This bill addresses transportation funding and policy modifications in Minnesota, establishing a budget for agencies such as the Department of Transportation and the Department of Public Safety. It includes significant appropriations for various projects, including $150,000 for relocating an automated weather station and $650 million for the John A. Blatnik Bridge. The bill introduces new funding mechanisms, such as increased surcharges for all-electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles, and modifies existing policies related to drivers' licenses, traffic safety, and project development. It also mandates appropriations for climate-related programs and allows for the transfer of funds between years if appropriations are insufficient.

Additionally, the bill emphasizes support for small businesses affected by transportation projects, requiring the designation of a business liaison to communicate with impacted businesses and establishing a Local Business Construction Impacts Assistance Program. It introduces new requirements for variance requests from state-aid standards and outlines specific definitions related to business impairment. The bill also sets new standards for bridge widths and load ratings based on traffic levels, ensuring safety and compliance with existing regulations. Overall, the bill aims to enhance transportation infrastructure, improve safety, and support environmental sustainability while maintaining 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