The bill in question, HF No. ___ authored by Representative Fogelman, focuses on ensuring that funds designated for highway purposes in Minnesota are used strictly for those purposes as outlined in the state's constitution. This legislation prohibits the inclusion of non-highway-related expenses in the governor’s biennial budget from two specific funds: the trunk highway fund and the highway user tax distribution fund. Additionally, the bill requires that within 45 days after the governor submits the budget to the legislature, the commissioner of management and budget and the attorney general must report to key legislative committees. This report should review the proposed highway fund appropriations, confirm their compliance with designated highway purposes, identify any non-highway appropriations, and suggest appropriate funds for these non-highway purposes. The aim of this bill is to maintain fiscal responsibility and transparency in how highway funds are used in Minnesota.