AI Generated Summary
Purpose
The bill would provide new funding from Minnesota’s general fund to support local transportation needs, specifically town roads and town bridges. The money would come with instructions to distribute it using the existing rules in Minnesota Statutes.
Main Provisions
Section 1 – Town Roads appropriation:
- $25,000,000 in fiscal year 2026 and $25,000,000 in fiscal year 2027.
- Source: general fund.
- Recipient: commissioner of transportation.
- Purpose: for town roads, to be distributed in the manner provided under Minnesota Statutes section 162.081.
Section 2 – Town Bridges appropriation:
- $10,000,000 in fiscal year 2026 and $10,000,000 in fiscal year 2027.
- Source: general fund.
- Recipient: commissioner of transportation.
- Purpose: for town bridges, to be distributed in the manner provided under Minnesota Statutes section 162.081.
Significant changes to existing law
- Creates new appropriations specifically for town roads and town bridges for two fiscal years (FY2026 and FY2027).
- Funds are drawn from the general fund.
- Distribution will follow the existing framework in Minnesota Statutes section 162.081; the bill does not alter the distribution method itself.
Fiscal impact (summary)
- Total per year: $35,000,000 ($25,000,000 for town roads + $10,000,000 for town bridges).
- Total across FY2026 and FY2027: $70,000,000.
Relevant Terms appropriation general fund commissioner of transportation town roads town bridges Minnesota Statutes section 162.081 fiscal year 2026 fiscal year 2027 distribution local transportation funding
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Where | Type | Name | Committee Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 16, 2025 | Senate | Action | Introduction and first reading | ||
| January 16, 2025 | Senate | Action | Referred to | Transportation | |
| March 24, 2025 | Senate | Action | Author stricken |
Citations
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]Progress through the legislative process
In Committee