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 sections related to toll facilities and user fees for high-occupancy vehicle lanes. Notably, the bill prohibits the imposition of tolls on highways and repeals existing provisions that allowed for the collection of user fees from single-occupant vehicles. The bill also cancels uncommitted balances in high-occupancy vehicle lane user fee accounts and appropriates funds from the general fund to the commissioner of transportation for implementing the act's requirements.

Key amendments include the prohibition of fees for single-occupant vehicles using high-occupancy vehicle lanes, with the effective date set for July 1, 2025. Additionally, the bill repeals specific subdivisions related to user fees and their revenue allocation, effectively redirecting funds to the general fund. The commissioner of transportation is tasked with determining the transfer amount from the general fund to the trunk highway fund, ensuring that the transition away from tolling is financially managed. Overall, the bill reflects a significant shift in Minnesota's transportation funding strategy, moving away from toll-based revenue systems.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 160.93, 160.845, 473.4485