This bill amends Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 473.4465, subdivision 2, to allocate a portion of regional transportation sales tax revenue specifically to SouthWest Transit. The bill outlines the distribution of sales tax revenue, with 5% designated for active transportation and 95% for transit system purposes, including operations, maintenance, and capital projects. The Metropolitan Council is required to use the sales tax revenue for various improvements and services related to transit, such as enhancing bus service levels, transit safety, accessibility, and zero-emission bus procurement.

A significant addition to the law is the requirement for the council to share regional transportation sales tax revenue with all replacement service providers, specifically mandating that SouthWest Transit receives 3.7% of the regional transportation sales tax collected in the metropolitan area. This change aims to ensure that SouthWest Transit receives a fair share of funding to support its operations and services within the region.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 473.4465