SF2148 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))
Regional transportation sales and use tax allocation modification; Washington Avenue Pedestrian Bridge suicide prevention barriers funding allocation
AI Generated Summary
This Minnesota Senate bill (S.F. No. 2148) proposes modifying the allocation of proceeds from the regional transportation sales and use tax. It directs the Metropolitan Council to allocate $15 million in fiscal year 2026 to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota. This funding is designated for designing and constructing a replacement pedestrian enclosure and suicide deterrent barriers on the Washington Avenue Pedestrian Bridge on the Twin Cities campus. The board must consult with individuals affected by suicide, suicide prevention organizations, and experts in suicide prevention while designing the project. The bill overrides certain provisions in Minnesota Statutes regarding transportation fund allocation.
Bill text versions
- Introduction PDF file
Past committee meetings
- Transportation on: March 05, 2025 15:00
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Where | Type | Name | Committee Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 03, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Introduction and first reading | |
| March 03, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Referred to | Transportation |
| March 06, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Author added | |
| March 13, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Author added | |
| Senate | Note | Action | See |
Citations
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"summary": "This section references the collection and allocation of regional transportation sales and use tax.",
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"citation": "297A.9915",
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"analysis": {
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"summary": "This section references the allocation of active transportation funds by the Metropolitan Council.",
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"citation": "473.4465",
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"summary": "This section references the spending authority for the University of Minnesota on designated projects.",
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"analysis": {
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"summary": "This section is overridden by the bill to allow for different funding allocation for the Washington Avenue Pedestrian Bridge project.",
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"subdivision": "subdivision 3"
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]Progress through the legislative process
In Committee