Bill > HF3275

This bill modifies the duties and administration of the Minnesota Advisory Council on Traffic Safety by expanding its responsibilities and funding mechanisms. The bill updates the council's duties to include advising the commissioner of public safety on grant agreements and removing previous language about reviewing all traffic safety grants. It allows the commissioner of public safety to enter into contracts and interagency agreements for data, expertise, and research projects, and enables the council to host an annual state traffic safety conference. The bill also establishes a new grant program where the commissioner can enter into grant agreements to reduce serious and fatal injury crashes, with priority given to local traffic safety coalitions, and eligibility extended to local governments, nonprofits, law enforcement agencies, and educational institutions. Additionally, the bill adjusts appropriations for traffic safety initiatives, including funding for enforcement activities, education campaigns, safe ride programs, and a Traffic Safety Data Analytics Center. The changes aim to enhance the council's ability to improve traffic safety through more flexible programming, research, and grant-making capabilities. All sections of the bill are set to be effective the day following final enactment.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=House&f=HF3275&ssn=0&y=2025