SF 1749

1st Engrossment - 91st Legislature (2019 - 2020) Posted on 03/15/2019 08:27am

A bill for an act
relating to transportation; making miscellaneous policy changes, including but not
limited to provisions governing bicycles, school bus warning lights and appearance,
reporting requirements, traffic regulations, and aircraft acquisition costs; amending
Minnesota Statutes 2018, sections 3.972, subdivision 4; 160.02, subdivision 1a;
168A.29, subdivision 1; 169.011, subdivisions 5, 9; 169.18, subdivision 7; 169.20,
by adding a subdivision; 169.222, subdivisions 1, 4; 169.26, subdivisions 1, 4;
169.28; 169.29; 169.442, subdivision 5, by adding a subdivision; 169.448,
subdivision 1; 169.4503, subdivisions 5, 13, by adding a subdivision; 169.55,
subdivision 1; 169.57, subdivision 3; 169.64, subdivisions 3, 8, by adding a
subdivision; 171.06, subdivision 2; 174.12, subdivision 8; 221.031, by adding a
subdivision; 299A.705; 360.024; 473.13, by adding a subdivision; Laws 2014,
chapter 312, article 11, section 38, subdivisions 5, 6; proposing coding for new
law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 299A; repealing Minnesota Statutes 2018,
section 168.013, subdivision 21.

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

Section 1.

Minnesota Statutes 2018, section 3.972, subdivision 4, is amended to read:

Subd. 4.

Certain transit financial activity reporting.

(a) The legislative auditor must
perform a transit financial activity review of financial information for the Metropolitan
Council's Transportation Division deleted text begin and the joint powers board under section 297A.992.
Within 14 days of the end of each fiscal quarter, deleted text end new text begin two times each year. The first report, due
April 1, must include the quarters ending on September 30 and December 31 of the previous
calendar year. The second report, due October 1, must include the quarters ending on March
31 and June 30 of the current year. new text end The legislative auditor must submit the review to the
Legislative Audit Commission and the chairs and ranking minority members of the legislative
committees with jurisdiction over transportation policy and finance, finance, and ways and
means.

(b) At a minimum, each transit financial activity review must include:

(1) a summary of monthly financial statements, including balance sheets and operating
statements, that shows income, expenditures, and fund balance;

(2) a list of any obligations and agreements entered into related to transit purposes,
whether for capital or operating, including but not limited to bonds, notes, grants, and future
funding commitments;

(3) the amount of funds in clause (2) that has been committed;

(4) independent analysis by the fiscal oversight officer of the fiscal viability of revenues
and fund balance compared to expenditures, taking into account:

(i) all expenditure commitments;

(ii) cash flow;

(iii) sufficiency of estimated funds; and

(iv) financial solvency of anticipated transit projects; and

(5) a notification concerning whether the requirements under paragraph (c) have been
met.

(c) The Metropolitan Council deleted text begin and the joint powers board under section 297A.992 deleted text end must
produce monthly financial statements as necessary for the review under paragraph (b),
clause (1), and provide timely information as requested by the legislative auditor.

new text begin (d) This subdivision expires on April 15, 2024.
new text end

new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin This section is effective June 1, 2019.
new text end

Sec. 2.

Minnesota Statutes 2018, section 160.02, subdivision 1a, is amended to read:

Subd. 1a.

Bikeway.

"Bikeway" deleted text begin means a bicycle lane, bicycle path, shared use path,
bicycle route, or similar bicycle facility, regardless of whether designed for the exclusive
use of bicycles or for shared use with other transportation modes deleted text end new text begin has the meaning given in
section 169.011, subdivision 9 new text end .

Sec. 3.

Minnesota Statutes 2018, section 168A.29, subdivision 1, is amended to read:

Subdivision 1.

Amounts.

(a) The department must be paid the following fees:

(1) for filing an application for and the issuance of an original certificate of title, deleted text begin the
sum of:
deleted text end

deleted text begin (i) until December 31, 2016, $6.25 of which $3.25 must be paid into the vehicle services
operating account of the special revenue fund under section 299A.705, and from July 1,
2012, to June 30, 2016, a surcharge of $1 must be added to the fee and credited to the driver
and vehicle services technology account; and
deleted text end

deleted text begin (ii) on and after January 1, 2017, deleted text end $8.25 new text begin , new text end of which $4.15 must be paid into the vehicle
services operating account new text begin under section 299A.705 new text end ;

(2) for each security interest when first noted upon a certificate of title, including the
concurrent notation of any assignment thereof and its subsequent release or satisfaction, deleted text begin the
sum of deleted text end $2, except that no fee is due for a security interest filed by a public authority under
section 168A.05, subdivision 8;

deleted text begin (3) until December 31, 2016, for the transfer of the interest of an owner and the issuance
of a new certificate of title, the sum of $5.50 of which $2.50 must be paid into the vehicle
services operating account of the special revenue fund under section 299A.705, and from
July 1, 2012, to June 30, 2016, a surcharge of $1 must be added to the fee and credited to
the driver and vehicle services technology account;
deleted text end

deleted text begin (4) deleted text end new text begin (3) new text end for each assignment of a security interest when first noted on a certificate of title,
unless noted concurrently with the security interest, deleted text begin the sum of deleted text end $1; and

deleted text begin (5) deleted text end new text begin (4) new text end for issuing a duplicate certificate of title, deleted text begin the sum of deleted text end $7.25 new text begin , new text end of which $3.25 must
be paid into the vehicle services operating account deleted text begin of the special revenue fund deleted text end under section
299A.705 deleted text begin ; from July 1, 2012, to June 30, 2016, a surcharge of $1 must be added to the fee
and credited to the driver and vehicle services technology account deleted text end .

(b) In addition to the fee required under paragraph (a), clause (1), the department must
be paid $3.50. The additional $3.50 fee collected under this paragraph must be deposited
in the special revenue fund and credited to the public safety motor vehicle account established
in section 299A.70.

Sec. 4.

Minnesota Statutes 2018, section 169.011, subdivision 5, is amended to read:

Subd. 5.

Bicycle lane.

