This bill establishes new requirements for municipal approval of guideway plans in Minnesota, specifically mandating that municipalities must review and approve preliminary design plans before any federal funding can be requested for transit projects. The bill outlines a structured process for public hearings and local government reviews, ensuring that affected cities, counties, and towns have the opportunity to provide input on the plans. If a local government disapproves the plans, they must specify amendments that could lead to a withdrawal of disapproval. Additionally, municipalities retain the right to revoke their approval prior to the council securing federal funding.

Key provisions include the requirement for a public hearing on preliminary design plans, a timeline for local governments to approve or disapprove these plans, and a process for addressing disapproval through a second public hearing. The bill also prohibits the council from applying for federal funds until all relevant local governments have granted their approval. This legislation aims to enhance local governance and community involvement in transit planning while ensuring that federal funding is only pursued with the necessary local support.