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SF1872 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Department of Transportation efficiency requirements provisions modifications

Related bill: HF712

AI Generated Summary

This bill (S.F. No. 1872) proposes modifications to efficiency requirements for Minnesota’s Department of Transportation. Specifically, it amends Minnesota Statutes 2024, sections 161.088, subdivision 2, and 174.53.

Key provisions include:

  1. Corridors of Commerce Program: The bill directs the Commissioner of Transportation to manage a program focused on trunk highway construction, reconstruction, and improvements aimed at enhancing commerce.

  2. Funding Sources: The bill specifies that funds for this program may come from:

    • Legislative appropriations specifically designated for the program.
    • Reallocated efficiency savings from Section 174.53.
    • Discretionary funds within the state roads budget for operations, maintenance, planning, and construction.
    • The Corridor Investment Management Strategy program funds, unless otherwise specified.

  3. Local Cost Participation: The bill requires that the program include a cost participation policy for local government units.

  4. Use of Appropriated Funds: It allows the Commissioner to allocate up to 17% of any program appropriation toward program delivery, as well as project scoring, ranking, and selection.

The bill aims to ensure efficient use of transportation funds while improving roadway infrastructure to support economic activity in Minnesota.

Bill text versions

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
February 26, 2025HouseFloorActionIntroduction and first reading
February 26, 2025SenateFloorActionIntroduction and first reading
February 26, 2025HouseFloorActionReferred toTransportation
February 26, 2025SenateFloorActionReferred toTransportation

Citations

 
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        "Clarifies commissioner’s authority in establishing commerce improvement projects."
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      "summary": "This bill modifies the corridors of commerce program authority and funding under section 161.088.",
      "modified": [
        "Adjusts the use of appropriations for trunk highway construction and improvement."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "161.088",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 2"
  },
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      "summary": "This bill refers to efficiency savings related to the Department of Transportation under section 174.53.",
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        "Allows reallocation of efficiency savings under this statute."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "174.53",
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  }
]

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