"Bicycle lane" means a portion of a roadway deleted text begin or shoulder deleted text end designed
for exclusive or preferential use by persons using bicycles. Bicycle lanes are to be
distinguished from the portion of the roadway deleted text begin or shoulder deleted text end used for motor vehicle traffic by
physical barrier, striping, marking, or other similar device.

Sec. 5.

Minnesota Statutes 2018, section 169.011, subdivision 9, is amended to read:

Subd. 9.

Bikeway.

"Bikeway" means a bicycle lane, bicycle path, deleted text begin or deleted text end bicycle route, new text begin shared
use path, or similar bicycle facility, new text end regardless of whether it is designed for the exclusive
use of bicycles or deleted text begin is to be deleted text end new text begin for new text end shared new text begin use new text end with other transportation modes.

Sec. 6.

Minnesota Statutes 2018, section 169.18, subdivision 7, is amended to read:

Subd. 7.

Laned highway.

When any roadway has been divided into two or more clearly
marked lanes for traffic, the following rules, in addition to all others consistent deleted text begin herewith deleted text end new text begin
with this subdivision new text end , deleted text begin shall deleted text end apply:

deleted text begin (a) deleted text end new text begin (1) new text end a vehicle shall be driven as nearly as practicable entirely within a single lane and
deleted text begin shall deleted text end new text begin must new text end not be moved from deleted text begin such deleted text end new text begin the new text end lane until the driver has first ascertained that deleted text begin such deleted text end new text begin
the new text end movement can be made with safety deleted text begin . deleted text end new text begin ;
new text end

deleted text begin (b) deleted text end new text begin (2) new text end upon a roadway which is not a one-way roadway and which is divided into three
lanes, a vehicle deleted text begin shall deleted text end new text begin must new text end not be driven in the center lane except when overtaking and
passing another vehicle where the roadway is clearly visible and deleted text begin such deleted text end new text begin the new text end center lane is
clear of traffic within a safe distance, or in preparation for a left turn or where deleted text begin such deleted text end new text begin the new text end
center lane is at the time allocated exclusively to traffic moving in the direction the vehicle
is proceeding, and is signposted to give notice of deleted text begin such deleted text end new text begin the new text end allocation. The left lane of a
three-lane roadway which is not a one-way roadway deleted text begin shall deleted text end new text begin must new text end not be used for overtaking
and passing another vehicle deleted text begin . deleted text end new text begin ;
new text end

deleted text begin (c) deleted text end new text begin (3) new text end official signs may be erected directing slow-moving traffic to use a designated
lane or allocating specified lanes to traffic moving in the same direction, and drivers of
vehicles deleted text begin shall deleted text end new text begin must new text end obey the deleted text begin directions of every such deleted text end sign deleted text begin . deleted text end new text begin ;
new text end

deleted text begin (d) deleted text end new text begin (4) new text end whenever a bicycle lane has been established on a roadway, any person operating
a motor vehicle on deleted text begin such deleted text end new text begin the new text end roadway deleted text begin shall deleted text end new text begin must new text end not drive in the bicycle lane except to
perform parking maneuvers in order to park where parking is permitted, to enter or leave
the highway, to prepare for a turn as provided in section 169.19, subdivision 1, or to stop
a school bus for the purpose of receiving or discharging any person provided the school bus
is equipped and identified as provided in sections 169.441 and 169.442, subdivision 1, and
the flashing red signals are activated and stop-signal arm is extended deleted text begin . deleted text end new text begin ; and
new text end

new text begin (5) notwithstanding clause (1), the operator of a vehicle or combination of vehicles with
a total length exceeding 40 feet or a total width exceeding ten feet may, with due regard for
all other traffic, deviate from the lane in which the operator is driving to the extent necessary
to approach and drive through a roundabout.
new text end

Sec. 7.

Minnesota Statutes 2018, section 169.20, is amended by adding a subdivision to
read:

new text begin Subd. 8. new text end

new text begin Roundabouts. new text end

new text begin If two vehicles or combinations of vehicles each having a total
length exceeding 40 feet or a total width exceeding ten feet approach or drive through a
roundabout at approximately the same time or so closely as to constitute a hazard of collision,
the operator of the vehicle or combination of vehicles on the right must yield the right-of-way
to the vehicle or combination of vehicles on the left and, if necessary, must reduce speed
or stop in order to so yield.
new text end

Sec. 8.

Minnesota Statutes 2018, section 169.222, subdivision 1, is amended to read:

Subdivision 1.

Traffic laws apply.

new text begin (a) new text end Every person operating a bicycle deleted text begin shall have deleted text end new text begin has new text end
all of the rights and duties applicable to the driver of any other vehicle by this chapter,
except in respect to those provisions in this chapter relating expressly to bicycles and in
respect to those provisions of this chapter which by their nature cannot reasonably be applied
to bicycles. new text begin This subdivision applies to a bicycle operating on the shoulder of a roadway.
new text end

new text begin (b) A person lawfully operating a bicycle (1) on a sidewalk, or (2) across a roadway or
shoulder on a crosswalk, has all the rights and duties applicable to a pedestrian under the
same circumstances.
new text end

Sec. 9.

Minnesota Statutes 2018, section 169.222, subdivision 4, is amended to read:

Subd. 4.

Riding rules.

(a) Every person operating a bicycle deleted text begin upon a roadway shall deleted text end new text begin on a
road must new text end ride as close deleted text begin as practicable deleted text end to the right-hand curb or edge of the deleted text begin roadway except
under any of the following situations deleted text end new text begin road as the bicycle operator determines is safe. A
person operating a bicycle is not required to ride as close to the right-hand curb when new text end :

(1) deleted text begin when deleted text end overtaking and passing another vehicle proceeding in the same direction;

(2) deleted text begin when deleted text end preparing for a left turn at an intersection or into a private road or driveway;

(3) deleted text begin when deleted text end reasonably necessary to avoid conditions new text begin that make it unsafe to continue along
the right-hand curb or edge new text end , including fixed or moving objects, vehicles, pedestrians, animals,
surface hazards, or narrow width lanes deleted text begin , that make it unsafe to continue along the right-hand
curb or edge deleted text end ; deleted text begin or
deleted text end

(4) deleted text begin when deleted text end operating on the shoulder of a roadway or in a bicycle lane new text begin ; or
new text end

new text begin (5) operating in a right-hand turn lane before entering an intersection new text end .

