ARTICLE 3

TRANSPORTATION POLICY

new text begin [16B.356] DEFINITIONS.
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new text begin [16B.357] MINNESOTA ADVISORY COUNCIL ON INFRASTRUCTURE.
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new text begin [16B.358] POWERS; RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES.
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new text begin [16B.359] PERSONNEL.
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161.089 REPORT ON DEDICATED FUND EXPENDITURES.

new text begin [161.1258] RUMBLE STRIPS.
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161.178 TRANSPORTATION GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS IMPACT
ASSESSMENT.

new text begin [161.1782] TRANSPORTATION IMPACT ASSESSMENT; TECHNICAL
ADVISORY COMMITTEE.
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168.092 deleted text begin 21-DAYdeleted text end new text begin 60-DAYnew text end TEMPORARY VEHICLE PERMIT.

168.1259 MINNESOTA PROFESSIONAL SPORTS TEAM deleted text begin FOUNDATIONdeleted text end new text begin
PHILANTHROPYnew text end PLATES.

168.127 FLEET VEHICLES; REGISTRATION, FEE.

new text begin [168.1283] ROTARY INTERNATIONAL PLATES.
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168.29 REPLACEMENT PLATES.

169.04 LOCAL AUTHORITY.

new text begin [169.147] TRAFFIC SAFETY CAMERA SYSTEM PILOT PROGRAM.
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new text begin [169.515] LIGHTS ON GRANT PROGRAM.
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new text begin [219.756] YARDMASTER HOURS OF SERVICE.
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HF 5242A

CONFERENCE COMMITTEE REPORT ON H. F. No. 5242

"ARTICLE 1

TRANSPORTATION APPROPRIATIONS

ARTICLE 2

TRUNK HIGHWAY BONDS

ARTICLE 3

TRANSPORTATION POLICY

new text begin [16B.356] DEFINITIONS.new text end

new text begin [16B.356] DEFINITIONS.
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new text begin [16B.357] MINNESOTA ADVISORY COUNCIL ON INFRASTRUCTURE.
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new text begin [16B.358] POWERS; RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES.
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new text begin [16B.359] PERSONNEL.
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new text begin [161.1258] RUMBLE STRIPS.
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161.178 TRANSPORTATION GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS IMPACT
ASSESSMENT.

Section 1.

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Sec. 2.

Subdivision 1.

Sec. 3.

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Subdivision 1.

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Subd. 2a.

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Subd. 3.

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Sec. 12.

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Subdivision 1.

Subd. 2.

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Subd. 3.

Subd. 4.

Subd. 5.

Subd. 6.

Subd. 7.

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Subdivision 1.

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Subd. 2.

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Subd. 4.

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Subd. 5.

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Subd. 7.

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Subdivision 1.

Subd. 2.

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Subdivision 1.

Subd. 2.

Subd. 3.

Subd. 4.

Subd. 5.

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Subdivision 1.

Subd. 2.

Subd. 3.

Subd. 4.

Subd. 5.

Subd. 6.

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Subd. 3.

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Subd. 2.

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Subdivision 1.

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Subd. 2.

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Subd. 3.

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Subd. 27.

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Subd. 10.

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Sec. 53.

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Subd. 6.

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Subd. 2.

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Subd. 6a.

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Subd. 6b.

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Subd. 4.

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Subd. 2.

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Sec. 61.

Subd. 5.

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Subdivision 1.

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Sec. 63.

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Sec. 64.

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Subd. 3.

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Subd. 3b.

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Subd. 2.

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Subd. 9.

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Subd. 3.

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Subd. 3.

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Subd. 6.

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Subd. 2.

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Subd. 3.

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Subd. 3.

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Subd. 6.

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Subd. 2.

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Subdivision 1.

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Subd. 2.

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Subdivision 1.

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Subd. 2.

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Subd. 4.

Bill Text Versions

Current Version - Conference Committee Report

Section 1. new text begin TRANSPORTATION APPROPRIATIONS.new text end

Sec. 2. new text begin DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATIONnew text end

new text begin Subdivision 1.new text end

new text begin Subd. 2.new text end

new text begin Subd. 3.new text end

new text begin Subd. 4.new text end

new text begin Subd. 5.new text end

Sec. 3. new text begin METROPOLITAN COUNCILnew text end

Sec. 4. new text begin DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETYnew text end

new text begin Subdivision 1.new text end

new text begin Subd. 2.new text end

new text begin Subd. 3.new text end

Sec. 5. new text begin APPROPRIATION; DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION.new text end

new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE.new text end

Sec. 6. new text begin APPROPRIATIONS; DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION.new text end

new text begin Subdivision 1.new text end

new text begin Subd. 2.new text end

new text begin Subd. 3.new text end

new text begin Subd. 4.new text end

Sec. 7. new text begin APPROPRIATION; DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE.new text end

Sec. 8. new text begin APPROPRIATION CANCELLATIONS; DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION.new text end

new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE.new text end

Sec. 9. new text begin TRANSFER.new text end

Sec. 10.

Subd. 2.

Sec. 11.

Subd. 2.

new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE.new text end

Sec. 12.

Subd. 3.

new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE.new text end

Sec. 13.

Sec. 20. TRANSFERS.

Section 1. new text begin BOND APPROPRIATIONS.new text end

Sec. 2. new text begin DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATIONnew text end

new text begin Subdivision 1.new text end

new text begin Subd. 2.new text end

Sec. 3. new text begin BOND SALE EXPENSESnew text end

Sec. 4. new text begin BOND SALE AUTHORIZATION.new text end

Section 1.

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Sec. 2.

Subdivision 1.

Sec. 3.

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Sec. 4.

new text begin Subdivision 1.new text end

new text begin Subd. 2.new text end

Section 1. new text begin TRANSPORTATION APPROPRIATIONS.
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Sec. 2. new text begin DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION
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Sec. 3. new text begin METROPOLITAN COUNCIL
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Sec. 4. new text begin DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
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Sec. 5. new text begin APPROPRIATION; DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION.
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Sec. 6. new text begin APPROPRIATIONS; DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION.
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Sec. 7. new text begin APPROPRIATION; DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE.
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Sec. 8. new text begin APPROPRIATION CANCELLATIONS; DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION.
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Sec. 9. new text begin TRANSFER.
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Section 1. new text begin BOND APPROPRIATIONS.
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Sec. 2. new text begin DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION
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Sec. 3. new text begin BOND SALE EXPENSES
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Sec. 4. new text begin BOND SALE AUTHORIZATION.
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new text begin Traffic safety camera data.new text end

deleted text begin Definitiondeleted text end new text begin Definitionsnew text end .

new text begin Limitations; certain camera systems.new text end

new text begin Terms.new text end

new text begin Council.new text end

new text begin Infrastructure.new text end

new text begin Establishment; purpose.new text end

new text begin Voting membership.new text end

new text begin Nonvoting membership.new text end

new text begin Voting members; appointment requirements.new text end

new text begin Voting members; recommendations for appointment.new text end

new text begin Nonvoting members; delegation.new text end

new text begin Officers.new text end

new text begin Council actions.new text end

new text begin Compensation; terms; removal; vacancies.new text end

new text begin Open Meeting Law.new text end

new text begin Data practices.new text end

new text begin General powers.new text end

new text begin General responsibilities.new text end

new text begin Duties.new text end

new text begin Asset managers program.new text end

new text begin Administrative support.new text end

new text begin Report.new text end

new text begin Executive director.new text end

new text begin Staffing.new text end

Training required.

Petty misdemeanor cases and criminal convictions; fee assessment.

Petty misdemeanor cases and criminal convictions; fee assessment.

new text begin Gopher Gunners Memorial Bridge.new text end

Definitions.

Projectnew text begin or portfolionew text end assessment.

new text begin Applicable projects.new text end

Assessment requirements.

Impact mitigationnew text begin ; interlinkingnew text end .

Impact mitigation; localization.

Public information.

Safety and well-being.

new text begin Transportation impact assessment and mitigation account.new text end

new text begin Definitions.new text end

new text begin Establishment.new text end

new text begin Membership; appointments.new text end

new text begin Membership; requirements.new text end

new text begin Duties.new text end

new text begin Administration.new text end

deleted text begin Reportsdeleted text end new text begin Reportnew text end .

new text begin High voltage transmission; placement in right-of-way.new text end

new text begin High voltage transmission; coordination required.new text end

new text begin High voltage transmission; constructability report; advance notice. new text end

new text begin High voltage transmission; relocation reimbursement prohibited.new text end

Definitions.

Relocation of facilities; reimbursement.

new text begin Location and establishment; limitations.new text end

Formula for distribution to towns; purposes.

new text begin Location and establishment; limitations.new text end

Use of funds.

new text begin Use of funds.new text end

Display of temporary permit.

Resident buyer.

Dealer.

Definition.

General requirements and procedures.

Design.

Plate transfers.

Contributions; account; appropriation.

Unique registration category.

Annual registration period.

Registration cards issued.

Filing registration applications.

Renewal of fleet registration.

Fee.

new text begin Issuance of plates.new text end

new text begin Design.new text end

new text begin Plates transfer.new text end

new text begin Exemption.new text end

new text begin Contributions; account; appropriation.new text end

Late fee.

new text begin Competitive bidding.new text end

Application for new certificate.

Requirements upon subsequent transfer; service fee.

Notification on vehicle held for resale; service fee.

Towing prohibited.

Electric-assisted bicycle.

new text begin Multiple mode electric-assisted bicycle.new text end

new text begin Red light camera system.new text end

new text begin Speed safety camera system.new text end

new text begin Traffic safety camera system.new text end

new text begin Vulnerable road user.new text end

new text begin Red light camera; penalty.new text end

new text begin Red light camera; limitations.new text end

Radar; speed-measuring device; standards of evidence.

new text begin Speed safety camera; penalty.new text end

new text begin Speed safety camera; limitations.new text end

new text begin Definitions.new text end

new text begin Pilot program establishment.new text end

new text begin Local authority requirements.new text end

new text begin Traffic safety camera system requirements.new text end

new text begin Public engagement and notice.new text end

new text begin Placement requirements.new text end

new text begin Traffic-control devices.new text end

new text begin Traffic enforcement agents.new text end

new text begin Citations; warnings.new text end

new text begin Uniform citation.new text end

new text begin Traffic safety course.new text end

new text begin Third-party agreements.new text end

new text begin Use of revenue.new text end

new text begin Data practices; general requirements.new text end

new text begin Data practices; traffic safety camera system.new text end

new text begin Data practices; destruction of data.new text end

new text begin Work zone pilot project.new text end

new text begin Exempt from rulemaking.new text end

new text begin Expiration.new text end

new text begin Impeding motorcycle.new text end

Driver education deleted text begin curriculumdeleted text end new text begin ; vulnerable road usersnew text end .

Manner and number riding.

Electric-assisted bicycle; riding rules.

Electric-assisted bicycle; equipment.

Headlight requirement.

Disability parking space signs.

new text begin Definition.new text end

new text begin Grant program established.new text end

new text begin Eligibility.new text end

new text begin Application.new text end

new text begin Use of grant award.new text end

new text begin Vouchers.new text end

new text begin Grant criteria.new text end

new text begin Reporting.new text end

Driving rules.

Form.

new text begin Residence address and permanent mailing address.new text end

new text begin Temporary mailing address.new text end

Contents of application; other information.

Information for applicants.

new text begin Competitive bidding.new text end

Driver's manual; deleted text begin bicycle trafficdeleted text end new text begin vulnerable road usersnew text end .

new text begin Driving record; traffic safety camera system.new text end

Online driver's license knowledge testing authorization.

Failure to pay fine.

Fees prohibited.

Issuance of regular driver's license.

new text begin Tribal worksite training program.new text end

Required analysis.

new text begin Review and collaboration.new text end

new text begin Selection.new text end

Report.

Safe routes to school accounts.

Metropolitan counties; use of funds.

Passenger rail account; transfers; appropriation.

new text begin Fee and revenue collection authorized.new text end

deleted text begin Definitiondeleted text end new text begin Definitionsnew text end .

Implementation.

new text begin Implementation guidance.new text end

Policy.

Railroad company assessment; account; appropriation.

new text begin Definitions.new text end

new text begin Hours of service.new text end

Motor carrier of railroad employees; requirements.

new text begin Total Appropriationnew text end

new text begin Multimodal Systemsnew text end

new text begin State Roadsnew text end

new text begin Local Roadsnew text end

new text begin Agency Managementnew text end

new text begin Total Appropriationnew text end

new text begin Driver and Vehicle Servicesnew text end

new text begin Traffic Safetynew text end

new text begin Minnesota Advisory Council on Infrastructure.new text end

new text begin Public-facing professional services.new text end

new text begin Department of Transportation building.new text end

new text begin State Patrol headquarters.new text end

Multimodal Systems

Transit System Operations

State Patrol

new text begin Corridors of Commercenew text end

new text begin State Road Constructionnew text end

new text begin Traffic safety camera data.new text end

deleted text begin Definitiondeleted text end new text begin Definitionsnew text end .

new text begin Limitations; certain camera systems.new text end

new text begin Terms.new text end

new text begin Total Appropriation
new text end

new text begin Multimodal Systems
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new text begin State Roads
new text end

new text begin Local Roads
new text end

new text begin Agency Management
new text end

new text begin Total Appropriation
new text end

new text begin Driver and Vehicle Services
new text end

new text begin Traffic Safety
new text end

new text begin Corridors of Commerce
new text end

new text begin State Road Construction
new text end

Engrossments
Introduction		Posted on 03/28/2024
1st Engrossment		Posted on 04/24/2024
2nd Engrossment		Posted on 04/26/2024
3rd Engrossment		Posted on 05/02/2024

Unofficial Engrossments
1st Unofficial Engrossment		Posted on 05/07/2024

Conference Committee Reports
CCR-HF5242		Posted on 05/17/2024
CCR-HF5242A		Posted on 05/19/2024

Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 13.6905, is amended by adding a subdivision
to read:

new text begin Data related to traffic safety cameras are governed
by section 169.147, subdivisions 14 to 16.
new text end

Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 13.824, subdivision 1, is amended to read:

deleted text begin As used indeleted text end new text begin (a) For purposes ofnew text end this section,new text begin the
following terms have the meanings given.
new text end

new text begin (b)new text end "Automated license plate reader" means an electronic device mounted on a law
enforcement vehicle or positioned in a stationary location that is capable of recording data
on, or taking a photograph of, a vehicle or its license plate and comparing the collected data
and photographs to existing law enforcement databases for investigative purposes. Automated
license plate reader includes a device that is owned or operated by a person who is not a
government entity to the extent that data collected by the reader are shared with a law
enforcement agency.new text begin Automated license plate reader does not include a traffic safety camera
system.
new text end

new text begin (c) "Traffic safety camera system" has the meaning given in section 169.011, subdivision
85a.
new text end

Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 13.824, is amended by adding a subdivision to
read:

new text begin A person must not use a traffic safety
camera system for purposes of this section.
new text end

new text begin For the purposes of sections 16B.356 to 16B.359, the terms
defined in this section have the meanings given.
new text end

new text begin "Council" means the Minnesota Advisory Council on Infrastructure
established in section 16B.357.
new text end

new text begin "Infrastructure" means physical structures and facilities,
including but not limited to property, lands, buildings, and other assets of a capital nature.
The term includes infrastructure related to agriculture, commerce, communications, economic
development, energy, food, health, housing, natural resources, public safety, transportation,
drinking water, stormwater, and wastewater.
new text end

new text begin (a) The Minnesota Advisory Council on
Infrastructure is established as provided under sections 16B.356 to 16B.359.
new text end

new text begin (b) The purpose of the council is to define and maintain a vision for the future of
Minnesota's infrastructure that provides for its proper management, coordination, and
investment.
new text end

new text begin The council consists of the following voting members:
new text end

new text begin (1) two members appointed by the governor;
new text end

new text begin (2) two members appointed by the senate majority leader;
new text end

new text begin (3) two members appointed by the senate minority leader;
new text end

new text begin (4) two members appointed by the speaker of the house;
new text end

new text begin (5) two members appointed by the house minority leader; and
new text end

new text begin (6) one member appointed by the Indian Affairs Council.
new text end

new text begin The council consists of the following nonvoting
members:
new text end

new text begin (1) the commissioner of administration;
new text end

new text begin (2) the commissioner of agriculture;
new text end

new text begin (3) the commissioner of commerce;
new text end

new text begin (4) the commissioner of employment and economic development;
new text end

new text begin (5) the commissioner of health;
new text end

new text begin (6) the commissioner of management and budget;
new text end

new text begin (7) the commissioner of natural resources;
new text end

new text begin (8) the commissioner of the Pollution Control Agency;
new text end

new text begin (9) the commissioner of transportation;
new text end

new text begin (10) the commissioner of Iron Range resources and rehabilitation;
new text end

new text begin (11) the chair of the Metropolitan Council;
new text end

new text begin (12) the chair of the Board of Water and Soil Resources;
new text end

new text begin (13) the executive director of the Minnesota Public Facilities Authority;
new text end

new text begin (14) the chancellor of Minnesota State Colleges and Universities; and
new text end

new text begin (15) the president of the University of Minnesota.
new text end

new text begin (a) An appointing authority
under subdivision 2 may only appoint an individual who has direct and practical expertise
and experience, whether from the public or private sector, in any of the following:
new text end

new text begin (1) asset management in one or more of the areas of planning, design, construction,
management, or operations and maintenance, for: (i) drinking water; (ii) wastewater; (iii)
stormwater; (iv) transportation; (v) energy; or (vi) communications;
new text end

new text begin (2) financial management and procurement; or
new text end

new text begin (3) regional asset management across jurisdictions and infrastructure sectors.
new text end

new text begin (b) Each appointing authority under subdivision 2, clauses (1) to (5), must appoint one
individual who resides in a metropolitan county, as defined in section 473.121, subdivision
4, and one individual who resides outside of a metropolitan county.
new text end

new text begin (c) No current legislator may be appointed to the council.
new text end

new text begin (d) Prior to making appointments, the appointing authorities under subdivision 2 must
coordinate and provide for:
new text end

