1.1 	A bill for an act
1.2 	relating to transportation; establishing a construction prohibition related to 
1.3 	colocation of light rail transit and freight rail;amending Minnesota Statutes 2016, 
1.4 	section 473.3994, by adding a subdivision.
1.5 	BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

1.6 	Section 1. Minnesota Statutes 2016, section 473.3994, is amended by adding a subdivision 
1.7 	to read:
1.8 		Subd. 15.Rail colocation prohibition. The responsible authority is prohibited from 
1.9 	constructing a light rail transit line or extension in a shared use rail corridor for freight rail 
1.10 	and light rail transit.

1.11 	EFFECTIVE DATE; APPLICATION. This section is effective the day following 
1.12 	final enactment. The portion of this section applicable to the Metropolitan Council applies 
1.13 	in the counties of Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott, and Washington.