(b) If a bicycle is traveling on a shoulder of a roadway, the bicycle deleted text begin shall deleted text end new text begin operator must new text end
travel in the same direction as adjacent vehicular traffic.

(c) Persons riding bicycles upon a roadway or shoulder deleted text begin shall deleted text end new text begin must new text end not ride more than
two abreast and deleted text begin shall deleted text end new text begin must new text end not impede the normal and reasonable movement of traffic and,
on a laned roadway, shall ride within a single lane.

(d) A person operating a bicycle upon a sidewalk, or across a roadway or shoulder on a
crosswalk, deleted text begin shall deleted text end new text begin must new text end yield the right-of-way to any pedestrian and deleted text begin shall deleted text end give an audible
signal when necessary before overtaking and passing any pedestrian. deleted text begin No deleted text end new text begin A new text end person deleted text begin shall deleted text end new text begin
must not new text end ride a bicycle upon a sidewalk within a business district unless permitted by local
authorities. Local authorities may prohibit the operation of bicycles on any sidewalk or
crosswalk under their jurisdiction.

(e) An individual operating a bicycle or other vehicle on a bikeway deleted text begin shall deleted text end new text begin must new text end leave a
safe distance when overtaking a bicycle or individual proceeding in the same direction on
the bikeway, and shall maintain clearance until safely past the overtaken bicycle or individual.

deleted text begin (f) A person lawfully operating a bicycle on a sidewalk, or across a roadway or shoulder
on a crosswalk, shall have all the rights and duties applicable to a pedestrian under the same
circumstances.
deleted text end

deleted text begin (g) deleted text end new text begin (f) new text end A person may operate an electric-assisted bicycle on the shoulder of a roadway,
on a bikeway, or on a bicycle trail if not otherwise prohibited under section 85.015,
subdivision 1d; 85.018, subdivision 2, paragraph (d); or 160.263, subdivision 2, paragraph
(b), as applicable.

new text begin (g) Notwithstanding section 169.06, subdivision 4, a bicycle operator may cross an
intersection proceeding from a dedicated right-hand turn lane without turning right.
new text end

Sec. 10.

Minnesota Statutes 2018, section 169.26, subdivision 1, is amended to read:

Subdivision 1.

Requirements.

(a) Except as provided in section 169.28, subdivision 1,
when any person driving a vehicle approaches a railroad grade crossing under any of the
circumstances stated in this paragraph, the driver shall stop the vehicle not less than ten feet
from the nearest railroad track and shall not proceed until safe to do so and until the roadway
is clear of traffic so that the vehicle can proceed without stopping until the rear of the vehicle
is at least ten feet past the farthest railroad track. These requirements apply when:

(1) a clearly visible electric or mechanical signal device warns of the immediate approach
of a railroad train new text begin or other on-track equipment new text end ; or

(2) an approaching railroad train new text begin or other on-track equipment new text end is plainly visible and is in
hazardous proximity.

(b) The fact that a moving new text begin railroad new text end train new text begin or other on-track equipment new text end approaching a
railroad grade crossing is visible from the crossing is prima facie evidence that it is not safe
to proceed.

(c) The driver of a vehicle shall stop and remain stopped and not traverse the grade
crossing when new text begin (1) new text end a human flagger signals the approach or passage of a new text begin railroad new text end train new text begin or
other on-track equipment new text end or deleted text begin when deleted text end new text begin (2) new text end a crossing gate is lowered warning of the immediate
approach or passage of a railroad train new text begin or other on-track equipment new text end . No person may drive
a vehicle past a flagger at a railroad crossing until the flagger signals that the way is clear
to proceed or drive a vehicle past a lowered crossing gate.

Sec. 11.

Minnesota Statutes 2018, section 169.26, subdivision 4, is amended to read:

Subd. 4.

Pedestrians; penalty.

(a) A pedestrian shall not pass through, around, over,
or under any crossing gate or barrier at a railroad grade crossing while the gate or barrier
is closed or is being opened or closed.

(b) A pedestrian shall not enter, remain upon, or traverse over a railroad track, grade
crossing, or pedestrian walkway crossing a railroad track when an audible bell or clearly
visible electric or mechanical signal device is operational and warning of the presence,
approach, passage, or departure of a railroad train new text begin or other on-track equipment new text end .

(c) A person who violates this subdivision is subject to a fine of up to $100.

Sec. 12.

Minnesota Statutes 2018, section 169.28, is amended to read:

169.28 CERTAIN VEHICLES TO STOP AT RAILROAD CROSSING.

Subdivision 1.

Requirements.

(a) The driver of any motor vehicle carrying passengers
for hire, or of any school bus whether carrying passengers or not, or of any Head Start bus
whether carrying passengers or not, or of any vehicle that is required to stop at railroad
grade crossings under Code of Federal Regulations, title 49, section 392.10, before crossing
at grade any track or tracks of a railroad, shall stop the vehicle not less than 15 feet nor more
than 50 feet from the nearest rail of the railroad and while so stopped shall listen and look
in both directions along the track for any approaching new text begin railroad new text end train new text begin or other on-track
equipment new text end , and for signals indicating the approach of a new text begin railroad new text end train new text begin or other on-track
equipment new text end , except as deleted text begin hereinafter deleted text end new text begin otherwise new text end provided deleted text begin , and shall deleted text end new text begin in this section. The driver
must new text end not proceed until safe to do so and until the roadway is clear of traffic so that the
vehicle can proceed without stopping until the rear of the vehicle is at least ten feet past the
farthest railroad track. The driver must not shift gears while crossing the railroad tracks.

(b) A school bus or Head Start bus shall not be flagged across railroad grade crossings
except at those railroad grade crossings that the local school administrative officer may
designate.

(c) A type III vehicle, as defined in section 169.011, is exempt from the requirement of
school buses to stop at railroad grade crossings.

(d) The requirements of this subdivision do not apply to the crossing of light rail vehicle
track or tracks that are located in a public street when:

(1) the crossing occurs within the intersection of two or more public streets;

(2) the intersection is controlled by a traffic-control signal; and

(3) the intersection is marked with signs indicating to drivers that the requirements of
this subdivision do not apply. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the owner or
operator of the track or tracks is authorized to place, maintain, and display the signs upon
and in the view of the public street or streets.

