This bill amends Minnesota Statutes related to the apportionment of the county state-aid highway fund, specifically addressing the procedures and requirements for counties in providing necessary information for fund allocation. In section 162.07, subdivision 6, the language has been updated to clarify that if a county fails to provide the required information, the commissioner must use the apportionment formula and may withhold payment until the information is submitted. This change emphasizes the responsibility of counties to comply with information requirements.

Additionally, section 162.08, subdivision 1, has been revised to specify the allocation of funds for cities with populations under 5,000. The bill introduces a new paragraph (a) that mandates the determination of the sum of money to be apportioned to each county for expenditure on state-aid highways within these smaller cities. Furthermore, paragraph (b) clarifies how the allocation amount is calculated based on the total needs of the county state-aid highway system. These amendments aim to enhance clarity and ensure proper funding distribution for highway maintenance in smaller municipalities.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 162.07, 162.08