1.1 	A bill for an act
1.2 	relating to transportation; prohibiting local contribution for busway operating costs;
1.3 	proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 473.
1.4 	BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

1.5 	Section 1. [473.4058] BUSWAY OPERATION.
1.6 		Subdivision 1.Definitions. (a) For purposes of this section, the following terms have 
1.7 	the meanings given.
1.8 	(b) "Busway" has the meaning given in section 473.4485, subdivision 1.
1.9 	(c) "Guideway" has the meaning given in section 473.4485, subdivision 1, paragraph 
1.10 	(d), clause (2).
1.11 	(d) "Local governmental unit" has the meaning given in section 473.121, subdivision 6.
1.12 		Subd. 2.Operating costs. Money from a local governmental unit must not be used to 
1.13 	pay costs of operation or maintenance for a busway or guideway.

1.14 	EFFECTIVE DATE. This section is effective July 1, 2021, and applies to busways 
1.15 	and guideways that begin revenue operations on or after that date.