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MN HF1223

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

3/4/2013

Primary Sponsor

John Ward

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Origin

House of Representatives

88th Legislature 2013-2014

AI Summary

  • Washington County Regional Rail Authority is authorized to exercise existing powers under Minnesota Statutes section 398A.04 for bus rapid transit purposes
  • Authority may plan, establish, acquire, develop, construct, purchase, enlarge, extend, improve, maintain, equip, operate, regulate, and protect a bus rapid transit system within Washington County
  • Bus rapid transit system is limited to transitways approved by the Metropolitan Council's 2030 Transportation Policy Plan, including the Rush Line, Highway 36, Gateway, and Red Rock transit corridors
  • Provision becomes effective the day following final enactment without requiring local approval

Legislative Description

Washington County Regional Rail Authority exercise of existing powers for bus rapid transit purposes authorized.

Last Action

Committee report, to pass and re-refer to Transportation Finance

3/20/2013

Committee Referrals

Transportation Finance3/20/2013
Transportation Policy3/4/2013

Full Bill Text

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