Subd. 2.

Exempt crossing.

(a) The commissioner may designate a crossing as an exempt
crossing:

(1) if the crossing is on a rail line on which service has been abandoned;

(2) if the crossing is on a rail line that carries fewer than five new text begin railroad new text end trains each year,
traveling at speeds of ten miles per hour or less; or

(3) as agreed to by the operating railroad and the Department of Transportation, following
a diagnostic review of the crossing.

(b) The commissioner shall direct the railroad to erect at the crossing signs bearing the
word "Exempt" that conform to section 169.06. The installation or presence of an exempt
sign does not relieve a driver of the duty to use due care.

new text begin (c) new text end A new text begin railroad new text end train new text begin or other on-track equipment new text end must not proceed across an exempt
crossing unless a police officer is present to direct traffic or a railroad employee is on the
ground to warn traffic until the new text begin railroad new text end train enters the crossing.

deleted text begin (c) deleted text end new text begin (d) new text end A vehicle that must stop at grade crossings under subdivision 1 is not required
to stop at a marked exempt crossing unless directed otherwise by a police officer or a railroad
employee.

Sec. 13.

Minnesota Statutes 2018, section 169.29, is amended to read:

169.29 CROSSING RAILROAD TRACKS WITH CERTAIN EQUIPMENT.

(a) No person shall operate or move any caterpillar tractor, steam shovel, derrick, roller,
or any equipment or structure having a normal operating speed of six or less miles per hour
or a vertical body or load clearance of less than nine inches above the level surface of a
roadway upon or across any tracks at a railroad grade crossing without first complying with
this section.

(b) Before making any crossing, the person operating or moving any vehicle or equipment
set forth in this section shall first stop the same not less than ten, nor more than 50, feet
from the nearest rail of the railway, and while so stopped shall listen and look in both
directions along the track for any approaching new text begin railroad new text end train new text begin or other on-track equipment
new text end and for signals indicating the approach of a new text begin railroad new text end train new text begin or other on-track equipment new text end , and
shall not proceed until the crossing can be made safely.

(c) No crossing shall be made when warning is given by automatic signal or crossing
gates or a flagger or otherwise of the immediate approach of a railroad train new text begin or other on-track
equipment new text end or car.

(d) deleted text begin No deleted text end new text begin A new text end stop deleted text begin need be made deleted text end new text begin is not required new text end at a crossing on a rail line on which service
has been abandoned and where a sign erected in conformance with section 169.06 and
bearing the word "Exempt" has been installed, unless directed otherwise by a flagger. The
installation or presence of an exempt sign shall not relieve any driver of the duty to use due
care.

Sec. 14.

Minnesota Statutes 2018, section 169.442, subdivision 5, is amended to read:

Subd. 5.

White strobe lamps on certain buses transporting children.

deleted text begin Notwithstanding
section 169.55, subdivision 1, or 169.57, subdivision 3, paragraph (b), or other law to the
contrary, deleted text end A school bus deleted text begin that is subject to and complies with the equipment requirements of
subdivision 1 and section 169.441, subdivision 1, deleted text end or a Head Start bus deleted text begin , deleted text end may be equipped
with a flashing strobe lamp new text begin under section 169.64, subdivision 8 new text end .

Sec. 15.

Minnesota Statutes 2018, section 169.442, is amended by adding a subdivision
to read:

new text begin Subd. 6. new text end

new text begin Supplemental warning system. new text end

new text begin In addition to the signals required under
subdivision 1, a type A, B, C, or D school bus may be equipped with a supplemental warning
system under section 169.4503, subdivision 31.
new text end

Sec. 16.

Minnesota Statutes 2018, section 169.448, subdivision 1, is amended to read:

Subdivision 1.

Restrictions on appearance; misdemeanor.

(a) A bus that is not used
as a school bus deleted text begin may deleted text end new text begin must new text end not be operated on a street or highway unless it is painted a color
significantly different than national school bus glossy yellow.

(b) A bus that is not used as a school bus or Head Start bus may not be operated if it is
equipped with school bus or Head Start bus-related equipment and printing.

(c) A violation of this subdivision is a misdemeanor.

(d) This subdivision does not apply to a school bus owned by or under contract to a
school district operated as a charter or leased bus.

(e) This subdivision does not apply to a school bus operated by a licensed child care
provider if:

(1) the deleted text begin stop deleted text end new text begin stop-signal new text end arm is removed;

(2) the deleted text begin eight-light system is deleted text end new text begin lighting systems for prewarning flashing amber signals,
flashing red signals, and supplemental warnings under section 169.4503, subdivision 31,
are new text end deactivated;

(3) the school bus is identified as a "child care bus" in letters at least eight inches high
on the front and rear top of the bus;

(4) the name, address, and telephone number of the owner or operator of the bus is
identified on each front door of the bus in letters not less than three inches high; and

(5) the conditions under section 171.02, subdivision 2a, paragraphs (a) deleted text begin through deleted text end new text begin to new text end (j) deleted text begin , deleted text end new text begin
and new text end (l), deleted text begin and (n), deleted text end have been met.

Sec. 17.

Minnesota Statutes 2018, section 169.4503, subdivision 5, is amended to read:

Subd. 5.

Colors.

Fenderettes may be black. The beltline may be painted yellow over
black or black over yellow. The rub rails deleted text begin shall deleted text end new text begin adjacent to the beltline may be black or
yellow. All other rub rails must new text end be black. The area around the lenses of alternately flashing
signal lamps extending outward from the edge of the lamp three inches, plus or minus
one-quarter inch, to the sides and top and at least one inch to the bottom, deleted text begin shall deleted text end new text begin must new text end be
black. Visors or hoods, black in color, with a minimum of four inches may be provided.

Sec. 18.

Minnesota Statutes 2018, section 169.4503, subdivision 13, is amended to read:

Subd. 13.

Identification.

(a) Each bus deleted text begin shall deleted text end new text begin must new text end , in the beltline, identify the school
district serviced, or company name, or owner of the bus. Numbers necessary for identification
must appear on the sides and rear of the bus. Symbols or letters may be used on the outside
of the bus near the entrance door for student identification. A manufacturer's nameplate or
logo may be placed on the bus.

