilitynew text end .
new text begin
(c) The applicant is not required to comply with the six-month instruction permit
possession provisions of sections 171.04, subdivision 1, clause (2), and 171.05, subdivision
2a, or with the 12-month provisional license possession provision of section 171.04,
subdivision 1, clause (1), item (i).
new text end
new text begin (d) new text end Applicants shall apply to the commissioner for the license on forms prescribed by
the commissioner. The application deleted text begin shalldeleted text end new text begin mustnew text end be accompanied by written verified statements
deleted text begin bydeleted text end new text begin fromnew text end the applicant's deleted text begin parent or guardian and bydeleted text end new text begin relative ornew text end a doctor setting forth the
deleted text begin necessitydeleted text end new text begin reason the applicant is qualifiednew text end for the license. The commissioner in issuing such
license may impose such conditions and limitations as in the commissioner's judgment are
necessary to the interests of the public safety and welfare.
new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end
new text begin
This section is effective July 1, 2023, and applies to applications
submitted on or after that date.
new text end
Sec. 33.
Minnesota Statutes 2022, 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 begin either:deleted text end new 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 end new text begin (A) the classroom phase of instruction in anew text end driver
education program that deleted text begin is approved by the commissioner of public safety and thatdeleted text end includes
classroom and behind-the-wheel training; deleted text begin or
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 end new 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 begin homeschooldeleted text end new text begin
home schoolnew text end diploma, the deleted text begin student is takingdeleted text end home-classroom driver training deleted text begin with 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 begin homeschooldeleted text end new text begin home schoolnew text end and home-classroom driver training status
on the form approved by the commissioner;
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(D) a teleconference driver education program authorized by section 171.395; or
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(E) an online driver education program authorized by section 171.396;
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(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;
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deleted text begin (3)deleted text end new text begin (2)new text end has passed a test of the applicant's eyesight;
deleted text begin (4)deleted text end new 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 end new 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 end new 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 end new 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.
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(d) A driver education program under this subdivision includes a public, private, or
commercial program and must be approved by the commissioner.
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deleted text begin (d)deleted text end new 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.
new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end
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This section is effective July 1, 2023.
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Sec. 34.
Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 171.06, subdivision 2, is amended to read:
Subd. 2.
Fees.
(a) The fees for a license and Minnesota identification card are as follows:
| REAL ID Compliant or Noncompliant Classified Driver's License |
D-deleted text begin $21.00deleted text end new text begin $27.00 new text end |
C-deleted text begin $25.00deleted text end new text begin $31.00 new text end |
B-deleted text begin $32.00deleted text end new text begin $38.00 new text end |
A-deleted text begin $40.00deleted text end new text begin $46.00 new text end |
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| REAL ID Compliant or Noncompliant Classified Under-21 D.L. |
D-deleted text begin $21.00deleted text end new text begin $27.00 new text end |
C-deleted text begin $25.00deleted text end new text begin $31.00 new text end |
B-deleted text begin $32.00deleted text end new text begin $38.00 new text end |
A-deleted text begin $20.00deleted text end new text begin $26.00 new text end |
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| Enhanced Driver's License |
D-deleted text begin $36.00deleted text end new text begin $42.00 new text end |
C-deleted text begin $40.00deleted text end new text begin $46.00 new text end |
B-deleted text begin $47.00deleted text end new text begin $53.00 new text end |
A-deleted text begin $55.00deleted text end new text begin $61.00 new text end |
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| REAL ID Compliant or Noncompliant Instruction Permit |
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$5.25
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$11.25 new text end |
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| Enhanced Instruction Permit |
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$20.25
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$26.25 new text end |
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| Commercial Learner's Permit |
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$2.50
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$8.50 new text end |
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| REAL ID Compliant or Noncompliant Provisional License |
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$8.25
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$14.25 new text end |
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| Enhanced Provisional License |
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$23.25
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$29.25 new text end |
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| Duplicate REAL ID Compliant or Noncompliant License or duplicate REAL ID Compliant or Noncompliant identification card |
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$6.75
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$12.75 new text end |
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| Enhanced Duplicate License or enhanced duplicate identification card |
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$21.75
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$27.75 new text end |
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| REAL ID Compliant or Noncompliant Minnesota identification card or REAL ID Compliant or Noncompliant Under-21 Minnesota identification card, other than duplicate, except as otherwise provided in section 171.07, subdivisions 3 and 3a |
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$11.25
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$17.25 new text end |
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| Enhanced Minnesota identification card |
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$26.25
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$32.25 new text end |
deleted text begin From August 1, 2019, to June 30, 2022,deleted text end The fee is increased by $0.75 for REAL ID compliant
or noncompliant classified driver's licenses, REAL ID compliant or noncompliant classified
under-21 driver's licenses, and enhanced driver's licenses.
(b) In addition to each fee required in paragraph (a), the commissioner shall collect a
surcharge of $2.25. Surcharges collected under this paragraph must be credited to the driver
and vehicle services technology account under section 299A.705.
(c) Notwithstanding paragraph (a), an individual who holds a provisional license and
has a driving record free of (1) convictions for a violation of section 169A.20, 169A.33,
169A.35, sections 169A.50 to 169A.53, or section 171.177, (2) convictions for crash-related
moving violations, and (3) convictions for moving violations that are not crash related, shall
have a $3.50 credit toward the fee for any classified under-21 driver's license. "Moving
violation" has the meaning given it in section 171.04, subdivision 1.
(d) In addition to the driver's license fee required under paragraph (a), the commissioner
shall collect an additional $4 processing fee from each new applicant or individual renewing
a license with a school bus endorsement to cover the costs for processing an applicant's
initial and biennial physical examination certificate. The department shall not charge these
applicants any other fee to receive or renew the endorsement.
(e) In addition to the fee required under paragraph (a), a driver's license agent may charge
and retain a filing fee as provided under section 171.061, subdivision 4.
(f) In addition to the fee required under paragraph (a), the commissioner shall charge a
filing fee at the same amount as a driver's license agent under section 171.061, subdivision
4. Revenue collected under this paragraph must be deposited in the driver services operating
account under section 299A.705.
(g) An application for a Minnesota identification card, instruction permit, provisional
license, or driver's license, including an application for renewal, must contain a provision
that allows the applicant to add to the fee under paragraph (a), a $2 donation for the purposes
of public information and education on anatomical gifts under section 171.075.
Sec. 35.
Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 171.06, subdivision 3, as amended by Laws
2023, chapter 13, article 1, section 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 elects not to specify 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 subdivision 3b, paragraph (e);
(iii) as applicable, designate document retention as provided under section 171.12,
subdivision 3c; deleted text begin and
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(iv) indicate emergency contacts as provided under section 171.12, subdivision 5bdeleted text begin .deleted text end new text begin ; and
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(v) indicate the applicant's race and ethnicity.
new text end
(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.
(d) A valid Department of Corrections or Federal Bureau of Prisons identification card
containing the applicant's full name, date of birth, and photograph issued to the applicant
is an acceptable form of proof of identity in an application for an identification card,
instruction permit, or driver's license as a secondary document for purposes of Minnesota
Rules, part 7410.0400, and successor rules.
(e) An application form must not provide for identification of (1) the accompanying
documents used by an applicant to demonstrate identity, or (2) except as provided in
paragraphs (b) and (c), the applicant's citizenship, immigration status, or lawful presence
in the United States. The commissioner and a driver's license agent must not inquire about
an applicant's citizenship, immigration status, or lawful presence in the United States, except
as provided in paragraphs (b) and (c).
new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end
new text begin
This section is effective for driver's license and identification
card applications submitted on or after January 1, 2024.
new text end
Sec. 36.
Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 171.07, subdivision 15, is amended to read:
Subd. 15.
Veteran designation.
(a) At the request of an eligible applicant and on payment
of the required fee, the department shall issue, renew, or reissue to the applicant a driver's
license or Minnesota identification card bearing a graphic or written designation of:
(1) Veteran; or
(2) Veteran 100% T&P.
(b) At the time of the initial application for the designation provided under this
subdivision, the applicant must:
(1) be new text begin one of the following:
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new text begin (i) new text end a veteran, as defined in section 197.447;new text begin or
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(ii) a retired member of the National Guard or a reserve component of the United States
armed forces;
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(2) deleted text begin havedeleted text end new text begin providenew text end a certified copy of the deleted text begin veteran'sdeleted text end new text begin applicant'snew text end discharge papersnew text begin that confirms
an honorable or general discharge under honorable conditions status, or a military retiree
identification card, veteran identification card, or veteran health identification cardnew text end ; and
(3) if the applicant is seeking the disability designation under paragraph (a), clause (2),
provide satisfactory evidence of a 100 percent total and permanent service-connected
disability as determined by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs.
deleted text begin
(c) The commissioner of public safety is required to issue drivers' licenses and Minnesota
identification cards with the veteran designation only after entering a new contract or in
coordination with producing a new card design with modifications made as required by
law.
deleted text end
new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE; APPLICATION. new text end
new text begin
This section is effective August 1, 2023, and
applies to applications submitted on or after that date.
