HF184 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Reallocation of an appropriation for Northern Lights Express passenger rail provided, study of Minneapolis-Duluth intercity bus service required, transfer made, and money appropriated.

Related bill: SF1545

AI Generated Summary

This bill, introduced in the Minnesota House of Representatives, pertains to transportation projects and funding. It includes two main actions:

  1. Study on Intercity Bus Service: The bill allocates funds for the state transportation commissioner to conduct a study examining the possibility of improving bus services between Minneapolis-St. Paul and Duluth. This study will assess current demand, evaluate service enhancement alternatives, and consider the feasibility including costs, potential ridership, and revenue. The results of the study are to be submitted to select legislative committees by February 1, 2026.

  2. Cancellation of Funds for Northern Lights Express: The bill also proposes to cancel any unspent funds from a previous appropriation intended for the Northern Lights Express, a proposed intercity passenger rail project between Minneapolis and Duluth. The uncommitted funds, estimated to be over $194 million, will be returned to the state's general fund.

In essence, the bill reallocates resources from a rail project to study potential improvements in bus transportation between two major cities in Minnesota.

Bill text versions

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
February 09, 2025HouseFloorActionIntroduction and first reading, referred toTransportation Finance and Policy
February 12, 2025HouseFloorActionAuthor added