SF 675 Minnesota Senate · 2025-2026 Regular Session

Light rail transit projects responsible authorities designation provision

This bill designates which government entity is responsible for managing specific light rail transit projects in Minnesota's metropolitan area. It requires the governor to formally select one entity - either the Metropolitan Council, the state transportation department, or a county board (for projects entirely within one county) - to plan, build, and equip each light rail facility. The bill clarifies that the governor's designation applies to projects entering full funding agreements after the law takes effect. It does not change funding or project requirements, only specifies which local or state agency leads each project's development. The law affects how light rail projects are administered across the Twin Cities region.
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Introduced Jan 27, 2025 Last action Jan 27, 2025
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