Light rail or passenger rail project proceed use from the general fund transportation sales and use tax prohibited.

HF 2186 prohibits the Metropolitan Council from using transportation sales and use tax revenue for light rail or passenger rail projects, specifically naming the Green Line Extension (Southwest Corridor) as an example. The bill amends Minnesota Statutes to add this restriction in section 473.4465, subdivision 5, ensuring tax funds are reserved for other transit priorities like bus services, safety, and accessibility improvements. This prohibition expires on the date specified in Laws 2023, chapter 68, article 4, section 123, subdivision 11.