HF3518

Safe road zones grant funding provided, and money appropriated.
Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026)

Related bill: SF3919

AI Generated Summary

Purpose

The bill would provide a one-time funding boost to increase traffic safety enforcement in Safe Road Zones. Specifically, it would appropriate $1,000,000 from the General Fund in fiscal year 2026 to the Commissioner of Public Safety to award grants to local units of government for this purpose, under Minnesota Statutes section 169.065. The money must be spent by June 30, 2027.

Main Provisions

Appropriation amount and source: $1,000,000 from the General Fund in FY 2026.
Recipient and use: Grants to local units of government to perform additional traffic safety enforcement activities in Safe Road Zones.
Governing framework: Enforcement activities conducted under Minnesota Statutes section 169.065.
Administration: Grants administered by the Commissioner of Public Safety.
Duration: This is a one-time appropriation; funds are available until June 30, 2027.

Significance and Changes to Law

This bill adds a dedicated, one-time funding stream to support enhanced enforcement in Safe Road Zones.
It does not create new enforcement authorities or change how Safe Road Zones are defined; rather, it provides funding to local governments to carry out existing enforcement activities in those zones.

Fiscal Impact and Timing

Total amount: $1,000,000 (one-time).
Fiscal year: 2026.
Availability: Funds must be expended by June 30, 2027.

Implementation Details

Local units of government receive grants to support additional traffic safety enforcement in Safe Road Zones.
The Commissioner of Public Safety administers the grants, in accordance with the referenced statute (Minnesota Statutes section 169.065).

Terminology and Key Terms

Safe Road Zones
Grants
Local units of government
Commissioner of Public Safety
General Fund
Minnesota Statutes section 169.065
Traffic safety enforcement
One-time appropriation
Fiscal year 2026
June 30, 2027

Relevant Terms

Safe Road Zones
Grants
Local units of government
Commissioner of Public Safety
General Fund
Minnesota Statutes section 169.065
Traffic safety enforcement
One-time appropriation
Fiscal year 2026
June 30, 2027

Bill text versions

Introduction PDF PDF file

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Actions

Date	Chamber	Where	Type	Name	Committee Name
February 19, 2026	House		Action	Introduction and first reading, referred to	Transportation Finance and Policy
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Progress through the legislative process

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In Committee