The bill appropriates $15,000,000 from the general fund for the Minnesota Valley Regional Rail Authority to rehabilitate a section of railroad track between Winthrop and Hanley Falls in fiscal year 2025. The funds can be utilized for environmental documentation, remediation, design, and the rehabilitation or replacement of bridges and culverts in the specified area. Additionally, a portion of the grant may serve as matching funds for federal grant requirements. This appropriation is stated to be in addition to previous appropriations made under various laws and is classified as a one-time funding source, available until the project is completed or abandoned.

Furthermore, the bill includes a provision that the appropriation will take effect the day after final enactment. This ensures that the funding can be accessed promptly to facilitate the necessary improvements to the rail infrastructure.