SF2091

Purpose

This bill provides funding to the Corridors of Commerce program. It directs the Minnesota Department of Transportation to receive a specific monetary appropriation from the trunk highway fund to support the program.

Main provisions

• Section 1: Creates an appropriation of $40,000,000 in fiscal year 2026 and $40,000,000 in fiscal year 2027 from the trunk highway fund.
• The funds are to be allocated to the Commissioner of Transportation.
• The appropriation is for the Corridors of Commerce program, established under Minnesota Statutes section 161.088.

Significance and changes to existing law

• This is a targeted funding addition for the Corridors of Commerce program; it does not alter the program’s structure or authorities, but it specifies exact funding levels for fiscal years 2026 and 2027.
• The administration remains with the Commissioner of Transportation, under the framework of Minnesota Statutes section 161.088.

Funding and administrative details

• Source: trunk highway fund
• Recipient: Commissioner of Transportation
• Program: Corridors of Commerce
• Relevant fiscal years: 2026 and 2027

Relevant Terms corridors of commerce trunk highway fund Commissioner of Transportation Minnesota Statutes section 161.088 fiscal year 2026 fiscal year 2027 appropriation department of transportation funding infrastructure transportation program