new text begin (1) geographic representation throughout the state;
new text end

new text begin (2) representation for all major types of infrastructure assets; and
new text end

new text begin (3) representation from the public and private sectors.
new text end

new text begin Each appointing
authority under subdivision 2 must acknowledge and give consideration to appointment
recommendations made by interested stakeholders, including but not limited to:
new text end

new text begin (1) the Association of Minnesota Counties;
new text end

new text begin (2) the League of Minnesota Cities;
new text end

new text begin (3) the Coalition of Greater Minnesota Cities;
new text end

new text begin (4) the Minnesota Association of Townships;
new text end

new text begin (5) the Minnesota Chapter of the American Public Works Association;
new text end

new text begin (6) the Associated General Contractors of Minnesota;
new text end

new text begin (7) a labor union representing the building trades;
new text end

new text begin (8) a public utility;
new text end

new text begin (9) the Minnesota Municipal Utilities Association;
new text end

new text begin (10) the Minnesota Chamber of Commerce;
new text end

new text begin (11) the Minnesota section of the American Water Works Association;
new text end

new text begin (12) the Minnesota Rural Water Association; and
new text end

new text begin (13) the Minnesota Rural Electric Association.
new text end

new text begin (a) Notwithstanding section 15.06,
subdivision 6, an individual specified under subdivision 3 may appoint a designee to serve
on the council only as provided in this subdivision.
new text end

new text begin (b) An individual specified under subdivision 3 may appoint a designee who serves on
an ongoing basis to exercise the powers and duties as a nonvoting council member under
this section. The designation must be made by written order, filed with the secretary of state.
The designee must be a public employee who is:
new text end

new text begin (1) a deputy commissioner or deputy director;
new text end

new text begin (2) an assistant commissioner;
new text end

new text begin (3) an immediate subordinate of the appointing authority;
new text end

new text begin (4) a director of a relevant office; or
new text end

new text begin (5) if the appointing authority is the chair of a board or council specified under subdivision
3, another member of that board or council.
new text end

new text begin (a) The council must elect from among its voting members a chair,
or cochairs, and vice-chair. As necessary, the council may elect other council members to
serve as officers.
new text end

new text begin (b) The chair is responsible for convening meetings of the council and setting each
meeting agenda.
new text end

new text begin (a) A majority of the council, including voting and nonvoting
members and excluding vacancies, is a quorum.
new text end

new text begin (b) The council may conduct business as provided under section 13D.015.
new text end

new text begin The compensation, membership
terms, filling of vacancies, and removal of members on the council are as provided in section
15.0575.
new text end

new text begin The council is subject to the Minnesota Open Meeting
Law under chapter 13D.
new text end

new text begin The council is subject to the Minnesota Data Practices Act
under chapter 13.
new text end

new text begin The council has the nonregulatory powers necessary
to carry out its responsibilities and duties specified by law.
new text end

new text begin (a) The council is responsible for activities in a
nonregulatory capacity and in coordination with stakeholders to identify and recommend
best practices that:
new text end

new text begin (1) preserve and extend the longevity of Minnesota's public and privately owned
infrastructure; and
new text end

new text begin (2) provide for effective and efficient management of infrastructure.
new text end

new text begin (b) Unless specifically provided otherwise, nothing in sections 16B.356 to 16B.359
requires transfer of personnel, specific responsibilities, or administrative functions from a
department or agency to the council.
new text end

new text begin The duties of the council are to:
new text end

new text begin (1) identify approaches to enhance and expedite infrastructure coordination across
jurisdictions, agencies, state and local government, and public and private sectors, including
in planning, design, engineering, construction, maintenance, and operations;
new text end

new text begin (2) analyze methods to improve efficiency and the use of resources related to (i) public
infrastructure, and (ii) public asset management practices;
new text end

new text begin (3) identify opportunities to reduce duplication in infrastructure projects and asset
management;
new text end

new text begin (4) identify barriers and gaps in effective asset management;
new text end

new text begin (5) identify objectives and strategies that enhance the longevity and adaptability of
infrastructure throughout the state;
new text end

new text begin (6) develop advisory recommendations, if any, related to the responsibilities and duties
specified under this section, including to state agencies for programs, policies, and practices;
and
new text end

new text begin (7) implement the requirements under sections 16B.356 to 16B.359.
new text end

new text begin The council must develop and recommend a plan
for a statewide asset managers program that provides for:
new text end

new text begin (1) identification, exchange, and distribution of (i) information on existing asset
management tools and resources, and (ii) best practices on infrastructure management;
new text end

new text begin (2) training for infrastructure owners and asset managers; and
new text end

new text begin (3) coordination and collaboration among infrastructure owners and asset managers.
new text end

new text begin The commissioner must provide the council with
suitable space to maintain an office, hold meetings, and keep records. The commissioner
must provide administrative staff and information technology resources to the council as
necessary for the expeditious conduct of the council's duties and responsibilities.
new text end

new text begin By December 15 annually, the council must submit a report to the
governor and the legislative committees with jurisdiction over capital investment, climate,
economic development, energy, and transportation. At a minimum, the report must:
new text end

new text begin (1) summarize the activities of the council;
new text end

new text begin (2) provide an overview for each of the duties and requirements under sections 16B.356
to 16B.359;
new text end

new text begin (3) identify any barriers and constraints related to activities of the council; and
new text end

new text begin (4) provide any recommendations of the council.
new text end

new text begin (a) The commissioner must hire an executive director
in the classified service, with the advice of the council. The executive director is the principal
administrative officer for the council. The executive director is not an ex officio member
of the council.
new text end

new text begin (b) The executive director must have (1) leadership or management experience, and (2)
training and experience in public works or asset management.
new text end

new text begin (c) The executive director must perform the duties as specified by the council to manage
and implement the requirements of sections 16B.356 to 16B.359.
new text end

new text begin (a) The executive director must:
new text end

new text begin (1) hire any employees on the basis of merit and fitness that the executive director
considers necessary to discharge the functions of the office; and
new text end

new text begin (2) prescribe the powers and duties of an employee.
new text end

new text begin (b) The executive director may:
new text end

new text begin (1) hire a deputy director and other staff; and
new text end

new text begin (2) delegate the powers, duties, and responsibilities of the executive director to employees,
under conditions prescribed by the executive director.
new text end

Minnesota Statutes 2023 Supplement, section 123B.935, subdivision 1, is amended
to read:

(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.

(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:

(1) pedestrian safety, including crossing roads safely using the searching left, right, left
for vehicles in traffic technique; deleted text begin and
deleted text end

(2) bicycle safety, including relevant traffic laws, use and proper fit of protective
headgear, bicycle parts and safety features, and safe biking techniquesdeleted text begin .deleted text end new text begin ; and
new text end

new text begin (3) electric-assisted bicycle safety, including that a person under the age of 15 is not
allowed to operate an electric-assisted bicycle.
new text end

(c) A nonpublic school may provide nonpublic school pupils enrolled in kindergarten
through grade 8 with training as specified in paragraphs (a) and (b).

Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 134A.09, subdivision 2a, is amended to read:

new text begin (a) new text end In
Hennepin County and Ramsey County, the district court administrator or a designee may,
upon the recommendation of the board of trustees and by standing order of the judges of
the district court, include in the costs or disbursements assessed against a defendant convicted
in the district court of the violation of a statute or municipal ordinance, a county law library
fee. This fee may be collected in all petty misdemeanor cases and criminal prosecutions in
which, upon conviction, the defendant may be subject to the payment of the costs or
disbursements in addition to a fine or other penalty. When a defendant is convicted of more
than one offense in a case, the county law library fee shall be imposed only once in that
case.

new text begin (b) Beginning August 1, 2025, the law library fee does not apply to a citation issued
pursuant to sections 169.06, subdivision 10, and 169.14, subdivision 13.
new text end

Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 134A.10, subdivision 3, is amended to read:

new text begin (a) new text end The
judge of district court may, upon the recommendation of the board of trustees and by standing
order, include in the costs or disbursements assessed against a defendant convicted in the
district court of the violation of any statute or municipal ordinance, in all petty misdemeanor
cases and criminal prosecutions in which, upon conviction, the defendant may be subject
to the payment of the costs or disbursements in addition to a fine or other penalty a county
law library fee. When a defendant is convicted of more than one offense in a case, the county
law library fee shall be imposed only once in that case. The item of costs or disbursements
may not be assessed for any offense committed prior to the establishment of the county law
library.

new text begin (b) Beginning August 1, 2025, the law library fee does not apply to citations issued
pursuant to sections 169.06, subdivision 10, and 169.14, subdivision 13.
new text end

Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 161.089, is amended to read:

By January 15 of each odd-numbered year, the commissioners of transportation and
public safety, in consultation with the commissioner of management and budget, must jointly
submit a report to the chairs and ranking minority members of the legislative committees
with jurisdiction over transportation finance. The report mustnew text begin :
new text end

new text begin (1)new text end list detailed expenditures and transfers from the trunk highway fund and highway
user tax distribution fund for the previous two fiscal years and must include information on
the purpose of each expendituredeleted text begin . The report mustdeleted text end new text begin ;
new text end

new text begin (2) list summary expenditures and transfers from each fund other than the trunk highway
fund or highway user tax distribution fund for each departmental division, office, or program
for which funds are listed under clause (1);
new text end

new text begin (3) include for each expenditure from the trunk highway fund an estimate of the
percentage of activities performed or purchases made with that expenditure that are not for
trunk highway purposes; and
new text end

new text begin (4)new text end include a separate section that lists detailed expenditures and transfers from the trunk
highway fund and highway user tax distribution fund for cybersecurity.

new text begin (a) The commissioner must maintain transverse rumble strips in association with each
stop sign that is located (1) on a trunk highway segment with a speed limit of at least 55
miles per hour, and (2) outside the limits of a statutory or home rule charter city.
new text end

new text begin (b) Prior to installation of rumble strips at a new location, the commissioner must provide
a notification to residences adjacent to the location.
new text end

new text begin (c) The commissioner must meet the requirements under paragraph (a) at each applicable
location by the earlier of August 1, 2034, or the date of substantial completion of any
construction, resurfacing, or reconditioning at the location.
new text end

new text begin (d) The requirements under paragraph (a) do not apply to a location in which there is at
least one residence within 750 feet.
new text end

new text begin This section is effective August 1, 2024, for road construction,
resurfacing, or reconditioning projects on or after that date.
new text end

Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 161.14, is amended by adding a subdivision to
read:

new text begin (a) The bridge on marked Trunk
Highway 55 and marked Trunk Highway 62 over the Minnesota River, commonly known
as the Mendota Bridge, is designated as "Gopher Gunners Memorial Bridge."
Notwithstanding section 161.139, the commissioner must adopt a suitable design to mark
the bridge and erect appropriate signs.
new text end

new text begin (b) The adjutant general of the Department of Military Affairs must reimburse the
commissioner of transportation for costs incurred under this subdivision.
new text end

Minnesota Statutes 2023 Supplement, section 161.178, is amended to read:

(a) For purposes of this section, the following terms have
the meanings given.

(b) "Applicable entity" means the commissioner with respect to a deleted text begin capacity expansiondeleted text end
projectnew text begin or portfolionew text end for inclusion in the state transportation improvement program or a
metropolitan planning organization with respect to a deleted text begin capacity expansiondeleted text end projectnew text begin or portfolionew text end
for inclusion in the appropriate metropolitan transportation improvement program.

(d) "Capacity expansion project" means a project for trunk highway construction or
reconstruction that:

(1) is a major highway project, as defined in section 174.56, subdivision 1, paragraph
(b); and

(2) adds highway traffic capacity or provides for grade separation new text begin of motor vehicle traffic
new text end at an intersection, excluding auxiliary lanes with a length of less than 2,500 feet.

(e) "Greenhouse gas emissions" includes those emissions described in section 216H.01,
subdivision 2.

(a) Prior to inclusion of a deleted text begin capacity expansiondeleted text end
projectnew text begin or portfolionew text end in the state transportation improvement program ornew text begin innew text end a metropolitan
transportation improvement program, the applicable entity must perform deleted text begin a capacity expansiondeleted text end new text begin
annew text end impact assessment of the projectnew text begin or portfolionew text end . Following the assessment, the applicable
entity must determine if the project deleted text begin conformsdeleted text end new text begin or portfolio is proportionally in conformancenew text end
with:

(1) the greenhouse gas emissions reduction targets under section 174.01, subdivision 3;
and

(2) the vehicle miles traveled reduction targets established in the statewide multimodal
transportation plan under section 174.03, subdivision 1a.

(b) If the applicable entity determines that the deleted text begin capacity expansiondeleted text end projectnew text begin or portfolionew text end is
not in conformance with paragraph (a), the applicable entity must:

(1) alter the scope or design of the projectnew text begin or any number of projects, add or remove one
or more projects from the portfolio, or undertake a combination,new text end andnew text begin subsequentlynew text end perform
a revised assessment that meets the requirements under this section;

(2) interlink sufficient impact mitigation as provided in subdivision 4; or

(3) halt project development and disallow inclusion of the projectnew text begin or portfolionew text end in the
appropriate transportation improvement program.

new text begin (a) For purposes of this section:
new text end

new text begin (1) prior to the date established under paragraph (b), a project or portfolio is a capacity
expansion project; and
new text end

new text begin (2) on and after the date established under paragraph (b), a project or portfolio is a
capacity expansion project or a collection of trunk highway and multimodal projects for a
fiscal year and specific region.
new text end

new text begin (b) The commissioner must establish a date to implement impact assessments on the
basis of assessing a portfolio or program of projects instead of on a project-by-project basis.
The date must be:
new text end

new text begin (1) August 1, 2027, which applies to projects that first enter the appropriate transportation
improvement program for fiscal year 2031 or a subsequent year; or
new text end

new text begin (2) as established by the commissioner, if the commissioner:
new text end

new text begin (i) consults with metropolitan planning organizations;
new text end

new text begin (ii) prioritizes and makes reasonable efforts to meet the date under clause (1) or an earlier
date;
new text end

new text begin (iii) determines that the date established under this clause is the earliest practicable in
which the necessary models and tools are sufficient for analysis under this section; and
new text end

new text begin (iv) submits a notice to the chairs and ranking minority members of the legislative
committees and divisions with jurisdiction over transportation policy and finance, which
must identify the date established and summarize the efforts under item (ii) and the
determination under item (iii).
new text end

(a) The commissioner must establish a process to
deleted text begin perform capacity expansion impact assessments. An assessment must provide for the
determination under subdivision 2.deleted text end new text begin implement the requirements under this section, which
includes:
new text end

new text begin (1) any necessary policies, procedures, manuals, and technical specifications;
new text end

new text begin (2) procedures to perform an impact assessment that provide for the determination under
subdivision 2;
new text end

new text begin (3) in consultation with the technical advisory committee under section 161.1782, criteria
for identification of a capacity expansion project; and
new text end

new text begin (4) related data reporting from local units of government on local multimodal
transportation systems and local project impacts on greenhouse gas emissions and vehicle
miles traveled.
new text end

(b) Analysis under an assessment must include but is not limited to estimates resulting
from deleted text begin thedeleted text end new text begin anew text end projectnew text begin or portfolionew text end for the following:

(1) greenhouse gas emissions over a period of 20 years; deleted text begin and
deleted text end

(2) a net change in vehicle miles traveled for the affected networkdeleted text begin .deleted text end new text begin ; and
new text end

new text begin (3) impacts to trunk highways and related impacts to local road systems, on a local,
regional, or statewide basis, as appropriate.
new text end

(a) To provide for impact mitigation, the
applicable entity must interlink the deleted text begin capacity expansiondeleted text end projectnew text begin or portfolionew text end as provided in
this subdivision.

(b) Impact mitigation is sufficient under subdivision 2, paragraph (b), if the deleted text begin capacity
expansiondeleted text end projectnew text begin or portfolionew text end is interlinked to deleted text begin mitigationdeleted text end new text begin offsetnew text end actions such that the total
greenhouse gas emissions reduction from the deleted text begin mitigationdeleted text end new text begin offsetnew text end actions, after accounting for
the greenhouse gas emissions otherwise resulting from the deleted text begin capacity expansiondeleted text end projectnew text begin or
portfolionew text end , is consistent with meeting the targets specified under subdivision 2, paragraph
(a). Each comparison under this paragraph must be performed over equal comparison periods.

(c) deleted text begin A mitigationdeleted text end new text begin An offsetnew text end action consists of a project, program, deleted text begin ordeleted text end operations
modificationnew text begin , or mitigation plannew text end in one or more of the following areas:

(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;

(2) transit service improvements, including but not limited to increased service level,
transit fare reduction, and transit priority treatments;

(3) active transportation infrastructure;

(4) micromobility infrastructure and service, including but not limited to shared vehicle
services;

(5) transportation demand management, including but not limited to vanpool and shared
vehicle programs, remote work, and broadband access expansion;

(6) parking management, including but not limited to parking requirements reduction
or elimination and parking cost adjustments;

(7) land use, including but not limited to residential and other density increases, mixed-use
development, and transit-oriented development;

(8) infrastructure improvements related to traffic operations, including but not limited
to roundabouts and reduced conflict intersections; deleted text begin and
deleted text end

(9) natural systems, including but not limited to prairie restoration, reforestation, and
urban green spacenew text begin ; and
new text end

new text begin (10) as specified by the commissioner in the manner provided under paragraph (e)new text end .

(d) deleted text begin A mitigationdeleted text end new text begin An offsetnew text end action may be identified as interlinked to the deleted text begin capacity
expansiondeleted text end projectnew text begin or portfolionew text end if:

(1) there is a specified project, program, deleted text begin ordeleted text end modificationnew text begin , or mitigation plannew text end ;

(2) the necessary funding sources are identified and sufficient amounts are committed;

(3) the mitigation is localized as provided in subdivision 5; and

(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 (b).

new text begin (e) The commissioner may authorize additional offset actions under paragraph (c) if:
new text end

new text begin (1) the offset action is reviewed and recommended by the technical advisory committee
under section 161.1782; and
new text end

new text begin (2) the commissioner determines that the offset action is directly related to reduction in
the transportation sector of greenhouse gas emissions or vehicle miles traveled.
new text end

(a) deleted text begin A mitigationdeleted text end new text begin An offsetnew text end action under
subdivision 4 must be localized in the following priority order:

(1)new text begin if the offset action is for one project,new text end within or associated with at least one of the
communities impacted by the deleted text begin capacity expansiondeleted text end project;

(2) ifnew text begin clause (1) does not apply ornew text end there is not a reasonably feasible location under clause
(1), in areas of persistent poverty or historically disadvantaged communities, as measured
and defined in federal law, guidance, and notices of funding opportunity;

(3) if there is not a reasonably feasible location under clauses (1) and (2), in the region
of the deleted text begin capacity expansiondeleted text end projectnew text begin or portfolionew text end ; or

(4) if there is not a reasonably feasible location under clauses (1) to (3), on a statewide
basis.

