The bill amends Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 473.4051, by adding a new subdivision that addresses the operating and capital maintenance costs associated with the Blue Line light rail transit extension project. It defines the "Blue Line extension" as the segment of the Blue Line from Target Field Station in Minneapolis to Brooklyn Park. The bill stipulates that after utilizing operating revenue and federal funds for the Blue Line extension's operations or ongoing capital maintenance, any remaining costs must be covered by Hennepin County through designated county sources.

Hennepin County is required to fund these remaining costs from specific revenue sources, which may include sales tax revenue as defined in section 473.4465, subdivision 1, or the county transportation sales tax under section 297A.993. The provisions of this bill will take effect the day after final enactment and will apply to the counties of Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott, and Washington.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 473.4051