(b) deleted text begin Effective December 31, 1994, deleted text end All type A, B, C, and D buses sold must display
lettering "Unlawful to pass when red lights are flashing" on the rear of the bus. The lettering
deleted text begin shall deleted text end new text begin must new text end be in two-inch black letters on school bus yellow background. This message deleted text begin shall deleted text end new text begin
must new text end be displayed directly below the upper window of the rear door. On rear engine buses,
it deleted text begin shall deleted text end new text begin must new text end be centered at approximately the same location. Only signs and lettering
approved or required by state law deleted text begin may deleted text end new text begin are permitted to new text end be displayed.

new text begin (c) The requirements of paragraph (b) do not apply to a type A, B, C, or D school bus
that is equipped with a changeable electronic message sign on the rear of the bus that:
new text end

new text begin (1) displays one or more of the messages: "Caution / stopping," "Unlawful to pass,"
"Stop / do not pass," or similar messages approved by the commissioner;
new text end

new text begin (2) displays messages in conjunction with bus operation and activation of prewarning
flashing amber signals, flashing red signals, or stop-signal arm, as appropriate; and
new text end

new text begin (3) is a supplemental warning system under section 169.4503, subdivision 31.
new text end

Sec. 19.

Minnesota Statutes 2018, section 169.4503, is amended by adding a subdivision
to read:

new text begin Subd. 31. new text end

new text begin Supplemental warning system; temporary authority. new text end

new text begin (a) Prior to August
1, 2022, the commissioner may approve a type A, B, C, or D school bus to be equipped
with a supplemental warning system. On and after that date, a school bus may continue to
be equipped with a previously approved supplemental warning system.
new text end

new text begin (b) To determine approval of a supplemental warning system, the commissioner must
consider:
new text end

new text begin (1) signal colors, which are limited to one or more of the colors white, amber, and red;
new text end

new text begin (2) flashing patterns;
new text end

new text begin (3) vehicle mounting and placement;
new text end

new text begin (4) supplemental warning system activation in conjunction with activation of prewarning
flashing amber signals, stop-signal arm, and flashing red signals;
new text end

new text begin (5) light intensity; and
new text end

new text begin (6) permissible text, signage, and graphics, if any.
new text end

new text begin (c) The commissioner must review relevant research findings and experience in other
jurisdictions, and must consult with interested stakeholders, including but not limited to
representatives from school district pupil transportation directors, private school bus
operators, and pupil transportation and traffic safety associations.
new text end

Sec. 20.

Minnesota Statutes 2018, section 169.55, subdivision 1, is amended to read:

Subdivision 1.

Lights or reflectors required.

At the times when lighted lamps on
vehicles are required each vehicle including an animal-drawn vehicle and any vehicle
specifically excepted in sections 169.47 to 169.79, with respect to equipment and not
deleted text begin hereinbefore specifically deleted text end new text begin previously new text end required to be equipped with lamps, deleted text begin shall deleted text end new text begin must new text end be
equipped with one or more lighted lamps or lanterns projecting a white light visible from
a distance of 500 feet to the front of the vehicle and with a lamp or lantern exhibiting a red
light visible from a distance of 500 feet to the rear, except that reflectors meeting the
maximum requirements of this chapter may be used in lieu of the lights required in this
subdivision. deleted text begin It shall be unlawful except as otherwise provided in this subdivision, to project
a white light to the rear of any such vehicle while traveling on any street or highway, unless
such vehicle is moving in reverse. A lighting device mounted on top of a vehicle engaged
in deliveries to residences may project a white light to the rear if the sign projects one or
more additional colors to the rear. An authorized emergency vehicle may display an
oscillating, alternating, or rotating white light used in connection with an oscillating,
alternating, or rotating red light when responding to emergency calls.
deleted text end

Sec. 21.

Minnesota Statutes 2018, section 169.57, subdivision 3, is amended to read:

Subd. 3.

Maintenance.

(a) When a vehicle is equipped with stop lamps or signal lamps,
deleted text begin such deleted text end new text begin the new text end lamps deleted text begin shall deleted text end new text begin must new text end at all times be maintained in good working condition.

(b) deleted text begin No stop lamps or signal lamp shall project a glaring or dazzling light.
deleted text end

deleted text begin (c) deleted text end All mechanical signal devices deleted text begin shall deleted text end new text begin must new text end be self-illumined when in use at the times
when lighted lamps on vehicles are required.

Sec. 22.

Minnesota Statutes 2018, section 169.64, subdivision 3, is amended to read:

Subd. 3.

Flashing lights new text begin ; glaring lights new text end .

new text begin (a) new text end Flashing lights are prohibited, except new text begin :
new text end

new text begin (1) new text end on an authorized emergency vehicle, school bus, bicycle as provided in section
169.222, subdivision 6, road maintenance equipment, tow truck or towing vehicle new text begin as provided
in section 168B.16 new text end , service vehicle, farm tractor, self-propelled farm equipment, rural mail
carrier vehicle, new text begin or new text end funeral home vehicle deleted text begin , or deleted text end new text begin ;
new text end

new text begin (2) new text end on any vehicle as a means of indicating a right or left turn, or the presence of a
vehicular traffic hazard requiring unusual care in approaching, overtaking, or passing deleted text begin . deleted text end new text begin ; or
new text end

new text begin (3) as otherwise provided in this section.
new text end

new text begin (b) new text end All flashing warning lights deleted text begin shall deleted text end new text begin must new text end be of the type authorized by section 169.59,
subdivision 4, unless otherwise permitted or required in this chapter.

new text begin (c) A stop lamp or signal lamp is prohibited from projecting a glaring or dazzling light,
except for:
new text end

new text begin (1) strobe lamps as provided under subdivision 8 or section 169.59, subdivision 4; or
new text end

new text begin (2) a school bus equipped with a supplemental warning system under section 169.4503,
subdivision 31.
new text end

Sec. 23.

