The bill establishes a comprehensive budget for transportation in Minnesota, allocating significant funds to various agencies, including the Department of Transportation and the Metropolitan Council. Key appropriations include $5 million for the Duluth Airport Authority to build a new air traffic control tower and $650 million for the John A. Blatnik Bridge. The legislation introduces new taxes, such as a per-kilowatt hour tax on public electric vehicle charging, and mandates the formation of a working group to explore electricity as a vehicle fuel. It also modifies existing transportation finance provisions, allowing for multi-year appropriations and fund transfers, while specifying grants for traffic calming infrastructure improvements based on population and financial needs.

Additionally, the bill amends various statutes related to vehicle registration, licensing, and impaired driving incidents, enhancing safety regulations and streamlining processes. It introduces new requirements for knowledge tests in driver's education, establishes a process for insurers to apply for vehicle titles, and mandates evaluations of traffic enforcement practices. The bill also includes provisions for the Metropolitan Council to analyze alternative transit options for the Blue Line light rail project and conduct studies on wheelchair accessible vehicles. Overall, the legislation aims to improve transportation infrastructure, safety, and services while addressing emerging technologies and environmental considerations.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 4.076, 13.6905, 16A.88, 161.088, 161.115, 161.14, 161.178, 168.002, 168.013, 168.091, 168.27, 168.33, 168A.11, 168E.01, 168E.05, 169.011, 169.06, 169.686, 169.865, 169.974, 171.01, 171.05, 171.0605, 171.061, 171.0701, 171.0705, 171.071, 171.13, 171.17, 609.21, 171.2405, 171.301, 171.306, 174.07, 174.38, 174.49, 174.634, 289A.51, 296A.01, 296A.02, 296A.06, 296A.061, 296A.19, 296A.22, 297A.94, 297A.9915, 297A.993, 299A.55, 360.511, 360.55, 398A.04, 473.129, 473.13, 473.142, 473.1425, 473.386, 473.39, 473.408, 473.412, 473.4465, 473.452