SF72 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))
Project assessment criteria amendment, miles traveled requirements mitigation activities, and transportation policy goals and gas emissions targets modifications
Related bill: HF748
AI Generated Summary
Senate File No. 72 is a proposed bill focused on transportation policy in Minnesota. It outlines that before a transportation project or portfolio can be included in state or metropolitan transportation improvement programs, an impact assessment must be carried out. This assessment will evaluate the project's compliance with specified environmental goals, specifically regarding the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions and the decrease of vehicle miles traveled.
If a project does not meet these criteria, the responsible entity must either modify the project to meet the goals, mix different projects to create a compliant portfolio, or altogether halt the project's development and exclude it from the transportation program. This legislative bill aims to integrate environmental considerations into transportation planning more robustly, aligning with broader state goals for reducing environmental impact.
Bill text versions
- Introduction PDF file
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Where | Type | Name | Committee Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 15, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Introduction and first reading | |
| January 15, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Referred to | Transportation |
| March 09, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Author added |
Citations
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"analysis": {
"added": [
"Incorporates new targets for emissions reduction."
],
"removed": [],
"summary": "This bill modifies transportation policy goals related to greenhouse gas emissions under section 174.01, subdivision 3.",
"modified": [
"Updates existing language to align with current environmental standards."
]
},
"citation": "174.01, subdivision 3"
},
{
"analysis": {
"added": [
"Sets new goals for reducing vehicle miles traveled."
],
"removed": [],
"summary": "This bill addresses vehicle miles traveled reduction targets as per section 174.03, subdivision 1a.",
"modified": [
"Alters plan requirements to meet updated vehicle miles goals."
]
},
"citation": "174.03, subdivision 1a"
}
]