HF2438 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))
Transportation policy and finance bill.
Related bill: SF2082
AI Generated Summary
Purpose of the Bill
The bill aims to establish a transportation budget for Minnesota, appropriating funds for various transportation purposes. It covers funding for the Department of Transportation, Department of Public Safety, and Metropolitan Council, and includes updates to certain laws relating to transportation.
Main Provisions
- Appropriations: The bill outlines specific sums of money appropriated to various transportation agencies and programs for fiscal years 2026 and 2027. This includes allocations from the trunk highway fund, general fund, state airports fund, and other named funds.
- Multimodal Systems: Funding is designated for aeronautics, transit, active transportation, safe routes to schools, passenger rail, and freight activities.
- State Roads and Local Roads: The bill appropriates funding for state road operations and maintenance, program planning and delivery, road construction, and the corridors of commerce program. Local roads, including county state-aid highways and municipal state-aid streets, also receive targeted funding.
- Public Safety and Enforcement: Appropriations are included for the State Patrol, commercial vehicle enforcement, and traffic safety programs. Specific funds are allocated for the Office of Communications and Public Safety Support, which covers technology, support services, and officer benefits.
- Building and Infrastructure Development: Funds are allocated to the design, construction, and renovation of transportation-related buildings, such as those for the State Patrol.
- Transfers and Contingent Appropriations: Specifies procedures for transferring unencumbered balances among funds with certain restrictions and allows for contingent appropriations with higher-level approval.
Significant Changes to Existing Law
- The bill amends existing Minnesota statutes affecting various aspects of transportation, including vehicle services, traffic safety, public safety, and highway funding mechanisms.
- It includes new subdivisions and updates to accommodate current funding needs and administrative adjustments.
Relevant Terms
- Transportation appropriations
- Department of Transportation
- Metropolitan Council
- State Patrol
- Trunk highway fund
- Multimodal systems
- Safe routes to school
- Corridors of Commerce
- Highway Debt Service
Past committee meetings
- Taxes on: April 21, 2025 16:00
- Ways and Means on: April 23, 2025 12:30
Actions
Date | Chamber | Where | Type | Name | Committee Name |
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April 28, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Received from House | |
April 28, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Received from House | |
March 16, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Introduction and first reading, referred to | Transportation Finance and Policy |
April 28, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Introduction and first reading | |
April 20, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Committee report, to adopt as amended and re-refer to | Taxes |
April 20, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Committee report, to adopt as amended and re-refer to | Taxes |
April 28, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Introduction and first reading | |
April 21, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Committee report, to adopt and re-refer to | Ways and Means |
April 21, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Committee report, to adopt and re-refer to | Ways and Means |
April 28, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Referred to | Rules and Administration |
April 29, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Comm report: Rule 45-amend, subst. General Orders | |
April 23, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Committee report, to adopt as amended | |
April 23, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Committee report, to adopt as amended | |
April 29, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Comm report: Rule 45-amend, subst. General Orders | |
April 29, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Second reading | |
April 23, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Second reading | |
April 23, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Second reading | |
April 29, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Second reading | |
April 30, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Special Order: Amended | |
April 30, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Special Order: Amended | |
April 24, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | House rule 1.21, placed on Calendar for the Day | |
April 24, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | House rule 1.21, placed on Calendar for the Day | |
April 24, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Author added | |
April 24, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Author added | |
April 30, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Third reading Passed as amended | |
April 30, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Third reading Passed as amended | |
April 27, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Amended | |
April 27, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Amended | |
April 27, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Third reading as amended | |
April 27, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Third reading as amended | |
April 27, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Bill was passed as amended | |
April 27, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Bill was passed as amended |
Citations
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payments to registrars under section 168.33.", "modified": [ "Adjusts budget allocation among registrars based on performance." ] }, "citation": "168.33", "subdivision": "subdivision 7" }, { "analysis": { "added": [ "Authorization for temporary speed limit adjustments for road work." ], "removed": [ "Obsolete provisions related to historical road sections." ], "summary": "Amendments related to speed limit regulations are provided under subdivision 1a of section 169.14.", "modified": [ "Increases fines for violations in work zones." ] }, "citation": "169.14", "subdivision": "subdivision 1a" }, { "analysis": { "added": [ "Emphasizes primary enforcement of rear seatbelt usage." ], "removed": [ "Redundant language about public awareness campaigns." ], "summary": "This legislation modifies safety belt enforcement policies under section 169.686.", "modified": [ "Adjusts fine structure to escalate with repeated offenses." ] }, "citation": "169.686", "subdivision": "subdivision 1" }, { "analysis": { "added": [ "Incorporates digital verification methods for proof of identity." ], "removed": [ "Outdated list of acceptable identification from before 2000." ], "summary": "Amendment to driver's license eligibility criteria under section 171.05.", "modified": [ "Updates age requirement for specific vehicle classes." ] }, "citation": "171.05", "subdivision": "subdivision 1" }, { "analysis": { "added": [ "A new provision about automatic voter registration." ], "removed": [ "Old exemptions for military personnel that are no longer valid." ], "summary": "This section discusses additional provisions related to applying for a driver's license under 171.06.", "modified": [ "Changes to the handling of foreign driver's licenses." ] }, "citation": "171.06", "subdivision": "" }, { "analysis": { "added": [ "New digital application systems." ], "removed": [ "Manual processing fee structures that are now obsolete." ], "summary": "Relates to the application fee for driver’s license agents under 171.061.", "modified": [ "Increases base fees due to processing cost hikes." ] }, "citation": "171.061", "subdivision": "subdivision 4" }, { "analysis": { "added": [ "Additional guidelines for monitoring compliance." ], "removed": [ "Exemption for certain misdemeanor charges." ], "summary": "This section discusses the use of ignition interlock devices under section 171.306.", "modified": [ "Alters calibration requirements for ignition interlock devices." ] }, "citation": "171.306", "subdivision": "subdivision 8" }, { "analysis": { "added": [ "Additional funds for emergency infrastructure repairs." ], "removed": [ "Caps on allocations for smaller airports." ], "summary": "Amendments to airport development assistance under section 360.305.", "modified": [ "Distribution formula to factor in passenger volume." ] }, "citation": "360.305", "subdivision": "subdivision 4" }, { "analysis": { "added": [ "Eligibility expanded to include responding to mutual aid calls." ], "removed": [ "Limitations based on state residency." ], "summary": "Provisions related to survivor benefits under section 299A.44.", "modified": [ "Increases onetime benefit payment amounts." ] }, "citation": "299A.44", "subdivision": "" }, { "analysis": { "added": [ "New reimbursement categories for mental health services." ], "removed": [ "Obsolete requirements for commuting distance documentation." ], "summary": "This legislation modifies reimbursements for public safety officers under section 299A.465.", "modified": [ "Increases cap on total annual reimbursements." ] }, "citation": "299A.465", "subdivision": "" }, { "analysis": { "added": [ "Inclusion of newer body armor models in reimbursable items." ], "removed": [ "Exclusions for second-hand purchases." ], "summary": "Amendments concerning soft body armor reimbursements under section 299A.38.", "modified": [ "Changes in the application timelines." ] }, "citation": "299A.38", "subdivision": "" }, { "analysis": { "added": [ "Digital platform compliance guidelines." ], "removed": [ "Repeal of outdated compliance deadlines." ], "summary": "Clarifications provided for tax liabilities under section 297A.815.", "modified": [ "Adjustments to reporting requirements for ecommerce sales." ] }, "citation": "297A.815", "subdivision": "subdivision 3" } ]