This bill amends Minnesota Statutes 2024, specifically section 4.076, to enhance the programming and administration responsibilities of the Advisory Council on Traffic Safety. Key modifications include the addition of a new duty for the council to advise the commissioner of public safety on grant agreements for traffic safety projects. The bill also clarifies the council's role in reviewing state and local traffic safety plans and allows the commissioner of public safety to enter into contracts and grant agreements aimed at reducing serious and fatal injury crashes, prioritizing local traffic safety coalitions and other eligible entities.

Additionally, the bill outlines funding allocations from the general fund for various traffic safety initiatives in fiscal year 2024, including grants for local government traffic enforcement activities, targeted speed reduction efforts, and public awareness campaigns regarding school bus safety and the passing of parked authorized vehicles. The bill also allocates funds for safe ride programs and the establishment of a Traffic Safety Data Analytics Center. All sections of the bill are set to take effect the day following final enactment.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 4.076