(b) The applicable entity must include an explanation regarding the feasibility and
rationale for each mitigation action located under paragraph (a), clauses (2) to (4).

The commissioner must publish information regarding
deleted text begin capacity expansiondeleted text end impact assessments on the department's website. The information must
include:

(1)new text begin for each project evaluated separately under this section,new text end identification of deleted text begin capacity
expansion projectsdeleted text end new text begin the projectnew text end ; deleted text begin and
deleted text end

(2) for each projectnew text begin evaluated separatelynew text end , a summary that includes an overview of the
deleted text begin expansion impactdeleted text end assessment, the impact determination by the commissioner, and project
disposition, including a review of any deleted text begin mitigationdeleted text end new text begin offsetnew text end actionsdeleted text begin .deleted text end new text begin ;
new text end

new text begin (3) for each portfolio of projects, an overview of the projects, the impact determination
by the commissioner, and a summary of any offset actions;
new text end

new text begin (4) a review of any interpretation of or additions to offset actions under subdivision 4;
new text end

new text begin (5) identification of the date established by the commissioner under subdivision 2a,
paragraph (b); and
new text end

new text begin (6) a summary of the activities of the technical advisory committee under section
161.1782, including but not limited to any findings or recommendations made by the advisory
committee.
new text end

The requirements of this section are in addition to and
must not supplant the safety and well-being goals established under section 174.01,
subdivision 2, clauses (1) and (2).

new text begin (a) A
transportation impact assessment and mitigation 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.
new text end

new text begin (b) Money in the account is annually appropriated to the commissioner and must only
be expended on activities described or required under this section. In determining
expenditures from the account, the commissioner must include prioritization for offset
actions interlinked to trunk highway projects that reduce traffic fatalities or severe injuries.
new text end

new text begin This section is effective February 1, 2025, except that subdivision
8 is effective July 1, 2024. This section does not apply to a capacity expansion project that
was either included in the state transportation improvement program or has been submitted
for approval of the geometric layout before February 1, 2025.
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) "Advisory committee" means the technical advisory committee established in this
section.
new text end

new text begin (c) "Project or portfolio" is as provided in section 161.178.
new text end

new text begin The commissioner must establish a technical advisory committee
to assist in implementation review related to the requirements under section 161.178.
new text end

new text begin The advisory committee is composed of the
following members:
new text end

new text begin (1) one member from the Department of Transportation, appointed by the commissioner
of transportation;
new text end

new text begin (2) one member from the Pollution Control Agency, appointed by the commissioner of
the Pollution Control Agency;
new text end

new text begin (3) one member from the Metropolitan Council, appointed by the chair of the
Metropolitan Council;
new text end

new text begin (4) one member from the Center for Transportation Studies, appointed by the president
of the University of Minnesota;
new text end

new text begin (5) one member representing metropolitan planning organizations outside the metropolitan
area, as defined in section 473.121, subdivision 2, appointed by the Association of
Metropolitan Planning Organizations; and
new text end

new text begin (6) up to four members who are not employees of the state, with no more than two who
are employees of a political subdivision, appointed by the commissioner of transportation.
new text end

new text begin (a) To be eligible for appointment to the advisory
committee, an individual must have experience or expertise sufficient to provide assistance
in implementation or technical review related to the requirements under section 161.178.
Each appointing authority must consider appointment of individuals with expertise in travel
demand modeling, emissions modeling, traffic forecasting, land use planning, or
transportation-related greenhouse gas emissions assessment and analysis. In appointing the
members under subdivision 3, clause (6), the commissioner must also consider technical
expertise in other relevant areas, which may include but is not limited to public health or
natural systems management.
new text end

new text begin (b) Members of the advisory committee serve at the pleasure of the appointing authority.
Vacancies must be filled by the appointing authority.
new text end

new text begin The advisory committee must assist the commissioner in implementation
of the requirements under section 161.178, including to:
new text end

new text begin (1) perform technical review and validation of processes and methodologies used for
impact assessment and impact mitigation;
new text end

new text begin (2) review and make recommendations on:
new text end

new text begin (i) impact assessment requirements;
new text end

new text begin (ii) models and tools for impact assessment;
new text end

new text begin (iii) methods to determine sufficiency of impact mitigation;
new text end

new text begin (iv) procedures for interlinking a project or portfolio to impact mitigation; and
new text end

new text begin (v) reporting and data collection;
new text end

new text begin (3) advise on the approach used to determine the area of influence for a project or portfolio
for a geographic or transportation network area;
new text end

new text begin (4) develop recommendations on any clarifications, modifications, or additions to the
offset actions authorized under section 161.178, subdivision 4; and
new text end

new text begin (5) perform other analyses or activities as requested by the commissioner.
new text end

new text begin (a) The commissioner must provide administrative support
to the advisory committee. Upon request, the commissioner must provide information and
technical support to the advisory committee.
new text end

new text begin (b) Members of the advisory committee are not eligible for compensation under this
section.
new text end

new text begin (c) The advisory committee is subject to the Minnesota Data Practices Act under chapter
13 and to the Minnesota Open Meeting Law under chapter 13D.
new text end

new text begin This section is effective the day following final enactment.
new text end

Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 161.3203, subdivision 4, is amended to read:

new text begin (a) By September 1 of each year,new text end the commissioner deleted text begin shall
provide, no later than September 1, an annual writtendeleted text end new text begin must submit anew text end report to deleted text begin the legislature,
in compliance with sections 3.195 and 3.197, and shall submit the report todeleted text end the chairs new text begin and
ranking minority members new text end of the deleted text begin senate and house of representativesdeleted text end new text begin legislativenew text end committees
deleted text begin havingdeleted text end new text begin withnew text end jurisdiction over transportationnew text begin policy and financenew text end .

new text begin (b)new text end The report must list all privatization transportation contracts deleted text begin within the meaning of
this sectiondeleted text end that were executed or performed, whether wholly or in part, in the previous
fiscal year. The report must identify, with respect to each contract:

new text begin (1)new text end the contractor;

new text begin (2)new text end contract amount;

new text begin (3)new text end duration;

new text begin (4)new text end work, provided or to be provided;

new text begin (5)new text end the comprehensive estimate derived under subdivision 3, paragraph (a);

new text begin (6)new text end the comprehensive estimate derived under subdivision 3, paragraph (b);

new text begin (7)new text end the actual cost to the agency of the contractor's performance of the contract; and

new text begin (8)new text end for contracts of at least $250,000, a statement containing the commissioner's
determinations under subdivision 3, paragraph (c).

new text begin (c) The report must collect aggregate data on each of the commissioner's district offices
and the bridge office on barriers and challenges to the reduction of transportation contract
privatization. The aggregate data must identify areas of concern related to transportation
contract privatization and include information on:
new text end

new text begin (1) recruitment and retention of staff;
new text end

new text begin (2) expertise gaps;
new text end

new text begin (3) access to appropriate equipment; and
new text end

new text begin (4) the effects of geography, demographics, and socioeconomic data on transportation
contract privatization rates.
new text end

new text begin This section is effective the day following final enactment.
new text end

Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 161.45, is amended by adding a subdivision to
read:

new text begin (a) For purposes of
this subdivision and subdivisions 5 to 7, "high voltage transmission line" has the meaning
given in section 216E.01, subdivision 4.
new text end

new text begin (b) Notwithstanding subdivision 1, paragraph (a), high voltage transmission lines under
the laws of this state or the ordinance of any city or county may be constructed, placed, or
maintained across or along any trunk highway, including an interstate highway and a trunk
highway that is an expressway or a freeway, except as deemed necessary by the commissioner
of transportation to protect public safety or ensure the proper function of the trunk highway
system.
new text end

new text begin (c) If the commissioner denies a high voltage electric line colocation request, the reasons
for the denial must be submitted for review within 90 days of the commissioner's denial to
the chairs and ranking minority members of the legislative committees with jurisdiction
over energy and transportation, the Public Utilities Commission executive secretary, and
the commissioner of commerce.
new text end

new text begin This section is effective the day following final enactment and
applies to colocation requests for high voltage transmission lines on or after that date.
new text end

Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 161.45, is amended by adding a subdivision to
read:

new text begin Upon written request,
the commissioner must engage in coordination activities with a utility or transmission line
developer to review requested highway corridors for potential permitted locations for
transmission lines. The commissioner must assign a project coordinator within 30 days of
receiving the written request. The commissioner must share all known plans with affected
utilities or transmission line developers on potential future projects in the highway corridor
if the potential highway project impacts the placement or siting of high voltage transmission
lines.
new text end

new text begin This section is effective the day following final enactment.
new text end

Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 161.45, is amended by adding a subdivision to
read:

new text begin (a) If
the commissioner and a utility or transmission line developer identify a permittable route
along a trunk highway corridor for possible colocation of transmission lines, a constructability
report must be prepared by the utility or transmission line developer in consultation with
the commissioner. A constructability report developed under this subdivision must be used
by both parties to plan and approve colocation projects.
new text end

new text begin (b) A constructability report developed under this section between the commissioner
and the parties seeking colocation must include terms and conditions for building the
colocation project. Notwithstanding the requirements in subdivision 1, the report must be
approved by the commissioner and the party or parties seeking colocation prior to the
commissioner approving and issuing a permit for use of the trunk highway right-of-way.
new text end

new text begin (c) A constructability report must include an agreed upon time frame for which there
may not be a request from the commissioner for relocation of the transmission line. If the
commissioner determines that relocation of a transmission line in the trunk highway
right-of-way is necessary, the commissioner, as much as practicable, must give a four-year
advance notice.
new text end

new text begin (d) Notwithstanding the requirements of subdivision 7 and section 161.46, subdivision
2, if the commissioner requires the relocation of a transmission line in the interstate highway
right-of-way earlier than the agreed upon time frame in paragraph (c) in the constructability
report or provides less than a four-year notice of relocation in the agreed upon constructability
report, the commissioner is responsible for 75 percent of the relocation costs.
new text end

new text begin This section is effective the day following final enactment.
new text end

Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 161.45, is amended by adding a subdivision to
read:

new text begin (a) A
high voltage transmission line that receives a route permit under chapter 216E on or after
July 1, 2024, is not eligible for relocation reimbursement under section 161.46, subdivision
2.
new text end

new text begin (b) If the commissioner orders relocation of a high voltage transmission line that is
subject to paragraph (a):
new text end

new text begin (1) a public utility, as defined in section 216B.02, subdivision 4, may recover its portion
of costs of relocating the line that the Public Utilities Commission deems prudently incurred
as a transmission cost adjustment pursuant to section 216B.16, subdivision 7b; and
new text end

new text begin (2) a consumer-owned utility, as defined in section 216B.2402, subdivision 2, may
recover its portion of costs of relocating the line in any manner approved by its governing
board.
new text end

new text begin This section is effective the day following final enactment.
new text end

Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 161.46, subdivision 1, is amended to read:

new text begin (a) new text end For the purposes of this sectionnew text begin ,new text end the following terms deleted text begin shalldeleted text end
have the meanings deleted text begin ascribed to them:deleted text end new text begin given.
new text end

deleted text begin (1)deleted text end new text begin (b)new text end "Utility" means all publicly, privately, and cooperatively owned systems for
supplying power, light, gas, telegraph, telephone, water, pipeline, or sewer service if such
systems be authorized by law to use public highways for the location of its facilities.

deleted text begin (2)deleted text end new text begin (c)new text end "Cost of relocation" means the entire amount paid by such utility properly
attributable to such relocation after deducting therefrom any increase in the value of the
new facility and any salvage value derived from the old facility.

new text begin (d) "High voltage transmission line" has the meaning given in section 216E.01,
subdivision 4.
new text end

new text begin This section is effective the day following final enactment.
new text end

Minnesota Statutes 2023 Supplement, section 161.46, subdivision 2, is amended
to read:

deleted text begin (a)deleted text end Whenever the commissioner deleted text begin shall
determinedeleted text end new text begin determines thatnew text end the relocation of any utility facility is necessitated by the
construction of a project on the routes of federally aided deleted text begin statedeleted text end trunk highways, including
urban extensions thereof, deleted text begin which routesdeleted text end new text begin thatnew text end are included within the National System of
Interstate Highways, the owner or operator of deleted text begin suchdeleted text end new text begin thenew text end utility facility deleted text begin shalldeleted text end new text begin mustnew text end relocate
the deleted text begin samedeleted text end new text begin utility facilitynew text end in accordance with the order of the commissioner. deleted text begin 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.deleted text end new text begin Except as provided in section 161.45, subdivision
6, paragraph (d), or 7, upon the completion of relocation of a utility facility, the cost of
relocation must be ascertained and paid out of the trunk highway fund by the commissioner,
provided the amount paid by the commissioner for reimbursement to a utility does not
exceed the amount on which the federal government bases its reimbursement for the interstate
highway system.
new text end

deleted text begin (b) Notwithstanding paragraph (a), on or after January 1, 2024, any entity that receives
a route permit under chapter deleted text end deleted text begin 216Edeleted text end deleted text begin 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.
deleted text end

new text begin This section is effective the day following final enactment.
new text end

Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 162.02, is amended by adding a subdivision to
read:

new text begin The county state-aid highway
system must not include a segment of a county highway that is designated as a pedestrian
mall under chapter 430.
new text end

Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 162.081, subdivision 4, is amended to read:

(a) Money apportioned to a
county from the town road account must be distributed to the treasurer of each town within
the county, according to a distribution formula adopted by the county board. The formula
must take into account each town's population and town road mileage, and other factors the
county board deems advisable in the interests of achieving equity among the towns.
Distribution of town road funds to each town treasurer must be made by March 1, annually,
or within 30 days after receipt of payment from the commissioner. Distribution of funds to
town treasurers in a county which has not adopted a distribution formula under this
subdivision must be made according to a formula prescribed by the commissioner by rule.

(b) Money distributed to a town under this subdivision may be expended by the town
only for the construction, reconstruction, and gravel maintenance of town roads within the
townnew text begin , including debt service for bonds issued by the town in accordance with chapter 475,
provided that the bonds are issued for a use allowable under this paragraphnew text end .

Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 162.09, is amended by adding a subdivision to
read:

new text begin The municipal state-aid street
system must not include a segment of a city street that is designated as a pedestrian mall
under chapter 430.
new text end

Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 162.145, subdivision 5, is amended to read:

(a) Funds distributed under this section are available only for
construction and maintenance of roads located within the city, including:

(1) land acquisition, environmental analysis, design, engineering, construction,
reconstruction, and maintenance;

(2) road projects partially located within the city;

(3) projects on county state-aid highways located within the city; deleted text begin and
deleted text end

(4) cost participation on road projects under the jurisdiction of another unit of
governmentdeleted text begin .deleted text end new text begin ; and
new text end

new text begin (5) debt service for obligations issued by the city in accordance with chapter 475, provided
that the obligations are issued for a use allowable under this section.
new text end

(b) Except for projects under paragraph (a), clause (3), funds distributed under this
section are not subject to state-aid requirements under this chapter, including but not limited
to engineering standards adopted by the commissioner in rules.

Minnesota Statutes 2023 Supplement, section 162.146, is amended by adding a
subdivision to read:

new text begin (a) Funds distributed under this section are available only for
construction and maintenance of roads located within the city, including:
new text end

new text begin (1) land acquisition, environmental analysis, design, engineering, construction,
reconstruction, and maintenance;
new text end

new text begin (2) road projects partially located within the city;
new text end

new text begin (3) projects on municipal state-aid streets located within the city;
new text end

new text begin (4) projects on county state-aid highways located within the city;
new text end

new text begin (5) cost participation on road projects under the jurisdiction of another unit of government;
and
new text end

new text begin (6) debt service for obligations issued by the city in accordance with chapter 475, provided
that the obligations are issued for a use allowable under this section.
new text end

new text begin (b) Except for projects under paragraph (a), clauses (3) and (4), funds distributed under
this section are not subject to state-aid requirements under this chapter, including but not
limited to engineering standards adopted by the commissioner in rules.
new text end

Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 168.09, subdivision 7, is amended to read:

(a) deleted text begin A vehicle that displays a Minnesota plate
issued under this chapter may display a temporary permitdeleted text end new text begin The commissioner may issue a
temporary permit under this subdivisionnew text end in conjunction withnew text begin the conclusion of a registration
period or a recentlynew text end expired registration if:

(1) the current registration tax and all other fees and taxes have been paid in full; and

(2) deleted text begin the plate hasdeleted text end new text begin special plates havenew text end been applied for.

deleted text begin (b) A vehicle may display a temporary permit in conjunction with expired registration,
with or without a registration plate, if:
deleted text end

deleted text begin (1) the plates have been applied for;
deleted text end

deleted text begin (2) the registration tax and other fees and taxes have been paid in full; and
deleted text end

deleted text begin (3) either the vehicle is used solely as a collector vehicle while displaying the temporary
permit and not used for general transportation purposes or the vehicle was issued a 21-day
permit under section 168.092, subdivision 1.
deleted text end

deleted text begin (c)deleted text end new text begin (b)new text end The permit is valid for a period of 60 days. The permit must be in a format
prescribed by the commissioner, affixed to the rear of the vehicle where a license plate
would normally be affixed, and plainly visible. The permit is valid only for the vehicle for
which it was issued to allow a reasonable time for the new plates to be manufactured and
delivered to the applicant. The permit may be issued only by the commissioner or by a
deputy registrar under section 168.33.

new text begin This section is effective October 1, 2024.
new text end

Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 168.092, is amended to read:

The deleted text begin motor vehicle registrardeleted text end new text begin commissionernew text end may issue a
permit to a person purchasing a new or used motor vehicle in this state for the purpose of
allowing the purchaser a reasonable time to register the vehicle and pay fees and taxes due
on the transfer. The permit is valid for a period of deleted text begin 21deleted text end new text begin 60new text end days. The permit must be in a deleted text begin form
as the registrar may determinedeleted text end new text begin format prescribed by the commissionernew text end , affixed to the rear
of the vehicle where a license plate would normally be affixed, and plainly visible. Each
permit is valid only for the vehicle for which issued.