Minnesota Statutes 2018, section 169.64, is amended by adding a subdivision to
read:

new text begin Subd. 4a. new text end

new text begin White light. new text end

new text begin (a) It is unlawful to project a white light at the rear of a vehicle
while traveling on any street or highway, except:
new text end

new text begin (1) for a vehicle moving in reverse;
new text end

new text begin (2) for a school bus equipped with a supplemental warning system under section
169.4503, subdivision 31;
new text end

new text begin (3) for a strobe lamp as provided under subdivision 8;
new text end

new text begin (4) as required for license plate illumination under section 169.50, subdivision 2;
new text end

new text begin (5) as provided in section 169.59, subdivision 4; and
new text end

new text begin (6) as otherwise provided in this subdivision.
new text end

new text begin (b) A lighting device mounted on top of a vehicle engaged in deliveries to residences
may project a white light to the rear if the sign projects one or more additional colors to the
rear.
new text end

new text begin (c) An authorized emergency vehicle may display an oscillating, alternating, or rotating
white light used in connection with an oscillating, alternating, or rotating red light when
responding to emergency calls.
new text end

Sec. 24.

Minnesota Statutes 2018, section 169.64, subdivision 8, is amended to read:

Subd. 8.

Strobe lamp.

(a) Notwithstanding deleted text begin sections 169.55, subdivision 1; 169.57,
subdivision 3, paragraph (b); or deleted text end any other law to the contrary, a vehicle may be equipped
with a 360-degree flashing strobe lamp that emits a white light with a flash rate of 60 to
120 flashes a minute, and the lamp may be used as provided in this subdivision, if the vehicle
is:

(1) a school bus that is subject to and complies with the equipment requirements of deleted text begin
sections 169.441, subdivision 1, and deleted text end new text begin section new text end 169.442, subdivision 1, or a Head Start bus.
The lamp must operate from a separate switch containing an indicator lamp to show when
the strobe lamp is in use; or

(2) a road maintenance vehicle owned or under contract to the Department of
Transportation or a road authority of a county, home rule or statutory city, or town, but the
strobe lamp may only be operated while the vehicle is actually engaged in snow removal
during daylight hours.

(b) Notwithstanding deleted text begin sections 169.55, subdivision 1; 169.57, subdivision 3, paragraph
(b); or deleted text end any other law to the contrary, a vehicle may be equipped with a 360-degree flashing
strobe lamp that emits an amber light with a flash rate of 60 to 120 flashes a minute, and
the lamp may be used as provided in this subdivision, if the vehicle is a rural mail carrier
vehicle, provided that the strobe lamp is mounted at the highest practicable point on the
vehicle. The strobe lamp may only be operated while the vehicle is actually engaged during
daylight hours in the delivery of mail to residents on a rural mail route.

(c) A strobe lamp authorized by this deleted text begin section shall deleted text end new text begin subdivision must new text end be of a double flash
type certified to the commissioner of public safety by the manufacturer as being weatherproof
and having deleted text begin a minimum deleted text end new text begin an new text end effective light output deleted text begin of 200 candelas as measured by the
Blondel-Rey formula deleted text end new text begin that meets or exceeds the most recent version of SAE International
standard J845, Class 2, or a subsequent standard new text end .

Sec. 25.

Minnesota Statutes 2018, section 171.06, subdivision 2, is amended to read:

Subd. 2.

Fees.

(a) The fees for a license and Minnesota identification card are as follows:

REAL ID Compliant or Noncompliant Classified Driver's License		D-$17.25	C-$21.25	B-$28.25	A-$36.25
REAL ID Compliant or Noncompliant Classified Under-21 D.L.		D-$17.25	C-$21.25	B-$28.25	A-$16.25
Enhanced Driver's License		D-$32.25	C-$36.25	B-$43.25	A-$51.25
REAL ID Compliant or Noncompliant Instruction Permit					$5.25
Enhanced Instruction Permit					$20.25
Commercial Learner's Permit					$2.50
REAL ID Compliant or Noncompliant Provisional License					$8.25
Enhanced Provisional License					$23.25
Duplicate REAL ID Compliant or Noncompliant License or duplicate REAL ID Compliant or Noncompliant identification card					$6.75
Enhanced Duplicate License or enhanced duplicate identification card					$21.75
REAL ID Compliant or Noncompliant Minnesota identification card or REAL ID Compliant or Noncompliant Under-21 Minnesota identification card, other than duplicate, except as otherwise provided in section 171.07, subdivisions 3 and 3a					$11.25
Enhanced Minnesota identification card					$26.25

deleted text begin In addition to each fee required in this paragraph, the commissioner shall collect a surcharge
of: (1) $1.75 until June 30, 2012; and (2) $1.00 from July 1, 2012, to June 30, 2016.
Surcharges collected under this paragraph must be credited to the driver and vehicle services
technology account in the special revenue fund under section 299A.705.
deleted text end

(b) Notwithstanding paragraph (a), an individual who holds a provisional license and
has a driving record free of (1) convictions for a violation of section 169A.20, 169A.33,
169A.35, sections 169A.50 to 169A.53, or section 171.177, (2) convictions for crash-related
moving violations, and (3) convictions for moving violations that are not crash related, deleted text begin shall deleted text end new text begin
must new text end have a $3.50 credit toward the fee for any classified under-21 driver's license. "Moving
violation" has the meaning given it in section 171.04, subdivision 1.

(c) In addition to the driver's license fee required under paragraph (a), the commissioner
deleted text begin shall deleted text end new text begin must new text end collect an additional $4 processing fee from each new applicant or individual
renewing a license with a school bus endorsement to cover the costs for processing an
applicant's initial and biennial physical examination certificate. The department deleted text begin shall deleted text end new text begin must new text end
not charge these applicants any other fee to receive or renew the endorsement.

(d) In addition to the fee required under paragraph (a), a driver's license agent may charge
and retain a filing fee as provided under section 171.061, subdivision 4.

(e) In addition to the fee required under paragraph (a), the commissioner deleted text begin shall deleted text end new text begin must new text end
charge a filing fee at the same amount as a driver's license agent under section 171.061,
subdivision 4. Revenue collected under this paragraph must be deposited in the driver
services operating account.

