The bill focuses on enhancing transportation funding and policy in Minnesota, establishing a budget for various transportation agencies, including the Department of Transportation and the Department of Public Safety. It allocates significant appropriations for specific projects, such as $650 million for the John A. Blatnik Bridge and $150,000 for relocating an automated weather station at McGregor Isedor Iverson Airport. The bill introduces new funding mechanisms, including increased surcharges for electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles, and mandates rulemaking for transportation policies. It also modifies existing provisions related to drivers' licenses, traffic safety, and project development, while emphasizing fiscal responsibility and transparency in fund management.

Key amendments include the establishment of a Local Government Road Funding Gap Assistance account, which will be funded through donations and appropriations, and the introduction of a Local Business Construction Impacts Assistance Program to support businesses affected by construction activities. The bill also updates vehicle registration and traffic regulations, including new definitions for electric motorcycles and changes to pedestrian crossing rules. Additionally, it mandates the commissioner of transportation to conduct outcome analyses for trunk highway projects and emphasizes the need for multidisciplinary project development. Overall, the bill aims to improve transportation infrastructure, safety, and accessibility across Minnesota while ensuring effective use of resources.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 168.27, 168.33, 168A.10, 169.14, 169.686, 171.05, 171.06, 171.061, 171.306, 174.02, 174.38, 299A.01, 360.511, 360.531, 360.55, 360.653, 473.408, 473.4465
1st Engrossment: 473.452, 4.076, 16A.88, 160.165, 161.045, 161.088, 161.115, 161.14, 162.02, 162.09, 162.155, 168.013, 168.091, 168.27, 168.33, 168A.10, 168A.11, 169.011, 169.06, 169.09, 169.14, 169.21, 169.71, 171.01, 171.05, 171.0605, 171.061, 171.0701, 171.0705, 171.071, 171.13, 171.17, 609.21, 171.301, 171.306, 174.03, 174.53, 174.634, 174.75, 297A.94, 299A.55, 360.511, 360.55, 473.129, 473.13, 473.142, 473.1425, 473.386, 473.408, 473.412, 473.4465, 169.974
2nd Engrossment: 473.452, 4.076, 13.6905, 16A.88, 160.165, 161.045, 161.088, 161.115, 161.14, 162.02, 162.09, 162.155, 168.013, 168.091, 168.27, 168.33, 168A.10, 168A.11, 169.011, 169.06, 169.09, 169.14, 169.21, 169A.55, 171.01, 171.05, 171.0605, 171.061, 171.0701, 171.0705, 171.071, 171.13, 171.17, 609.21, 171.2405, 171.301, 171.306, 174.03, 174.53, 174.634, 174.75, 297A.94, 299A.55, 360.511, 360.55, 473.129, 473.13, 473.142, 473.1425, 473.386, 473.408, 473.412, 473.4465, 169.974