MN SF1545

Appropriates an unspecified amount in fiscal year 2026 for a study on intercity bus service between Minneapolis-St. Paul and Duluth, with findings due to the legislature by February 1, 2026

Cancels approximately $194,413,803 in uncommitted funds previously appropriated for the Northern Lights Express intercity passenger rail project, returning the money to the general fund

Transfers the canceled rail project funds (minus the bus study appropriation) from the general fund to the highway user tax distribution fund in fiscal year 2025

Study must analyze existing demand, evaluate service improvement alternatives with ridership and cost estimates, assess barriers and risks, and make feasibility recommendations