SF251 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))
Corridors of commerce program appropriation
AI Generated Summary
Purpose
- This bill provides funding for the corridors of commerce program by allocating money from the trunk highway fund to the commissioner of transportation for specific future years.
Main Provisions
- Section 1: Appropriates $150,000,000 in fiscal year 2026 from the trunk highway fund to the commissioner of transportation for the corridors of commerce program.
- Section 1: Appropriates $150,000,000 in fiscal year 2027 from the trunk highway fund to the commissioner of transportation for the corridors of commerce program.
- The funds are to be used under Minnesota Statutes section 161.088, which governs the corridors of commerce program.
Funding Source and Allocation
- Source of funds: trunk highway fund.
- Recipient: commissioner of transportation.
- Purpose: to support the corridors of commerce program as described in Minnesota Statutes section 161.088.
- Fiscal years covered: 2026 and 2027.
Significant Changes to Existing Law
- Establishes or confirms a substantial, specific annual appropriation for the corridors of commerce program for two future fiscal years (2026 and 2027), to be administered by the commissioner of transportation under the statutory framework in section 161.088.
Note
- The bill appears to adjust or specify funding levels rather than restructure how the corridors of commerce program operates, focusing on the allocation of funds from the trunk highway fund.
Relevant Terms - corridors of commerce program - trunk highway fund - commissioner of transportation - Minnesota Statutes section 161.088 - fiscal year 2026 - fiscal year 2027 - appropriation
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 | |
| Senate | Action | See |
Citations
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]Progress through the legislative process
In Committee