Portion of regional transportation sales tax revenue allocated to SouthWest Transit.

HF 3301 allocates 3.7% of regional transportation sales tax revenue collected in the metropolitan area directly to SouthWest Transit. The bill amends Minnesota Statutes to require the Metropolitan Council to share this specific portion of funds exclusively with SouthWest Transit, as specified in section 473.4465, subdivision 2(c). This funding mechanism ensures SouthWest Transit receives a dedicated share of existing transportation tax revenue for its operations and services. The bill directly affects SouthWest Transit as the designated recipient of this allocated funding, with no new tax or program creation.