The deleted text begin registrardeleted text end new text begin commissionernew text end may issue permits to licensed dealers.
When issuing a permit, the dealer deleted text begin shalldeleted text end new text begin mustnew text end complete the permit in the manner prescribed
by the department.

new text begin This section is effective October 1, 2024.
new text end

Minnesota Statutes 2023 Supplement, section 168.1259, is amended to read:

For purposes of this section, "Minnesota professional sports
team" means one of the following teams while its home stadium is located in Minnesota:
Minnesota Vikings, Minnesota Timberwolves, Minnesota Lynx, Minnesota Wild, Minnesota
Twins, or Minnesota United.

(a) The commissioner must issue
Minnesota professional sports team deleted text begin foundationdeleted text end new text begin philanthropynew text end plates to an applicant who:

(1) is a registered owner of a passenger automobile, noncommercial one-ton pickup
truck, motorcycle, or recreational vehicle;

(2) pays an additional fee in the amount specified for special plates under section 168.12,
subdivision 5;

(3) pays the registration tax required under section 168.013;

(4) pays the fees required under this chapter;

(5) contributes a minimum of $30 annually to the professional sports team deleted text begin foundationsdeleted text end new text begin
philanthropynew text end account; and

(6) complies with this chapter and rules governing registration of motor vehicles and
licensing of drivers.

(b) Minnesota professional sports team deleted text begin foundationdeleted text end new text begin philanthropynew text end plates may be
personalized according to section 168.12, subdivision 2a.

At the request of a Minnesota professional sportsnew text begin team or thenew text end team's
foundation, the commissioner must, in consultation with thenew text begin team ornew text end foundation, adopt a
suitable plate design deleted text begin incorporatingdeleted text end new text begin . Each design must incorporatenew text end thenew text begin requestingnew text end foundation's
marks and colorsnew text begin or directly relate to a charitable purpose as provided in subdivision 5new text end . The
commissioner may design a single plate that incorporates the marks and colors of all
deleted text begin foundationsdeleted text end new text begin organizationsnew text end that have requested a plate.

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:

(1) qualified under subdivision 2, paragraph (a), clause (1), to bear the special plates;
and

(2) registered to the same individual to whom the special plates were originally issued.

new text begin (a) new text end Contributions collected under
subdivision 2, paragraph (a), clause (5), must be deposited in the Minnesota professional
sports team deleted text begin foundationsdeleted text end new text begin philanthropynew text end account, which is established in the special revenue
fund. Money in the account is appropriated to the commissioner of public safety. This
appropriation is first for the annual cost of administering the account funds, and the remaining
funds are for distribution to the foundationsnew text begin , or as provided in this subdivision,new text end innew text begin thenew text end
proportionnew text begin that each plate design bearsnew text end to the total number of Minnesota professional sports
team deleted text begin foundationdeleted text end new text begin philanthropynew text end plates issued for that year. Proceeds from a plate that includes
the marks and colors of all deleted text begin foundationsdeleted text end new text begin participating organizationsnew text end must be divided evenly
between all foundationsnew text begin and charitable purposesnew text end .

new text begin (b)new text end The deleted text begin foundations must only use thedeleted text end proceedsnew text begin must only be used by:
new text end

new text begin (1) a Minnesota professional sports team foundationnew text end for philanthropic or charitable
purposesnew text begin ; or
new text end

new text begin (2) the Minnesota United professional sports team through a designation that the funds
are for the Minnesota Loon Restoration Projectnew text end .

new text begin (c) The commissioner must annually transfer funds designated under paragraph (b),
clause (2), from the Minnesota professional sports team philanthropy account to the
Minnesota critical habitat private sector matching account under section 84.943 for purposes
of the Minnesota Loon Restoration Project.
new text end

new text begin This section is effective October 1, 2024, for Minnesota
professional sports team philanthropy plates issued on or after that date.
new text end

Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 168.127, is amended to read:

new text begin (a) new text end A unique registration category is
established for vehicles and trailers of a fleet. Vehicles registered in the fleet must be issued
a distinctive license plate. The design and size of the fleet license plate must be determined
by the commissioner.

new text begin (b) A deputy registrar may issue replacement license plates for qualified vehicles in a
registered fleet pursuant to section 168.29.
new text end

The annual registration period for vehicles in the
fleet deleted text begin will bedeleted text end new text begin isnew text end determined by the commissioner. The applicant must provide all information
necessary to qualify as a fleet registrantnew text begin ,new text end including a list of all vehicles in the fleet. On initial
registration, all taxes and fees for vehicles in the fleet must be reassessed based on the
expiration date.

new text begin (a) new text end On approval of the application for fleet
registrationnew text begin ,new text end the commissioner must issue a registration card for each qualified vehicle in
the fleet. The registration card must be carried in the vehicle at all times and be made
available to a peace officer on demand. The registered gross weight must be indicated on
the license plate.

new text begin (b) A new vehicle may be registered to an existing fleet upon application to a deputy
registrar and payment of the fee under section 168.33, subdivision 7.
new text end

new text begin (c) A deputy registrar must issue a replacement registration card for any registered fleet
or any qualified vehicle in a registered fleet upon application.
new text end

Initial fleet applications for registration and
renewals must be filed with the deleted text begin registrardeleted text end new text begin commissionernew text end or authorized deputy registrar.

On the renewal of a fleet registrationnew text begin ,new text end the
registrant deleted text begin shalldeleted text end new text begin mustnew text end pay full licensing fees for every vehicle registered in the preceding
year unless the vehicle has been properly deleted from the fleet. In order to delete a vehicle
from a fleet, the fleet registrant must surrender to the commissioner the registration card
and license plates. The deleted text begin registrardeleted text end new text begin commissionernew text end may authorize alternative methods of deleting
vehicles from a fleet, including destruction of the license plates and registration cards. If
the card or license plates are lost or stolen, the fleet registrant deleted text begin shalldeleted text end new text begin mustnew text end submit a sworn
statement stating the circumstances for the inability to surrender the card, stickers, and
license plates. deleted text begin The commissioner shall assessdeleted text end new text begin A fleet registrant who fails to renew the
licenses issued under this section or fails to report the removal of vehicles from the fleet
within 30 days of the vehicles' removal must paynew text end a penalty of 20 percent of the total tax due
on the fleet deleted text begin against the fleet registrant who fails to renew the licenses issued under this
section or fails to report the removal of vehicles from the fleet within 30 daysdeleted text end . The penalty
must be paid within 30 days after it is assessed.

deleted text begin Instead ofdeleted text end new text begin The applicant for fleet registration must paynew text end the filing fee
described in section 168.33, subdivision 7, deleted text begin the applicant for fleet registration shall pay an
equivalent administrative feedeleted text end to the commissioner for each vehicle in the fleet.

new text begin This section is effective October 1, 2024, for fleet vehicle
transactions on or after that date.
new text end

new text begin The commissioner must issue Rotary International
special license plates or a single motorcycle plate to an applicant who:
new text end

new text begin (1) is a registered owner of a passenger automobile, noncommercial one-ton pickup
truck, motorcycle, or self-propelled recreational motor vehicle;
new text end

new text begin (2) pays the registration tax as required under section 168.013;
new text end

new text begin (3) pays a fee in the amount specified under section 168.12, subdivision 5, for each set
of plates, along with any other fees required by this chapter;
new text end

new text begin (4) contributes $25 upon initial application and a minimum of $5 annually to the Rotary
District 5950 Foundation account; and
new text end

new text begin (5) complies with this chapter and rules governing registration of motor vehicles and
licensing of drivers.
new text end

new text begin The commissioner must adopt a suitable design for the plate that must
include the Rotary International symbol and the phrase "Service Above Self."
new text end

new text begin On application to the commissioner and payment of a transfer
fee of $5, special plates may be transferred to another qualified motor vehicle that is
registered to the same individual to whom the special plates were originally issued.
new text end

new text begin Special plates issued under this section are not subject to section
168.1293, subdivision 2.
new text end

new text begin Contributions collected under
subdivision 1, clause (4), must be deposited in the Rotary District 5950 Foundation account,
which is established in the special revenue fund. Money in the account is appropriated to
the commissioner of public safety. This appropriation is first for the annual cost of
administering the account funds, and the remaining funds must be distributed to the Rotary
District 5950 Foundation to further the rotary's mission of service, fellowship, diversity,
integrity, and leadership. Funds distributed under this subdivision must be used on projects
within this state.
new text end

new text begin This section is effective January 1, 2025, for Rotary International
special plates issued on or after that date.
new text end

Minnesota Statutes 2023 Supplement, section 168.29, is amended to read:

(a) In the event of the defacement, loss, or destruction of any number plates or validation
stickers, the deleted text begin registrardeleted text end new text begin commissionernew text end , upon receiving and filing a sworn statement of the
vehicle owner, setting forth the circumstances of the defacement, loss, destruction, or theft
of the number plates or validation stickers, together with any defaced plates or stickers and
the payment of a fee calculated to cover the cost of replacement, deleted text begin shalldeleted text end new text begin mustnew text end issue a new set
of plates or stickers.

(b) new text begin A licensed motor vehicle dealer may only apply for replacement plates upon
application for a certificate of title in the name of a new owner or the dealer. The
commissioner must issue a new set of plates or validation stickers upon application for title
and registration after removal of plates pursuant to section 168A.11, subdivision 2.
new text end

new text begin (c) Plates issued under this section are subject to section 168.12
new text end

new text begin (d) new text end The deleted text begin registrar shall thendeleted text end new text begin commissioner mustnew text end note on the deleted text begin registrar'sdeleted text end new text begin commissioner'snew text end
records the issue of new number plates and deleted text begin shall proceed in such manner as the registrar
may deem advisable todeleted text end new text begin must attempt tonew text end cancel and call in the original plates so as to insure
against their use on another motor vehicle.

deleted text begin (c)deleted text end new text begin (e)new text end Duplicate registration certificates plainly marked as duplicates may be issued in
like cases upon the payment of a $1 fee. Fees collected under this section must be deleted text begin paid into
the state treasury and credited todeleted text end new text begin deposited innew text end the driver and vehicle services operating
account under section 299A.705, subdivision 1.

new text begin This section is effective October 1, 2024.
new text end

Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 168.301, subdivision 3, is amended to read:

In addition to any fee or tax otherwise authorized or imposed upon
the transfer of title for a motor vehicle, the commissioner of public safety deleted text begin shalldeleted text end new text begin mustnew text end impose
a $2 additional fee for failure to deliver a title transfer within deleted text begin ten business daysdeleted text end new text begin the period
specified under section 168A.10, subdivision 2new text end .

new text begin This section is effective October 1, 2024.
new text end

Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 168.33, is amended by adding a subdivision to
read:

new text begin (a) Notwithstanding any statute or rule to the contrary,
if a deputy registrar appointed under this section permanently stops offering services at the
approved office location and permanently closes the approved office location, the
commissioner must use a competitive bidding process for the appointment of a replacement
deputy registrar. If available, the replacement deputy registrar appointed by the commissioner
under this section must continue to offer services at the approved office location. If the
existing office location is not available to the replacement deputy registrar, the replacement
office location must be at a location that must be approved by the commissioner and must
serve a similar service area as the existing office location.
new text end

new text begin (b) The commissioner must not give a preference to a partner, owner, manager, or
employee of the deputy registrar that has permanently stopped offering services at the closed
office location in a competitive bidding process.
new text end

new text begin (c) The commissioner must adopt rules to administer and enforce a competitive bidding
process to select a replacement deputy registrar. If the replacement deputy registrar elects
to not offer services at the office location of the prior registrar, Minnesota Rules, chapter
7406, governing the selection of a proposed office location of a driver's license agent,
applies.
new text end

new text begin This section is effective October 1, 2025.
new text end

Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 168A.10, subdivision 2, is amended to read:

Except as provided in section 168A.11, the
transferee deleted text begin shalldeleted text end new text begin mustnew text end , within deleted text begin tendeleted text end new text begin 20 calendarnew text end days after assignment to the transferee of the
vehicle title certificate, execute the application for a new certificate of title in the space
provided on the certificate, and cause the certificate of title to be mailed or delivered to the
department. Failure of the transferee to comply with this subdivision deleted text begin shall resultdeleted text end new text begin resultsnew text end in
the suspension of the vehicle's registration under section 168.17.

new text begin This section is effective October 1, 2024, and applies to title
transfers on or after that date.
new text end

Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 168A.11, subdivision 1, is amended to read:

(a) A dealer who
buys a vehicle and holds it for resale need not apply for a certificate of title. Upon transferring
the vehicle to another person, other than by the creation of a security interest, the dealer
deleted text begin shalldeleted text end new text begin mustnew text end promptly execute the assignment and warranty of title by a dealer, showing the
names and addresses of the transferee and of any secured party holding a security interest
created or reserved at the time of the resale, and the date of the security agreement in the
spaces provided deleted text begin therefordeleted text end on the certificate of title or secure reassignment.

(b) If a dealer elects to apply for a certificate of title on a vehicle held for resale, the
dealer need not register the vehicle but deleted text begin shalldeleted text end new text begin mustnew text end pay one month's registration tax. If a
dealer elects to apply for a certificate of title on a vehicle held for resale, the deleted text begin department
shalldeleted text end new text begin commissioner mustnew text end not place any legend on the title that no motor vehicle sales tax
was paid by the dealerdeleted text begin ,deleted text end but may indicate on the title whether the vehicle is a new or used
vehicle.

(c) With respect to motor vehicles subject to the provisions of section 325E.15, the dealer
deleted text begin shalldeleted text end new text begin mustnew text end also, in the space provided deleted text begin therefordeleted text end on the certificate of title or secure
reassignment, state the true cumulative mileage registered on the odometer or that the exact
mileage is unknown if the odometer reading is known by the transferor to be different from
the true mileage.

(d) The transferee deleted text begin shalldeleted text end new text begin mustnew text end complete the application for title section on the certificate
of title or separate title application form prescribed by the deleted text begin departmentdeleted text end new text begin commissionernew text end . The
dealer deleted text begin shalldeleted text end new text begin mustnew text end mail or deliver the certificate to the deleted text begin registrardeleted text end new text begin commissionernew text end or deputy
registrar with the transferee's application for a new certificate and appropriate taxes and
fees, within deleted text begin ten business daysdeleted text end new text begin the period specified under section 168A.10, subdivision 2new text end .

(e) With respect to vehicles sold to buyers who will remove the vehicle from this state,
the dealer deleted text begin shalldeleted text end new text begin mustnew text end remove any license plates from the vehicle, issue a 31-day temporary
permit pursuant to section 168.091, and notify the deleted text begin registrardeleted text end new text begin commissionernew text end within 48 hours
of the sale that the vehicle has been removed from this state. The notification must be made
in an electronic format prescribed by the deleted text begin registrardeleted text end new text begin commissionernew text end . The dealer may contract
with a deputy registrar for the notification of sale to an out-of-state buyer. The deputy
registrar may charge a fee of $7 per transaction to provide this service.

new text begin This section is effective October 1, 2024, and applies to title
transfers on or after that date.
new text end

Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 168A.11, subdivision 2, is amended to read:

Within 48 hours of
acquiring a vehicle titled and registered in Minnesota, a dealer deleted text begin shalldeleted text end new text begin must:
new text end

new text begin (1)new text end notify the deleted text begin registrardeleted text end new text begin commissionernew text end that the dealership is holding the vehicle for resale.
The notification must be made electronically as prescribed by the deleted text begin registrardeleted text end new text begin commissionernew text end .
The dealer may contract this service to a deputy registrar and the registrar may charge a fee
of $7 per transaction to provide this servicenew text begin ; and
new text end

new text begin (2) remove any plates from the vehicle and dispose of them as prescribed by the
commissionernew text end .

new text begin This section is effective October 1, 2024, for vehicles on or after
that date.
new text end

Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 168B.035, subdivision 3, is amended to read:

(a) A towing authority may not tow a motor vehicle
because:

(1) the vehicle has expired registration tabs that have been expired for less than 90 days;
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(2) the vehicle is at a parking meter on which the time has expired and the vehicle has
fewer than five unpaid parking ticketsnew text begin ; or
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new text begin (3) the vehicle is identified in conjunction with a citation to the vehicle owner or lessee
for (i) a violation under section 169.06, subdivision 10, or (ii) a violation under section
169.14, subdivision 13new text end .