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Sec. 37.
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[171.301] REINTEGRATION LICENSE.
new text end
new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end
new text begin Conditions of issuance. new text end
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(a) The commissioner may issue a reintegration
driver's license to any person:
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(1) who is 18 years of age or older;
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(2) who has been released from a period of at least 180 consecutive days of confinement
or incarceration in:
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(i) an adult correctional facility under the control of the commissioner of corrections or
licensed by the commissioner of corrections under section 241.021;
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(ii) a federal correctional facility for adults; or
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new text begin
(iii) an adult correctional facility operated under the control or supervision of any other
state; and
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new text begin
(3) whose license has been suspended or revoked under the circumstances listed in
section 171.30, subdivision 1, paragraph (a), clauses (1) to (4), for a violation that occurred
before the individual was incarcerated for the period described in clause (2).
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(b) If the person's driver's license or permit to drive has been revoked under section
169.792 or 169.797, the commissioner may only issue a reintegration driver's license to the
person after the person has presented an insurance identification card, policy, or written
statement indicating that the driver or owner has insurance coverage satisfactory to the
commissioner.
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(c) If the person's driver's license or permit to drive has been suspended under section
171.186, the commissioner may only issue a reintegration driver's license to the person after
the commissioner receives notice of a court order provided pursuant to section 518A.65,
paragraph (e), showing that the person's driver's license or operating privileges should no
longer be suspended.
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(d) If the person's driver's license has been revoked under section 171.17, subdivision
1, paragraph (a), clause (1), the commissioner may only issue a reintegration driver's license
to the person after the person has completed the applicable revocation period.
new text end
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(e) The commissioner must not issue a reintegration driver's license:
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(1) to any person described in section 171.04, subdivision 1, clause (7), (8), (10), or
(11);
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(2) to any person described in section 169A.55, subdivision 5;
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(3) if the person has committed a violation after the person was released from custody
that results in the suspension, revocation, or cancellation of a driver's license, including
suspension for nonpayment of child support or maintenance payments as described in section
171.186, subdivision 1; or
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(4) if the issuance would conflict with the requirements of the nonresident violator
compact.
new text end
new text begin
(f) The commissioner must not issue a class A, class B, or class C reintegration driver's
license.
new text end
new text begin Subd. 2. new text end
new text begin Application. new text end
new text begin
(a) Application for a reintegration driver's license must be made
in the form and manner approved by the commissioner.
new text end
new text begin
(b) A person seeking a reintegration driver's license who was released from confinement
or incarceration on or after April 1, 2024, must apply for the license within one year of
release. A person seeking a reintegration driver's license who was released from confinement
or incarceration before April 1, 2024, must apply for the license by April 1, 2025.
new text end
new text begin Subd. 3. new text end
new text begin Fees prohibited. new text end
new text begin
(a) For a reintegration driver's license under this section:
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(1) the commissioner must not impose:
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(i) a fee, surcharge, or filing fee under section 171.06, subdivision 2; or
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(ii) an endorsement fee under section 171.06, subdivision 2a; and
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(2) a driver's license agent must not impose a filing fee under section 171.061, subdivision
4.
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new text begin
(b) Issuance of a reintegration driver's license does not forgive or otherwise discharge
any unpaid fees or fines.
new text end
new text begin Subd. 4. new text end
new text begin Cancellation of license. new text end
new text begin
(a) The commissioner must cancel the reintegration
driver's license of any person who commits a violation that would result in the suspension,
revocation, or cancellation of a driver's license, including suspension for nonpayment of
child support or maintenance payments as described in section 171.186, subdivision 1. The
commissioner must not cancel a reintegration driver's license for payment of a fine or
resolution of a criminal charge if the underlying incident occurred before the reintegration
driver's license was issued, unless the conviction would have made the person ineligible to
receive a reintegration driver' s license. Except as described in paragraph (b), a person whose
reintegration driver's license is canceled under this subdivision may not be issued another
reintegration driver's license and may not operate a motor vehicle for the remainder of the
period of suspension or revocation or 30 days, whichever is longer.
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(b) A person whose reintegration driver's license is canceled under paragraph (a) may
apply for a new reintegration driver's license if the person is incarcerated or confined for a
period of at least 180 consecutive days after the cancellation and the person meets the
conditions described in subdivision 1.
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(c) Nothing in this section prohibits cancellation and reinstatement of a reintegration
driver's license for any other reason described in section 171.14 provided any factor making
the person not eligible for a driver's license under section 171.04 occurred or became known
to the commissioner after issuance of the reintegration driver's license.
new text end
new text begin Subd. 5. new text end
new text begin Expiration. new text end
new text begin
A reintegration driver's license expires 15 months from the date
of issuance of the license. A reintegration driver's license may not be renewed.
new text end
new text begin Subd. 6. new text end
new text begin Issuance of regular driver's license. new text end
new text begin
(a) Notwithstanding any statute or rule
to the contrary, the commissioner must issue a REAL ID-compliant or noncompliant license
to a person who possesses a reintegration driver's license if:
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(1) the person has possessed the reintegration driver's license for at least one full year;
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(2) the reintegration driver's license has not been canceled under subdivision 4 and has
not expired under subdivision 5;
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(3) the person meets the application requirements under section 171.06, including payment
of the applicable fees, surcharge, and filing fee under sections 171.06, subdivisions 2 and
2a, and 171.061, subdivision 4; and
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(4) issuance of the license does not conflict with the requirements of the nonresident
violator compact.
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(b) The commissioner must forgive any outstanding balance due on a fee or surcharge
under section 171.29, subdivision 2, for a person who is eligible and applies for a license
under paragraph (a).
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new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end
new text begin
This section is effective April 1, 2024.
new text end
Sec. 38.
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[171.395] TELECONFERENCE DRIVER EDUCATION PROGRAM.
new text end
new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end
new text begin Authorization. new text end
new text begin
A licensed driver education program that provides both
classroom and behind-the-wheel instruction may provide teleconference driver education
as provided in this section. For purposes of this section, the driver education program must
provide both classroom and behind-the-wheel instruction. If a program partners or contracts
with a second program to provide any portion of classroom or behind-the-wheel instruction,
the first program is not eligible to provide teleconference driver education instruction.
new text end
new text begin Subd. 2. new text end
new text begin Curriculum and instruction requirements. new text end
new text begin
(a) A teleconference driver
education program must:
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new text begin
(1) meet the requirements as provided in section 171.0701, subdivision 1, and Minnesota
Rules, chapter 7411, or successor rules;
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new text begin
(2) use teleconferencing, or another similar method, that provides live synchronous
distance learning and ensures that student questions and comments can be addressed in real
time;
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(3) ensure all locations are linked using both picture and sound;
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new text begin
(4) use classroom instruction curriculum that is identical to the curriculum used by the
driver education program in an in-person setting;
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new text begin
(5) provide teleconference instruction to any student that is enrolled in the approved
driver education program; and
new text end
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(6) provide teleconference interactive supplemental parent curriculum consistent with
section 171.0701, subdivision 1a.
new text end
new text begin
(b) A student may receive teleconference instruction only if the driver education instructor
confirms that picture and sound allow the student to interact with the instructor in real time.
new text end
new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end
new text begin
This section is effective July 1, 2023.
new text end
Sec. 39.
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[171.396] 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:
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(1) include a means for the student to measure performance outcomes;
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(2) use a pool of rotating quiz questions;
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new text begin
(3) incorporate accountability features to ensure the identity of the student while engaged
in the course of online study;
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(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;
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(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;
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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;
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new text begin
(8) incorporate preventive measures in place to protect against the access of private
information;
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new text begin
(9) include the ability to update course content uniformly throughout the state; and
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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
new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end
new text begin
This section is effective July 1, 2023.
new text end
Sec. 40.
Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 174.01, is amended by adding a subdivision to
read:
new text begin Subd. 3. new text end
new text begin Greenhouse gas emissions benchmarks. new text end
new text begin
(a) In association with the goals
under subdivision 2, clauses (10) and (13) to (16), the commissioner of transportation must
establish benchmarks for the statewide greenhouse gas emissions reduction goal under
section 216H.02, subdivision 1.
