Inclusion of highway spending for nonhighway purposes prohibited in governor's budget, and report required.

HF 1823 prohibits Minnesota state agencies from using highway funds (like the trunk highway fund or highway user tax distribution fund) for non-highway purposes in the governor's biennial budget. It directly affects state agencies and the governor's budget office by restricting how highway money can be allocated. The bill requires a joint report from the commissioner of management and budget and the attorney general within 45 days of the budget submission, examining all highway fund appropriations to confirm they serve highway purposes and flagging any non-highway uses. The report must explain highway purposes for all appropriations and recommend appropriate funds for non-highway requests. This ensures compliance with constitutional requirements for highway fund usage.