1.1 	A bill for an act
1.2 	relating to transportation; requiring the commissioner of transportation to assume 
1.3 	responsibility for the Southwest light rail transit project; requiring a report.
1.4 	BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

1.5 	Section 1. SOUTHWEST LIGHT RAIL TRANSIT PROJECT; TRANSFER OF 
1.6 	RESPONSIBILITY.
 1.7 	(a) For purposes of this section, the following terms have the meanings given:
1.8 	(1) "commissioner" means the commissioner of transportation; and
1.9 	(2) "project" means the Metro Green Line Light Rail Transit Extension project, also 
1.10 	known as Southwest light rail transit project.
1.11 	(b) By March 1, 2022, the commissioner must assume responsibility for all aspects of 
1.12 	the project, including but not limited to planning, construction, and oversight. By February 
1.13 	15, 2022, the commissioner, in consultation with the chair of the Metropolitan Council, 
1.14 	must report to the chairs and ranking minority members of the legislative committees having 
1.15 	jurisdiction over transportation policy and finance on the following:
1.16 	(1) recommendations on necessary changes to statutes to fully implement the requirements 
1.17 	of this section, including recommendations on necessary changes to state, local, federal, 
1.18 	and other funding mechanisms; and
1.19 	(2) a plan and timeline for the commissioner to assume responsibility over the project.

1.20 	EFFECTIVE DATE. This section is effective the day following final enactment.