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HF2550 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Requirements related to construction impacts on businesses modified, and local business construction impacts assistance program established.

Related bill: SF3279

AI Generated Summary

Purpose of the Bill

The purpose of this bill is to modify existing laws related to the impacts of transportation construction projects on businesses in Minnesota. The bill seeks to establish a local business construction impacts assistance program to help mitigate any negative effects these projects might have on businesses.

Main Provisions

  • Business Liaison Requirement: Transportation authorities are required to designate a business liaison for any construction project that is anticipated to significantly affect businesses. This liaison will work directly with businesses to mitigate impacts such as access issues or parking disruptions.

  • Consultation and Communication: The designated liaison will consult with businesses before and during construction. They will provide updates on factors like project timelines, closures, detours, access, parking, noise, and visibility.

  • Construction Communication Plan: For projects that require a business liaison, a detailed communication plan must be implemented. This plan should cover methods of information distribution, notification procedures for businesses and property owners, and schedules for project updates.

  • Assistance Program: The bill references a potential financial assistance program for local businesses affected by construction projects.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

  • The bill modifies section 160.165 of the Minnesota Statutes and proposes additional coding in chapter 160. It changes how transportation projects are managed in terms of business impact, introducing the mandatory role of a business liaison and requiring the development of a communication plan.

Relevant Terms

  • Transportation projects
  • Business impacts
  • Business liaison
  • Communication plan
  • Local business construction impacts assistance program
  • Project impact mitigation

Bill text versions

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
March 19, 2025HouseFloorActionIntroduction and first reading, referred toTransportation Finance and Policy
March 25, 2025HouseFloorActionAuthor added

Citations

 
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        "Clarifies the jurisdiction of the Metropolitan Council for rail transit projects."
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]

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