HF422 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))
Safe routes to school and active transportation programs funding provided, and money appropriated.
Related bill: SF2005
AI Generated Summary
Purpose
This bill allocates state money to support programs that improve safety and convenience for people traveling by walking, biking, or other non-car methods, especially for students traveling to and from school.
Main Provisions
- Section 1 provides appropriations of 10,000,000 for fiscal year 2026 and 10,000,000 for fiscal year 2027.
- The funds are to be given to the commissioner of transportation.
- The money is for two programs:
- Safe Routes to School program (Minnesota Statutes section 174.40)
- Active Transportation program (Minnesota Statutes section 174.38)
Significant Changes to Existing Law
- Introduces dedicated funding for these two programs for two future fiscal years.
- Does not specify changes to program rules or eligibility; it purely commits new funding to the programs.
Fiscal Impact
- Total funding: 20,000,000 over two years (10,000,000 in FY2026 and 10,000,000 in FY2027).
Effective Date
- Not stated in the provided text.
Relevant Terms - Safe Routes to School program - Active Transportation program - Minnesota Statutes section 174.40 - Minnesota Statutes section 174.38 - commissioner of transportation - appropriation - fiscal year 2026 - fiscal year 2027
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Where | Type | Name | Committee Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 13, 2025 | House | Action | Introduction and first reading, referred to | Transportation Finance and Policy | |
| February 19, 2025 | House | Action | Author added | ||
| February 26, 2025 | House | Action | Author added | ||
| March 06, 2025 | House | Action | Author added | ||
| March 24, 2025 | House | Action | Author added |
Citations
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"summary": "This bill appropriates funds for the Active Transportation program under Minnesota Statutes section 174.38.",
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]Progress through the legislative process
In Committee