Trunk highway project cultural resources expenditures report required, and money appropriated.

HF 267 requires Minnesota's Department of Transportation to submit a detailed report by January 31, 2026, on costs related to preserving cultural resources (such as historic sites, archaeological finds, and burial grounds) during trunk highway construction or reconstruction projects. The report must cover fiscal years 2020-2027, including total annual expenditures, budget versus actual spending comparisons, and project-specific breakdowns by resource type. A one-time $ appropriation from the trunk highway fund is provided specifically for preparing this report. This bill affects state transportation officials and legislators by mandating transparency on these costs, without changing highway project requirements or funding for preservation work itself.