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new text begin
(b) The benchmarks must include:
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new text begin
(1) establishment of proportional emissions reduction performance targets for the
transportation sector;
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(2) specification of the performance targets on a five-year or more frequent basis; and
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(3) allocation across the transportation sector, which:
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(i) must provide for an allocation to the metropolitan area, as defined in section 473.121,
subdivision 2;
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new text begin
(ii) must account for differences in the feasibility and extent of emissions reductions
across forms of land use and across regions of the state; and
new text end
new text begin
(iii) may include performance targets based on Department of Transportation district,
geographic region, a per capita calculation, or transportation mode, or a combination.
new text end
new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end
new text begin
This section is effective February 1, 2025.
new text end
Sec. 41.
Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 174.03, subdivision 1c, is amended to read:
Subd. 1c.
Minnesota state highway investment plan.
Within one year of each revision
of the statewide multimodal transportation plan under subdivision 1a, the commissioner
must prepare a 20-year Minnesota state highway investment plan that:
(1) incorporates performance measures and targets for assessing progress and achievement
of the state's transportation goals, objectives, and policies identified in this chapter for the
state trunk highway system, and those goals, objectives, and policies established in the
statewide multimodal transportation plan. Performance targets must be based on objectively
verifiable measures, and address, at a minimum:
(i) preservation and maintenance of the structural condition of state highway roadways,
bridges, pavements, roadside infrastructure, and traveler-related facilities;
(ii) safety; and
(iii) mobility;
(2) summarizes trends and impacts for each performance target over the past five years;
(3) summarizes the amount and analyzes the impact of the department's capital
investments and priorities over the past five years on each performance target, including a
comparison of prior plan projected costs with actual costs;
(4) identifies the investments required to meet the established performance targets over
the next 20-year period;
(5) projects available state and federal funding over the 20-year period, including any
unique, competitive, time-limited, or focused funding opportunities;
(6) identifies strategies to ensure the most efficient use of existing transportation
infrastructure, and to maximize the performance benefits of projected available funding;
(7) establishes investment priorities for projected funding, which must:
(i) provide for cost-effective preservation, maintenance, and repair to address the goal
under section 174.01, subdivision 2, clause (9), in a manner that aligns with other goals in
that section;
(ii) as appropriate, provide a schedule of major projects or improvement programs for
the 20-year period; and
(iii) identify resulting projected costs and impact on performance targets; deleted text begin and
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(8) identifies those performance targets identified under clause (1) not expected to meet
the target outcome over the 20-year period together with alternative strategies that could
be implemented to meet the targetsnew text begin ; and
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new text begin (9) establishes procedures and guidance for capacity expansion project development to
conform with section 161.178, subdivision 2, paragraph (a)new text end .
new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end
new text begin
This section is effective the day following final enactment and
applies to plan revisions adopted on or after that date.
new text end
Sec. 42.
new text begin
[174.46] DISADVANTAGED COMMUNITIES CARSHARING GRANT
ACCOUNT; GRANTS.
new text end
new text begin
(a) The disadvantaged communities carsharing grant account is established in the special
revenue fund. The account consists of funds provided by law and any other money donated,
allotted, transferred, or otherwise provided to the account. Money in the account is annually
appropriated to the commissioner to make grants as provided in paragraph (b).
new text end
new text begin
(b) The commissioner must administer a program to provide grants to nonprofit
organizations or carsharing operators to support the growth of carsharing in disadvantaged
communities through programs, marketing, and community engagement. A grant recipient
may use grant proceeds for capital and operational costs of a program. Eligible grant
recipients must be based in Minnesota and be either a nonprofit organization or carsharing
operator, with a preference given to nonprofit carsharing operators. Transportation
management organizations are not eligible to receive grants under this section.
new text end
new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end
new text begin
This section is effective July 1, 2023.
new text end
Sec. 43.
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[174.47] ELECTRIC VEHICLE INFRASTRUCTURE PROGRAM.
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(a) For purposes of this section, the following terms have
the meanings given.
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(b) "Commissioner" means the commissioner of transportation.
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(c) "Program" means the electric vehicle infrastructure program established in this
section.
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(d) "Project" includes but is not limited to planning, predesign, design, preliminary and
final engineering, environmental analysis, property acquisition, construction, and
maintenance.
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new text begin Electric vehicle infrastructure program. new text end
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The commissioner must establish
a statewide electric vehicle infrastructure program for the purpose of implementing the
National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Formula Program and successor programs to
maximize the use of federal funds available to the state.
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The commissioner may enter into an agreement with
any private or public entity to provide financial assistance for, or engage in the planning,
designing, developing, hosting, constructing, equipping, operating, or maintaining of, electric
vehicle infrastructure, including but not limited to environmental studies, preliminary
engineering, final design, construction, and developing financial and operating plans.
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new text begin Program requirements. new text end
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(a) The commissioner must require that electric vehicle
infrastructure funded under the program is constructed, installed, and maintained in
conformance with the requirements under Code of Federal Regulations, title 23, section
680.106, paragraph (j), or successor requirements.
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(b) An electric vehicle infrastructure project that receives funds under the program is
subject to the requirement of paying the prevailing wage rate as defined in section 177.42,
and the requirements and enforcement provisions in sections 177.27, 177.30, 177.32, 177.41
to 177.435, and 177.45.
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new text begin Report. new text end
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(a) Every even-numbered year by February 1, the commissioner must
submit a report to the chairs and ranking minority members of the legislative committees
with jurisdiction over transportation policy and finance regarding the electric vehicle
infrastructure program. At a minimum, the report must include:
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(1) an itemization of federal funds spent for the program, including the purpose of the
expenditure and the recipient of the expenditure;
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(2) an itemization of state funds spent for the program, including the purpose of the
expenditure and the recipient of the expenditure;
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(3) the amount of money, from any source, that was used for department staff related to
the program;
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(4) any changes to the plan that were made since the previous report was submitted;
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(5) the locations of electric vehicle infrastructure created with the program, including
the type of infrastructure and whether the infrastructure is on public or private property;
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(6) a description of how projects were selected; and
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(7) a description of how the commissioner is ensuring electric vehicle infrastructure is
regionally balanced.
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(b) The commissioner is not required to submit a report pursuant to this subdivision if,
since the previous report was submitted, no money has been spent pursuant to this section.
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This section is effective August 1, 2023.
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Sec. 44.
Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 219.015, subdivision 2, is amended to read:
Subd. 2.
Railroad company assessment; account; appropriation.
(a) As provided in
this subdivision, the commissioner shall annually assess railroad companies that are (1)
defined as common carriers under section 218.011; (2) classified by federal law or regulation
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(3) operating in this state.
(b) The assessment must be calculated to allocate state rail safety inspection program
costs proportionally among carriers based on route miles operated in Minnesota at the time
of assessment. The commissioner must include in the assessment calculation all state rail
safety inspection program costs to support up to deleted text begin fourdeleted text end new text begin sixnew text end rail safety inspector positions,
including but not limited to salary, administration, supervision, travel, equipment, training,
and ongoing state rail inspector duties.
(c) The assessments collected under this subdivision must be deposited in a state rail
safety inspection account, which is established in the special revenue fund. The account
consists of funds provided by this subdivision and any other money donated, allotted,
transferred, or otherwise provided to the account. Money in the account is appropriated to
the commissioner to administer the state rail safety inspection program.
Sec. 45.
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[219.055] INCIDENT EMERGENCY RESPONSE; PREPAREDNESS AND
INFORMATION.
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new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end
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(a) The definitions in section 115E.01 apply to this section
except as otherwise provided in this subdivision. For purposes of this section, the following
terms have the meanings given.
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(b) "Applicable emergency manager" means an emergency manager having jurisdiction
along the routes over which oil or other hazardous substance cargo is transported by a rail
carrier.
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(c) "Applicable fire department officer" means a fire chief or other senior officer of a
fire department having jurisdiction along the routes over which oil or other hazardous
substance cargo is transported by a rail carrier.
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(d) "Emergency manager" means the director of a local organization for emergency
management under section 12.25.
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(e) "Hazardous substance" means any material identified in the definition of hazardous
substance under section 115B.02, subdivision 8, or Code of Federal Regulations, title 49,
section 171.8.
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(f) "Incident commander" means the official who has responsibility under National
Incident Management System guidelines for all aspects of emergency response operations
at an incident scene, including directing and controlling resources.
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(g) "Rail carrier" means a railroad company that is:
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(1) defined as a common carrier under section 218.011, subdivision 10;
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(2) classified by federal law or regulation as a Class I Railroad, Class I Rail Carrier,
Class II Railroad, Class II Rail Carrier, Class III Railroad, or Class III Rail Carrier; and
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(3) operating in this state.
