Purpose of the Bill

The bill aims to modify the roles and responsibilities of the Advisory Council on Traffic Safety in Minnesota. These changes are intended to enhance the council's effectiveness in promoting and ensuring traffic safety throughout the state.

Main Provisions

• Advisory Role Expansion: The bill expands the advisory duties of the council. It requires the council to continue advising the governor and state department heads on traffic safety policies, programs, and services.

• Toward Zero Deaths Program: The council is tasked with advising state departments on the Toward Zero Deaths program, specifically in public education about traffic safety.

• Research Promotion: The bill encourages the council to urge state departments and other agencies to conduct necessary research in the field of traffic safety.

• Review of Recommendations: The council must review recommendations from subcommittees and working groups related to traffic safety.

• Grants Review: The council is given the responsibility to review and comment on all traffic safety-related grants and to be involved in the development and implementation of related state and local plans.

• Safe Road Zones: It instills a duty in the council to make recommendations on safety measures for designated Safe Road Zones.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

The bill updates Minnesota Statutes section 4.076 by revising the subdivision that defines the duties of the Advisory Council on Traffic Safety. It clarifies and expands certain functions, particularly the council’s influence on policy and grant processes related to traffic safety.

Relevant Terms

• Advisory Council on Traffic Safety
• Traffic Safety
• Toward Zero Deaths program
• Safe Road Zones