This bill allows local governmental units in Minnesota to opt out of the regulatory jurisdiction of the Metropolitan Council by passing and filing a resolution. Once opted out, the local unit gains independent control over development and public infrastructure and is exempt from the Council’s metropolitan system plans and requirements.

Key provisions: - Opt-Out Authority: A local government can exit the Metropolitan Council’s jurisdiction by filing a resolution, effective January 1 following the filing date. - Tax Levies: The Metropolitan Council cannot levy taxes on an opted-out local government unless the local area remains within the metropolitan transit taxing district and still receives transit services. - Continued Eligibility: Opted-out local governments can still apply for Metropolitan Council grant programs and enter into joint powers agreements. - Metropolitan Council Services: The Council may continue operating Council-owned properties and providing transit services within the opted-out areas. - Opting Back In: A local government that has opted out can rejoin the Metropolitan Council’s jurisdiction no sooner than four years after opting out by filing a resolution, effective the following January 1.

In essence, this bill provides greater autonomy to local governments regarding planning, infrastructure, and taxation while still allowing them to benefit from certain Metropolitan Council services and programs.