Transportation Committee
Wednesday, March 5, 2025
Present: Senator Jim Carlson, Senator D. Scott Dibble, Senator Robert D. Farnsworth, Senator Foung Hawj, Senator Jeff R. Howe, Senator John R. Jasinski, Senator Ann M. Johnson Stewart, Senator Andrew R. Lang, Senator Jennifer A. McEwen, Senator Carla J. Nelson, Senator Susan Pha
Absent: No Members Absent
3:00 PM, 1100 Minnesota Senate Bldg.
Minutes
Present: Senator Jim Carlson, Senator D. Scott Dibble, Senator Robert D. Farnsworth, Senator Foung Hawj, Senator Jeff R. Howe, Senator John R. Jasinski, Senator Ann M. Johnson Stewart, Senator Andrew R. Lang, Senator Jennifer A. McEwen, Senator Carla J. Nelson, Senator Susan Pha
Absent: No Members Absent
Chair D. Scott Dibble called the meeting to order at 3:05pm. After each agenda item and before any action was taken, time was allowed for committee discussion and potential amendments.
S.F. 2148: Senator Dibble: Regional transportation sales and use tax allocation modification; Washington Avenue Pedestrian Bridge suicide prevention barriers funding allocation.
Chair Dibble gave the gavel to Vice Chair Ann M. Johnson Stewart Chair Dibble presented SF 2148 - Regional transportation sales and use tax allocation modification; Washington Avenue Pedestrian Bridge suicide prevention barriers funding allocation Testimony was heard from the following individuals: • MJ Weiss, mother of Kayla Gaeble • John Apitz, Suicide Awareness Voices of Education
Senator Johnson Stewart moved that S.F. 2148, be laid over. - MOTION PREVAILED.
Chair Dibble gave the gavel to Vice Chair Ann M. Johnson Stewart Chair Dibble presented SF 2148 - Regional transportation sales and use tax allocation modification; Washington Avenue Pedestrian Bridge suicide prevention barriers funding allocation Testimony was heard from the following individuals: • MJ Weiss, mother of Kayla Gaeble • John Apitz, Suicide Awareness Voices of Education
Senator Johnson Stewart moved that S.F. 2148, be laid over. - MOTION PREVAILED.
S.F. 1836: Senator Johnson Stewart: Authority limitation to issue certain citations to pedestrians.
The gavel returned to Chair Dibble. Vice Chair Johnson Stewart - SF 1836 - Authority limitation to issue certain citations to pedestrians Testimony was heard from the following individuals: • Michael Wojcik, BikeMN Executive Director
Senator Johnson Stewart moved that S.F. 1836, be recommended to pass and re-referred to the Judiciary and Public Safety Committee.
The gavel returned to Chair Dibble. Vice Chair Johnson Stewart - SF 1836 - Authority limitation to issue certain citations to pedestrians Testimony was heard from the following individuals: • Michael Wojcik, BikeMN Executive Director
Senator Johnson Stewart moved that S.F. 1836, be recommended to pass and re-referred to the Judiciary and Public Safety Committee.
S.F. 1903: Senator Johnson Stewart: Work zone safety and work zone driving rules requirement as driver education and driver examination subjects.
Vice Chair Johnson Stewart presented SF 1903 - Work zone safety and work zone driving rules requirement as driver education and driver examination subjects Testimony was heard from the following individuals: • Abbey Bryduck, MN Asphalt Pavement Assoc. Executive Director
Senator Johnson Stewart moved that S.F. 1903, be recommended to pass and re-referred to the State and Local Government Committee.
Vice Chair Johnson Stewart presented SF 1903 - Work zone safety and work zone driving rules requirement as driver education and driver examination subjects Testimony was heard from the following individuals: • Abbey Bryduck, MN Asphalt Pavement Assoc. Executive Director
Senator Johnson Stewart moved that S.F. 1903, be recommended to pass and re-referred to the State and Local Government Committee.
S.F. 176: Senator Jasinski: State Patrol aircraft purchases and operations appropriation.
Senator John R. Jasinski presented SF 176 - State Patrol aircraft purchases and operations appropriation. Testimony was heard from the following individuals: • Col. Christina Bogojevic, MN State Patrol Chief Senator Jasinski moved the A4 amendment. Via voice vote, the motion prevailed.
Senator Dibble moved that S.F. 176, be laid over. - MOTION PREVAILED.
Senator John R. Jasinski presented SF 176 - State Patrol aircraft purchases and operations appropriation. Testimony was heard from the following individuals: • Col. Christina Bogojevic, MN State Patrol Chief Senator Jasinski moved the A4 amendment. Via voice vote, the motion prevailed.
Senator Dibble moved that S.F. 176, be laid over. - MOTION PREVAILED.
S.F. 292: Senator Limmer: Additional state patrol troopers appropriation.
Senator Warren Limmer presented SF 292 - Additional State Patrol troopers’ appropriation Testimony was heard from the following individuals: • Col. Christina Bogojevic, MN State Patrol Chief Senator Limmer offered the A2 amendment. Senator Jasinski moved the A2 amendment. Via voice vote, the motion prevailed.
Senator Dibble moved that S.F. 292, be laid over. - MOTION PREVAILED.
Senator Warren Limmer presented SF 292 - Additional State Patrol troopers’ appropriation Testimony was heard from the following individuals: • Col. Christina Bogojevic, MN State Patrol Chief Senator Limmer offered the A2 amendment. Senator Jasinski moved the A2 amendment. Via voice vote, the motion prevailed.
Senator Dibble moved that S.F. 292, be laid over. - MOTION PREVAILED.
S.F. 396: Senator Jasinski: Additional State Patrol troopers appropriation.
Senator Jasinski presented SF 396 - Additional State Patrol troopers appropriation Testimony was heard from the following individuals: • Col. Christina Bogojevic, MN State Patrol Chief Senator Jasinski moved the A2 amendment. Via voice vote, the motion prevailed.
Senator Dibble moved that S.F. 396, be laid over. - MOTION PREVAILED.
Senator Jasinski presented SF 396 - Additional State Patrol troopers appropriation Testimony was heard from the following individuals: • Col. Christina Bogojevic, MN State Patrol Chief Senator Jasinski moved the A2 amendment. Via voice vote, the motion prevailed.
Senator Dibble moved that S.F. 396, be laid over. - MOTION PREVAILED.
Chair Dibble adjourned the committee at 4:44pm
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Senator D. Scott Dibble, Chair |
Alex Will, Legislative Assistant |