The bill establishes the Minnesota Advisory Council on Infrastructure, which is tasked with defining and maintaining a vision for the future management, coordination, and investment in Minnesota's infrastructure. The council will consist of both voting and nonvoting members, with specific appointment requirements to ensure diverse representation from various sectors and geographic areas. The council is responsible for community engagement efforts, identifying best practices for infrastructure management, and developing a statewide asset managers program. Additionally, the council must submit an annual report detailing its activities and recommendations.
To facilitate the council's operations, the bill appropriates $248,000 from the general fund for fiscal year 2025, with base funding increasing to $653,000 in fiscal year 2026 and $768,000 in fiscal year 2027. The bill outlines the powers, responsibilities, and duties of the council, emphasizing its nonregulatory role in coordinating infrastructure efforts across jurisdictions and sectors. It also mandates the hiring of an executive director to oversee the council's activities and ensure effective implementation of its objectives.