(b) A towing authority may tow a motor vehicle, notwithstanding paragraph (a), if:

(1) the vehicle is parked in violation of snow emergency regulations;

(2) the vehicle is parked in a rush-hour restricted parking area;

(3) the vehicle is blocking a driveway, alley, or fire hydrant;

(4) the vehicle is parked in a bus lane, or at a bus stop, during hours when parking is
prohibited;

(5) the vehicle is parked within 30 feet of a stop sign and visually blocking the stop sign;

(6) the vehicle is parked in a disability transfer zone or disability parking space without
a disability parking certificate or disability license plates;

(7) the vehicle is parked in an area that has been posted for temporary restricted parking
(i) at least 12 hours in advance in a home rule charter or statutory city having a population
under 50,000, or (ii) at least 24 hours in advance in another political subdivision;

(8) the vehicle is parked within the right-of-way of a controlled-access highway or within
the traveled portion of a public street when travel is allowed there;

(9) the vehicle is unlawfully parked in a zone that is restricted by posted signs to use by
fire, police, public safety, or emergency vehicles;

(10) the vehicle is unlawfully parked on property at the Minneapolis-St. Paul International
Airport owned by the Metropolitan Airports Commission;

(11) a law enforcement official has probable cause to believe that the vehicle is stolen,
or that the vehicle constitutes or contains evidence of a crime and impoundment is reasonably
necessary to obtain or preserve the evidence;

(12) the driver, operator, or person in physical control of the vehicle is taken into custody
and the vehicle is impounded for safekeeping;

(13) a law enforcement official has probable cause to believe that the owner, operator,
or person in physical control of the vehicle has failed to respond to five or more citations
for parking or traffic offenses;

(14) the vehicle is unlawfully parked in a zone that is restricted by posted signs to use
by taxicabs;

(15) the vehicle is unlawfully parked and prevents egress by a lawfully parked vehicle;

(16) the vehicle is parked, on a school day during prohibited hours, in a school zone on
a public street where official signs prohibit parking; or

(17) the vehicle is a junk, abandoned, or unauthorized vehicle, as defined in section
168B.011, and subject to immediate removal under this chapter.

new text begin (c) A violation under section 169.06, subdivision 10, or 169.14, subdivision 13, is not
a traffic offense under paragraph (b), clause (13).
new text end

Minnesota Statutes 2023 Supplement, section 169.011, subdivision 27, is amended
to read:

new text begin (a) new text end "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;

(4) meets the requirements of a class 1, class 2, deleted text begin ordeleted text end class 3new text begin , or multiple modenew text end
electric-assisted bicycle; and

(5) has a battery or electric drive system that has been tested to an applicable safety
standard by a third-party testing laboratory.

new text begin (b) A vehicle is not an electric-assisted bicycle if it is designed, manufactured, or intended
by the manufacturer or seller to be configured or modified to not meet the requirements for
an electric-assisted bicycle or operate within the requirements for an electric-assisted bicycle
class.
new text end

new text begin (c) For purposes of this subdivision, "configured or modified" includes any of the
following changes:
new text end

new text begin (1) a mechanical switch or button;
new text end

new text begin (2) a modification or change to the electric motor or the electric drive system;
new text end

new text begin (3) the use of an application to increase or override the electric drive system; or
new text end

new text begin (4) through any other means represented or intended by the manufacturer or seller to
modify the vehicle to no longer meet the requirements or classification of an electric-assisted
bicycle.
new text end

Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 169.011, is amended by adding a subdivision
to read:

new text begin "Multiple mode electric-assisted
bicycle" means an electric-assisted bicycle equipped with switchable or programmable
modes that provide for operation as two or more of a class 1, class 2, or class 3
electric-assisted bicycle in conformance with the definition and requirements under this
chapter for each respective class.
new text end

Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 169.011, is amended by adding a subdivision
to read:

new text begin "Red light camera system" means an electronic
system of one or more cameras or other motor vehicle sensors that is specifically designed
to automatically produce recorded images of a motor vehicle operated in violation of a
traffic-control signal, including related information technology for recorded image storage,
retrieval, and transmission.
new text end

Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 169.011, is amended by adding a subdivision
to read:

new text begin "Speed safety camera system" means an
electronic system of one or more cameras or other motor vehicle sensors that is specifically
designed to automatically produce recorded images of a motor vehicle operated in violation
of the speed limit, including related information technology for recorded image storage,
retrieval, and transmission.
new text end

Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 169.011, is amended by adding a subdivision
to read:

new text begin "Traffic safety camera system" means a red
light camera system, a speed safety camera system, or both in combination.
new text end

Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 169.011, is amended by adding a subdivision
to read:

new text begin "Vulnerable road user" means a person in the
right-of-way of a highway, including but not limited to a bikeway and an adjacent sidewalk
or trail, who is:
new text end

new text begin (1) a pedestrian;
new text end

new text begin (2) on a bicycle, including an electric-assisted bicycle, or on another nonmotorized
vehicle or device;
new text end

new text begin (3) on an electric personal assistive mobility device;
new text end

new text begin (4) on an implement of husbandry; or
new text end

new text begin (5) riding an animal.
new text end

new text begin Vulnerable road user includes the operator and any passengers for a vehicle, device, or
personal conveyance identified in this subdivision.
new text end

Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 169.04, is amended to read:

(a) The provisions of this chapter shall not be deemed to prevent local authorities, with
respect to streets and highways under their jurisdiction, and with the consent of the
commissioner, with respect to state trunk highways, within the corporate limits of a
municipality, or within the limits of a town in a county in this state now having or which
may hereafter have, a population of 500,000 or more, and a land area of not more than 600
square miles, and within the reasonable exercise of the police power from:

(1) regulating the standing or parking of vehicles;

(2) regulating traffic by means of police officers or traffic-control signals;

(3) regulating or prohibiting processions or assemblages on the highways;

(4) designating particular highways as one-way roadways and requiring that all vehicles,
except emergency vehicles, when on an emergency run, thereon be moved in one specific
direction;

(5) designating any highway as a through highway and requiring that all vehicles stop
before entering or crossing the same, or designating any intersection as a stop intersection,
and requiring all vehicles to stop at one or more entrances to such intersections;

(6) restricting the use of highways as authorized in sections 169.80 to 169.88deleted text begin .deleted text end new text begin ;
new text end

new text begin (7) regulating speed limits through the use of a speed safety camera system implemented
under section 169.147; and
new text end

new text begin (8) regulating traffic control through the use of a red light camera system implemented
under section 169.147.
new text end

(b) No ordinance or regulation enacted under paragraph (a), clause (4), (5), or (6), shall
be effective until signs giving notice of such local traffic regulations are posted upon and
kept posted upon or at the entrance to the highway or part thereof affected as may be most
appropriate.

(1) the use of motorcycles or vehicles utilizing flashing red lights for the purpose of
escorting funeral processions, oversize buildings, heavy equipment, parades or similar
processions or assemblages on the highways; or

(2) the use of motorcycles or vehicles that are owned by the funeral home and that utilize
flashing red lights for the purpose of escorting funeral processions.

new text begin (d) Ordinances or regulations enacted under paragraph (a), clauses (7) and (8), are
effective after August 1, 2025, and before August 1, 2029.
new text end

Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 169.06, is amended by adding a subdivision to
read:

new text begin (a) Subject to subdivision 11, if a motor vehicle
is operated in violation of a traffic-control signal and the violation is identified through the
use of a red light camera system implemented under section 169.147, the owner of the
vehicle or the lessee of the vehicle is guilty of a petty misdemeanor and must pay a fine of
$40.
new text end

new text begin (b) A person who commits a first offense under paragraph (a) must be given a warning
and is not subject to a fine or conviction under paragraph (a). A person who commits a
second offense under paragraph (a) is eligible for diversion, which must include a traffic
safety course established under section 169.147, subdivision 11. A person who enters
diversion and completes the traffic safety course is not subject to a fine or conviction under
paragraph (a).
new text end

new text begin (c) Paragraph (b) does not apply to:
new text end

new text begin (1) a violation that occurs in a commercial motor vehicle; or
new text end

new text begin (2) a violation committed by a holder of a class A, B, or C commercial driver's license
or commercial driver learner's permit, without regard to whether the violation was committed
in a commercial motor vehicle or another vehicle.
new text end

new text begin (d) This subdivision applies to violations committed on or after August 1, 2025, and
before August 1, 2029.
new text end

Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 169.06, is amended by adding a subdivision to
read:

new text begin (a) An owner or lessee of a motor vehicle is
not subject to a fine or conviction under subdivision 10 if any of the conditions under section
169.14, subdivision 14, paragraph (a), clauses (1) to (7), are met.
new text end

new text begin (b) The owner or lessee of a motor vehicle may not be issued a citation under subdivision
10 and under another subdivision in this section for the same conduct.
new text end

new text begin (c) A fine or conviction under subdivision 10 does not constitute grounds for revocation
or suspension of a person's driver's license.
new text end

new text begin (d) Except as provided in subdivision 10, paragraph (c), this subdivision applies to
violations committed on or after August 1, 2025, and before August 1, 2029.
new text end

Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 169.14, subdivision 10, is amended to read:

(a) In any
prosecution in which the rate of speed of a motor vehicle is relevant, evidence of the speed
as indicated on radar or other speed-measuring devicenew text begin , including but not limited to a speed
safety camera system,new text end is admissible in evidence, subject to the following conditions:

(1) the officernew text begin or traffic enforcement agent under section 169.147new text end operating the device
has sufficient training to properly operate the equipment;

(2) the officernew text begin or traffic enforcement agentnew text end testifies as to the manner in which the device
was set up and operated;

(3) the device was operated with minimal distortion or interference from outside sources;
and

(4) the device was tested by an accurate and reliable external mechanism, method, or
system at the time it was set up.

(b) Records of tests made of such devices and kept in the regular course of operations
of any law enforcement agency are admissible in evidence without further foundation as to
the results of the tests. The records shall be available to a defendant upon demand. Nothing
in this subdivision shall be construed to preclude or interfere with cross examination or
impeachment of evidence of the rate of speed as indicated on the radar or speed-measuring
device.

new text begin (c) Evidence from a speed safety camera system may be used solely for a citation or
prosecution for a violation under subdivision 13.
new text end

Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 169.14, is amended by adding a subdivision to
read:

new text begin (a) Subject to subdivision 14, if a motor
vehicle is operated in violation of a speed limit and the violation is identified through the
use of a speed safety camera system implemented under section 169.147, the owner of the
vehicle or the lessee of the vehicle is guilty of a petty misdemeanor and must pay a fine of:
new text end

new text begin (1) $40; or
new text end

new text begin (2) $80, if the violation is for a speed at least 20 miles per hour in excess of the speed
limit.
new text end

new text begin (c) Paragraph (b) does not apply to:
new text end

new text begin (1) a violation that occurs in a commercial motor vehicle; or
new text end

new text begin (d) This subdivision applies to violations committed on or after August 1, 2025, and
before August 1, 2029.
new text end

Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 169.14, is amended by adding a subdivision to
read:

new text begin (a) An owner or lessee of a motor vehicle
is not subject to a fine or conviction under subdivision 13 if:
new text end

new text begin (1) the vehicle was stolen at the time of the violation;
new text end

new text begin (2) a transfer of interest in the vehicle in compliance with section 168A.10 was made
before the time of the violation;
new text end

new text begin (3) the vehicle owner is a lessor of the motor vehicle, and the lessor identifies the name
and address of the lessee;
new text end

new text begin (4) the vehicle is an authorized emergency vehicle operated in the performance of official
duties at the time of the violation;
new text end

new text begin (5) another person is convicted, within the meaning under section 171.01, subdivision
29, for the same violation;
new text end

new text begin (6) the vehicle owner provides a sworn statement to the court or prosecuting authority
that the owner was not operating the vehicle at the time of the violation; or
new text end

new text begin (7) the vehicle owner provides a sworn statement to the court or prosecuting authority
that the owner was operating the vehicle at the time of the violation under the circumstances
of a medical emergency for either the driver or a passenger in the vehicle.
new text end

new text begin (b) The owner or lessee of a motor vehicle may not be issued a citation under subdivision
13 and under another subdivision in this section for the same conduct.
new text end

new text begin (c) Except as provided in subdivision 13, paragraph (c), a fine or conviction under
subdivision 13 does not constitute grounds for revocation or suspension of a person's driver's
license.
new text end

new text begin (d) A vehicle owner asserting a defense under paragraph (a), clause (7), must provide
an accompanying sworn statement from the physician responsible for treatment of the
underlying condition or emergency that necessitated medical attention.
new text end

new text begin (e) This subdivision applies to violations committed on or after August 1, 2025, and
before August 1, 2029.
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) "Camera-based traffic enforcement" means enforcement of traffic control through
the use of a red light camera system, speed limits through the use of a speed safety camera
system, or both.
new text end

new text begin (c) "Commissioner" means the commissioner of transportation.
new text end

new text begin (d) "Commissioners" means the commissioner of transportation as the lead in coordination
with the commissioner of public safety.
new text end

new text begin (e) "Implementing authority" means either:
new text end

new text begin (1) the commissioners with respect to trunk highways for the work zone pilot program
provided under subdivision 17; or
new text end

new text begin (2) a local authority specified in paragraph (f) that implements the traffic safety camera
system pilot program.
new text end

new text begin (f) "Local authority" means either the city of Minneapolis or the city of Mendota Heights,
which are authorized to conduct the pilot program.
new text end

new text begin (g) "Monitoring site" means a location at which a traffic safety camera system is placed
and operated under this section.
new text end

new text begin (h) "Pilot program" means the traffic safety camera pilot program established in this
section.
new text end

new text begin (i) "Traffic enforcement agent" means a licensed peace officer or an employee of a local
authority who is designated as provided in this section.
new text end

new text begin (a) In conformance with this section, the
commissioner of transportation, in coordination with the commissioner of public safety,
must establish a traffic safety camera pilot program that provides for education and
enforcement of speeding violations, traffic-control signal violations, or both in conjunction
with use of traffic safety camera systems.
new text end

new text begin (b) The authority for camera-based traffic enforcement under the pilot program is limited
to August 1, 2025, to July 31, 2029.
new text end

new text begin (c) Only the following may implement camera-based traffic enforcement under the pilot
program:
new text end

new text begin (1) the commissioners, as provided under paragraph (d);
new text end

new text begin (2) the city of Minneapolis, as provided under paragraph (e); and
new text end

new text begin (3) the city of Mendota Heights.
new text end

new text begin (d) Under the pilot program, the commissioners must, beginning August 1, 2025,
commence enforcement of speeding violations in trunk highway work zones as specified
under subdivision 17.
new text end

new text begin (e) The city of Minneapolis is prohibited from implementing the pilot program or
camera-based traffic enforcement through or in substantive coordination with the city's
police department.
new text end

new text begin Prior to implementation of camera-based traffic
enforcement, a local authority must:
new text end

new text begin (1) incorporate both camera-based traffic enforcement and additional strategies designed
to improve traffic safety in a local traffic safety action plan, transportation plan, or
comprehensive plan; and
new text end

new text begin (2) review and ensure compliance with the requirements under this section.
new text end

new text begin (a) By July 1, 2025, the
commissioners must establish traffic safety camera system standards that include:
new text end

new text begin (1) recording and data requirements as specified in subdivision 15;
new text end

new text begin (2) requirements for monitoring site signage in conformance with the requirements under
subdivision 5, paragraph (b), clause (3);
new text end

new text begin (3) procedures for traffic safety camera system placement in conformance with the
requirements under subdivision 6;
new text end

new text begin (4) training and qualification of individuals to inspect and calibrate a traffic safety camera
system;
new text end

new text begin (5) procedures for initial calibration of the traffic safety camera system prior to
deployment; and
new text end

new text begin (6) requirements for regular traffic safety camera system inspection and maintenance
by a qualified individual.
new text end

new text begin (b) Prior to establishing the standards under paragraph (a), the commissioners must
solicit review and comments and consider any comments received.
new text end

new text begin (c) An implementing authority must follow the requirements and standards established
under this subdivision.
new text end

new text begin (a) The commissioner and each implementing
authority must maintain information on their respective websites that, at a minimum:
new text end

new text begin (1) summarizes implementation of traffic safety camera systems under the pilot program;
new text end

new text begin (2) provides each camera system impact study performed by the implementing authority
under subdivision 6, paragraph (b);
new text end

new text begin (3) provides information and procedures for a person to contest a citation under the pilot
program; and
new text end

new text begin (4) identifies the enforcement locations under the pilot program.
new text end

new text begin (b) An implementing authority must:
new text end

new text begin (1) implement a general public engagement and information campaign prior to
commencing camera-based speed enforcement under the pilot program;
new text end

new text begin (2) perform public engagement as part of conducting a camera system impact study
under subdivision 6, paragraph (b); and
new text end

new text begin (3) place conspicuous signage prior to the motorist's arrival at each monitoring site,
which must:
new text end

new text begin (i) notify motor vehicle operators of the use of a traffic safety camera system to detect
violations; and
new text end

new text begin (ii) if a speed safety camera is in use, identify the speed limit.
new text end

new text begin (c) Public engagement under paragraph (b) must include but is not limited to:
new text end

new text begin (1) outreach to populations that are traditionally underrepresented in public policy or
planning processes;
new text end

new text begin (2) consolidation and analysis of public feedback; and
new text end

new text begin (3) creation of an engagement summary that identifies public feedback and the resulting
impacts on implementation of camera-based traffic enforcement.
new text end

new text begin (a) A local authority with fewer than 10,000 residents
may place no more than one traffic safety camera system, whether the camera system is
activated or inactive. A local authority with at least 10,000 residents may place no more
than one traffic safety camera system per 10,000 residents, whether the camera system is
activated or inactive. An implementing authority may move the location of a traffic safety
camera system if the placement requirements under this subdivision are met.
new text end

new text begin (b) An implementing authority may only place a traffic safety camera system in
conformance with the results of a camera system impact study. At a minimum, the study
must:
new text end

new text begin (1) include evaluation of crash rates and severity, vehicle speed, equity, and traffic safety
treatment alternatives;
new text end

new text begin (2) identify traffic safety camera system locations; and
new text end

new text begin (3) explain how the locations comply with the placement requirements under paragraph
(d).
new text end

new text begin (c) An implementing authority may only place a traffic safety camera system:
new text end

new text begin (1) in a trunk highway work zone; or
new text end

new text begin (2) at a location that:
new text end

new text begin (i) is within 2,000 feet of (A) a public or nonpublic school, (B) a school zone established
under section 169.14, subdivision 5a, or (C) a public or private postsecondary institution;
and
new text end

new text begin (ii) has an identified traffic safety concern, as indicated by crash or law enforcement
data, safety plans, or other documentation.
new text end

new text begin (d) An implementing authority that places more than one traffic safety camera system
must ensure that the cameras are placed in geographically distinct areas and in multiple
communities with differing socioeconomic conditions.
new text end

new text begin (e) An implementing authority may place a traffic safety camera system on a street or
highway that is not under its jurisdiction only upon approval by the road authority that has
jurisdiction.
new text end

new text begin (a) An implementing authority must not adjust the
change interval for the steady yellow indication in a traffic-control signal:
new text end

new text begin (1) for one month prior to beginning to operate a red light camera system at the associated
intersection; or
new text end

new text begin (2) during the period that the red light camera system is operated at the associated
intersection.
new text end

