Sen. John Jasinski

Maddy summaryThis bill appropriates $1 million from state bonds to fund a new water tower project in Waseca. The funds will cover land acquisition, surveys, and design work for the city's water tower without requiring local matching funds. It authorizes the state to issue up to $1 million in bonds under Minnesota's bond laws. The city of Waseca is the direct beneficiary of this specific infrastructure funding.

Maddy summarySF 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.

Maddy summaryThis bill appropriates $150 million from the trunk highway fund for the Corridors of Commerce program in fiscal years 2026 and 2027. It directly provides funding to the Minnesota Department of Transportation to support infrastructure projects designated as "corridors of commerce" under state law. The funds will be used for transportation improvements along specific commercial routes, as defined in Minnesota Statutes section 161.088. This is a funding measure with no new policy requirements, solely allocating existing highway funds for designated transportation corridors.

Maddy summaryThis bill appropriates $8.9 million from state bond proceeds to fund sanitary sewer improvements in Waseca, directly affecting Waseca residents and infrastructure. It covers designing, constructing, and engineering upgrades to reduce leaks and groundwater entry (inflow/infiltration) while increasing system capacity, including rebuilding the Nelson Lift Station. The funds also cover related street, roadway, and sidewalk reconstruction in project areas, with no requirement for local matching funds. The money will be raised through state bond sales authorized under Minnesota law.

Maddy summarySF 73 redirects fees collected from vehicle registration, driver services, and special plate applications directly to the highway user tax distribution fund, replacing the current "driver and vehicle services operating account." This change affects all Minnesota drivers who pay vehicle registration fees, as these funds will now support highway maintenance instead of the repealed account. The bill amends multiple transportation statutes to implement this funding realignment, including provisions for leased vehicle extensions, disability plates, and collector plates. It eliminates the existing operating account while ensuring all relevant fees flow to the highway fund.

Maddy summaryThis bill modifies how sales tax revenues from vehicle repair and replacement parts are distributed. Beginning in 2024, 43.5% of these tax proceeds (increasing to 71.5% by 2030) will go to the highway user tax distribution fund for road maintenance, while a growing percentage (starting at 3.5%, rising to 56.5%) will fund the transportation advancement account. The remaining portion flows to the general fund. It directly affects the allocation of tax money collected from customers purchasing car repair parts, tires, and fluids at auto shops. The change applies to sales taxes collected under Minnesota Statutes §297A.62, subdivision 1.

Maddy summaryThis bill appropriates $35 million from state bond proceeds to fund Minnesota town roads and bridges. Specifically, $25 million is allocated for town roads and $10 million for town bridges, to be distributed by the commissioner of transportation per existing law (Minnesota Statutes 162.081). The state will sell bonds up to $35 million under established bond procedures to cover these costs. The funds directly support local infrastructure maintenance for Minnesota's town governments.

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits Minnesota's Department of Transportation from reducing travel lanes or building boulevards or land bridges on the marked Interstate Highway 94 corridor between Minneapolis and St. Paul. It bars the transportation commissioner from studying, proposing, or funding any boulevard or land bridge design for this highway segment, with exceptions only for routine maintenance, resurfacing, or emergency repairs. The law directly affects state transportation planning for this specific highway corridor and prevents design changes that could alter traffic flow or infrastructure. It amends Minnesota Statutes to enforce these restrictions as a permanent policy.

Maddy summaryThis bill appropriates $14.5 million for a State Patrol helicopter purchase, $2.3 million for a Cirrus airplane, and $3.4 million total for pilot staffing (split across fiscal years 2026-2027) from the trunk highway fund. These funds are designated solely for Minnesota State Patrol aircraft acquisitions and operational costs. The appropriations are one-time for the aircraft purchases and annual for pilot expenses, with all funds required to be spent by June 30, 2027. The bill directly affects the State Patrol's aviation capabilities and budget.

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits the governor from including highway funds (from the trunk highway fund or highway user tax distribution fund) in the state budget for nonhighway purposes, such as non-transportation projects. It directly affects state agencies and the governor's budget office, requiring them to comply with constitutional limits on highway fund usage. Key provisions mandate a joint report from the commissioner of management and budget and the attorney general within 45 days of budget submission, examining all highway fund appropriations, explaining their highway purpose, and recommending proper funding if nonhighway uses are identified. The law ensures highway funds are used solely for highway construction, improvement, or maintenance as required by Minnesota law.