as introduced - 90th Legislature (2017 - 2018) Posted on 03/22/2018 09:57am
A bill for an act
relating to transportation; establishing a construction prohibition related to
colocation of light rail transit and freight rail; amending Minnesota Statutes 2016,
section 473.3994, by adding a subdivision.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:
Minnesota Statutes 2016, section 473.3994, is amended by adding a subdivision
to read:
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The responsible authority is prohibited from
constructing a light rail transit line or extension in a shared use rail corridor for freight rail
and light rail transit.
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This section is effective the day following
final enactment. The portion of this section applicable to the Metropolitan Council applies
in the counties of Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott, and Washington.
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