SF2082 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))
Omnibus Transportation policy and appropriations
Related bill: HF2438
AI Generated Summary
The bill S.F. No. 2082 is a Minnesota transportation finance bill that establishes a budget for transportation programs and appropriates funds for related purposes. Key provisions of the bill include:
Budget Appropriations:
- Appropriates significant funds for transportation purposes for fiscal years 2026 and 2027.
- Allocates funds to the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT), Department of Public Safety (DPS), and Metropolitan Council.
Breakdown of Funding:
- MnDOT receives billions of dollars for trunk highways, multimodal systems, state roads, local roads, and corridors of commerce.
- Metropolitan Council gets funding primarily for public transit services, including Metro Mobility.
- DPS allocations cover State Patrol operations, commercial vehicle enforcement, traffic safety programs, and driver and vehicle services.
Project and Program Specific Allocations:
- Airport development and assistance funding.
- Safe Routes to School and other pedestrian or cyclist infrastructure investments.
- Passenger rail initiatives, including funding for a second daily Amtrak train between Minnesota and Chicago.
- Trunk highway construction and road maintenance funding.
- Highway debt service allocations.
- State Patrol headquarters funding for new facilities.
- Transfers to local government funds for county and municipal road projects.
Policy Changes:
- Amends multiple sections of state statutes related to vehicle registration, driver licensing, highway funding, and transportation safety.
- Expands the State Patrol’s role in certain enforcement areas, including vehicle crimes.
- Increases investment in traffic safety strategies, including drug recognition expert training.
Transfers and Contingent Appropriations:
- The bill allows for interagency fund transfers to address road project needs.
- Allocates contingent appropriations for emergency infrastructure or unexpected cost increases.
Multi-Year Funding:
- Certain appropriations are designated for use through 2035, emphasizing long-term transportation infrastructure planning.
- Special funding for John A. Blatnik Bridge replacement, which will be available until 2033.
Overall, the bill provides large-scale transportation funding for Minnesota, ensuring the development, maintenance, and improvement of highways, transit, rail, and aviation infrastructure, with an emphasis on safety and modernization.
Actions
Date | Chamber | Where | Type | Name | Committee Name |
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March 02, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Introduction and first reading | |
March 02, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Introduction and first reading | |
March 02, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Referred to | Transportation |
March 02, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Referred to | Transportation |
April 21, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Comm report: To pass as amended and re-refer to | Finance |
April 21, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Comm report: To pass as amended and re-refer to | Finance |
April 27, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Comm report: To pass as amended | |
April 27, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Comm report: To pass as amended | |
April 27, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Second reading | |
April 27, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Second reading | |
Senate | Floor | Action | Referred to | Rules and Administration | |
April 29, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Rule 45-amend, subst. General Orders | |
April 29, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Rule 45-amend, subst. General Orders |
Citations
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