Various transportation-related provisions modification
SF 3824 updates Minnesota's bridge inspection standards and related transportation policies. It clarifies the definition of "bridge" to include structures crossing public highways and establishes new terms like "Bridge and Structure Inspection Program Manual" (BSIPM). The bill aligns state inspection requirements with federal National Bridge Inspection Standards (NBIS), requiring annual inspections for most bridges and specifying inspection intervals based on bridge type, condition, and traffic factors. It also removes outdated provisions and scenic byway designations, focusing on modernizing safety protocols for Minnesota's bridges and tunnels.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 23, 2026
Last action Apr 7, 2026
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4
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Committee
2
Apr 7, 2026
Upper · Passed
Comm report: To pass
upper
Feb 23, 2026
Committee
Referred to Transportation
upper
Feb 23, 2026
Introduced
Introduction and first reading
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Scott Dibble
DDemocratic-Farmer-Labor
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