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Within ten business days of receiving a written request, a rail
carrier must provide a traffic review to the commissioner of public safety, a requesting
emergency manager, or a fire chief having jurisdiction along the routes over which oil or
other hazardous substances are transported. The traffic review under this subdivision must
include information on the types and volumes of oil or other hazardous substances transported
through the requester's jurisdiction during the prior calendar year.
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Upon written request,
a rail carrier must provide to the commissioner of public safety, an emergency manager, or
a fire chief having jurisdiction along the routes over which oil or other hazardous substances
are transported:
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(1) a complete copy of prevention and response plans submitted under section 115E.042,
subdivision 6; and
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(2) a copy of the data and information, including risk assessment information, used to
develop the rail carrier's route analysis as required under Code of Federal Regulations, title
49, section 172.820, or successor requirements.
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(a) Within 30 days
of receiving a written request, a rail carrier must be available to meet with the commissioner
of public safety, a requesting emergency manager, or a fire chief having jurisdiction along
the routes over which oil or other hazardous substances are transported concerning emergency
response planning and coordination.
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(b) At a meeting held under this subdivision, a rail carrier must provide:
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(1) a review of the rail carrier's emergency response planning and capability, including
railroad response timelines and resources to provide:
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(i) technical advice and recommendations;
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(ii) trained response personnel;
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(iii) specialized equipment; and
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(iv) any other available resources to support an incident commander who conducts a
public safety emergency response under the National Incident Management System; and
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(2) inventory information on emergency responses involving oil or other hazardous
substances, consisting of:
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(i) equipment owned by the rail carrier, including equipment type and location;
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(ii) the rail carrier's response personnel, including contact information and location; and
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(iii) resources available to the rail carrier through contractual agreements.
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new text begin Real-time emergency response information. new text end
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(a) The commissioner of public
safety must, through the Minnesota Fusion Center, receive and disseminate emergency
response information as provided under section 7302 of the FAST Act of 2015, Public Law
114-94, and federal regulations adopted under that section.
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(b) On and after July 1, 2024, all rail carriers subject to this section and section 115E.042
must collectively provide information on the transportation of oil or other hazardous
substances in a digital format through a wireless communication device application.
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(a) Each rail carrier must conduct
one tabletop public safety emergency response exercise in each emergency management
region where the rail carrier transports oil or other hazardous substances. The tabletop
exercise must be conducted by July 1, 2025, and July 1 every two years thereafter.
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(b) Each rail carrier must conduct one full-scale public safety emergency response
exercise every four years.
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(c) In an emergency management region where more than one rail carrier operates, the
rail carriers may conduct the tabletop and full-scale exercises jointly or may alternate among
rail carriers to conduct the exercises.
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(d) The rail carriers must conduct the tabletop and full-scale exercises in full coordination
with the commissioner of public safety, any interested emergency managers, and fire chiefs
having jurisdiction within the applicable emergency management region along the routes
over which oil or other hazardous substances are transported. Each tabletop and full-scale
exercise conducted under this subdivision must be attended by safety representatives of
railroad employees governed by the Railway Labor Act, United States Code, title 45, section
151, et seq.
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(e) To the extent feasible, the rail carriers must coordinate the tabletop and full-scale
exercises among each other and with exercises under section 115E.042, subdivision 5.
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(a) Each rail carrier must conduct
one tabletop incident commander emergency exercise in each emergency management
region where the rail carrier transports oil or other hazardous substances. The tabletop
exercise must be conducted under the time limits provided in section 115E.042, subdivision
4, and coordinate the railroad's response actions and recommendations to the incident
commander regarding the response as provided in section 115E.042, subdivision 3.
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(b) Each rail carrier must conduct one full-scale incident commander response site
exercise every four years.
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(c) In an emergency management region where more than one rail carrier operates, the
rail carriers may conduct the incident commander response site tabletop and full-scale
exercises jointly or may alternate among rail carriers to conduct the exercises.
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(d) The rail carriers must conduct the incident commander response site tabletop and
full-scale exercises with the commissioner of public safety, any interested emergency
managers, any interested incident commanders, and fire chiefs having jurisdiction within
the applicable emergency management region along the routes over which oil or other
hazardous substances are transported. Each tabletop and full-scale exercise conducted under
this subdivision must be attended by safety representatives of railroad employees governed
by the Railway Labor Act, United States Code, title 45, section 151, et seq.
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(e) A rail carrier must provide by telephone a qualified company representative with
knowledge of the rail carrier's response resources during the exercises.
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(a) Any data provided under
subdivisions 2 to 7 to an emergency manager, incident commander, emergency first
responder, fire chief, or the commissioner of public safety are nonpublic data, as defined
under section 13.02, subdivision 9.
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(b) Any prevention and response plan data created under section 115E.042, subdivision
6, that is in the possession of an emergency manager, incident commander, emergency first
responder, or fire chief are nonpublic data, as defined in section 13.02, subdivision 9. This
paragraph does not apply to data in the possession of the commissioner of the Pollution
Control Agency.
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Sec. 46.
Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 219.1651, is amended to read:
219.1651 GRADE CROSSING SAFETY ACCOUNT.
A Minnesota grade crossing safety account is created in the special revenue fund,
consisting of money credited to the account by law. Money in the account is appropriated
to the commissioner of transportation for rail-highway grade crossing safety projects on
public streets and highways, including engineering costsnew text begin and other costs associated with
administration and delivery of grade crossing safety projectsnew text end . At the discretion of the
commissioner of transportation, money in the account at the end of each biennium may
cancel to the trunk highway fund.
Sec. 47.
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[219.752] MINIMUM CREW SIZE.
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(a) For purposes of this section, "shared corridor" means a segment of railroad track in
which light rail transit operates within or adjacent to right-of-way used in freight rail
operation.
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(b) A Class I Railroad, Class II Railroad, or a railroad while operating in a shared corridor
must not operate a train or light engine used in connection with the movement of freight
unless it has a crew of a minimum of two individuals. This section does not apply to hostler
services or utility employees.
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(c) Any railroad that willfully violates this section must pay a fine of not less than $250
or more than $1,000 for a first offense, not less than $1,000 or more than $5,000 for a second
offense committed within three years of the first offense, and not less than $5,000 nor more
than $10,000 for a third or subsequent offense committed within three years of the first
offense.
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(d) Fines prescribed in this section must be recovered in a civil action before a judge of
the county in which the violation occurs.
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This section is effective 30 days following final enactment.
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Sec. 48.
Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 222.37, subdivision 1, is amended to read:
Subdivision 1.
Use requirements.
Any water power, telegraph, telephone, pneumatic
tube, pipeline, community antenna television, cable communications or electric light, heat,
power company,new text begin entity that receives a route permit under chapter 216E for a high-voltage
transmission line necessary to interconnect an electric power generating facility with
transmission lines or associated facilities of an entity that directly, or through its members
or agents, provides retail electric service in the state,new text end or fire department may use public
roads for the purpose of constructing, using, operating, and maintaining lines, subways,
canals, conduits,new text begin transmission lines,new text end hydrants, or dry hydrants, for their business, but such
lines shall be so located as in no way to interfere with the safety and convenience of ordinary
travel along or over the same; and, in the construction and maintenance of such line, subway,
canal, conduit,new text begin transmission lines,new text end hydrants, or dry hydrants, the deleted text begin companydeleted text end new text begin entitynew text end shall be
subject to all reasonable regulations imposed by the governing body of any county, town
or city in which such public road may be. If the governing body does not require the deleted text begin companydeleted text end new text begin
entitynew text end to obtain a permit, deleted text begin a companydeleted text end new text begin an entitynew text end shall notify the governing body of any county,
town, or city having jurisdiction over a public road prior to the construction or major repair,
involving extensive excavation on the road right-of-way, of the deleted text begin company'sdeleted text end new text begin entity'snew text end equipment
along, over, or under the public road, unless the governing body waives the notice
requirement. A waiver of the notice requirement must be renewed on an annual basis. For
emergency repair deleted text begin a companydeleted text end new text begin an entitynew text end shall notify the governing body as soon as practical
after the repair is made. Nothing herein shall be construed to grant to any person any rights
for the maintenance of a telegraph, telephone, pneumatic tube, community antenna television
system, cable communications system, or light, heat, power system,new text begin electric power generating
system, high-voltage transmission line,new text end or hydrant system within the corporate limits of any
city until such person shall have obtained the right to maintain such system within such city
or for a period beyond that for which the right to operate such system is granted by such
city.
Sec. 49.
