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HF1665 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Public water and sewer systems authorized to install water and sewer pipelines in public road rights-of-way.

Related bill: SF2008

AI Generated Summary

The bill (H.F. No. 1665) proposes an amendment to Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 222.37, subdivision 1, to allow public water and sewer systems to install water and sewer pipelines within public road rights-of-way. The amendment specifically adds public water districts, sewer districts, and combination water and sewer districts established under chapter 116A to the list of entities permitted to use public roads for infrastructure installation, provided they comply with existing regulations governing other utility installations. The bill ensures that these installations do not interfere with public safety and travel, and it mandates notification to the governing body of any affected county, town, or city before construction or major repairs occur (unless waived). Emergency repairs must be reported as soon as possible afterward.

Bill text versions

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
February 26, 2025HouseFloorActionIntroduction and first reading, referred toElections Finance and Government Operations
February 26, 2025HouseFloorActionIntroduction and first reading, referred toElections Finance and Government Operations

Citations

 
[
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Provides authorization for public water and sewer systems to use public roadways for infrastructure installations."
      ],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "The bill authorizes the installation of water and sewer pipelines in public road rights-of-way by amending section 222.37, subdivision 1.",
      "modified": [
        "Clarification of usage rights and requirements for entities managing communications and power lines."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "222.37",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 1"
  }
]

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