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SF3498 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Regional transportation sales tax revenue portion allocation to SouthWest Transit authorization

Related bill: HF3301

AI Generated Summary

Purpose of the Bill

The bill aims to allocate a portion of regional transportation sales tax revenue to SouthWest Transit, adjusting how funds are used within the metropolitan transportation system to enhance services and infrastructure.

Main Provisions

  • Revenue Allocation: The bill specifies that sales tax revenue is divided into two main categories:

    1. 5% allocated for active transportation, which includes non-motorized transportation options like biking and walking.
    2. 95% allocated for broader transit system purposes, including operations, maintenance, and capital projects.

  • Specific Uses of Funds: The revenue for transit system purposes is directed towards:

    • Improving regular bus service levels.
    • Enhancing transit safety with additional officials.
    • Maintaining and improving bus accessibility at stops and centers.
    • Replacing and improving transit shelters.
    • Planning and expanding arterial and highway bus rapid transit lines.
    • Procuring zero-emission buses and covering related costs.
    • Supporting demand response microtransit services.
    • Providing financial assistance for service vehicle purchases and capital investments.
    • Supporting active transportation initiatives.
    • Adjusting wages for Metro Transit hourly operations employees.

  • Distribution to SouthWest Transit: SouthWest Transit is designated to receive 3.7% of the regional transportation sales tax revenue collected in the metropolitan area. This ensures a specific allocation for the enhancement of transit services managed by SouthWest Transit.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

The amendment changes the specific allocation of regional transportation sales tax revenue, detailing exact percentages and purposes for its use. It introduces a new allocation specifically for SouthWest Transit, ensuring they receive a direct portion of the funds.

Relevant Terms

  • Transportation sales tax
  • SouthWest Transit
  • Active transportation
  • Transit system enhancements
  • Zero-emission buses
  • Microtransit services
  • Metro Transit operations

Bill text versions

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
May 07, 2025SenateFloorActionIntroduction and first reading
May 07, 2025SenateFloorActionIntroduction and first reading
May 07, 2025SenateFloorActionReferred toTransportation

Citations

 
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        "New specifications for allocation percentages and categories."
      ],
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      "summary": "The bill modifies the allocation and usage of regional transportation sales tax revenue under section 473.4465.",
      "modified": [
        "Details on how funds should be used across transit categories."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "473.4465",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 2"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Transit safety improvements including additional transit officials."
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      "summary": "Inclusion of a reference to additional transit officials as defined under section 473.4075.",
      "modified": []
    },
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  },
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    "analysis": {
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        "Includes transit shelter replacements and improvements."
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    },
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  },
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    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Includes zero-emission bus procurement and costs."
      ],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "The bill aligns zero-emission bus procurement with section 473.3927.",
      "modified": []
    },
    "citation": "473.3927",
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  },
  {
    "analysis": {
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      ],
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      "summary": "Refers to financial assistance to replacement service providers under section 473.388.",
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    },
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  },
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    "analysis": {
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        "Specific revenue percentage allocation for SouthWest Transit."
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    },
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  }
]

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