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[290.0687] ELECTRIC-ASSISTED BICYCLE CREDIT.
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new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end
new text begin Definitions. new text end
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(a) For the purposes of this section, the following terms have
the meaning given.
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(b) "Electric-assisted bicycle" has the meaning given in section 169.011, subdivision
27, except that the term is limited to a new electric-assisted bicycle purchased from an
electric-assisted-bicycle retailer.
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(c) "Qualifying accessories" means a bicycle helmet, lights, lock, luggage rack, basket,
bag or backpack, fenders, or reflective clothing.
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(a) An individual who is a resident of Minnesota is allowed a
credit against the tax imposed by this chapter equal to 75 percent of the amount paid for an
electric-assisted bicycle in the taxable year, including any qualifying accessories. The credit
is limited to $1,500, except for a married taxpayer filing a joint return, the limit is $1,500
per spouse.
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(b) The credit percentage in paragraph (a) is reduced by one percentage point until the
credit percentage equals 50 percent, for each $4,000 of adjusted gross income for the taxable
year ending in the calendar year prior to the calendar year in excess of:
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(1) $50,000 for a married taxpayer filing a joint return; and
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(2) $25,000 for all other filers.
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A taxpayer may claim the credit under this section only once. For married taxpayers filing
a joint return, each spouse may claim the credit once.
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(c) For purposes of determining the credit under this section, the commissioner must
use the taxpayer's adjusted gross income for the taxable year ending in the calendar year
prior to the calendar year in which the taxpayer applies for the credit under subdivision 3,
paragraph (a).
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(a) To claim the credit
under this section, a taxpayer must submit to the commissioner an application for the credit
in the form prescribed by the commissioner.
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(b) Upon approving an application for a credit, the commissioner must issue a credit
certificate to an eligible taxpayer stating the credit percentage, the taxable year for which
the credit is allocated, and maximum credit for which the taxpayer is eligible. For a married
taxpayer filing a joint return, each spouse may apply to the commissioner separately, and
the commissioner must issue each spouse a separate credit certificate.
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(c) The commissioner must allocate credits on a first-come, first-served basis, except
that the commissioner must reserve 40 percent of the credits for a married taxpayer filing
a joint return with an adjusted gross income of less than $78,000 or any other filer with an
adjusted gross income of less than $41,000. Any portion of a taxable year's allocation under
this paragraph that is not allocated by September 30 of the taxable year is available for
allocation to other credit applications beginning on October 1.
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(d) The commissioner must not allocate an amount of credits totaling more than
$2,000,000 each year. If the entire annual amount is not allocated in the taxable year
beginning after December 31, 2023, and before January 1, 2025, any remaining amount is
available for the taxable year beginning after December 31, 2024, and before January 1,
2026. The commissioner must not award any credits for taxable years beginning after
December 31, 2025.
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If the amount of credit which the taxpayer
is eligible to receive under this section exceeds the taxpayer's tax liability under this chapter,
the commissioner must refund the excess to the taxpayer. An amount sufficient to pay the
refunds allowed under this section is appropriated to the commissioner from the general
fund.
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This section is effective for taxable years beginning after December
31, 2023, and before January 1, 2026.
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Sec. 50.
Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 297A.64, subdivision 1, is amended to read:
Subdivision 1.
Tax imposed.
new text begin (a) new text end A tax is imposed on the lease or rental in this state for
not more than 28 days of a passenger automobile as defined in section 168.002, subdivision
24, a van as defined in section 168.002, subdivision 40, or a pickup truck as defined in
section 168.002, subdivision 26. The rate of tax is 9.2 percent of the sales price. The tax
applies whether or not the vehicle is licensed in the state.
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(b) The provisions of paragraph (a) do not apply to the vehicles of a nonprofit corporation
or similar entity consisting of individual or group members who pay the organization for
the use of a motor vehicle if the organization:
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(1) owns, leases, or operates a fleet of vehicles of the type subject to the tax under this
subdivision that are available to its members for use, priced on the basis of intervals of one
hour or less;
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(2) parks its vehicles in the public right-of-way or at unstaffed, self-service locations
that are accessible at any time of the day; and
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(3) maintains its vehicles, insures its vehicles on behalf of its members, and purchases
fuel for its fleet.
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This section is effective for sales and purchases made after June
30, 2023.
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Sec. 51.
Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 297A.64, subdivision 2, is amended to read:
Subd. 2.
Fee imposed.
(a) A fee equal to five percent of the sales price is imposed on
leases or rentals of vehicles subject to the tax under subdivision 1. The lessor on the invoice
to the customer may designate the fee as "a fee imposed by the State of Minnesota for the
registration of rental cars."
(b) The provisions of this subdivision do not apply to the vehicles of a nonprofit
corporation or similar entity, consisting of individual or group members who pay the
organization for the use of a motor vehicle, if the organization:
(1) owns or leases a fleet of vehicles of the type subject to the tax under subdivision 1
that are available to its members for use, priced on the basis of intervals of one hour or less;
(2) parks its vehicles new text begin in the public right-of-way or new text end at unstaffed, self-service locations
that are accessible at any time of the day;new text begin and
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(4) does not charge usage rates that decline on a per unit basis, whether specified based
on distance or time
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This section is effective for sales and purchases made after June
30, 2023.
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Sec. 52.
Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 299A.01, is amended by adding a subdivision
to read:
new text begin Subd. 8. new text end
new text begin Traffic safety report. new text end
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Annually by January 2, the commissioner of public
safety must submit a traffic safety report to the governor and the chairs and ranking minority
members of the legislative committees with jurisdiction over traffic safety and enforcement.
In preparing the report, the commissioner must seek advice and comments from the Advisory
Council on Traffic Safety under section 4.076. The report must analyze the safety of
Minnesota's roads and transportation system, including but not limited to:
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(1) injuries and fatalities that occur on or near a roadway or other transportation system
facility;
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(2) factors that caused crashes resulting in injuries and fatalities;
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(3) roadway and system improvements broadly and at specific locations that could reduce
injuries and fatalities;
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(4) enforcement and education efforts that could reduce injuries and fatalities;
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(5) other safety improvements or programs to improve the quality of the roadway and
transportation use experience; and
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(6) existing resources and resource gaps for roadway and transportation system safety
improvements.
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This section is effective July 1, 2023.
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Sec. 53.
Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 299A.55, is amended to read:
299A.55 RAILROAD AND PIPELINE SAFETY; OIL AND OTHER HAZARDOUS
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Subdivision 1.
Definitions.
(a) For purposes of this section, the following terms have
the meanings given them.
(b) "Applicable rail carrier" means a railroad company that is subject to an assessment
under section 219.015, subdivision 2.
(c) new text begin "Emergency manager" has the meaning given in section 219.055, subdivision 1.
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new text begin (d) new text end "Hazardous substance" deleted text begin has the meaning given in section 115B.02, subdivision 8deleted text end new text begin
means any material identified in the definition of hazardous substance under section 115B.02,
subdivision 8, or Code of Federal Regulations, title 49, section 171.8new text end .
deleted text begin (d)deleted text end new text begin (e) "Incident compelling a significant response" means an event involving rail carrier
or pipeline company operations and a derailment, collision, discharge, or other similar
activity resulting in applicable response actions performed by firefighters, peace officers,
incident commanders, emergency managers, or emergency first responders. For purposes
of this paragraph, "applicable response actions" consist of one or more of the following: a
request for mutual aid or special response resources, establishment of an exclusion zone,
an order for evacuation or shelter in place, or emergency notification to the general public.
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new text begin (f) new text end "Oil" has the meaning given in section 115E.01, subdivision 8.
deleted text begin (e)deleted text end new text begin (g)new text end "Pipeline company" means any individual, partnership, association, or public or
private corporation who owns and operates pipeline facilities and is required to show specific
preparedness under section 115E.03, subdivision 2.
Subd. 2.
Railroad and pipeline safety account.
(a) A railroad and pipeline safety
account is created in the special revenue fund. The account consists of funds collected under
subdivision 4 and funds donated, allotted, transferred, or otherwise provided to the account.
(b) deleted text begin $104,000deleted text end new text begin $140,000new text end is annually appropriated from the railroad and pipeline safety
account to the commissioner of the Pollution Control Agency for environmental protection
activities related to railroad discharge preparedness under chapter 115E.
(c) deleted text begin $600,000 in fiscal year 2018 and $600,000 in fiscal year 2019 are appropriateddeleted text end new text begin
$750,000 in fiscal year 2024 and $1,500,000 in each subsequent fiscal year are transferrednew text end
from the railroad and pipeline safety account to the deleted text begin commissioner of transportation for
improving safety at railroad grade crossingsdeleted text end new text begin grade crossing safety account under section
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(d) Following the appropriation in deleted text begin paragraphsdeleted text end new text begin paragraphnew text end (b) and new text begin the transfer in paragraph
new text end (c), the remaining money in the account is annually appropriated to the commissioner of
public safety for the purposes specified in subdivision 3.
