This bill aims to eliminate the authority for highway toll collection in Minnesota and reallocates certain user fee revenues. It amends several sections of the Minnesota Statutes, specifically targeting provisions related to toll facilities and high-occupancy vehicle lanes. Notably, the bill prohibits the imposition of tolls on highways and repeals existing statutes that authorize user fees for high-occupancy vehicle lanes. The amendments include a prohibition on the collection of fees for single-occupant vehicles and the cancellation of uncommitted balances in user fee accounts, which will be redirected to the general fund.

Additionally, the bill appropriates funds from the general fund to the commissioner of transportation for costs associated with implementing the act, including any necessary fee collection system payments and signage. It also mandates a transfer of funds to the trunk highway fund based on the canceled amounts. The effective date for these changes is set for July 1, 2025, with specific provisions regarding the repeal of certain statutes taking effect on June 30, 2025. Overall, the legislation seeks to streamline transportation funding by eliminating tolls and reallocating resources to enhance public transportation services.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 160.93, 160.845, 473.4485