HF4501

Purpose

• The bill would provide funding to support airport courtesy vehicles and shuttles at Minnesota airports.

Key Provisions

• Amount and source: A one-time appropriation of $100,000 from the general fund in fiscal year 2027 to the commissioner of transportation.
• Use: The funds are for grants to airports to cover maintenance and repairs of airport courtesy vehicles and shuttles.
• One-time nature: This appropriation is not ongoing; it is a one-time funding measure.

Eligibility and Funding Details

• Eligible airports: Airports that are located outside of a metropolitan county and are classified as an intermediate airport or a landing strip under Minnesota law.
• Statutory references: Eligibility uses specific state definitions for metropolitan counties and airport classifications.

Allocation and Priorities

• How grants are awarded: The commissioner must allocate grant awards in a way that prioritizes small airports and provides regional balance across the state.

Financial Implications

• The appropriation is a single-year, non-recurring funding item from the general fund, intended specifically for maintenance and repairs of courtesy vehicles and shuttles at qualifying airports.

Relevant Terms - general fund - commissioner of transportation - grants to airports - maintenance and repairs - airport courtesy vehicles - shuttles - one-time appropriation - outside of a metropolitan county - intermediate airport - landing strip - Minnesota Statutes section 360.305 subdivision 3 - Minnesota Statutes section 473.121 subdivision 4 - regional balance - small airports - fiscal year 2027 - $100,000