SF817
Highway project development and highway purposes requirements modifications
Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026)
Related bill: HF186
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Senate File No. 817 is a bill introduced in Minnesota concerning transportation. This legislation seeks to modify existing requirements related to the development of highway projects and their purposes. Key changes proposed include:
- Implementing a transportation cumulative impacts analysis.
- Introducing an alternative design analysis.
- Establishing the position of an environmental justice ombudsperson.
- Broadening permissible uses of certain highway funds.
Additionally, the bill mandates amendments to the Minnesota Statutes and suggests creating new legal provisions within these statutes. Specifically, it requires coordination between the commissioner responsible for environmental regulations and the commissioner of transportation to ensure that environmental rules align with transportation policies and requirements.
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Actions
| Date | Chamber | Where | Type | Name | Committee Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 30, 2025 | Senate | Action | Introduction and first reading | ||
| January 30, 2025 | Senate | Action | Referred to | Transportation | |
| February 06, 2025 | Senate | Action | Authors added | ||
| April 03, 2025 | Senate | Action | Comm report: Amended, No recommendation, re-referred to | State and Local Government | |
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