MN HF4534

Proposes constitutional amendment to increase sales and use tax by 3/8 percent from July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2036, with receipts dedicated 67% to deficient roads and bridges fund and 33% to clean water fund.

Deficient roads and bridges fund must prioritize: structurally deficient bridges and highways on trunk highway system; then increasing weight limits to 10-ton axle weight on trunk highways; then improving county and township roads, with restrictions on light rail transit projects.

Clean water fund allocation: 10% to local lake associations for aquatic invasive species prevention, 60% for aquatic invasive species eradication, 25% for river and stream monitoring grants, 5% for administrative costs.

Replaces the 2008 legacy amendment (outdoor heritage, clean water, parks and trails, arts and cultural heritage funds) with new infrastructure and water funding priorities; amendment to be submitted to voters at 2020 general election.

Prohibits state funds and employees from opposing the constitutional amendment; makes conforming statutory changes to remove references to legacy amendment councils and funds.