SF 948

as introduced - 88th Legislature (2013 - 2014) Posted on 03/18/2013 01:15pm

A bill for an act
relating to transportation; mass transit; authorizing the Washington County
Regional Rail Authority to exercise existing powers for bus rapid transit purposes.

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

Section 1. new text begin BUS RAPID TRANSIT DEVELOPMENT AUTHORIZED.
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new text begin Washington County Regional Rail Authority may exercise the powers conferred
by Minnesota Statutes, section 398A.04, to plan, establish, acquire, develop, construct,
purchase, enlarge, extend, improve, maintain, equip, operate, regulate, and protect a bus
rapid transit system located within Washington County on transitways included in and
approved by the Metropolitan Council's 2030 Transportation Policy Plan, including the
Rush Line, Highway 36, Gateway, and Red Rock transit corridors.
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new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section 645.023, subdivision
1, paragraph (a), this section is effective without local approval the day following final
enactment.
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