This bill amends Minnesota Statutes to modify the programming and administration duties of the Advisory Council on Traffic Safety. Key changes include the addition of a new duty for the council to advise the commissioner of public safety on grant agreements for projects aimed at reducing serious and fatal injury crashes. The bill also allows the commissioner of public safety to enter into contracts and agreements for data and research projects to inform the council, as well as to enter into grant agreements prioritizing local traffic safety coalitions for projects that reduce serious and fatal injury crashes. Additionally, the council is now permitted to host an annual state traffic safety conference.

Furthermore, the bill outlines funding allocations for various traffic safety initiatives in fiscal year 2024, including grants for local government traffic safety enforcement activities, targeted speed reduction efforts, and public awareness campaigns regarding school bus safety and the passing of parked authorized vehicles. The total funding includes $1,000,000 for additional enforcement activities, $2,000,000 for traffic safety enforcement training and equipment, and $350,000 for safe ride programs, among other allocations. The effective date for these changes is the day following final enactment.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 4.076