Transportation Committee
Wednesday, April 8, 2026
Present: Senator D. Scott Dibble - Chair, Senator Ann M. Johnson Stewart - Vice Chair, Senator John R. Jasinski - Ranking Minority Member, Senator Jim Carlson, Senator Robert D. Farnsworth, Senator Foung Hawj, Senator Amanda H. Hemmingsen-Jaeger, Senator Andrew R. Lang, Senator Jennifer A. McEwen, Senator Carla J. Nelson
Absent: Senator Julia E. Coleman
3:00 PM, 1100 Minnesota Senate Bldg.
Minutes
Present: Senator D. Scott Dibble - Chair, Senator Ann M. Johnson Stewart - Vice Chair, Senator John R. Jasinski - Ranking Minority Member, Senator Jim Carlson, Senator Robert D. Farnsworth, Senator Foung Hawj, Senator Amanda H. Hemmingsen-Jaeger, Senator Andrew R. Lang, Senator Jennifer A. McEwen, Senator Carla J. Nelson
Absent: Senator Julia E. Coleman
Vice Chair Ann M. Johnson Stewart called the meeting to order at 3:06pm. After each bill was presented and before any action was taken. time was allowed for further testimony, committee discussion, and potential amendments.
Presentation: Electric-Assisted Bicycle Youth Operation Study
The presentation was given by the following individuals: - Mike Hanson, DPS Office of Traffic Safety - Hannah Pritchard, MnDOT Office of Transit and Active Transportation - Mitch Coffman, Toole Design
The presentation was given by the following individuals: - Mike Hanson, DPS Office of Traffic Safety - Hannah Pritchard, MnDOT Office of Transit and Active Transportation - Mitch Coffman, Toole Design
S.F. 3236: Senator Johnson Stewart: Helmets requirement for operators of electric-assisted bicycles under the age of 18.
Vice Chair Johnson Stewart gave the gavel to Chair D. Scott Dibble for the remainder of the hearing. Vice Chair Johnson Stewart presented S.F. 3236 - Helmets requirement for operators of electric-assisted bicycles under the age of 18. Testimony was heard from the following individuals: - Brian Martinson, Met Council Transportation Advisory Board - Sarah Branion, Woodbury Parks and Natural Resources Commission - Matt Moore, BikeMN - Luke Van Santen, West Metro Active Transportation Alliance Vice Chair Johnson Stewart moved the A1 amendment. Senator John R. Jasinski moved the A8 amendment to the A1 amendment. Via voice vote, the motion prevailed and the amendment was adopted. Vice Chair Johnson Stewart renewed her motion on the underlying A1 amendment, as amended. Via voice vote, the motion prevailed and the amendment as was adopted. Vice Chair Johnson Stewart moved the A2 amendment. Via voice vote, the motion prevailed and the amendment was adopted. Vice Chair Johnson Stewart moved the A5 amendment. The A5 amendment was withdrawn Senator Jennifer A. McEwen moved the A3 amendment. Via voice vote, the motion prevailed and the amendment was adopted. Senator Jasinski moved an oral amendment to the A5 amendment. The oral amendment is as follows: On Page 1, Line 7 - delete "Driver and Vehicle Services Operating" and insert "Active Transportation." Via voice vote, the motion prevailed and the oral amendment was adopted. Vice Chair Johnson Stewart renewed her motion on the underlying A5 amendment, as amended. Via voice vote, the motion prevailed and the amendment was adopted. _
Senator Hemmingsen-Jaeger moved that S.F. 3236, as amended, recommended to pass and re-referred to the Finance Committee. - MOTION PREVAILED.
Vice Chair Johnson Stewart gave the gavel to Chair D. Scott Dibble for the remainder of the hearing. Vice Chair Johnson Stewart presented S.F. 3236 - Helmets requirement for operators of electric-assisted bicycles under the age of 18. Testimony was heard from the following individuals: - Brian Martinson, Met Council Transportation Advisory Board - Sarah Branion, Woodbury Parks and Natural Resources Commission - Matt Moore, BikeMN - Luke Van Santen, West Metro Active Transportation Alliance Vice Chair Johnson Stewart moved the A1 amendment. Senator John R. Jasinski moved the A8 amendment to the A1 amendment. Via voice vote, the motion prevailed and the amendment was adopted. Vice Chair Johnson Stewart renewed her motion on the underlying A1 amendment, as amended. Via voice vote, the motion prevailed and the amendment as was adopted. Vice Chair Johnson Stewart moved the A2 amendment. Via voice vote, the motion prevailed and the amendment was adopted. Vice Chair Johnson Stewart moved the A5 amendment. The A5 amendment was withdrawn Senator Jennifer A. McEwen moved the A3 amendment. Via voice vote, the motion prevailed and the amendment was adopted. Senator Jasinski moved an oral amendment to the A5 amendment. The oral amendment is as follows: On Page 1, Line 7 - delete "Driver and Vehicle Services Operating" and insert "Active Transportation." Via voice vote, the motion prevailed and the oral amendment was adopted. Vice Chair Johnson Stewart renewed her motion on the underlying A5 amendment, as amended. Via voice vote, the motion prevailed and the amendment was adopted. _
Senator Hemmingsen-Jaeger moved that S.F. 3236, as amended, recommended to pass and re-referred to the Finance Committee. - MOTION PREVAILED.
