1.1 	A bill for an act
1.2 	relating to transportation; appropriating money for a social movability pilot 
1.3 	program.
1.4 	BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

1.5 	Section 1. SOCIAL MOVABILITY PILOT PROGRAM; APPROPRIATION.
 1.6 		Subdivision 1.Appropriation. $80,000 in fiscal year 2021 is appropriated from the 
1.7 	general fund to the commissioner of transportation for a grant to the Grand Rapids Area 
1.8 	Community Foundation for a social movability pilot program that provides transportation 
1.9 	services during evenings and weekends. This is a onetime appropriation.
1.10 		Subd. 2.Goals. Goals of the pilot program include:
1.11 	(1) promoting independence in daily living;
1.12 	(2) enhancing quality of life; and
1.13 	(3) decreasing social isolation.
1.14 		Subd. 3.Program requirements. The pilot program must:
1.15 	(1) serve an area that includes the city of Grand Rapids and a radius of 20 miles around 
1.16 	the city;
1.17 	(2) provide daily service that includes nighttime and weekends;
1.18 	(3) allow for reservations or appointments for the service;
1.19 	(4) be available to:
1.20 	(i) individuals age 60 or older;
2.1 	(ii) persons with disabilities of all ages; and
2.2 	(iii) a personal care attendant or companion of an individual identified in items (i) and 
2.3 	(ii);
2.4 	(5) charge fees using a sliding scale based on income;
2.5 	(6) be implemented in partnership with an entity that is authorized to provide for-hire 
2.6 	passenger transportation service; and
2.7 	(7) include options for vehicles that are capable of transporting wheelchairs in a manner 
2.8 	that meets the requirements under Minnesota Statutes, sections 299A.11 to 299A.17.
2.9 		Subd. 4.Limitations. An individual may not be served under the pilot program for 
2.10 	transportation who is eligible for nonemergency medical transportation funded by medical 
2.11 	assistance, private health insurance, or a state or federal program.