Regional transportation sales and use tax proceeds usage for light rail or passenger projects prohibition provision

SF 1214 prohibits the use of regional transportation sales tax funds for light rail or passenger rail projects. Specifically, it amends Minnesota law to block the Metropolitan Council from spending these tax proceeds on the Southwest light rail project (Green Line Extension) and other similar passenger rail initiatives. The prohibition applies until the expiration date of the Metropolitan Governance Task Force under 2023 law, after which the restriction would no longer be in effect. This bill directly affects how transit funding is allocated for rail projects.