(f) An application for a Minnesota identification card, instruction permit, provisional
license, or driver's license, including an application for renewal, must contain a provision
that allows the applicant to add to the fee under paragraph (a), a $2 donation for the purposes
of public information and education on anatomical gifts under section 171.075.

Sec. 26.

Minnesota Statutes 2018, section 174.12, subdivision 8, is amended to read:

Subd. 8.

Legislative report.

(a) By February 1 of each odd-numbered year, the
commissioner of transportation, with assistance from the commissioner of employment and
economic development, deleted text begin shall deleted text end new text begin must new text end submit a report on the transportation economic
development program to the chairs and ranking minority members of the legislative
committees with jurisdiction over transportation policy and finance and economic
development policy and finance.

(b) At a minimum, the report must:

(1) summarize the requirements and implementation of the transportation economic
development program established in this section;

(2) review the criteria and economic impact performance measures used for evaluation,
prioritization, and selection of projects;

(3) provide a brief overview of each project that received financial assistance under the
program, which must at a minimum identify:

(i) basic project characteristics, such as funding recipient, geographic location, and type
of transportation modes served;

(ii) sources and respective amounts of project funding; and

(iii) the degree of economic benefit anticipated or observed, following the economic
impact performance measures established under subdivision 4;

(4) identify the allocation of funds, including but not limited to a breakdown of total
project funds by transportation mode, the amount expended for administrative costs, and
the amount transferred to the transportation economic development assistance account;

(5) evaluate the overall economic impact of the program; and

(6) provide recommendations for any legislative changes related to the program.

new text begin (c) Notwithstanding paragraph (a), a report is not required in an odd-numbered year if
no project received financial assistance during the preceding 24 months.
new text end

Sec. 27.

Minnesota Statutes 2018, section 221.031, is amended by adding a subdivision
to read:

new text begin Subd. 2f. new text end

new text begin Hours of service exemptions; utility construction. new text end

new text begin (a) The federal regulations
incorporated in section 221.0314, subdivision 9, for hours of service do not apply to drivers
engaged in intrastate transportation of utility construction materials within a 50-mile radius
from the site of a construction or maintenance project.
new text end

new text begin (b) For purposes of this subdivision, utility construction materials includes supplies and
materials used in a project to construct or maintain (1) a street or highway; (2) equipment
or facilities to furnish electric transmission service; (3) a telecommunications system or
cable communications system; (4) a waterworks system, sanitary sewer, or storm sewer;
(5) a gas heating service line; (6) a pipeline; and (7) a facility for other similar utility service.
new text end

Sec. 28.

new text begin [299A.704] DRIVER AND VEHICLE SERVICES FUND.
new text end

new text begin A driver and vehicle services fund is established within the state treasury. The fund
consists of accounts and money as specified by law, and any other money donated, allotted,
transferred, or otherwise provided to the fund.
new text end

Sec. 29.

Minnesota Statutes 2018, section 299A.705, is amended to read:

299A.705 DRIVER AND VEHICLE SERVICES ACCOUNTS.

Subdivision 1.

Vehicle services operating account.

(a) The vehicle services operating
account is created in the deleted text begin special revenue deleted text end new text begin driver and vehicle services new text end fund, consisting of all
money from the vehicle services fees specified in chapters 168, 168A, and 168D, and any
other money deleted text begin otherwise deleted text end donated, allotted, deleted text begin appropriated, or legislated deleted text end new text begin transferred, or otherwise
provided new text end to deleted text begin this deleted text end new text begin the new text end account.

(b) Funds appropriated deleted text begin are available deleted text end new text begin from the account must be used by the commissioner
of public safety new text end to administer new text begin the new text end vehicle services deleted text begin as deleted text end specified in chapters 168, 168A, and
168D, and section 169.345, including:

(1) designing, producing, issuing, and mailing vehicle registrations, plates, emblems,
and titles;

(2) collecting title and registration taxes and fees;

(3) transferring vehicle registration plates and titles;

(4) maintaining vehicle records;

(5) issuing disability certificates and plates;

(6) licensing vehicle dealers;

(7) appointing, monitoring, and auditing deputy registrars; and

(8) inspecting vehicles when required by law.

Subd. 2.

Driver services operating account.

(a) The driver services operating account
is created in the deleted text begin special revenue deleted text end new text begin driver and vehicle services new text end fund, consisting of all money
collected under chapter 171 and any other money deleted text begin otherwise deleted text end donated, allotted, deleted text begin appropriated,
or legislated deleted text end new text begin transferred, or otherwise provided new text end to the account.

(b) deleted text begin Money in the deleted text end new text begin Funds appropriated from the new text end account must be used by the commissioner
of public safety to administer the driver services specified in chapters 169A and 171,
including the activities associated with producing and mailing drivers' licenses and
identification cards and notices relating to issuance, renewal, or withdrawal of driving and
identification card privileges for any fiscal year or years and for the testing and examination
of drivers.

Subd. 3.

Driver and vehicle services technology account.

(a) The driver and vehicle
services technology account is created in the deleted text begin special revenue deleted text end new text begin driver and vehicle services new text end
fund, consisting of the technology surcharge collected as specified in deleted text begin chapters 168, 168A,
and 171; the filing fee revenue collected under section 168.33, subdivision 7; deleted text end new text begin section 168.33 new text end
and any other money deleted text begin otherwise deleted text end donated, allotted, deleted text begin appropriated, or legislated deleted text end new text begin transferred, or
otherwise provided new text end to deleted text begin this deleted text end new text begin the new text end account.

(b) Money in the account is annually appropriated to the commissioner of public safety
to support the research, development, deployment, and maintenance of a driver and vehicle
services information system.

(c) deleted text begin Following completion of the deposit of filing fee revenue into the driver and vehicle
services technology account as provided under section 168.33, subdivision 7 deleted text end new text begin Annually by
February 1 new text end , the commissioner deleted text begin shall deleted text end new text begin must new text end submit a deleted text begin notification deleted text end new text begin report new text end to the chairs and
ranking minority members of the legislative committees with jurisdiction over transportation
policy and finance deleted text begin concerning driver and vehicle services information system implementation,
which must include information deleted text end on (1) total revenue deposited in the driver and vehicle
services technology account new text begin for the previous calendar year new text end , with a breakdown by sources
of funds; (2) total project costs incurred new text begin through December 31 of the previous calendar year new text end ,
with a breakdown by key project components; and (3) an estimate of ongoing system
maintenance costs.

