HF4778

Southeast Minnesota transportation management organization funding provided, and money appropriated.
Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026)

Related bill: SF5055

AI Generated Summary

Purpose

The bill provides a one-time funds appropriation from the general fund to support the development and implementation of a Southeast Minnesota Transportation Management Organization (TMO). The goal is to coordinate and deliver transportation services across a defined Southeast Minnesota region.

Main Provisions

Funding and source: $900,000 in fiscal year 2027 from the general fund to the commissioner of transportation.
Recipient and purpose: A grant to Southeast Service Cooperative to develop and implement a Transportation Management Organization that offers services in the counties of Dodge, Fillmore, Freeborn, Goodhue, Houston, Mower, Olmsted, Rice, Steele, Wabasha, and Winona.
Uses of funds: The money is for implementation costs, planning, and services related to transit and other forms of transportation.
Duration: This is a one-time appropriation and remains available until June 30, 2029.
Administrative cost restriction: Notwithstanding Minnesota Statutes section 16B.98, subdivision 14, the commissioner must not use any portion of this appropriation for administrative costs.

Significance and Impact

Establishes regional transportation coordination by creating or supporting a Southeast Minnesota Transportation Management Organization to improve access to transit and other transportation options in the specified counties.
Encourages planning and service development rather than ongoing administrative spending, with a defined end date for the funding.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

Adds a one-time appropriation of $900,000 from the general fund specifically for the Southeast Minnesota Transportation Management Organization.
Requires that the funds be used only for implementation, planning, and service-related activities, and explicitly prohibits using the funds for administrative costs.
Includes a constraint referencing Minnesota Statutes section 16B.98 subdivision 14 to limit administrative use of the funds.

Relevant Terms Southeast Minnesota Transportation Management Organization Southeast Service Cooperative general fund grant transit transportation management organization (TM0) Dodge County Fillmore County Freeborn County Goodhue County Houston County Mower County Olmsted County Rice County Steele County Wabasha County Winona County one-time appropriation implementation planning administrative costs Minnesota Statutes section 16B.98 subdivision 14 fiscal year 2027 June 30, 2029

Bill text versions

Introduction PDF PDF file

Actions

Date	Chamber	Where	Type	Name	Committee Name
March 26, 2026	House		Action	Introduction and first reading, referred to	Transportation Finance and Policy

Citations

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      "summary": "This bill cites Minnesota Statutes section 16B.98, subdivision 14, with a Notwithstanding clause to prohibit using the appropriation for administrative costs.",
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Progress through the legislative process

17%

In Committee