1.1 	A bill for an act
1.2 	relating to transportation; defining project for metropolitan area regional railroad 
1.3 	authorities' contributions toward capital costs of light rail transit or commuter 
1.4 	rail project;amending Minnesota Statutes 2012, section 398A.10, by adding a 
1.5 	subdivision.
1.6 	BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

1.7 	Section 1. Minnesota Statutes 2012, section 398A.10, is amended by adding a 
1.8 	subdivision to read:
1.9 		Subd. 4.Definition. For purposes of this section, "project" means the initial 
1.10 	construction of a minimum operable segment of a new light rail transit or commuter rail 
1.11 	line, but does not include infill stations, project enhancements, extensions, or supportive 
1.12 	infrastructure, constructed after the rail transit is operational.

1.13 	EFFECTIVE DATE. This section is effective the day following final enactment.