This bill amends transportation-related provisions in Minnesota law by repealing the greenhouse gas emissions impact assessment requirements and adjusting funding allocations. Key changes include the modification of Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 174.03, subdivision 1c, which now mandates that the Minnesota state highway investment plan identify performance targets that are unlikely to be met over the next 20 years and propose alternative strategies to achieve those targets. The bill also cancels a $3 million appropriation from the trunk highway fund for travel demand modeling and repeals several sections related to greenhouse gas emissions assessments, streamlining the state's transportation planning and funding processes.

Additionally, the bill revises the use of funds for metropolitan counties under Minnesota Statutes 2025 Supplement, section 174.49, subdivision 6, specifying allocations for active transportation, transportation system repairs, and transit purposes. It also modifies the appointment process for members of the advisory committee, requiring the commissioner to consider technical expertise in relevant fields and clarifying that members serve at the pleasure of the appointing authority. The advisory committee will assist the commissioner in implementing section 161.178, focusing on technical reviews and recommendations, while operating under the Minnesota Data Practices Act and the Minnesota Open Meeting Law, with members serving without compensation.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 174.03