SF810 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))
Safe Routes to School Program appropriation
AI Generated Summary
Purpose
This bill provides funding from the state’s general fund to support the Safe Routes to School program, managed by the Department of Transportation.
Main Provisions
- The bill appropriates $20,000,000 in fiscal year 2026 and $20,000,000 in fiscal year 2027 from the general fund to the commissioner of transportation for the Safe Routes to School program (as authorized by Minnesota Statutes section 174.40).
- It adds $20,000,000 to the annual base for this activity, increasing ongoing funding for the program.
Significance and Changes to Law
- Establishes dedicated annual funding for the Safe Routes to School program by both specific year appropriations (FY2026 and FY2027) and by increasing the program’s base funding.
- Represents a higher, permanent level of support for the Safe Routes to School program through the general fund and the Department of Transportation.
Summary of What It Seeks to Accomplish
- Provides substantial financial support to improve safe walking and biking routes to schools.
- Ensures more stable, long-term funding for the program by increasing the annual base.
Relevant Terms - appropriation - general fund - commissioner of transportation - Safe Routes to School program - Minnesota Statutes section 174.40 - fiscal year 2026 - fiscal year 2027 - annual base - transportation
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Where | Type | Name | Committee Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 30, 2025 | Senate | Action | Introduction and first reading | ||
| January 30, 2025 | Senate | Action | Referred to | Transportation | |
| Senate | Action | See |
Citations
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]Progress through the legislative process
In Committee