MN SF4472

Establishes a commercial driver training assistance program providing financial support to individuals pursuing commercial driver's licenses, funded through a $6,000,000 general fund appropriation in fiscal year 2025 available until June 30, 2027.

Creates eligibility requirements for individuals including valid Minnesota driver's license, U.S. citizenship, state residency, age 18+, and job shadowing experience with at least two motor carriers.

Establishes a truck parking improvement program to support improvements in truck parking access, availability, and safety, with funds available for design, construction, maintenance, information systems, and related projects.

Authorizes the sale and issuance of state bonds for the truck parking improvement program, with appropriation amounts and bond details to be specified (blank amounts in current draft).

Repeals Minnesota Rules part 7410.6180 and modifies third-party testing provisions to allow school districts and school bus companies to administer road tests for commercial driver's license applicants under approved agreements.