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HF 4954

Metropolitan Council; forecast adjustments made to special transportation service, and money appropriated.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Brad Tabke

The bill increases Metropolitan Council funding for special transportation services (Metro Mobility and Metro Move) to 129.26 million and total Council appropriations to 131.01 mil

Introduction and first reading, referred to Transportation Finance and Policy
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Bill Summary · HF 4954

Summary of HF 4954 (2025-2026) — Metropolitan Council; forecast adjustments to special transportation service, and money appropriated

This bill deals with adjustments to forecasted funding and the appropriation levels for the Metropolitan Council related to special transportation service (including Metro Mobility and Metro Move) in Minnesota. It revises prior appropriations from the general fund and clarifies the amounts dedicated to special transportation service under Minnesota Statutes, section 473.386.

Purpose and intent

  • To update and adjust forecasted and actual appropriation figures for the Metropolitan Council’s special transportation services, ensuring funding aligns with revised projections.
  • To set forth revised dollar amounts for the total appropriation to the Metropolitan Council and for the specific program category “Special Transportation Service.”

Key provisions and changes

  • Section 1 (Appropriations Adjustment):
    • Amends Laws 2025, First Special Session chapter 8, article 1, section 3, subdivision 1.
    • Updates the total appropriations line item from:
    • Previous: 114,258,000 (and related subtotal 123,181,000)
    • New: 120,091,000 (subtotal 131,011,000)
    • These appropriations are from the general fund to the Metropolitan Council.
  • Section 2 (Special Transportation Service Funding):
    • Amends Laws 2025, First Special Session chapter 8, article 1, section 3, subdivision 3.
    • Updates the line items for the Special Transportation Service, from:
    • Previous: 112,507,000 (and related subtotal 121,430,000)
    • New: 118,340,000 (and related subtotal 129,260,000)
    • The Special Transportation Service category includes Metro Mobility and Metro Move and is funded under Minnesota Statutes, section 473.386.

What is affected

  • Metropolitan Council budgets and programming related to special transportation services (Metro Mobility and Metro Move).
  • General fund allocations to the Metropolitan Council for transportation-related services.
  • Forecasting and planning assumptions for transportation services targeted at individuals who rely on specialized mobility options.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • The bill was introduced and referred to the House Committee on Transportation Finance and Policy on April 13, 2026.
  • It carries an amendment to previously enacted appropriations from the 2025 First Special Session, adjusting funding levels going forward.
  • The bill lists a co-sponsor (Brad Tabke).

Practical impact

  • Increases the overall appropriation to the Metropolitan Council by approximately $7 million (from $123.181 million to $131.011 million total) and increases the Special Transportation Service appropriation by about $7.83 million (from $121.43 million to $129.26 million).
  • The increases reflect revised forecast assumptions and funding needs for Metro Mobility and Metro Move services, potentially enabling expanded service levels, improved reliability, or updated cost estimates.

If you’d like, I can provide a side-by-side comparison of the old versus new dollar amounts or compile a brief FAQ with potential budget and service implications.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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