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SF3134 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Allocation modification of proceeds from the regional transportation sales and use tax

AI Generated Summary

Purpose of the Bill

The bill aims to adjust the allocation of funds collected from the regional transportation sales and use tax to support suicide prevention measures on the Washington Avenue Pedestrian Bridge, located on the University of Minnesota's Twin Cities campus.

Main Provisions

  • The bill proposes the allocation of $15 million in fiscal year 2026 to the University of Minnesota's Board of Regents.
  • These funds will be specifically used to design and construct new pedestrian enclosures and suicide prevention barriers on the Washington Avenue Pedestrian Bridge.
  • The University of Minnesota must consult with individuals affected by suicides at the bridge location, suicide prevention organizations, and suicide prevention experts to ensure the measures are effective and sensitive to community needs.

Significant Changes

  • The bill modifies the current allocation of transportation tax revenue, directing a portion specifically towards constructing suicide prevention barriers on this campus bridge.
  • It overrides specific provisions of Minnesota Statutes, allowing for this targeted funding allocation despite prior statutory allocations.

Relevant Terms

regional transportation sales and use tax, Metropolitan Council, active transportation, Washington Avenue Pedestrian Bridge, suicide prevention barriers, University of Minnesota, Board of Regents, fiscal year 2026, pedestrian enclosure, suicide deterrent barriers

Bill text versions

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
March 31, 2025SenateFloorActionIntroduction and first reading
March 31, 2025SenateFloorActionReferred toTransportation

Citations

 
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        "New grant provisions for Washington Avenue Pedestrian Bridge."
      ],
      "removed": [
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      ],
      "summary": "The bill modifies the allocation of proceeds from the regional transportation sales and use tax under section 297A.9915.",
      "modified": [
        "Specifies allocation for transportation tax proceeds."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "297A.9915",
    "subdivision": ""
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Grant to University of Minnesota for pedestrian bridge project."
      ],
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      ],
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      "modified": [
        "Directs specific use of funds for active transportation."
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  {
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        "Ensures consultation with suicide prevention experts."
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    },
    "citation": "135A.046",
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  },
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]

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