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MN HF4691

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/7/2024

Primary Sponsor

Erin Koegel

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Origin

House of Representatives

93rd Legislature 2023-2024

AI Summary

  • Metropolitan Council shall indemnify Ramsey County and Ramsey County Regional Railroad Authority for excess liability from rail-related incidents at Union Depot in St. Paul, after applying all applicable insurance proceeds.

  • Ramsey County and the Railroad Authority must procure and maintain a minimum of $50,000,000 in liability insurance covering rail-related incidents at Union Depot.

  • Metropolitan Council's indemnification obligation is limited to the damages cap established under United States Code, title 49, section 28103(a)(2), as indexed under the Fixing America's Surface Transportation Act.

  • Insurance procured under this provision does not waive the liability limits established under Minnesota Statutes sections 466.04 and 466.06.

  • Effective the day following final enactment.

Legislative Description

St. Paul; Metropolitan Council provided to indemnify Ramsey County and Ramsey County Regional Authority for excess liability resulting from rail-related incidents occurring at Union Depot.

Last Action

Committee report, to adopt as amended and re-refer to Transportation Finance and Policy

3/18/2024

Committee Referrals

Transportation Finance and Policy3/18/2024
State and Local Government Finance and Policy3/7/2024

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