new text begin (b) The yellow change interval for a traffic-control signal that is subject to paragraph
(a) must meet or exceed the standards and guidance specified in the Manual on Uniform
Traffic Control Devices adopted under section 169.06, subdivision 1.
new text end

new text begin (c) An implementing authority that adjusts the yellow change interval for a traffic-control
signal at an intersection where a red light camera system is being operated must deactivate
the red light camera system and subsequently meet the requirements under paragraph (a).
new text end

new text begin (a) To meet the requirement established in
subdivision 2, paragraph (e), the city of Minneapolis must designate one or more permanent
employees of the authority, who is not a licensed peace officer, as a traffic enforcement
agent. An employee of a private entity may not be designated as a traffic enforcement agent.
A traffic enforcement agent who is not a licensed peace officer has the authority to issue
citations under this section only while engaged in job duties and otherwise has none of the
other powers and privileges reserved to peace officers.
new text end

new text begin (b) The city of Mendota Heights must designate a sworn peace officer as a traffic
enforcement agent.
new text end

new text begin (c) An implementing authority must ensure that a traffic enforcement agent is properly
trained in the use of equipment and the requirements governing traffic safety camera
implementation.
new text end

new text begin (a) A traffic enforcement agent under the pilot program
has the exclusive authority to issue a citation to the owner or lessee of a motor vehicle for
(1) a violation under section 169.06, subdivision 10, and (2) a violation under section 169.14,
subdivision 13.
new text end

new text begin (b) A traffic enforcement agent may only issue a citation if:
new text end

new text begin (1) the violation is committed at least 30 days after the relevant implementing authority
has commenced camera-based traffic enforcement;
new text end

new text begin (2) with respect to speed limits, the speeding violation is at least ten miles per hour in
excess of the speed limit; and
new text end

new text begin (3) a traffic enforcement agent has inspected and verified recorded images provided by
the traffic safety camera system.
new text end

new text begin (c) An implementing authority must provide a warning for a traffic-control signal
violation under section 169.06, subdivision 10, or a speeding violation under section 169.14,
subdivision 13, for the period from (1) the date when camera-based traffic enforcement is
first commenced, to (2) the date when citations are authorized under paragraph (b), clause
(1).
new text end

new text begin (d) Notwithstanding section 169.022, an implementing authority may specify a speed
in excess of the speed limit that is higher than the amount specified in paragraph (b), clause
(2), at which to proceed with issuance of a citation.
new text end

new text begin (e) A citation may be issued through the United States mail if postmarked within: (1)
14 days of the violation for a vehicle registered in Minnesota; or (2) 30 days of the violation
for a vehicle registered outside of Minnesota. Section 168.346, subdivision 2, applies to a
private entity that provides citation mailing services under this section.
new text end

new text begin (a) There must be a uniform traffic safety camera citation
issued throughout the state by a traffic enforcement agent for a violation as provided under
this section. The uniform traffic safety camera citation is in the form and has the effect of
a summons and complaint.
new text end

new text begin (b) The commissioner of public safety must prescribe the detailed form of the uniform
traffic safety camera citation. As appropriate, the citation design must conform with the
requirements for a uniform traffic ticket under section 169.99, subdivisions 1 and 1d. The
citation design must include:
new text end

new text begin (1) a brief overview of the pilot program and implementation of traffic safety camera
systems;
new text end

new text begin (2) a summary of the circumstances of the citation that includes identification of the
motor vehicle involved, the date and time of the violation, and the location where the
violation occurred;
new text end

new text begin (3) copy of the recorded image or primary images used to identify a violation;
new text end

new text begin (4) a notification that the recorded images under clause (3) are evidence of a violation
under section 169.06, subdivision 10, or 169.14, subdivision 13;
new text end

new text begin (5) a statement signed by the traffic enforcement agent who issued the citation stating
that the agent has inspected the recorded images and determined that the violation occurred
in the specified motor vehicle;
new text end

new text begin (6) a summary of the limitations under sections 169.06, subdivision 11, and 169.14,
subdivision 14;
new text end

new text begin (7) notification that an owner is ineligible for diversion if the violation was committed
by a holder of a class A, B, or C commercial driver's license or commercial driver learner's
permit, without regard to whether the violation was committed in a commercial motor
vehicle or another vehicle;
new text end

new text begin (8) information on the diversion and traffic safety course eligibility and requirements
under sections 169.06, subdivision 10, paragraph (b), and 169.14, subdivision 13, paragraph
(b);
new text end

new text begin (9) the total amount of the fine imposed;
new text end

new text begin (10) a notification that the person has the right to contest the citation;
new text end

new text begin (11) information on the process and procedures for a person to contest the citation; and
new text end

new text begin (12) a statement that payment of the fine constitutes a plea of guilty and failure to appear
in court is considered a plea of guilty, as provided under section 169.91.
new text end

new text begin (c) The commissioner of public safety must make the information required under
paragraph (b) available in languages that are commonly spoken in the state and in each area
in which a local authority has implemented camera-based traffic enforcement.
new text end

new text begin (a) The commissioners must establish a traffic safety
course that provides at least 30 minutes of instruction on speeding, traffic-control signals,
and other traffic safety topics. The curriculum must include safety risks associated with
speed and speeding in school zones and work zones.
new text end

new text begin (b) The commissioners must not impose a fee for an individual who is authorized to
attend the course under sections 169.06, subdivision 10, and 169.14, subdivision 13.
new text end

new text begin (a) An implementing authority may enter into
agreements with a private entity for operations, services, or equipment under this section.
Payment under a contract with a private entity must not be based on the number of violations,
citations issued, or other similar means.
new text end

new text begin (b) An implementing authority that enters into a third-party agreement under this
subdivision must perform a data practices audit of the private entity to confirm compliance
with the requirements under subdivisions 14 to 16 and chapter 13. An audit must be
undertaken at least every other year.
new text end

new text begin (a) Revenue from citations received by an implementing
authority that is attributable to camera-based traffic enforcement must be allocated as follows:
new text end

new text begin (1) first as necessary to provide for implementation costs, which may include but are
not limited to procurement and installation of traffic safety camera systems, traffic safety
planning, and public engagement; and
new text end

new text begin (2) the remainder for traffic safety measures that perform traffic calming.
new text end

new text begin (b) The amount expended under paragraph (a), clause (2), must supplement and not
supplant existing expenditures for traffic safety.
new text end

new text begin (a) All data collected by a traffic
safety camera system are private data on individuals as defined in section 13.02, subdivision
12, or nonpublic data as defined in section 13.02, subdivision 9, unless the data are public
under section 13.82, subdivision 2, 3, or 6, or are criminal investigative data under section
13.82, subdivision 7.
new text end

new text begin (b) An agreement with a private entity and an implementing authority pursuant to
subdivision 12 is subject to section 13.05, subdivisions 6 and 11.
new text end

new text begin (c) A private entity must use the data gathered under this section only for purposes of
camera-based traffic enforcement under the pilot program and must not share or disseminate
the data with an entity other than the appropriate implementing authority, except pursuant
to a court order. Nothing in this subdivision prevents a private entity from sharing or
disseminating summary data, as defined in section 13.02, subdivision 19.
new text end

new text begin (d) Traffic safety camera system data are not subject to subpoena, discovery, or admission
into evidence in any prosecution, civil action, or administrative process that is not taken
pursuant to section 169.06, subdivision 10, or 169.14, subdivision 13.
new text end

new text begin A traffic safety camera system:
new text end

new text begin (1) is limited to collection of the following data:
new text end

new text begin (i) recorded video or images of the rear license plate of a motor vehicle;
new text end

new text begin (ii) recorded video or images of motor vehicles and areas surrounding the vehicles to
the extent necessary to (A) identify a violation of a traffic-control device, or (B) calculate
vehicle speeds;
new text end

new text begin (iii) date, time, and vehicle location that correlates to the data collected under item (i)
or (ii); and
new text end

new text begin (iv) general traffic data:
new text end

new text begin (A) collected specifically for purposes of pilot program analysis and evaluation;
new text end

new text begin (B) that does not include recorded video or images;
new text end

new text begin (C) in which individuals or unique vehicles are not identified; and
new text end

new text begin (D) from which an individual or unique vehicle is not ascertainable;
new text end

new text begin (2) must not record in a manner that makes any individual personally identifiable,
including but not limited to the motor vehicle operator or occupants; and
new text end

new text begin (3) may only record or retain the data specified in clause (1), items (i) to (iii), if the
traffic safety camera system identifies an appropriate potential violation for review by a
traffic enforcement agent.
new text end

new text begin (a) Notwithstanding section 138.17,
and except as otherwise provided in this subdivision, data collected by a traffic safety camera
system must be destroyed within 30 days of the date of collection unless the data are criminal
investigative data under section 13.82, subdivision 7, related to a violation of a traffic-control
signal or a speed limit.
new text end

new text begin (b) Upon written request to a law enforcement agency from an individual who is the
subject of a pending criminal charge or complaint, along with the case or complaint number
and a statement that the data may be used as exculpatory evidence, data otherwise subject
to destruction under paragraph (a) must be preserved by the law enforcement agency until
the charge or complaint is resolved or dismissed.
new text end

new text begin (c) Upon written request from a program participant under chapter 5B, data collected
by a traffic safety camera system related to the program participant must be destroyed at
the time of collection or upon receipt of the request, whichever occurs later, unless the data
are active criminal investigative data. The existence of a request submitted under this
paragraph is private data on individuals as defined in section 13.02, subdivision 12.
new text end

new text begin (d) Notwithstanding section 138.17, data collected by a traffic safety camera system
must be destroyed within three years of the resolution of a citation issued pursuant to this
section.
new text end

new text begin (e) The destruction requirements under this subdivision do not apply to: (1) general
traffic data as provided under subdivision 15, clause (1), item (iv); and (2) data that identifies
the number of warnings or citations issued to an individual under this section.
new text end

new text begin (a) By August 1, 2025, the commissioners must
implement a speed safety camera pilot project that provides for education of speeding
violations in conjunction with the development and study of the use of speed safety camera
systems.
new text end

new text begin (b) The commissioners must issue a warning for a violation of section 169.14, subdivision
13, captured by a speed safety camera system and must not impose any fine for a second
or subsequent violation.
new text end

new text begin (c) The warning issued by the commissioners must include easily understandable
information on speeding, traffic-control signals, and other safety risks associated with speed
and speeding in work zones.
new text end

new text begin (d) The commissioner must establish an implementation schedule that begins
commencement of camera-based traffic enforcement on at least two, but no more than four,
trunk highway work zone segments by August 1, 2025. The commissioners may select
different trunk highway work zones. The commissioners must conduct the work zone pilot
project in geographically diverse areas and must consider traffic patterns, work zone accident
rates, historic speed enforcement and citation rates, and other factors to study further
deployment of speed camera systems in additional work zones.
new text end

new text begin (e) By July 1, 2025, the commissioners of transportation and public safety must establish
standards, schedules, curricula, and requirements for camera-based traffic enforcement in
a trunk highway work zone.
new text end

new text begin (f) The authority for the work zone pilot project is limited to August 1, 2025, to July 31,
2029.
new text end

new text begin Rules adopted to implement this section are
exempt from rulemaking under chapter 14 and are not subject to exempt rulemaking
procedures under section 14.386.
new text end

new text begin This section expires July 31, 2029.
new text end

Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 169.18, is amended by adding a subdivision to
read:

new text begin An operator of a motor vehicle must not intentionally
impede or attempt to prevent the operation of a motorcycle when the motorcycle is operated
under the conditions specified in section 169.974, subdivision 5, paragraph (g).
new text end

new text begin This section is effective July 1, 2025, for violations committed
on or after that date.
new text end

Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 169.21, subdivision 6, is amended to read:

The deleted text begin class D curriculum,
in addition to driver education classroom curriculum prescribed in rules of statutes for class
D motor vehicles, must include instruction ondeleted text end new text begin commissioner must adopt rules for persons
enrolled in driver education programs offered at public schools, private schools, and
commercial driver training schools to require inclusion of a section on vulnerable road users
in the course of instruction. The instruction must include information on:
new text end

new text begin (1) the rights and responsibilities of vulnerable road users, as defined in section 169.011,
subdivision 92b;
new text end

new text begin (2)new text end thenew text begin specificnew text end duties of a driver when encountering a bicycle, other nonmotorized
vehicles, or a pedestriandeleted text begin .deleted text end new text begin ;
new text end

new text begin (3) safety risks for vulnerable road users and motorcyclists or other operators of two-
or three-wheeled vehicles; and
new text end

new text begin (4) best practices to minimize dangers and avoid collisions with vulnerable road users
and motorcyclists or other operators of two- or three-wheeled vehicles.
new text end

Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 169.222, subdivision 2, is amended to read:

deleted text begin No bicycle, including a tandem bicycle, cargo
or utility bicycle, or trailer, shall be used to carry more persons at one time than the number
for which it is designed and equipped, except an adult rider may carry a child in a seat
designed for carrying children that is securely attached to the bicycle.deleted text end new text begin (a) For purposes of
this subdivision,"bicycle" includes a tandem bicycle, electric-assisted bicycle, cargo or
utility bicycle, or trailer.
new text end

new text begin (b) No person may operate a bicycle while carrying more than the number of riders for
which the bicycle is designed or equipped.
new text end

new text begin (c) Notwithstanding paragraph (b), an adult bicycle operator may carry a child in a trailer
or seat designed for carrying children that is securely attached to a bicycle.
new text end

Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 169.222, subdivision 6a, is amended to read:

(a) A person may operate an
electric-assisted bicycle in the same manner as provided for operation of other bicycles,
including but not limited to operation on the shoulder of a roadway, a bicycle lane, and a
bicycle route, and operation without the motor engaged on a bikeway or bicycle trail.

(b) A person may operate a class 1 or class 2 electric-assisted bicycle with the motor
engaged on a bicycle path, bicycle trail, or shared use path unless prohibited under section
85.015, subdivision 1d; 85.018, subdivision 2, paragraph (d); or 160.263, subdivision 2,
paragraph (b), as applicable.

(c) A person may operate a class 3 electric-assisted bicycle new text begin or multiple mode
electric-assisted bicycle new text end with the motor engaged on a bicycle path, bicycle trail, or shared
use path unless the local authority or state agency having jurisdiction over the bicycle path
or trail prohibits the operation.

(d) The local authority or state agency having jurisdiction over a trail new text begin or over a bike park
new text end that is designated as nonmotorized and that has a natural surface tread made by clearing
and grading the native soil with no added surfacing materials may regulate the operation of
an electric-assisted bicycle.

(e) deleted text begin Nodeleted text end new text begin Anew text end person under the age of 15 deleted text begin shalldeleted text end new text begin must notnew text end operate an electric-assisted bicycle.

Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 169.222, subdivision 6b, is amended to read:

(a) The manufacturer or distributor of
an electric-assisted bicycle must apply a label to the bicycle that is permanently affixed in
a prominent location. The label must contain the deleted text begin classificationdeleted text end new text begin classnew text end number, top assisted
speed, and motor wattage of the electric-assisted bicycle, and must be printed in a legible
font with at least 9-point type.new text begin A multiple mode electric-assisted bicycle must have labeling
that identifies the highest class or each of the electric-assisted bicycle classes in which it is
capable of operating.
new text end

(b) A person must not modify an electric-assisted bicycle to change the motor-powered
speed capability or motor engagementnew text begin so that the bicycle no longer meets the requirements
for the applicable class,new text end unlessnew text begin :
new text end

new text begin (1)new text end the person replaces the label required in paragraph (a) with revised informationdeleted text begin .deleted text end new text begin ; or
new text end

new text begin (2) for a vehicle that no longer meets the requirements for any electric-assisted bicycle
class, the person removes the labeling as an electric-assisted bicycle.
new text end

(c) An electric-assisted bicycle must operate in a manner so that the electric motor is
disengaged or ceases to function deleted text begin when the rider stops pedaling ordeleted text end new text begin : (1)new text end when the brakes are
appliednew text begin ; or (2) except for a class 2 electric-assisted bicycle or a multiple mode
electric-assisted bicycle operating in class 2 mode, when the rider stops pedalingnew text end .

(d) A class 3 electric-assisted bicyclenew text begin or multiple mode electric-assisted bicyclenew text end must
be equipped with a speedometer that displays the speed at which the bicycle is traveling in
miles per hour.

new text begin (e) A multiple mode electric-assisted bicycle equipped with a throttle must not be capable
of exceeding 20 miles per hour on motorized propulsion alone in any mode when the throttle
is engaged.
new text end

Minnesota Statutes 2023 Supplement, section 169.223, subdivision 4, is amended
to read:

The provisions of section 169.974, subdivision 5,
paragraph deleted text begin (i)deleted text end new text begin (k)new text end , apply to motorized bicycles that are equipped with headlights. A new
motorized bicycle sold or offered for sale in Minnesota must be equipped with a headlight.

new text begin This section is effective July 1, 2025.
new text end

Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 169.346, subdivision 2, is amended to read:

(a) Parking spaces reserved for physically
disabled persons must be designated and identified by the posting of signs incorporating
the international symbol of access in white on blue and indicating that violators are subject
to a fine of up to $200. These parking spaces are reserved for disabled persons with motor
vehicles displaying the required certificate, plates, permit valid for 30 days, or insignia.

