This bill amends several sections of the Minnesota Statutes related to the Metropolitan Council's financial reporting requirements for transportation services. Key changes include the removal of the requirement for the council to prepare a financial plan for transit programs every even-numbered year, which previously included user charges and requests for state financial assistance. Instead, the bill modifies the budget reporting process to require detailed estimates of operating revenues and expenditures, as well as capital improvement funds. Additionally, it mandates that each replacement service provider report its projected operating expenditures and reserve fund balances to the council by December 15 each year.

The bill also updates the timeline for the council's reporting on transit cleanliness and ridership experience, changing the submission date from October 1 to February 15 annually. It requires the council to provide comprehensive information on cleanliness standards, expenditures for cleaning and repairs, and strategies for addressing persistent cleanliness issues. Furthermore, the bill repeals a previous statute concerning transit operating reserves, streamlining the reporting process and consolidating financial oversight. Overall, these changes aim to enhance transparency and accountability in the council's financial management of transportation services.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 473.452, 473.13, 473.386, 473.412