Commissioner of transportation required to study specialized equipment needs during severe winter weather, and report required.

HF 562 requires Minnesota's Commissioner of Transportation to study the state's needs for specialized snow-clearing equipment during severe winter weather. The study must analyze current equipment supply, deployment plans, capabilities of existing equipment, costs for new equipment, and potential partnerships with neighboring states, while gathering input from regional districts. The commissioner must submit a final report to transportation committees by February 1, 2026, using existing funds without new appropriations. This bill directly affects state transportation operations and planning but does not enact new equipment requirements or funding.