(b) For purposes of this subdivision, a parking space that is clearly identified as reserved
for physically disabled persons by a permanently posted sign that does not meet all design
standards, is considered designated and reserved for physically disabled persons. A sign
posted for the purpose of this section must be visible from inside a motor vehicle parked in
the space, be kept clear of snow or other obstructions which block its visibility, and be
nonmovable.

new text begin (c) By August 1, 2024, the Minnesota Council on Disability must select and propose a
statewide uniform disability parking space sign that is consistent with the Americans with
Disabilities Act. The selected and proposed sign must not display any variation of the word
"handicapped." As part of selecting and proposing a statewide uniform disability parking
space sign, the Minnesota Council on Disability may encourage owners or managers of
property to replace existing disability parking space signs at the owner's earliest opportunity
once the sign is made available for distribution.
new text end

new text begin (d) Beginning on August 1, 2025, an applicable owner or manager of property on which
a disability parking sign may be located must install and display the new uniform disability
parking sign required in paragraph (c) at:
new text end

new text begin (1) newly created on-site parking facilities; and
new text end

new text begin (2) existing on-site parking facilities when the manager or owner replaces existing
disability parking space signs.
new text end

new text begin This section is effective the day following final enactment.
new text end

new text begin For purposes of this section, "high poverty area" means a
census tract as reported in the most recently completed decennial census published by the
United States Bureau of the Census that has a poverty area rate of at least 20 percent or in
which the median family income does not exceed 80 percent of the greater of the statewide
or metropolitan median family income.
new text end

new text begin The Lights On grant program is established under
this section to provide drivers on Minnesota roads with vouchers of up to $250 to use at
participating auto repair shops to repair or replace broken or malfunctioning lighting
equipment required under sections 169.49 to 169.51.
new text end

new text begin Counties, cities, towns, the State Patrol, and local law enforcement
agencies, including law enforcement agencies of a federally recognized Tribe, as defined
in United States Code, title 25, section 5304(e), are eligible to apply for grants under this
section.
new text end

new text begin (a) The commissioner of public safety must develop application
materials and procedures for the Lights On grant program.
new text end

new text begin (b) The application must describe the type or types of intended vouchers, the amount of
money requested, and any other information deemed necessary by the commissioner.
new text end

new text begin (c) Applicants must submit an application under this section in the form and manner
prescribed by the commissioner.
new text end

new text begin (d) Applicants must describe how grant money will be used to provide and distribute
vouchers to drivers.
new text end

new text begin (a) Applicants must keep records of vouchers distributed
and records of all expenses associated with awarded grant money.
new text end

new text begin (b) Applicants must not use awarded grant money for administrative costs. A nonstate
organization that contracts with the commissioner to operate the program must not retain
any of the grant money for administrative costs.
new text end

new text begin (a) An applicant must not distribute more than one voucher per
motor vehicle in a 90-day period.
new text end

new text begin (b) A voucher that is distributed to a driver must contain the following information:
new text end

new text begin (1) the motor vehicle license plate number;
new text end

new text begin (2) the date of issuance; and
new text end

new text begin (3) the badge number of the peace officer distributing the voucher.
new text end

new text begin Preference for grant awards must be given to applicants whose
proposals provide resources and vouchers to individuals residing in geographic areas that
(1) have higher crash rates or higher numbers of tickets issued for broken or malfunctioning
lighting equipment, or (2) are high poverty areas.
new text end

new text begin (a) By February 1 each year, grant recipients must submit a report
to the commissioner itemizing all expenditures made using grant money during the previous
calendar year, the purpose of each expenditure, and the disposition of each contact made
with drivers with malfunctioning or broken lighting equipment. The report must be in the
form and manner prescribed by the commissioner.
new text end

new text begin (b) By March 15 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. The report must list, for the previous calendar year:
new text end

new text begin (1) the participating grant recipients and the total number and dollar amount of vouchers
that each grant recipient distributed; and
new text end

new text begin (2) the participating auto repair shops and the total number and dollar amount of vouchers
that each received.
new text end

new text begin Grant recipients and any program organization contracted by the commissioner must provide
information as requested by the commissioner to complete the report required under this
paragraph.
new text end

Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 169.974, subdivision 5, is amended to read:

(a) An operator of a motorcycle must ride only upon a permanent
and regular seat which is attached to the vehicle for that purpose. No other person deleted text begin shalldeleted text end new text begin maynew text end
ride on a motorcycle, except that passengers may ride (1) upon a permanent and regular
operator's seat if designed for two persons, (2) upon additional seats attached to or in the
vehicle, or (3) in a sidecar attached to the vehicle. The operator of a motorcycle is prohibited
from carrying passengers in a number in excess of the designed capacity of the motorcycle
or sidecar attached to it. A passenger is prohibited from being carried in a position that
interferes with the safe operation of the motorcycle or the view of the operator.

(b) No person deleted text begin shalldeleted text end new text begin maynew text end ride upon a motorcycle as a passenger unless the person can
reach the footrests or floorboards with both feet.

(c) Except for passengers of sidecars, drivers and passengers of three-wheeled
motorcycles, and persons in an autocycle, no person deleted text begin shalldeleted text end new text begin maynew text end operate or ride upon a
motorcycle except while sitting astride the seat, facing forward, with one leg on either side
of the motorcycle.

(d) No person deleted text begin shalldeleted text end new text begin maynew text end operate a motorcycle while carrying animals, packages, bundles,
or other cargo deleted text begin whichdeleted text end new text begin thatnew text end prevent the person from keeping both hands on the handlebars.

(e) deleted text begin No person shall operate a motorcycle between lanes of moving or stationary vehicles
headed in the same direction, nor shall any person drive a motorcycle abreast of or overtake
or pass another vehicle within the same traffic lane.deleted text end Motorcycles may, with the consent of
both drivers, be operated not more than two abreast in a single traffic lane if the vehicles
fit safely within the designated space of the lane.

(f) new text begin Except under the conditions specified in paragraph (g), no person may operate a
motorcycle:
new text end

new text begin (1) between lanes of moving or stationary vehicles headed in the same direction of travel;
new text end

new text begin (2) abreast of moving or stationary vehicles within the same traffic lane; or
new text end

new text begin (3) to overtake or pass another vehicle within the same traffic lane.
new text end

new text begin (g) A person may operate a motorcycle and overtake and pass another vehicle in the
same direction of travel and within the same traffic lane if the motorcycle is operated:
new text end

new text begin (1) at not more than 25 miles per hour; and
new text end

new text begin (2) no more than 15 miles per hour over the speed of traffic in the relevant traffic lanes.
new text end

new text begin (h) new text end Motor vehicles including motorcycles are entitled to the full use of a traffic lane and
no motor vehicle may be driven or operated in a manner so as to deprive a motorcycle of
the full use of a traffic lane.

deleted text begin (g)deleted text end new text begin (i)new text end A person operating a motorcycle upon a roadway must be granted the rights and
is subject to the duties applicable to a motor vehicle as provided by law, except as to those
provisions which by their nature can have no application.

deleted text begin (h) Paragraph (e)deleted text end new text begin (j) Paragraphs (e) and (f)new text end of this subdivision deleted text begin doesdeleted text end new text begin donew text end not apply to police
officers in the performance of their official duties.

deleted text begin (i)deleted text end new text begin (k)new text end No person deleted text begin shalldeleted text end new text begin maynew text end operate a motorcycle on a street or highway unless the
headlight or headlights are lighted at all times the motorcycle is so operated.

deleted text begin (j)deleted text end new text begin (l)new text end A person parking a motorcycle on the roadway of a street or highway must:

(1) if parking in a marked parking space, park the motorcycle completely within the
marked space; and

(2) park the motorcycle in such a way that the front of the motorcycle is pointed or
angled toward the nearest lane of traffic to the extent practicable and necessary to allow the
operator to (i) view any traffic in both directions of the street or highway without having
to move the motorcycle into a lane of traffic and without losing balance or control of the
motorcycle, and (ii) ride the motorcycle forward and directly into a lane of traffic when the
lane is sufficiently clear of traffic.

new text begin This section is effective July 1, 2025.
new text end

Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 169.99, subdivision 1, is amended to read:

(a) Except as provided in subdivision 3deleted text begin ,deleted text end new text begin ; section 169.147,
subdivision 8;new text end and section 169.999, subdivision 3, there shall be a uniform ticket issued
throughout the state by the police and peace officers or by any other person for violations
of this chapter and ordinances in conformity thereto. Such uniform traffic ticket shall be in
the form and have the effect of a summons and complaint. Except as provided in paragraph
(b), the uniform ticket shall state that if the defendant fails to appear in court in response to
the ticket, an arrest warrant may be issued. The uniform traffic ticket shall consist of four
parts, on paper sensitized so that copies may be made without the use of carbon paper, as
follows:

(1) the complaint, with reverse side for officer's notes for testifying in court, driver's
past record, and court's action, printed on white paper;

(2) the abstract of court record for the Department of Public Safety, which shall be a
copy of the complaint with the certificate of conviction on the reverse side, printed on yellow
paper;

(3) the police record, which shall be a copy of the complaint and of the reverse side of
copy (1), printed on pink paper; and

(4) the summons, with, on the reverse side, such information as the court may wish to
give concerning the Traffic Violations Bureau, and a plea of guilty and waiver, printed on
off-white tag stock.

(b) If the offense is a petty misdemeanor, the uniform ticket must state that a failure to
appear will be considered a plea of guilty and waiver of the right to trial, unless the failure
to appear is due to circumstances beyond the person's control.

new text begin This section is effective August 1, 2025, and expires August 1,
2029.
new text end

Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 171.01, is amended by adding a subdivision to
read:

new text begin "Residence address"
and "permanent mailing address" mean, for purposes of a driver's license or Minnesota
identification card, the postal address of the permanent domicile within this state where an
individual:
new text end

new text begin (1) resides;
new text end

new text begin (2) intends to reside within 30 calendar days after the date of application; or
new text end

new text begin (3) intends to return whenever absent.
new text end

new text begin This section is effective October 1, 2024, for applications on or
after that date.
new text end

Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 171.01, is amended by adding a subdivision to
read:

new text begin "Temporary mailing address" means the
mailing address of any place where a person regularly or occasionally stays and may receive
mail in their name other than the person's residence address. A temporary mailing address
does not include the designated address under section 5B.05.
new text end

new text begin This section is effective October 1, 2024, for applications on or
after that date.
new text end

Minnesota Statutes 2023 Supplement, section 171.06, subdivision 3, is amended
to read:

(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;

(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;

(iv) indicate emergency contacts as provided under section 171.12, subdivision 5b;

(v) indicate the applicant's race and ethnicity; deleted text begin and
deleted text end

(vi) indicate caretaker information as provided under section 171.12, subdivision 5c;
and

new text begin (vii) indicate a temporary mailing address separate from the applicant's residence address
listed on the identification card or license; and
new text end

(6) meet the requirements under section 201.161, subdivision 3.

(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.

(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 (f) If an applicant designates a temporary mailing address under paragraph (a), clause
(5), item (vii), the commissioner must use the temporary mailing address in lieu of the
applicant's residence address for delivery of the driver's license or identification card. The
commissioner must send all other correspondence to the applicant's residence address.
Nothing in this paragraph or paragraph (a), clause (5), item (vii), may be construed to modify
or remove proof of residency requirements at the time of application for an initial driver's
permit, driver's license, or identification card.
new text end

new text begin This section is effective October 1, 2024, for applications on or
after that date.
new text end

Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 171.06, subdivision 3b, is amended to read:

(a) The commissioner must develop summary
information on identity document options. The summary information must be available on
the department's website and at every location where a person may apply for an enhanced,
REAL ID compliant, or noncompliant driver's license or identification card.

(b) The summary information must, at a minimum, include:

(1) each available type of driver's license and Minnesota identification card, including
a noncompliant license or identification card, an enhanced driver's license, and an enhanced
identification card;

(2) the official purposes of and limitations on use for each type of driver's license and
Minnesota identification card; and

(3) an overview of data shared outside the state, including through electronic validation
or verification systems, as part of the application and issuance of each type.

(c) The commissioner must ensure that the summary information is available to driver's
license and identification card applicants. Renewal notifications mailed to driver's license
and identification card holders must include the website address that displays the summary
information.

(d) An applicant for an enhanced or noncompliant license or identification card must
sign an acknowledgment that the applicant understands the limitations on use of the license
or card.

(e) If the applicant does not indicate a desire to make an anatomical gift when the
application is made, the applicant must be offered a donor document in accordance with
section 171.07, subdivision 5. The application must contain statements sufficient to comply
with the requirements of the Darlene Luther Revised Uniform Anatomical Gift Act, chapter
525A, so that execution of the application or donor document will make the anatomical gift
as provided in section 171.07, subdivision 5, for those indicating a desire to make an
anatomical gift. The application must be accompanied by information describing Minnesota
laws regarding anatomical gifts and the need for and benefits of anatomical gifts, and the
legal implications of making an anatomical gift, including the law governing revocation of
anatomical gifts. The commissioner shall distribute a notice that must accompany all
applications for and renewals of a driver's license or Minnesota identification card. The
notice must be prepared in conjunction with a Minnesota organ procurement organization
that is certified by the federal Department of Health and Human Services and must include:

(1) a statement that provides a fair and reasonable description of the organ donation
process, the care of the donor body after death, and the importance of informing family
members of the donation decision; and

(2) a telephone number in a certified Minnesota organ procurement organization that
may be called with respect to questions regarding anatomical gifts.

(f) The application must be accompanied also by information containing relevant facts
relating to:

(1) the effect of alcohol on driving ability;

(2) the effect of mixing alcohol with drugs;

(3) the laws of Minnesota relating to operation of a motor vehicle while under the
influence of alcohol or a controlled substance; and

(4) the levels of alcohol-related fatalities and accidents in Minnesota and of arrests for
alcohol-related violations.

new text begin (g) The commissioner must provide information on the department's website about the
option for an applicant to designate a temporary mailing address. The information on the
department's website must:
new text end

new text begin (1) be easily accessible and address frequently asked questions;
new text end

new text begin (2) detail the department's requirements for the use of a temporary mailing address;
new text end

new text begin (3) compare the use of a temporary mailing address to the use of an applicant's residence
address; and
new text end

new text begin (4) clarify that a driver's license or identification card will not be delivered to a forwarded
mail address.
new text end

new text begin This section is effective October 1, 2024, for applications on or
after that date.
new text end

Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 171.061, is amended by adding a subdivision
to read:

new text begin (a) Notwithstanding any statute or rule to the contrary,
if a driver's license agent appointed under this section permanently stops offering services
at the approved office location and permanently closes the approved office location, the
commissioner must use a competitive bidding process for the appointment of a replacement
driver's license agent. If available, the replacement driver's license agent appointed by the
commissioner under this section must continue to offer services at the approved office
location. If the existing office location is not available to the replacement driver's license
agent, the replacement office location must be at a location that must be approved by the
commissioner and must serve a similar service area as the existing office location.
new text end

new text begin (b) The commissioner must not give a preference to a partner, owner, manager, or
employee of the driver's license agent that has permanently stopped offering services at the
closed office location in a competitive bidding process.
new text end

new text begin (c) The commissioner must adopt rules to administer and enforce a competitive bidding
process to select a replacement driver's license agent. If the replacement driver's license
agent elects to not offer services at the office location of the prior agent, Minnesota Rules,
chapter 7404, governing the selection of a proposed office location of a driver's license
agent, applies.
new text end

new text begin This section is effective October 1, 2025.
new text end

Minnesota Statutes 2023 Supplement, section 171.0705, subdivision 2, is amended
to read:

The commissioner
deleted text begin shalldeleted text end new text begin mustnew text end include in deleted text begin each edition ofdeleted text end the driver's manual published by the department a
section relating tonew text begin vulnerable road users and motorcyclists or operators of two- or
three-wheeled vehicles that, at a minimum, includes:
new text end

new text begin (1)new text end bicycle traffic laws, including any changes in the law which affect bicycle trafficdeleted text begin .deleted text end new text begin ;
new text end

new text begin (2) traffic laws related to pedestrians and pedestrian safety; and
new text end

new text begin (3) traffic laws related to motorcycles, autocycles, motorized bicycles, motorized foot
scooters, and electric personal assistive mobility devices.
new text end

new text begin This section is effective the day following final enactment and
applies to each edition of the manual published on or after that date.
new text end

Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 171.12, is amended by adding a subdivision to
read:

new text begin (a) Except as provided in
paragraph (b), the commissioner must not record on an individual's driving record any
violation of:
new text end

new text begin (1) a traffic-control signal under section 169.06, subdivision 10; or
new text end

new text begin (2) a speed limit under section 169.14, subdivision 13.
new text end

new text begin (b) This subdivision does not apply to:
new text end

new text begin (1) a violation that occurs in a commercial motor vehicle; or
new text end

new text begin (c) This subdivision applies to violations committed on or after August 1, 2025, and
before August 1, 2029.
new text end

Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 171.13, subdivision 9, is amended to read:

(a) The commissioner
must implement online knowledge testing as provided in this subdivision. The commissioner
must not charge a fee to a driver education program or an authorized entity for access to
the online knowledge testing system or for administering the online knowledge test. deleted text begin The
commissioner must administer the fourth or subsequent knowledge test for a person.
deleted text end

(b) Upon written request from a driver education program licensed by the department,
the commissioner must grant access to the department's web-based knowledge testing system
to the driver education program. Once granted access to the online knowledge testing system,
a driver education program may administer the online knowledge test to a student of the
program.

(c) An entity other than a driver education program may apply to the commissioner for
authority to administer online knowledge tests. The commissioner may approve or disapprove
an application for administering the online knowledge tests under this paragraph. Upon
approving an application of an entity, the commissioner must grant access to the department's
web-based knowledge testing system to that authorized entity. Once granted access to the
online knowledge testing system, the authorized entity may administer the online knowledge
test.

(d) A driver education program or authorized entity:

(1) must provide all computers and equipment for persons that take the online knowledge
test;

(2) must provide appropriate proctors to monitor persons taking the online knowledge
test; and

(3) may charge a fee of no more than $10 for administering the online knowledge test.

(e) For purposes of paragraph (d), clause (2), a proctor must be:

(1) an employee of the driver education program, authorized entity, or a state or local
government;

(2) a driver's license agent; or

(3) a classroom teacher, school administrator, or paraprofessional at a public or private
school, excluding a home school.

The proctor must be physically present at the location where the test is being administered.
A proctor must not be a relative of the person taking the test. For purposes of this paragraph,
a relative is a spouse, fiancee, fiance, grandparent, parent, child, sibling, or legal guardian,
including adoptive, half, step, and in-law relationships.

new text begin This section is effective August 1, 2025.
new text end

Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 171.16, subdivision 3, is amended to read:

The commissioner is prohibited from suspending a person's
driver's license based solely on the fact that a person:

(1) has been convicted ofnew text begin :
new text end

new text begin (i)new text end violating a law of this state or an ordinance of a political subdivision which regulates
the operation or parking of motor vehiclesdeleted text begin ,deleted text end new text begin ;
new text end

new text begin (ii) a violation under section 169.06, subdivision 10; or
new text end

new text begin (iii) a violation under section 169.14, subdivision 13;
new text end

(2) has been sentenced to the payment of a fine or had a surcharge levied against that
person, or sentenced to a fine upon which a surcharge was levieddeleted text begin ,deleted text end new text begin ;new text end and

(3) has refused or failed to comply with that sentence or to pay the surcharge.

