The bill focuses on enhancing transportation funding and policy in Minnesota, with significant appropriations for various projects, including $650 million for the John A. Blatnik Bridge and $150,000 for relocating a weather station at McGregor Isedor Iverson Airport. It introduces new funding mechanisms, such as increased surcharges for electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles, and modifies existing policies related to drivers' licenses and traffic safety. The bill also mandates the commissioner of transportation to inform legislative committees about changes in federal aid estimates and allows for the transfer of funds to support transportation projects. Additionally, it establishes grant programs for cities to improve traffic calming infrastructure and outlines a framework for managing contaminated materials on transportation properties.

Furthermore, the bill amends various sections of Minnesota Statutes to improve support for small businesses affected by transportation projects, requiring the designation of a business liaison and the development of a construction communication plan. It introduces a Local Business Construction Impacts Assistance Program and mandates the creation of a purpose and need statement for certain projects. The bill also establishes new standards for bridge widths and load ratings, sets minimum vertical clearances for underpasses, and outlines requirements for shared use paths. Overall, the bill aims to enhance transportation infrastructure, improve public safety, and promote sustainable practices while ensuring transparency and accountability in the management of transportation funds.

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: 4.076, 161.115, 161.178, 162.16, 168.002, 168.013, 168.091, 168.1287, 168.27, 168.33, 168A.11, 168E.01, 168E.05, 169.011, 169.06, 169.09, 169.14, 169.686, 169.865, 171.01, 171.05, 171.06, 171.0605, 171.061, 171.13, 171.17, 609.21, 174.02, 174.03, 174.07, 174.38, 174.49, 174.56, 174.634, 289A.51, 297A.993, 299A.01, 360.511, 360.55, 398A.04, 473.13, 473.39, 473.408, 473.4465, 169A.55, 171.2405, 171.301, 171.306
2nd Engrossment: 4.076, 161.115, 161.178, 162.16, 168.002, 168.013, 168.091, 168.1287, 168.27, 168.33, 168A.11, 168E.01, 168E.05, 169.011, 169.06, 169.09, 169.14, 169.686, 169.865, 171.01, 171.05, 171.06, 171.0605, 171.061, 171.13, 171.17, 609.21, 174.02, 174.03, 174.07, 174.38, 174.49, 174.56, 174.634, 289A.51, 297A.993, 299A.01, 360.511, 360.55, 398A.04, 473.13, 473.39, 473.408, 473.4465, 169A.55, 171.2405, 171.301, 171.306
3rd Engrossment: 4.076, 161.115, 161.178, 162.16, 168.002, 168.013, 168.091, 168.1287, 168.27, 168.33, 168A.11, 168E.01, 168E.05, 169.011, 169.06, 169.09, 169.14, 169.686, 169.865, 171.01, 171.05, 171.06, 171.0605, 171.061, 171.13, 171.17, 609.21, 174.02, 174.03, 174.07, 174.38, 174.49, 174.56, 174.634, 289A.51, 297A.993, 299A.01, 360.511, 360.55, 398A.04, 473.13, 473.39, 473.408, 473.4465, 169A.55, 171.2405, 171.301, 171.306
1st Unofficial Engrossment: 473.452, 4.076, 13.6905, 16A.88, 84.92, 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, 169.14, 169.21, 169.444, 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, 289A.51, 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