SF74 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))
Governor's budget inclusion of highway spending for nonhighway purposes prohibition
Related bill: HF1823
AI Generated Summary
Senate File No. 74 is a proposed law that aims to ensure that funds designated for highway purposes in Minnesota are used strictly for highways. This bill prohibits the inclusion of highway spending for non-highway purposes in the governor's budget. It mandates that any proposed use of funds from the trunk highway fund or the highway user tax distribution fund must be assessed to confirm it is for highway-related activities as defined by the law. If any appropriation is suggested for non-highway purposes, the bill requires an alternative funding source to be recommended. The bill also requires the commissioner of management and budget and the attorney general to prepare a report on this matter and submit it to key legislative committees no later than 45 days after the governor submits the budget to the legislature.
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 |
Citations
[
{
"analysis": {
"added": [
"Requires a report on highway fund appropriations related to nonhighway purposes."
],
"removed": [],
"summary": "This bill involves reviewing financial compliance for transportation budgets with references to section 16A.11, regarding the submission of the governor's biennial budget.",
"modified": [
"Clarifies deadlines for report submission following the budget presentation."
]
},
"citation": "16A.11"
},
{
"analysis": {
"added": [
"A new requirement for reporting appropriations related to nonhighway purposes."
],
"removed": [
"Prior loose interpretations of 'nonhighway purpose' were tightened."
],
"summary": "This bill modifies restrictions on the use of highway funds as outlined in section 161.045.",
"modified": [
"Ensures adherence to constitutional provisions by prohibiting certain expenditures."
]
},
"citation": "161.045"
}
]