Subd. 3.
Allocation of funds.
(a) Subject to funding appropriated for this subdivision,
the commissioner shall provide funds for training and response preparedness related to (1)
derailments, discharge incidents, or spills involving trains carrying oil or other hazardous
substances, and (2) pipeline discharge incidents or spills involving oil or other hazardous
substances.
(b) The commissioner shall allocate available funds as follows:
(1) $100,000 annually for emergency response teams; and
(2) the remaining amount to the Board of Firefighter Training and Education under
section 299N.02 and the deleted text begin Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Managementdeleted text end new text begin State
Fire Marshal Divisionnew text end .
(c) Prior to making allocations under paragraph (b), the commissioner shall consult with
the Fire Service Advisory Committee under section 299F.012, subdivision 2.
(d) The commissioner and the entities identified in paragraph (b), clause (2), shall
prioritize uses of funds based on:
(1) deleted text begin firefighterdeleted text end training needsnew text begin for firefighters, emergency managers, incident commanders,
and emergency first respondersnew text end ;
(2) community risk from discharge incidents or spills;
(3) geographic balance;
(4) risks to the general public; and
(5) recommendations of the Fire Service Advisory Committee.
(e) The following are permissible uses of funds provided under this subdivision:
(1) training costs, which may include, but are not limited to, training curriculum, trainers,
trainee overtime salary, other personnel overtime salary, and tuition;
(2) costs of gear and equipment related to hazardous materials readiness, response, and
management, which may include, but are not limited to, original purchase, maintenance,
and replacement;
(3) supplies related to the uses under clauses (1) and (2); deleted text begin and
deleted text end
(4) emergency preparedness planning and coordinationnew text begin ;
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(5) emergency response team costs;
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(6) public safety emergency response exercises under section 219.055, subdivision 6;
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(7) incident commander and response site response exercises under section 219.055,
subdivision 7;
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(8) postincident review and analysis under subdivision 5, based on costs incurred to state
agencies and local units of government; and
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(9) public education and outreach, including but not limited to:
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(i) informing and engaging the public regarding hazards of derailments and discharge
incidents;
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(ii) assisting the development of evacuation readiness;
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(iii) undertaking public information campaigns; and
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new text begin (iv) providing accurate information to the media on likelihood and consequences of
derailments and discharge incidentsnew text end .
(f) Notwithstanding paragraph (b), clause (2), from funds in the railroad and pipeline
safety account provided for the purposes under this subdivision, the commissioner may
retain a balance in the account for budgeting in subsequent fiscal years.
Subd. 4.
Assessments.
(a) The commissioner of public safety shall annually assess
deleted text begin $2,500,000deleted text end new text begin $4,000,000new text end to railroad and pipeline companies based on the formula specified
in paragraph (b). The commissioner shall deposit funds collected under this subdivision in
the railroad and pipeline safety account under subdivision 2.
(b) The assessment for each railroad is deleted text begin 50deleted text end new text begin 70new text end percent of the total annual assessment
amount, divided in equal proportion between applicable rail carriers based on route miles
operated in Minnesota. The assessment for each pipeline company is deleted text begin 50deleted text end new text begin 30new text end percent of the
total annual assessment amount, divided in equal proportion between companies based on
the yearly aggregate gallons of oil and new text begin other new text end hazardous deleted text begin substancedeleted text end new text begin substancesnew text end transported
by pipeline in Minnesota.
(c) deleted text begin The assessments under this subdivision expire July 1, 2017deleted text end new text begin In addition to the amount
identified in paragraph (a), the commissioner must assess the rail carrier or pipeline company
involved in an incident compelling a significant response for all postincident review and
analysis costs under subdivision 5 incurred by the state and local units of government. This
paragraph applies regardless of whether an assessment is imposed under paragraph (a) in a
fiscal yearnew text end .
new text begin Subd. 5. new text end
new text begin Postincident review and analysis; legislative report; data. new text end
new text begin
(a) After an
incident compelling a significant response, or upon request of a fire chief or emergency
manager after an incident, the commissioner must ensure a postincident review and analysis
is performed in a timely manner. The review and analysis must be undertaken under an
agreement with an entity having relevant knowledge and experience that is fully independent
of the state, any local units of government involved in the incident, rail carriers, and pipeline
companies.
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(b) The review and analysis process must include an after action review and must
evaluate, at a minimum, processes occurring during the incident for emergency assessment,
hazard operations, population protection, and incident management. The review and analysis
must be designed to minimize duplication of topics and issues addressed in any federal
review of the incident.
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(c) By March 1 following any calendar year in which one or more postincident reviews
and analyses are performed, the commissioner must submit a report to the chairs and ranking
minority members of the legislative committees with jurisdiction over transportation and
public safety policy and finance. The report must:
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(1) provide a summary of the incidents;
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(2) identify findings, lessons learned, and process changes; and
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(3) make recommendations for legislative changes, if any.
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(d) Except for the report under paragraph (c), any data under this subdivision are
nonpublic data, as defined under section 13.02, subdivision 9.
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Sec. 54.
Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 360.915, subdivision 6, is amended to read:
Subd. 6.
Administration.
deleted text begin (a)deleted text end The commissioner must maintain records on stand-alone
meteorological towers under this section and must provide information on stand-alone
meteorological tower locations on the department's website.
deleted text begin
(b) The commissioner must deposit revenue received under this section in the state
airports fund.
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Sec. 55.
Laws 2005, First Special Session chapter 6, article 3, section 103, is amended to
read:
Sec. 103. ADDITIONAL DEPUTY REGISTRAR OF MOTOR VEHICLES FOR
HENNEPIN COUNTY.
Notwithstanding Minnesota Statutes, section 168.33, and rules adopted by the
commissioner of public safety, limiting sites for the office of deputy registrar based on
either the distance to an existing deputy registrar office or the annual volume of transactions
processed by any deputy registrar within Hennepin County before or after the proposed
appointment, the commissioner of public safety shall appoint a new deputy registrar of
motor vehicles and driver's license agent for Hennepin County to operate a new full-service
office of deputy registrar, with full authority to function as a registration and motor vehicle
tax collection and driver's license bureau, at the Midtown Exchange Buildingnew text begin and the North
Minneapolis Service Center at 1001 Plymouth Avenue Northnew text end in the city of Minneapolis.new text begin
The addition of a deputy registrar shall make the North Minneapolis Service Center a
full-service office of deputy registrar with full authority to function as a registration and
motor vehicle tax collection and driver's license bureau.new text end All other provisions regarding the
appointment and operation of a deputy registrar of motor vehicles and driver's license agent
under Minnesota Statutes, sections 168.33 and 171.061, and Minnesota Rules, chapter 7406,
apply to the office.
Sec. 56. new text begin CLEAN TRANSPORTATION STANDARD AND SUSTAINABLE
AVIATION FUEL WORKING GROUP; REPORT REQUIRED.
new text end
new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end
new text begin Creation. new text end
new text begin
By August 1, 2023, the commissioners of the Pollution Control
Agency, transportation, commerce, and agriculture must convene a Clean Transportation
Standard and Sustainable Aviation Fuel Working Group to study and address information
gaps and opportunities related to a clean transportation standard that requires the aggregate
carbon intensity of transportation fuel supplied to Minnesota be reduced to at least 25 percent
below the 2018 baseline level by the end of 2030, by 75 percent by the end of 2040, and by
100 percent by the end of 2050. The task force must also study how to incentivize the
production and use of sustainable aviation fuel and consult with aviation industry
representatives to determine the production levels needed to deliver net-zero emissions in
aviation by 2050.
new text end
new text begin Subd. 2. new text end
new text begin Membership. new text end
new text begin
Appointments to the working group are made pursuant to
Minnesota Statutes, section 15.0597. Appointments to the working group must attempt to
achieve equitable representation from agricultural interests, renewable fuel producers,
transportation fuel producers, technology providers, Tribal communities, environmental
science organizations, environmental justice organizations, automotive manufacturers,
forestry interests, electric utilities, electric vehicle charging infrastructure companies, aviation
interests, and water quality interests.
new text end
new text begin Subd. 3. new text end
new text begin Administration. new text end
new text begin
Appointments and designations to the working group authorized
by this section must be completed by July 1, 2023. Public members serve without
compensation or payment of expenses. The members of the working group must select a
chair from its membership who must not be a commissioner or their designee.
new text end
new text begin Subd. 4. new text end
new text begin Report. new text end
new text begin
By February 1, 2024, the working group must submit its findings and
recommendations to the chairs and ranking minority members of the legislative committees
with jurisdiction over transportation and energy policy.
new text end
new text begin Subd. 5. new text end
new text begin Expiration. new text end
new text begin
The working group expires on January 1, 2025, or upon submission
of the report required under subdivision 4, whichever is earlier.
