SF3523 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Revenue allocation from the regional transportation sales tax for student transit and replacement services modification

Related bill: HF3264

AI Generated Summary

Purpose of the Bill

This bill aims to modify how revenue from the regional transportation sales tax is distributed. The goal is to ensure allocation adjustments that support various transit services and meet regional transportation needs.

Main Provisions

  • Revenue Allocation Redistribution: The bill proposes amendments to the existing statutes, focusing on the distribution of funds obtained from the regional transportation sales tax.
  • Specific Allocations: The funds from the sales tax will be allocated in the following manner:
    • Approximately 75.882% to the Metropolitan Council for existing transportation-related purposes stated in another provision.
    • 5.281% to the Metropolitan Council for new or additional purposes as justified in a new statutory section.
    • 17% to metropolitan counties for uses as defined under an existing statute.
    • 1.837% to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota specifically for student transit service needs.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

  • The bill introduces an additional allocation for the University of Minnesota targeting student transit services, highlighting a new focus on supporting student transportation.
  • Adjusts percentages of revenue distribution to better reflect current regional transportation priorities and requirements as outlined by the Metropolitan Council and other related governance bodies.

Relevant Terms

regional transportation sales tax, Metropolitan Council, student transit, University of Minnesota, transit service, metropolitan counties, revenue allocation, transportation priorities.

Bill text versions

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
May 16, 2025SenateFloorActionIntroduction and first reading
May 16, 2025SenateFloorActionReferred toTransportation

Citations

 
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  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "This bill modifies the allocation of revenue from the regional transportation sales tax under section 297A.9915, subdivision 4.",
      "modified": [
        "Adjusts percentage allocation to various entities including the Metropolitan Council and Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "297A.9915",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 4"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "The bill refines the purposes and management of funds allocated to the Metropolitan Council under section 473.4465, subdivision 2.",
      "modified": [
        "Specifies updated allocations for regional transportation purposes."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "473.4465",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 2"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "This bill affects the portion of transportation tax revenue distributed to metropolitan counties under section 174.49, subdivision 1.",
      "modified": [
        "Clarifies the definition and calculation of allocations to metropolitan counties."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "174.49",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 1"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "The legal text outlines the method of fund distribution to metropolitan counties as outlined in section 174.49, subdivision 5.",
      "modified": [
        "Details the distribution manner from the regional transportation sales tax revenue."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "174.49",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 5"
  }
]

Progress through the legislative process

17%
In Committee