HF84
Commissioner of transportation and Metropolitan Council required to request approval to discontinue Northstar passenger rail operations, and report required.
False House Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026)Past session
Related bill: SF37
AI Generated Summary
This bill, proposed by Representative Koznick, seeks to shut down the Northstar Commuter Rail operations in Minnesota. The bill requires the Commissioner of Transportation and the Metropolitan Council to formally ask the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) for permission to end the Northstar service, which currently runs between downtown Minneapolis and Big Lake, with stops in several other cities. The bill also stipulates that the state will not reimburse the FTA or any other federal agency for the money already spent on the Northstar. After the FTA responds to the request, the outcome will be reported to certain legislative committees. If the FTA approves the discontinuation, a plan for ending Northstar operations must be developed and submitted within 90 days of the approval.
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