S.F. 3280: Senator Johnson Stewart: Local units of government authorization to adopt a speed limit ordinance for electric-assisted bicycles in certain areas.
Vice Chair Johnson Stewart presented S.F. 3280 - Local units of government authorization to adopt a speed limit ordinance for electric-assisted bicycles in certain areas. Testimony was heard from the following individuals: - Matt Moore, BikeMN - Luke Van Santen, West Metro Active Transportation Alliance Vice Chair Johnson Stewart moved the A1 amendment. Via voice vote, the motion prevailed and the amendment was adopted. _
Senator Hemmingsen-Jaeger moved that S.F. 3280, as amended, recommended to pass and re-referred to the State and Local Government Committee. - MOTION PREVAILED.
Vice Chair Johnson Stewart presented S.F. 3280 - Local units of government authorization to adopt a speed limit ordinance for electric-assisted bicycles in certain areas. Testimony was heard from the following individuals: - Matt Moore, BikeMN - Luke Van Santen, West Metro Active Transportation Alliance Vice Chair Johnson Stewart moved the A1 amendment. Via voice vote, the motion prevailed and the amendment was adopted. _
Senator Hemmingsen-Jaeger moved that S.F. 3280, as amended, recommended to pass and re-referred to the State and Local Government Committee. - MOTION PREVAILED.
S.F. 4968: Senator Dibble: Special transportation service forecast adjustments.
Chair Dibble presented S.F. 4968 - Special transportation service forecast adjustments. Committee nonpartisan staff provided a presentation of the bill's contents. _
Senator Dibble moved that S.F. 4968, be recommended to pass and re-referred to the Finance Committee. - MOTION PREVAILED.
Chair Dibble presented S.F. 4968 - Special transportation service forecast adjustments. Committee nonpartisan staff provided a presentation of the bill's contents. _
Senator Dibble moved that S.F. 4968, be recommended to pass and re-referred to the Finance Committee. - MOTION PREVAILED.
S.F. 4186: Senator Coleman: Definitions and registration requirements modification for motorized bicycles and motorcycles powered by electric motors.
On behalf of Senator Julia E. Coleman, Senator Jim Abeler presented S.F. 4186 - Definitions and registration requirements modification for motorized bicycles and motorcycles powered by electric motors. Testimony was heard from the following individuals: - Kyle Makarios, Motorcycle Industry Council - Tony Kwilas, Amateur Riders Motorcycle Assoc. - Matt Moore, BikeMN - Christian Franzen, BikeMN Senator Carla J. Nelson moved the A5 amendment. Via voice vote, the motion prevailed and the amendment was adopted. Senator Jasinski moved the A3 amendment. Via voice vote, the motion prevailed and the amendment was adopted. _
Senator Jasinski moved that S.F. 4186, as amended, recommended to pass and re-referred to the Environment, Climate, and Legacy Committee. - MOTION PREVAILED.
On behalf of Senator Julia E. Coleman, Senator Jim Abeler presented S.F. 4186 - Definitions and registration requirements modification for motorized bicycles and motorcycles powered by electric motors. Testimony was heard from the following individuals: - Kyle Makarios, Motorcycle Industry Council - Tony Kwilas, Amateur Riders Motorcycle Assoc. - Matt Moore, BikeMN - Christian Franzen, BikeMN Senator Carla J. Nelson moved the A5 amendment. Via voice vote, the motion prevailed and the amendment was adopted. Senator Jasinski moved the A3 amendment. Via voice vote, the motion prevailed and the amendment was adopted. _
Senator Jasinski moved that S.F. 4186, as amended, recommended to pass and re-referred to the Environment, Climate, and Legacy Committee. - MOTION PREVAILED.
Chair Dibble adjourned the meeting at 5:15pm.
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Senator D. Scott Dibble, Chair |
Alex Will, Legislative Assistant (CLA) |