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SF3498 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Regional transportation sales tax revenue portion allocation to SouthWest Transit authorization

Related bill: HF3301

AI Generated Summary

Purpose of the Bill

The bill aims to allocate a portion of the regional transportation sales tax revenue to support the SouthWest Transit system, a service provider in the metropolitan area of Minnesota.

Main Provisions

  • Allocation of Sales Tax Revenue: The bill mandates that 3.7% of the regional transportation sales tax collected in the metropolitan area be allocated to SouthWest Transit.
  • Use of Funds: The revenue generated from the transportation sales tax is primarily distributed to various transportation improvement projects. These improvements include:
    • Bus service enhancements and safety improvements.
    • Maintenance and upgrades to transit stops and bus shelters.
    • Development and expansion of rapid transit lines, including arterial and highway bus systems.
    • Procurement of zero-emission buses in line with environmental transition plans.
    • Support for demand response microtransit services.
    • Financial assistance to political subdivisions and tax-exempt organizations for active transportation initiatives.
    • Wage adjustments for Metro Transit employees.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

The bill amends a specific section of the Minnesota Statutes to clarify that SouthWest Transit will receive a defined percentage (3.7%) of transportation sales tax revenue, which marks a specific allocation that was not previously specified.

Relevant Terms

  • SouthWest Transit
  • Regional transportation sales tax
  • Zero-emission buses
  • Transit system improvements
  • Demand response microtransit
  • Metro Transit wage adjustments

Bill text versions

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
May 08, 2025SenateFloorActionIntroduction and first reading
May 08, 2025SenateFloorActionReferred toTransportation

Citations

 
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  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "New allocations for various transit improvements, including improvements to regular route bus services, transit safety, and bus accessibility.",
        "Provisions for zero-emission bus procurement and microtransit services."
      ],
      "removed": [
        ""
      ],
      "summary": "This bill modifies the allocation of regional transportation sales tax revenue under section 473.4465, subdivision 2.",
      "modified": [
        "Specifies that SouthWest Transit must receive 3.7 percent of the regional transportation sales tax collected."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "473.4465",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 2"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
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      ],
      "removed": [
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      ],
      "summary": "Reference to transit officials as defined under section 473.4075.",
      "modified": [
        "Includes provisions for improvements related to transit safety."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "473.4075",
    "subdivision": ""
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        ""
      ],
      "removed": [
        ""
      ],
      "summary": "Reference to transit shelter replacement and improvements under section 473.41.",
      "modified": [
        "Specifies transit shelter replacement and improvements."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "473.41",
    "subdivision": ""
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        ""
      ],
      "removed": [
        ""
      ],
      "summary": "Reference to zero-emission and electric transit vehicle transition plan under section 473.3927.",
      "modified": [
        "Includes zero-emission bus procurement in conformance with the transition plan."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "473.3927",
    "subdivision": ""
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        ""
      ],
      "removed": [
        ""
      ],
      "summary": "Reference to financial assistance to replacement service providers under section 473.388.",
      "modified": [
        "Provides for financial assistance for service vehicle purchases related to demand response microtransit service."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "473.388",
    "subdivision": ""
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
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      ],
      "removed": [
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      ],
      "summary": "Reference to the calculation of the regional transportation sales tax under section 297A.9915, subdivision 2.",
      "modified": [
        "Specifies the percentage allocation of sales tax revenue to SouthWest Transit."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "297A.9915",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 2"
  }
]

Progress through the legislative process

17%
In Committee

Sponsors