Pipeline safety assessments sunset established.

HF 2871 reduces the annual pipeline and railroad safety assessment amount from $4 million to $2.8 million, effective January 1, 2027. It changes the assessment formula so railroads now pay 100% of the total annual amount (up from 70%), while pipeline companies continue to pay 30% based on hazardous substance volume transported. The bill directly affects railroad and pipeline companies operating in Minnesota by altering their annual safety funding obligations. It establishes a sunset provision for these assessments, meaning the requirements will end after a specified period (though the exact sunset date isn't detailed in the provided text).