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. 57. new text begin ELECTRIC VEHICLE TAX AND REGISTRATION STUDY REQUIRED.
new text end
new text begin
By January 1, 2024, the commissioners of transportation and management and budget
must submit a report to the chairs and ranking minority members of the legislative committees
with jurisdiction over transportation and finance policy regarding the equalization of
registration fees imposed on electric vehicles with the gasoline tax revenue generated by
gasoline-powered vehicles. The study must, at a minimum, evaluate proposals and
recommend legislation to determine the amount of revenue needed from registration fees
of electric vehicles, plug-in hybrid electric vehicles, and vehicles with efficient gasoline
consumption characteristics to equalize the revenue lost from the gasoline tax.
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. 58. new text begin FEDERAL TRANSPORTATION GRANTS TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE.
new text end
new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end
new text begin Definition. new text end
new text begin
For purposes of this section, "commissioner" means the
commissioner of transportation.
new text end
new text begin Subd. 2. new text end
new text begin Technical assistance grants. new text end
new text begin
(a) Subject to an appropriation, the commissioner
must establish a process to provide grants for technical assistance to a requesting local unit
of government or Tribal government that seeks to submit an application for a federal
discretionary grant for a transportation-related purpose.
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new text begin
(b) A transportation-related purpose includes but is not limited to a project, a program,
planning, program delivery, administrative costs, ongoing operations, and other related
expenditures. Technical assistance includes but is not limited to hiring consultants for
identification of available grants, grant writing, analysis, data collection, technical review,
legal interpretations necessary to complete an application, planning, pre-engineering,
application finalization, and similar activities.
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new text begin Subd. 3. new text end
new text begin Evaluation criteria. new text end
new text begin
(a) The commissioner must establish a process for
solicitation, submission of requests for technical assistance, screening requests, and award
of technical assistance grants.
new text end
new text begin
(b) The process must include criteria for projects or purposes that:
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new text begin
(1) address or mitigate the impacts of climate change, including through:
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(i) reduction in transportation-related pollution or emissions; and
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new text begin
(ii) improvements to the resiliency of infrastructure that is subject to long-term risks
from natural disasters, weather events, or changing climate conditions;
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new text begin
(2) are located in areas of persistent poverty or historically disadvantaged communities
disrupted, displaced, or otherwise harmed by the past infrastructure decisions as measured
and defined in federal law, guidance, and notices of funding opportunity;
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new text begin
(3) improve safety for motorized and nonmotorized users;
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new text begin
(4) are located in townships or in cities that are eligible for small cities assistance aid
under Minnesota Statutes, section 162.145;
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new text begin
(5) support grants to Tribal governments; and
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new text begin
(6) provide for geographic balance of grants throughout the state.
new text end
new text begin Subd. 4. new text end
new text begin Limitations. new text end
new text begin
(a) A technical assistance grant may not exceed $30,000.
new text end
new text begin
(b) The commissioner may not award more than one grant to each unit of government
in a calendar year. The commissioner may award multiple grants to a Tribal government in
a calendar year.
new text end
new text begin
(c) Not less than 15 percent of the available funding must be reserved for Tribal
governments. Not less than 15 percent of the available funding must be reserved for
townships and for cities that are eligible for small cities assistance aid under Minnesota
Statutes, section 162.145. Unused reserved funds at the end of a fiscal year may be used
for grants to any eligible recipient in the following fiscal year.
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new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end
new text begin
This section is effective the day following final enactment.
new text end
Sec. 59. new text begin LEGISLATIVE REPORT; SPEED SAFETY CAMERAS.
new text end
new text begin
(a) By January 3, 2024, the commissioner of public safety must submit a report to the
chairs and ranking minority members of the legislative committees with jurisdiction over
transportation policy and finance that identifies a process and associated policies for issuance
of a mailed citation to the owner or lessee of a motor vehicle that a speed safety camera
system detects is operated in violation of a speed limit.
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new text begin
(b) The commissioner must convene a task force to assist in the development of the
report. The task force must include the Advisory Council on Traffic Safety under Minnesota
Statutes, section 4.076, a representative from the Minnesota County Attorneys Association,
a person with expertise in data privacy, and may include other members as the commissioner
determines are necessary to develop the report.
new text end
new text begin
(c) At a minimum, the report must include consideration and analysis of:
new text end
new text begin
(1) methods to identify the owner, operator, and any lessee of the motor vehicle;
new text end
new text begin
(2) compliance with federal enforcement requirements related to holders of a commercial
driver's license;
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new text begin
(3) authority of individuals who are not peace officers to issue citations;
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new text begin
(4) data practices, including but not limited to concerns related to data privacy;
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new text begin
(5) due process, an appeals process, and the judicial system;
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new text begin
(6) technology options, constraints, and factors;
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(7) other legal issues; and
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new text begin
(8) recommendations regarding implementation, including but not limited to any
legislative proposal and information on implementation costs.
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. 60. new text begin MIDTOWN GREENWAY BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN TRAIL
EXPANSION PLANNING.
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new text begin
(a) The Metropolitan Council must plan continuous and dedicated bicycle and pedestrian
trails from the current eastern terminus of the Midtown Greenway in Hennepin County to
27th Avenue Southeast in Hennepin County and to Allianz Field in Ramsey County. The
Metropolitan Council may use available funding to support project management and
implementation, data collection, legal analysis, community engagement, and use of
consultants.
new text end
new text begin
(b) When planning the trail expansions, the Metropolitan Council must coordinate with
the Hennepin County Regional Railroad Authority, the Ramsey County Regional Railroad
Authority, other local governments, and affected property owners.
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new text begin
(c) The bicycle and pedestrian trails to be planned must include the following segments:
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new text begin
(1) Segment 1 from the eastern terminus of the Midtown Greenway extending eastward
over the Short Line Bridge on the railroad right-of-way to Cleveland Avenue North in the
city of St. Paul. Segment 1 must include a connection to the existing bicycle facility on
Pelham Boulevard via a new trail on St. Anthony Avenue;
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new text begin
(2) Segment 2 from the eastern end of the Short Line Bridge extending over marked
Interstate Highway 94 to the existing bicycle facility on 27th Avenue Southeast in the city
of Minneapolis. Segment 2 must include connections to Franklin Avenue Southeast, Cecil
Street Southeast, Seymour Avenue Southeast, and the existing pedestrian bridge at Seymour
Avenue Southeast over marked Interstate Highway 94;
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new text begin
(3) Segment 3 from Cleveland Avenue North extending eastward on Gilbert Avenue to
Prior Avenue North and on Prior Avenue North northward to the intersection of Prior Avenue
North and St. Anthony Avenue;
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new text begin
(4) Segment 4 from Prior Avenue North extending eastward on St. Anthony Avenue to
the existing bicycle and pedestrian bridge at Aldine Street over marked Interstate Highway
94; and
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new text begin
(5) Segment 5 from the intersection of Aldine Street and St. Anthony Avenue to Allianz
Field on a route to be determined that does not include railroad right-of-way.
new text end
new text begin
(d) At a minimum, the developed plans must include:
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new text begin
(1) a project layout that provides a safe and consistent two-way, curb-separated trail
protected from motor vehicle traffic wherever possible;
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new text begin
(2) features of the existing Midtown Greenway that provide safety and wayfinding,
including but not limited to lighting, signage, and emergency call boxes;
new text end
new text begin
(3) an analysis of which portions of the planned trails can be completed independently
of other portions. In completing this analysis, the Metropolitan Council may subdivide the
segments listed in paragraph (c) as needed;
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new text begin
(4) an analysis of what portions of the planned trails can be completed either without
using railroad right-of-way or on railroad right-of-way without significantly affecting current
rail operations;
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new text begin
(5) a recommendation for a reasonable easement or shared use agreement for the Short
Line Bridge between the railroad and Hennepin County that maintains active rail tracks on
the upstream side of the bridge while accommodating a bicycle and pedestrian trail on the
downstream side of the bridge; and
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new text begin
(6) estimates for construction costs broken out by segments and features.
new text end
new text begin
(e) The council must allocate revenues collected under Minnesota Statutes, section
297A.9925, for the purpose of the planning activities in paragraphs (a) to (d).
