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HF2848 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Reporting requirements for local transportation funds modified, and report required.

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Purpose of the Bill

The bill aims to modify and enhance reporting requirements for local transportation funds in Minnesota. It seeks to provide more comprehensive financial information on how local transportation revenues are being allocated and used by different counties and authorities across the state.

Main Provisions

  • Consolidated Financial Reporting: The bill mandates the consolidation of local transportation financial reports. Counties and other local entities responsible for transportation funds must submit a detailed annual report to the Commissioner of Transportation. This report will consolidate financial data, including actual and projected allocations, expenses, and balances.

  • Financial Submission Requirements: Criteria are established for the format, content, and deadlines for submission of financial information. Each reporting unit must include data on actual allocations and expenditures over the previous five years, and projected data for the next ten years.

  • Reporting Units: The bill specifies which entities—counties, regional railroad authorities, etc.—must report financial information. These entities must compile and submit data for various transportation projects, including guideways, transit systems, and other related ventures.

  • Withholding of Funds: If a county fails to meet the submission requirements, the bill allows for withholding 25% of certain state-allocated funds until the required reports are submitted.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

  • Expansion of Financial Reporting: The bill amends several sections of existing Minnesota Statutes to align with the new consolidated reporting requirements. This includes changes in sections concerning metropolitan counties and authorities, enhancing transparency around their financial dealings involving transportation funds.

  • Specific Exceptions Update: The new law updates exceptions in existing statutes, to specify which reports or plans are not required under the new reporting system, clarifying ongoing obligations and responsibilities.

Relevant Terms

  • Transportation finance
  • Local transportation funds
  • Reporting requirements
  • Financial information
  • Metropolitan counties
  • Guideways
  • Sales tax revenue
  • Minnesota Department of Transportation

Bill text versions

Upcoming committee meetings

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
March 25, 2025HouseFloorActionIntroduction and first reading, referred toTransportation Finance and Policy

Citations

 
[
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "The bill modifies reporting exceptions for transportation-related financial submissions under section 174.07, subdivision 3.",
      "modified": [
        "Clarifies exceptions for general agency report requirements and specific financial reporting sections."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "174.07",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 3"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "Updates requirements for metropolitan counties to report on transportation sales tax revenue under section 297A.993, subdivision 2a.",
      "modified": [
        "Specifies additional details required in annual reports submitted by metropolitan counties."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "297A.993",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 2a"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "A new requirement for annual submission of financial information by metropolitan authorities."
      ],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "The bill adds a requirement for metropolitan authorities to report financial information as provided under section 398A.04, subdivision 12.",
      "modified": []
    },
    "citation": "398A.04",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 12"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "Modifies the reporting requirements for the use of funds under section 473.4465, subdivision 4.",
      "modified": [
        "Aligns the reporting timeline and requirements with those under sections 297A.9915 and 297A.993."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "473.4465",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 4"
  }
]

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