Subd. 4.

Prohibited expenditures.

The commissioner is prohibited from expending
money from driver and vehicle services accounts created in the deleted text begin special revenue deleted text end new text begin driver and
vehicle services new text end fund for any purpose that is not specifically authorized in this section or in
the chapters specified in this section.

Sec. 30.

Minnesota Statutes 2018, section 360.024, is amended to read:

360.024 AIR TRANSPORTATION SERVICE deleted text begin CHARGE deleted text end .

new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end

new text begin Charges. new text end

new text begin (a) new text end The commissioner deleted text begin shall deleted text end new text begin must new text end charge users of air
transportation services provided by the commissioner for direct operating costs, excluding
pilot salary deleted text begin and deleted text end new text begin .
new text end

new text begin (b) The commissioner must charge users for a portion of new text end aircraft acquisition new text begin , replacement,
or leasing new text end costs.

new text begin Subd. 2. new text end

new text begin Accounts; appropriation. new text end

new text begin (a) An air transportation services account is
established in the state airports fund. The account consists of money collected under
subdivision 1, paragraph (a), and any other money donated, allotted, transferred, or otherwise
provided to the account. new text end deleted text begin All receipts for these services shall be deposited in the air
transportation services account in the state airports fund and are deleted text end new text begin Money in the account is
annually new text end appropriated to the commissioner to pay deleted text begin these deleted text end direct air service operating costs.

new text begin (b) An aircraft capital account is established in the state airports fund. The account
consists of collections under subdivision 1, paragraph (b), proceeds from the sale of aircraft
under jurisdiction of the department, and any other money donated, allotted, transferred, or
otherwise provided to the account. Money in the account must be used for aircraft acquisition,
replacement, or leasing costs. Except as provided by law, the commissioner must not transfer
money into or out of the account.
new text end

new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin This section is effective July 1, 2019.
new text end

Sec. 31.

Minnesota Statutes 2018, section 473.13, is amended by adding a subdivision to
read:

new text begin Subd. 1d. new text end

new text begin Budget changes or variances; reports. new text end

new text begin At least quarterly by January 1, April
1, July 1, and October 1, the council must submit a summary to the chairs and ranking
minority members of the house of representatives and senate committees with jurisdiction
over transportation policy and finance and to the Legislative Commission on Metropolitan
Government on any changes to or variances from the budget adopted under subdivision 1.
new text end

new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE; APPLICATION. new text end

new text begin This section is effective June 1, 2019, and
applies in the counties of Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott, and Washington.
new text end

Sec. 32.

Laws 2014, chapter 312, article 11, section 38, subdivision 5, is amended to read:

Subd. 5.

Pilot program evaluation.

In coordination with the city, the commissioner of
transportation shall evaluate effectiveness of the pilot program under this section, which
must include analysis of traffic safety impacts, utility to motorists and tourists, costs and
expenditures, extent of community support, and pilot program termination or continuation.
By January 15, deleted text begin 2021 deleted text end new text begin 2025 new text end , the commissioner shall submit a report on the evaluation to the
deleted text begin chairs and ranking minority deleted text end members new text begin and staff new text end of the legislative committees with jurisdiction
over transportation policy and finance.

Sec. 33.

Laws 2014, chapter 312, article 11, section 38, subdivision 6, is amended to read:

Subd. 6.

Expiration.

The pilot program under this section expires January 1, deleted text begin 2022 deleted text end new text begin 2026 new text end .

Sec. 34. new text begin ENGINE BRAKES; REGULATION BY MINNEAPOLIS.
new text end

new text begin Notwithstanding any other law or charter provision, the governing body of the city of
Minneapolis may by ordinance restrict or prohibit the use of an engine brake on motor
vehicles along Legislative Route No. 392, also known as marked Interstate Highway 94, in
the westbound lanes beginning at LaSalle Avenue and extending west to the Lowry Tunnel.
Upon notification by the city of Minneapolis to the commissioner of transportation of the
city's adoption of the ordinance, the commissioner of transportation shall erect the appropriate
signs, with the cost of the signs to be paid by the city. For purposes of this section, "engine
brake" means any device that uses the engine and transmission to impede the forward motion
of the motor vehicle by compression of the engine.
new text end

new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

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

Sec. 35. new text begin ENGINE BRAKES; REGULATION BY BURNSVILLE.
new text end

new text begin Notwithstanding any other law or ordinance, the governing body of the city of Burnsville
may by ordinance restrict or prohibit the use of an engine brake on motor vehicles along
Legislative Route No. 117, also known as marked Trunk Highway 13, between Nicollet
Avenue and Portland Avenue. Upon notification by the city of Burnsville to the commissioner
of transportation of the city's adoption of the ordinance, the commissioner of transportation
shall erect the appropriate signs, with the cost of the signs to be paid by the city. For purposes
of this section, "engine brake" means any device that uses the engine and transmission to
impede the forward motion of the motor vehicle by compression of the engine.
new text end

new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

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

Sec. 36. new text begin NORTHSTAR COMMUTER RAIL OPERATING COSTS; EXCEPTION.
new text end

new text begin (a) Minnesota Statutes, section 398A.10, subdivision 2, does not apply for reserve funds
available to the Anoka County Regional Railroad Authority as of June 30, 2018, that are
used to pay operating and maintenance costs of Northstar Commuter Rail.
new text end

new text begin (b) This section expires on January 1, 2021.
new text end

Sec. 37. new text begin REPEALER.
new text end

new text begin Minnesota Statutes 2018, section 168.013, subdivision 21, new text end new text begin is repealed.
new text end

APPENDIX

Repealed Minnesota Statutes: S1749-1

168.013 VEHICLE REGISTRATION TAXES.

Subd. 21.

Technology surcharge.

For every vehicle registration renewal required under this chapter, the commissioner shall collect a surcharge of: (1) $1.75 until June 30, 2012; and (2) $1 from July 1, 2012, to June 30, 2016. Surcharges collected under this subdivision must be credited to the driver and vehicle services technology account in the special revenue fund under section 299A.705.