MN HF800

State pays 50 percent of remaining light rail transit operating costs after operating revenue and federal money are used, but only if the line is in revenue operations as of the bill's effective date or if a state law appropriates funds for project capital costs.

Light rail transit lines that do not meet these conditions must have all operating and ongoing capital maintenance costs paid entirely from nonstate sources.

Light rail transit extensions that add additional stops are treated as separate projects or lines for purposes of determining funding requirements.

The amendment takes effect the day following final enactment and modifies Minnesota Statutes 2016, section 473.4051, subdivision 2.