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SF4989

City of Ramsey special transportation service provided by the Metropolitan Council requirement provision and appropriation
Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026)

AI Generated Summary

Purpose

To require the Metropolitan Council to provide special transportation service in the city of Ramsey and to ensure this Ramsey service works in harmony with the existing special transportation service in the surrounding transit taxing district.

Main Provisions

  • The Metropolitan Council must provide special transportation service in Ramsey. This requirement overrides a specific existing statutory provision (see Notwithstanding reference to Minnesota Statutes 473.386, subdivision 3, clause 9).
  • The Ramsey service must be integrated with the special transportation service offered in the transit taxing district (as defined by Minnesota Statutes, 473.446, subdivision 2).
  • The bill authorizes state funding for this new service, with both capital and operating support allocated in the FY 2027 budget year:
    • Capital costs: $680,000 from the general fund to the Metropolitan Council (one-time).
    • Operating costs: $470,000 from the general fund to the Metropolitan Council (for FY 2027; continuing timing not specified in the text provided).

Changes to Existing Law

  • Overrides a specific existing provision by stating the Metropolitan Council must provide Ramsey’s special transportation service despite the clause referenced (Notwithstanding Minnesota Statutes section 473.386 subdivision 3 clause 9).

Funding and Timing

  • Source: General fund.
  • Fiscal year: 2027.
  • Nature of appropriation: One-time capital grant and a separate operating grant for the Ramsey service.

Implementation Notes

  • The bill sets up a new or expanded Ramsey-focused service within the framework of the state’s special transportation program and requires coordination with the district-wide service plan.

Potential Implications (High-Level)

  • Residents of Ramsey would gain access to integrated specialized transportation services.
  • The project would involve upfront capital investments and annual operating funding in 2027, with subsequent fiscal details not specified here.
  • Coordination with the broader transit taxing district could affect service planning, scheduling, and funding.

Relevant Terms special transportation service; Metropolitan Council; Ramsey; transit taxing district; Minnesota Statutes 473.386; 473.446; subdivision 2; Notwithstanding; capital costs; operating costs; general fund; one-time appropriation; FY 2027; funding for transportation.

Bill text versions

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
April 07, 2026SenateActionIntroduction and first reading
April 07, 2026SenateActionReferred toTransportation

Citations

 
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      "modified": []
    },
    "citation": "473.386",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 3 clause 9"
  },
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    "analysis": {
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    "citation": "473.446",
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  }
]

Progress through the legislative process

17%
In Committee

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