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SF2008 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Public water and sewer systems instillation of water and sewer pipelines in public road rights-of-way authorization provision

Related bill: HF1665

AI Generated Summary

This bill (S.F. No. 2008) amends Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 222.37, subdivision 1, to allow public water and sewer systems to install pipelines in public road rights-of-way. It expands the existing law, which already permits certain utilities (such as power, telecommunications, and fire departments) to use public roads for infrastructure, by specifically including public water, sewer, and combined water and sewer districts. These entities must comply with local government regulations and provide notice before construction or major repairs unless waived. Emergency repairs require notification as soon as practical. The bill does not grant automatic rights to maintain infrastructure within city limits without proper authorization.

Bill text versions

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
February 26, 2025SenateFloorActionIntroduction and first reading
February 26, 2025SenateFloorActionReferred toTransportation

Citations

 
[
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Authorize public water and sewer systems to install pipelines in public road rights-of-way."
      ],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "The bill amends the use requirements for public road rights-of-way for certain utility and service installations under section 222.37.",
      "modified": [
        "Clarifies notification and permit requirements for installations in public road rights-of-way."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "222.37"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Inclusion of public water and sewer installations within the scope of entities allowed under route permit facilities."
      ],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "Entities with a route permit under chapter 216E can use public roads for constructing and maintaining infrastructure.",
      "modified": []
    },
    "citation": "216E"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Allowance for infrastructure installations by public water and sewer districts in road rights-of-way."
      ],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "Public water and sewer districts established under chapter 116A are authorized for certain installations.",
      "modified": []
    },
    "citation": "116A"
  }
]

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