Northstar Commuter Rail line performance requirements and conditional termination established.

HF 749 establishes performance targets for Minnesota's Northstar Commuter Rail line, operated by the Metropolitan Council. It requires annual ridership of at least 900,000 passengers (measured June 1-May 31) or a farebox recovery ratio of 40% or higher starting in 2026. If these targets are not met, the bill mandates automatic termination: ending all service, closing stations, dissolving related agreements, and selling assets. The Metropolitan Council must seek federal waivers for termination obligations and deposit any resulting revenue into the state general fund. This law directly affects the rail line's operations and the entities managing it (Metropolitan Council and state transportation authorities).