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SF1214 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Regional transportation sales and use tax proceeds usage for light rail or passenger projects prohibition provision

Related bill: HF2186

AI Generated Summary

The bill S.F. No. 1214 proposes changes to how the regional transportation sales and use tax revenue can be used in Minnesota. Specifically, it aims to prevent these funds from being used for light rail or passenger rail projects. Instead, the bill lists specific areas where these funds can be allocated, focusing primarily on bus services and other types of transit improvements. These areas include enhancing bus service levels, transit safety, bus accessibility, shelter improvements, expansion of bus rapid transit lines, and zero-emission bus initiatives. Additionally, the bill provides for financial assistance to various organizations for active transportation projects and adjustments in wages for Metro Transit hourly operations employees. Lastly, there is a prohibition clause which specifically bars using the funds for certain named light rail and passenger rail projects until a specified expiration date coordinated with the Metropolitan Governance Task Force’s timeline.

Bill text versions

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
February 09, 2025SenateFloorActionIntroduction and first reading
February 09, 2025SenateFloorActionReferred toTransportation

Citations

 
[
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "New rules excluding light rail or passenger rail projects from funding eligibility."
      ],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "This bill amends the use of sales tax revenue for transit system purposes under sections 473.371 to 473.452.",
      "modified": []
    },
    "citation": "473.371"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "This bill impacts the overall sections under which transit systems are funded, including section 473.452.",
      "modified": [
        "Expands existing funding criteria to exclude certain rail projects."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "473.452"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Funding for additional transit officials."
      ],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "Details the use of sales tax revenue for transit safety improvements under section 473.4075.",
      "modified": []
    },
    "citation": "473.4075"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "Describes transit shelter improvements under section 473.41.",
      "modified": [
        "Transit shelter upgrades and replacements are prioritized."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "473.41"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "Details on zero-emission bus transition plan under section 473.3927.",
      "modified": [
        "Aligns bus procurement with zero-emission goals."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "473.3927"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "Concerns financial assistance for replacement service providers under section 473.388.",
      "modified": [
        "Enhanced support for vehicle purchases and capital investments."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "473.388"
  }
]

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