Bill > HF2948

This bill eliminates highway toll collection authority and user fees for dynamic shoulder lanes and high-occupancy vehicle lanes in Minnesota. Specifically, the bill prohibits road authorities from converting highways into toll facilities or imposing user fees on single-occupant vehicles using dynamic shoulder lanes, effectively banning the current practice of charging fees for using certain highway lanes. The legislation prevents the commissioner of transportation from charging user fees on dynamic shoulder lanes and high-occupancy vehicle lanes, particularly on Interstate Highway 35W. The bill also cancels existing user fee account balances, transferring the funds to the general fund and then to the trunk highway fund, with an appropriation allowed for implementing the bill's requirements. Additionally, the bill modifies definitions related to transportation services and removes references to priced lanes. All provisions of the bill will become effective on July 1, 2025, with some sections taking effect immediately upon final enactment. The primary goal appears to be removing financial barriers to highway lane usage and simplifying transportation infrastructure regulations.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=House&f=HF2948&ssn=0&y=2025