Minnesota Statutes 2023 Supplement, section 171.301, subdivision 3, is amended
to read:

(a) For a reintegration driver's license under this section:

(1) the commissioner must not impose:

(i) a fee, surcharge, or filing fee under section 171.06, subdivision 2; deleted text begin or
deleted text end

(ii)new text begin a reinstatement fee under sections 171.20, subdivision 4, and 171.29, subdivision 2;
or
new text end

new text begin (iii)new text end an endorsement fee under section 171.06, subdivision 2a; and

(2) a driver's license agent must not impose a filing fee under section 171.061, subdivision
4.

(b) Issuance of a reintegration driver's license does not forgive or otherwise discharge
any unpaid fees or fines.

new text begin This section is effective the day following final enactment.
new text end

Minnesota Statutes 2023 Supplement, section 171.301, subdivision 6, is amended
to read:

(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:

(1) the person has possessed the reintegration driver's license for at least one full year;

(2) the reintegration driver's license has not been canceled under subdivision 4 and has
not expired under subdivision 5;

(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

(4) issuance of the license does not conflict with the requirements of the nonresident
violator compact.

(b) The commissioner must forgive any outstanding balance due on a new text begin reinstatement new text end fee
or surcharge under deleted text begin sectiondeleted text end new text begin sections 171.20, subdivision 4, andnew text end 171.29, subdivision 2, for a
person who is eligible and applies for a license under paragraph (a).

new text begin This section is effective the day following final enactment.
new text end

Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 174.02, is amended by adding a subdivision to
read:

new text begin The commissioner must establish a Tribal
worksite training program for state-funded construction projects. The commissioner may
enter into an agreement with any private, public, or Tribal entity for the planning, designing,
developing, and hosting of the program. The commissioner must not use trunk highway
funds for the worksite training program if the state-funded construction project is not a
highway construction project.
new text end

Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 174.185, subdivision 2, is amended to read:

For each project in the reconditioning, resurfacing, and
road repair funding categories, the commissioner deleted text begin shalldeleted text end new text begin mustnew text end perform a life-cycle cost analysis
and deleted text begin shalldeleted text end document the lowest life-cycle costs and all alternatives considered. The
commissioner deleted text begin shalldeleted text end new text begin mustnew text end document the chosen pavement strategy and, if the lowest life
cycle is not selected, document the justification for the chosen strategy. deleted text begin A life-cycle cost
analysis is required for projects to be constructed after July 1, 2011.
deleted text end

Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 174.185, is amended by adding a subdivision
to read:

new text begin (a) Before finalizing a pavement selection, the
commissioner must post a draft of the life-cycle cost analysis and the draft pavement selection
on the department's Office of Materials and Road Research website for 21 days. During
this period, the commissioner must allow industry association representatives to submit
questions and comments. The commissioner must collaborate with the person who submitted
the question or comment, where necessary, to ensure the commissioner fully understands
the question or comment. The commissioner must respond to each question or comment in
writing, which must include a description of any associated changes that will be made to
the life-cycle cost analysis.
new text end

new text begin (b) After the review period under paragraph (a) closes, the commissioner may make
revisions, when deemed appropriate, to the life-cycle cost analysis in response to questions
or comments received. If the commissioner revises the type of pavement from concrete to
asphalt or from asphalt to concrete, the commissioner must post the revised life-cycle cost
analysis for review in accordance with the requirements under paragraph (a).
new text end

new text begin This section is effective July 1, 2025.
new text end

Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 174.185, is amended by adding a subdivision
to read:

new text begin (a) After the review period required in subdivision 2a and any
subsequent changes to the analysis, the commissioner must select the pavement strategy
and prepare a document of justification. At a minimum, the document of justification must:
new text end

new text begin (1) explain why the pavement strategy was selected;
new text end

new text begin (2) if the lowest life-cycle cost is not selected, justify why a strategy with a higher
life-cycle cost was selected; and
new text end

new text begin (3) include all questions and comments received during the review period and the
commissioner's responses to each.
new text end

new text begin (b) The commissioner must submit the analysis and document of justification to a licensed
professional engineer for review. A life-cycle cost analysis is not considered final until it
is certified and signed by a licensed professional engineer as provided by Minnesota Rules,
part 1800.4200.
new text end

new text begin (c) For all projects that began construction on or after January 1, 2024, the commissioner
must store all life-cycle cost analyses and documents of justification on the department's
website in a manner that allows the public to easily access the documents.
new text end

new text begin (d) After completing the certification and signature requirements in paragraph (b) and
the posting requirements in paragraph (c), the commissioner may advance the project to
substantial plan development.
new text end

new text begin (e) For purposes of this subdivision, "substantial plan development" means the point in
time during the plan development process after which any further activities would preclude
any of the feasible pavement alternatives from being selected or constructed.
new text end

new text begin This section is effective July 1, 2025.
new text end

Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 174.185, subdivision 3, is amended to read:

new text begin By January 31 of each year, new text end the commissioner deleted text begin shalldeleted text end new text begin mustnew text end report deleted text begin annuallydeleted text end
to the chairs and ranking minority members of the deleted text begin senate and house of representativesdeleted text end new text begin
legislativenew text end committees with jurisdiction over transportation new text begin policy and new text end finance on new text begin life-cycle
cost analyses conducted under this section. At a minimum, the report must include
information on new text end the results of the analyses deleted text begin required indeleted text end new text begin undernew text end subdivision 2new text begin , the public review
under subdivision 2a, and the final selection and document of justification under subdivision
2bnew text end .

new text begin This section is effective July 1, 2025.
new text end

Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 174.40, subdivision 3, is amended to read:

(a) A safe routes to school account is established
in the bond proceeds fund. The account consists of state bond proceeds appropriated to the
commissioner. Money in the account may only be expended on bond-eligible costs of a
project receiving financial assistance as provided under this section. All uses of funds from
the account must be for publicly owned property.

(b) A safe routes to school account is established in the deleted text begin generaldeleted text end new text begin special revenuenew text end fund.
The account consists of funds as provided by law, and any other money donated, allotted,
transferred, or otherwise provided to the account. Money in the account may only be
expended on a project receiving financial assistance as provided under this section.

Minnesota Statutes 2023 Supplement, section 174.49, subdivision 6, is amended
to read:

(a) A metropolitan county must use
funds that are received under subdivision 5 as follows:

(1) 41.5 percent for active transportation and transportation corridor safety studies;

(2) 41.5 percent for:

(i) repair, preservation, and rehabilitation of transportation systems; and

(ii) roadway replacement to reconstruct, reclaim, or modernize a corridor without adding
traffic capacity, except for auxiliary lanes with a length of less than 2,500 feet; and

(3) 17 percent for any of the following:

(i) transit purposes, including but not limited to operations, maintenance, capital
maintenance, demand response service, and assistance to replacement service providers
under section 473.388;

(ii) complete streets projects, as provided under section 174.75; and

(iii) projects, programs, or operations activities that meet the requirements of a mitigation
action under section 161.178, subdivision 4.

(b) Funds under paragraph (a), clause (3), must supplement and not supplant existing
sources of revenue.

new text begin (c) A metropolitan county may use funds that are received under subdivision 5 as debt
service for obligations issued by the county in accordance with chapter 475, provided that
the obligations are issued for a use allowable under this section.
new text end

Minnesota Statutes 2023 Supplement, section 174.634, subdivision 2, is amended
to read:

(a) A passenger rail account
is established in the special revenue fund. The account consists of funds as provided in this
subdivision and any other money donated, allotted, transferred,new text begin collected,new text end or otherwise
provided to the account.

(b) By July 15 annuallynew text begin beginning in calendar year 2027new text end , the commissioner of revenue
must transfer an amount from the general fund to the passenger rail account that equals 50
percent of the portion of the state general tax under section 275.025 levied on railroad
operating property, as defined under section 273.13, subdivision 24, in the prior calendar
year.

(c) Money in the account is annually appropriated to the commissioner of transportation
for the deleted text begin netdeleted text end operating and capital maintenance costs of intercity passenger rail,new text begin which may
include but are not limited to planning, designing, developing, constructing, equipping,
administering, operating, promoting, maintaining, and improving passenger rail service
within the state,new text end after accounting for operating revenue, federal funds, and other sources.

new text begin (d) By November 1 each year, the commissioner must report on the passenger rail account
to the chairs and ranking minority members of the legislative committees with jurisdiction
over transportation policy and finance. The report must, at a minimum, include:
new text end

new text begin (1) the actual revenue and expenditures in each of the previous two fiscal years;
new text end

new text begin (2) the budgeted and forecasted revenue and expenditures in the current fiscal year and
each fiscal year within the state forecast period;
new text end

new text begin (3) the plan for collection of fees and revenue, as defined and authorized under
subdivision 3, in the current fiscal year and each fiscal year within the state forecast period;
and
new text end

new text begin (4) the uses of expenditures or planned expenditures in each fiscal year included under
clauses (1) and (2).
new text end

new text begin This section is effective the day following final enactment.
new text end

Minnesota Statutes 2023 Supplement, section 174.634, is amended by adding a
subdivision to read:

new text begin (a) For purposes of this subdivision,
"fees and revenue" means:
new text end

new text begin (1) ridership fees or fares, including ticket sales;
new text end

new text begin (2) revenue from the sale of on-board commissary and convenience goods to the traveling
public; and
new text end

new text begin (3) revenue from the sale of promotional goods related to passenger rail routes and
corridors within Minnesota.
new text end

new text begin (b) The commissioner may, directly or through a contractor, vendor, operator, or
partnership with a federal or state government entity, including Amtrak, collect fees and
revenue related to passenger rail services within the state, as specified under this subdivision.
new text end

new text begin (c) Fees and revenue under this subdivision may be collected as determined by the
commissioner and are not subject to section 16A.1283, except that, if priced exclusively by
the commissioner, a ridership fee or fare must not exceed an annual five percent increase
and the price of a commissary, convenience, or promotional good must not exceed an annual
ten percent increase.
new text end

new text begin (d) Fees and revenue collected under this subdivision must be deposited in the passenger
rail account in the special revenue fund.
new text end

new text begin This section is effective the day following final enactment.
new text end

Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 174.75, subdivision 1, is amended to read:

new text begin (a) For purposes of this section, the following
terms have the meanings given.
new text end

new text begin (b) new text end "Complete streets" is the planning, scoping, design, implementation, operation, and
maintenance of roads in order to reasonably address the safety and accessibility needs of
users of all ages and abilities. Complete streets considers the needs of motorists, pedestrians,
transit users and vehicles, bicyclists, and commercial and emergency vehicles moving along
and across roads, intersections, and crossings in a manner that is sensitive to the local context
and recognizes that the needs vary in urban, suburban, and rural settings.

new text begin (c) "Vulnerable road user" has the meaning given in section 169.011, subdivision 92b.
new text end

Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 174.75, subdivision 2, is amended to read:

new text begin (a) new text end The commissioner deleted text begin shalldeleted text end new text begin mustnew text end implement a complete
streets policy after consultation with stakeholders, state and regional agencies, local
governments, and road authorities. The commissioner, after such consultation, deleted text begin shalldeleted text end new text begin mustnew text end
address relevant protocols, guidance, standards, requirements, and trainingdeleted text begin , and shall
integratedeleted text end new text begin .
new text end

new text begin (b) The complete streets policy must include but is not limited to:
new text end

new text begin (1) integration ofnew text end related principles of context-sensitive solutionsdeleted text begin .deleted text end new text begin ;
new text end

new text begin (2) integration throughout the project development process;
new text end

new text begin (3) methods to evaluate inclusion of active transportation facilities in a project, which
may include but are not limited to sidewalks, crosswalk markings, pedestrian accessibility,
and bikeways; and
new text end

new text begin (4) consideration of consultation with other road authorities regarding existing and
planned active transportation network connections.
new text end

Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 174.75, is amended by adding a subdivision to
read:

new text begin The commissioner must maintain guidance that
accompanies the complete streets policy under this section. The guidance must include
sections on:
new text end

new text begin (1) an analysis framework that provides for:
new text end

new text begin (i) identification of characteristics of a project;
new text end

new text begin (ii) highway system categorization based on context, including population density, land
use, density and scale of surrounding development, volume of highway use, and the nature
and extent of active transportation; and
new text end

new text begin (iii) relative emphasis for different road system users in each of the categories under
item (ii) in a manner that supports safety and mobility of vulnerable road users, motorcyclists
or other operators of two- or three-wheeled vehicles, and public transit users; and
new text end

new text begin (2) an analysis of speed limit reductions and associated roadway design modifications
to support safety and mobility in active transportation.
new text end

Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 216E.02, subdivision 1, is amended to read:

The legislature hereby declares it to be the policy of the state to
locate large electric power facilities new text begin and high voltage transmission lines new text end in an orderly manner
compatible with environmental preservation and the efficient use of resources. In accordance
with this policynew text begin ,new text end the commission shall choose locations that minimize adverse human and
environmental impact while insuring continuing electric power system reliability and integrity
and insuring that electric energy needs are met and fulfilled in an orderly and timely fashion.

new text begin This section is effective the day following final enactment.
new text end

Minnesota Statutes 2023 Supplement, section 219.015, subdivision 2, is amended
to read:

(a) As provided in
this subdivision, the commissioner must annually assess railroad companies that are (1)
defined as common carriers under section 218.011; (2) classified by federal law or regulation
as Class I Railroads, Class I Rail Carriers, Class II Railroads, or Class II Rail Carriers; and
(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 six 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 subdivisionnew text begin and section 221.0255new text end 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 programnew text begin
and for costs under section 221.0255new 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) "Railroad" means a common carrier that is classified by federal law or regulation as
a Class I railroad, Class II railroad, or Class III railroad.
new text end

new text begin (c) "Yardmaster" means an employee of a common carrier who is responsible for
supervising and coordinating the control of trains and engines operating within a railyard,
not including a dispatching service employee, signal employee, or train employee as those
terms are defined in United States Code, title 49, section 21101.
new text end

new text begin (a) A railroad operating in this state must not require or allow
a yardmaster to remain or go on duty:
new text end

new text begin (1) in any month when the employee has spent a total of 276 hours on duty or in any
other mandatory service for the carrier;
new text end

new text begin (2) for a period exceeding 12 consecutive hours; and
new text end

new text begin (3) unless the employee has had at least ten consecutive hours off duty during the prior
24 hours.
new text end

new text begin (b) A railroad operating in this state must not require or allow a yardmaster to remain
or go on duty after the employee has initiated an on-duty period each day for six consecutive
days unless the employee has had 48 consecutive hours off at the employee's home terminal,
during which time the employee is unavailable for any service.
new text end

Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 221.0255, subdivision 4, is amended to read:

(a) The motor carrier
of railroad employees must implement a policy that provides for annual training and
certification of the operator in:

(1) safe operation of the vehicle transporting railroad employees;

(2) knowing and understanding relevant laws, rules of the road, and safety policies;

(3) handling emergency situations;

(4) proper use of seat belts;

(5) performance of pretrip and posttrip vehicle inspections, and inspection record keeping;
and

(6) proper maintenance of required records.

(b) The motor carrier of railroad employees must:

(1) confirm that the person is not disqualified under subdivision 6, by performing a
criminal background check of the operator, which must include:

(i) a criminal history check of the state criminal records repository; and

(ii) if the operator has resided in Minnesota less than five years, a criminal history check
from each state of residence for the previous five years;

(2) annually verify the operator's driver's license;

(3) document meeting the requirements in this subdivision, which must include
maintaining at the carrier's business location:

(i) a driver qualification file on each operator who transports passengers under this
section; and

(ii) records of pretrip and posttrip vehicle inspections as required under subdivision 3,
paragraph (a), clause (3);

(4) maintain liability insurance in a minimum amount of $5,000,000 regardless of the
seating capacity of the vehicle;

(5) maintain uninsured and underinsured coverage in a minimum amount of deleted text begin $1,000,000deleted text end new text begin
$2,000,000new text end ; and

(6) ensure inspection of each vehicle operated under this section as provided under
section 169.781.

(1) a copy of the operator's most recent medical examiner's certificate;

(2) a copy of the operator's current driver's license;

(3) documentation of annual license verification;

(4) documentation of annual training;

(5) documentation of any known violations of motor vehicle or traffic laws; and

(6) responses from previous employers, if required by the current employer.

(d) The driver qualification file must be retained for one year following the date of
separation of employment of the driver from the carrier. A record of inspection under
paragraph (b), clause (3), item (ii), must be retained for one year following the date of
inspection.

new text begin Appropriations by Fund new text end
	new text begin 2024 new text end	new text begin 2025 new text end
new text begin General new text end	new text begin -0- new text end	new text begin 3,443,000 new text end
new text begin Special Revenue new text end	new text begin -0- new text end	new text begin 3,750,000 new text end
new text begin Trunk Highway new text end	new text begin -0- new text end	new text begin 51,223,000 new text end

Appropriations by Fund
	2022	2023
General	5,600,000	-0-
Airports	18,598,000	18,598,000

Appropriations by Fund
	2022	2023
General	1,650,000	1,650,000
Airports	6,682,000	6,690,000

Appropriations by Fund
	2022	2023
General	2,464,000	1,445,000
Trunk Highway	5,878,000	5,878,000

Appropriations by Fund
	2024	2025
General	387,000	37,000
H.U.T.D.	92,000	92,000
Trunk Highway	153,565,000	141,602,000

new text begin SUMMARY new text end
new text begin Department of Transportation new text end	new text begin $ new text end	new text begin 30,000,000 new text end
new text begin Department of Management and Budget new text end	new text begin $ new text end	new text begin 30,000 new text end
new text begin TOTAL new text end	new text begin $ new text end	new text begin 30,030,000 new text end

new text begin APPROPRIATIONS
new text end

new text begin Available for the Year
new text end

new text begin Ending June 30
new text end

new text begin 2024
new text end

new text begin 2025
new text end