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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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Sec. 61. new text begin RETROACTIVE DRIVER'S LICENSE REINSTATEMENT.
new text end
new text begin
(a) The commissioner of public safety must make an individual's driver's license eligible
for reinstatement if the license is solely suspended pursuant to:
new text end
new text begin
(1) Minnesota Statutes 2020, section 169.92, subdivision 4, if the person did not appear
in court (i) in compliance with the terms of a citation for a petty misdemeanor, or (ii) for a
violation of Minnesota Statutes, section 171.24, subdivision 1;
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new text begin
(2) Minnesota Statutes 2020, section 171.16, subdivision 2, if the person was convicted
only under Minnesota Statutes, section 171.24, subdivision 1 or 2;
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new text begin
(3) Minnesota Statutes 2020, section 171.16, subdivision 3; or
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new text begin
(4) any combination of clauses (1), (2), and (3).
new text end
new text begin
(b) By December 1, 2023, the commissioner must provide written notice to an individual
whose license has been made eligible for reinstatement under paragraph (a), addressed to
the licensee at the licensee's last known address.
new text end
new text begin
(c) Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, before the license is reinstated, an individual
whose driver's license is eligible for reinstatement under paragraph (a) must pay a single
reinstatement fee of $20.
new text end
new text begin
(d) The following applies for an individual who is eligible for reinstatement under
paragraph (a) and whose license was suspended, revoked, or canceled under any other
provision in Minnesota Statutes:
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new text begin
(1) the suspension, revocation, or cancellation under any other provision in Minnesota
Statutes remains in effect;
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new text begin
(2) subject to clause (1), the individual may become eligible for reinstatement under
paragraph (a); and
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new text begin
(3) the commissioner is not required to send the notice described in paragraph (b).
new text end
new text begin
(e) Paragraph (a) applies notwithstanding Minnesota Statutes 2020, sections 169.92,
subdivision 4; and 171.16, subdivision 2 or 3; or any other law to the contrary.
new text end
new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end
new text begin
This section is effective August 1, 2023.
new text end
Sec. 62. new text begin TRAFFIC SAFETY VIOLATIONS DISPOSITION ANALYSIS.
new text end
new text begin
(a) The commissioner of public safety must enter into an agreement with the Center for
Transportation Studies at the University of Minnesota to conduct an evaluation of the
disposition in recent years of citations for speeding, impairment, distraction, and seatbelt
violations. The evaluation under the agreement must include but is not limited to analysis
of:
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new text begin
(1) rates of citations issued compared to rates of citations contested in court and the
outcomes of the cases;
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new text begin
(2) amounts of fines imposed compared to counts and amounts of fine payments; and
new text end
new text begin
(3) any related changes in patterns of traffic enforcement from 2017 to 2022.
new text end
new text begin
(b) The agreement must require the Center for Transportation Studies to submit an
interim progress report by July 1, 2024, and a final report by July 1, 2025, to the
commissioner and the chairs and ranking minority members of the legislative committees
with jurisdiction over transportation policy and finance and public safety.
new text end
new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end
new text begin
This section is effective July 1, 2023.
new text end
Sec. 63. new text begin VEHICLE REGISTRATION RATES STUDY REQUIRED.
new text end
new text begin
By January 1, 2024, the commissioners of management and budget and public safety,
in consultation with the State Patrol, must report to the chairs and ranking minority members
of the legislative committees with jurisdiction over transportation finance and policy. The
report must examine current and historical vehicle registration rates and provide a projection
about anticipated vehicle registration revenues for the next ten years. The report must analyze
the factors behind declining vehicle registration and vehicle registration renewal rates,
including (1) where Minnesota's vehicle registration fees rank amongst other states and (2)
enforcement of Minnesota Statutes, section 168.36, by local law enforcement.
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. 64. new text begin REVISOR INSTRUCTION.
new text end
new text begin
The revisor of statutes shall recodify Minnesota Statutes, section 115E.042, subdivision
2, as Minnesota Statutes, section 219.055, subdivision 2a, and Minnesota Statutes, section
115E.042, subdivision 3, as Minnesota Statutes, section 219.055, subdivision 3a. The revisor
shall correct any cross-references made necessary by this recodification.
new text end
Sec. 65. new text begin REPEALER.
new text end
new text begin
(a)
new text end
new text begin
Minnesota Statutes 2022, sections 167.45; and 360.915, subdivision 5,
new text end
new text begin
are repealed.
new text end
new text begin
(b)
new text end
new text begin
Minnesota Statutes 2022, sections 168B.15; and 169.829, subdivision 2,
new text end
new text begin
are repealed.
new text end
new text begin
(c)
new text end
new text begin
Minnesota Rules, parts 7411.0530; and 7411.0535,
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new text begin
are repealed.
new text end
new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end
new text begin
Paragraph (b) is effective August 1, 2023. Paragraph (c) is effective
July 1, 2023.
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APPENDIX
Repealed Minnesota Statutes: S3157-2
167.45 OPERATION COSTS FOR CENTRAL OFFICE BUILDING, PAYMENT.
The cost of operation and maintenance of the central office building for the Department of Transportation, or so much thereof as is properly attributable to the Department of Transportation, must not be paid out of the trunk highway fund. An amount sufficient to pay these costs is appropriated from the general fund to the commissioner for this purpose.
168.121 SPECIAL PLATES REMEMBERING VICTIMS OF IMPAIRED DRIVERS.
Subd. 5.
Fees credited.
Fees collected under this section must be credited to the vehicle services operating account in the special revenue fund.
168.1282 "START SEEING MOTORCYCLES" SPECIAL PLATES.
Subd. 5.
Fees.
Fees collected under subdivision 1, clause (2), and subdivision 3 are credited to the vehicle services operating account in the special revenue fund.
168.1294 LAW ENFORCEMENT MEMORIAL PLATES.
Subd. 5.
Fees.
Fees collected under subdivision 1, clauses (2) and (3), and subdivision 3 are credited to the vehicle services operating account in the special revenue fund.
168.1299 MINNESOTA GOLF PLATES.
Subd. 4.
Fees.
Fees collected under subdivision 1, clause (2), and subdivision 3 are credited to the vehicle services operating account in the special revenue fund.
168B.15 TOW TRUCK PERMIT.
The commissioner of transportation may issue permits to an applicant who pays a single $300 annual fee to cover all tow trucks and towing vehicles owned by the applicant and meets any other conditions prescribed by the commissioner. The permit authorizes the tow truck or towing vehicle, when towing a disabled or damaged vehicle to a place of repair or to a place of safekeeping, to exceed the length and weight limitations of chapter 169.
169.829 WEIGHT LIMITS NOT APPLICABLE TO CERTAIN VEHICLES.
Subd. 2.
Tow truck.
Sections 169.823 to 169.828 do not apply to a tow truck or towing vehicle when towing a disabled or damaged vehicle, when the movement is urgent, and when the movement is for the purpose of removing the disabled vehicle from the roadway to a place of safekeeping or to a place of repair.
299A.705 DRIVER AND VEHICLE SERVICES ACCOUNTS.
Subd. 2.
Driver services operating account.
(a) The driver services operating account is created in the special revenue fund, consisting of all money collected under chapter 171 and any other money donated, allotted, transferred, or otherwise provided to the account.
(b) Funds appropriated from the account must be used by the commissioner of public safety to administer the driver services specified in chapters 169A and 171, including the activities associated with producing and mailing drivers' licenses and identification cards and notices relating to issuance, renewal, or withdrawal of driving and identification card privileges for any fiscal year or years and for the testing and examination of drivers.
360.915 METEOROLOGICAL TOWERS.
Subd. 5.
Fee.
The owner of a stand-alone meteorological tower who provides notice under subdivision 4, paragraph (a), must pay a fee of $50. A fee is not imposed for a notification provided under subdivision 4, paragraphs (b) and (c).
Repealed Minnesota Rule: S3157-2
7411.0530 TELECONFERENCED CLASSROOM INSTRUCTION.
Teleconferenced classroom instruction for class A, B, C, or D motor vehicles or for a motorcycle endorsement may be used to link multiple classroom locations.
A.
The broadcasting location must have a licensed or approved instructor present during classroom instruction.
B.
Each location where students receive instruction must be in a classroom that complies with part 7411.0355.
C.
If the receiving location has one or more students under the age of 18 receiving program instruction, the location must have a proctor, who is at least 21 years old, within the classroom for control and assistance.
D.
Locations must be linked using both picture and sound so that instruction and the ability to interact with students is assured.
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.
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.
G.
The program must have preventives in place to protect against the access of private information.