2019 Legislative Session Preview Erik Rudeen | Government Affairs January 2, 2019 mndot.gov

2019 Session 2019 legislative session begins January 8, ends May 20 House 75 DFL, 59 GOP Senate 34 GOP, 32 DFL Feb. 5 special election 39 new House members Budget must be enacted by June 30 4/4/2019 mndot.gov

Governor proposes to legislature: Legislative Process Operating budget (salaries, materials, supplies, routine maintenance, etc.) Capital budget (physical infrastructure) Policy changes or new programs Proposed new laws and changes to existing laws Governor proposes to legislature:

2019 Budget Issues $1.5 billion surplus in FY 2020-21, $456 million in FY 2022-23 Federal tax conformity Provider tax expires in 2020 $700 million per year Education funding 4/4/2019 mndot.gov

Transportation Funding Proposals Gas Tax, Tab Fees Sales tax on auto parts, motor vehicle lease sales tax, vehicle rental tax Constitutional dedication Efficiencies 4/4/2019 mndot.gov

$ $ $ 2018 Bonding Bill Issues Rice Creek Railroad Bridge I-494/Rockford Road in Plymouth Corridors of Commerce Allow funds from 2017 & 2018 appropriations to be used for any selected project $ $ $ 4/4/2019 mndot.gov

MnDOT Items from 2018 Session Condemnation Condemnation commissioners required to be Minnesota residents Condemnation commissioners conflict of interest Contracting Increase limit on direct negotiation contracts from $150k to $250k Give MnDOT ability to waive payment and performance bond requirements Indian employment preference 4/4/2019 mndot.gov

MnDOT Items from 2018 Session Trunk highway turn backs Truck size & weight federal conformity Airport zoning Drones 4/4/2019 mndot.gov

Other Issues Connected and Automated Vehicles Governor’s Executive Order 18-04 Advisory Council consulted with governments, communities, stakeholders, automotive industry, business, labor, technology companies, advocacy groups and educational institutions Legislative Report with recommendations Transportation Network Companies Uber, Lyft, etc. MnDOT Project Selection Policy 4/4/2019 mndot.gov

Thank you! Erik Rudeen erik.rudeen@state.mn.us 651-366-4823 4/4/2019 mndot.gov