Small cities assistance account appropriation

SF 217 appropriates $25 million from the general fund for Minnesota's Small Cities Assistance Account, specifically for fiscal year 2026. The funds will be distributed to qualifying small cities in July 2025 to support local transportation infrastructure projects, as outlined in Minnesota Statutes section 162.145. This is a one-time allocation, not a new program, and directly affects small cities meeting eligibility criteria under existing law. The bill does not change current rules but provides specific funding for infrastructure needs in smaller communities.