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Representative Jones said the proposal responds to requests from cities and counties that want more design options and fewer costly variance processes: \"This bill gives a set of design standards that have been recognized and or funded by the Federal Highway Administration as alternatives that a local government may choose to utilize,\" she said. The bill does not require local governments to change standards; it allows an option to adopt alternative pre-approved design guidance.

Local elected officials and advocates supported the change. Duluth City Council member Mike Mayo described local safety challenges on Skyline Parkway and said state aid standards limited options his city could pursue. Move Minnesota and other advocates said the bill would modernize design options and help communities implement context-appropriate safety improvements.

County and state-aligned engineers raised objections. Joe Gustafson of the Minnesota County Engineers Association argued the state aid rules provide consistent, defensible minimum thresholds for high-volume roads that carry freight, transit and school buses; he warned that the bill's current language could weaken statewide safety standards and create confusion. The Minnesota County Engineers Association supported clarifying where 10-foot lanes could be used without a variance but opposed making state aid standards optional.

Representative Jones renewed her motion to lay HF2505 over for possible inclusion. Committee members said they wanted more time to reconcile the competing views and technical rulemaking implications.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","House Transportation Finance and Policy Committee 3/26/25","oneSentenceSummary","Representative Jones' bill would let cities and counties adopt certain nationally recognized design standards instead of some Minnesota state aid standards; the committee laid House File 2505 over after testimony from local elected officials, engineers and MnDOT-aligned county engineers association.","taxTitle","2025 Legislature MN, Minnesota","taxId",77817,"location","Minnesota","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6622621,"Mobile driver's license bill laid over after mixed testimony on privacy, security and implementation",1846,3535285,5381740,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2783748-5f51bad22c424823ff84f3fb605a51c8&start=3535&end=5381","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2783748-5f51bad22c424823ff84f3fb605a51c8/thumbnail_3535285.jpg","/articles/6622621/Minnesota/Mobile-drivers-license-bill-laid-over-after-mixed-testimony-on-privacy-security-and-implementation","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6622621-4735c9be69092feb1b5a1fff4cb87507/orig.mp4?Expires=1770816054&Signature=gVLjn5A2eVXvMko6ExYEDrsoLhOo5ENlbMwHt3vCGRKQfKtZ9HEQh4vQYdRiYiArHEgRXoCMPutNMU~ag3EyQNX7JunFolZY7UcOc8hz6Xfswsy8sX3iMkCvHM7kYU5QEj-BVVvQDP9kxDH-aRhbyqbxOggCGasHcSkPd~CvYR3TzKniTxo9x9IhXPyB~uekRO4YBzIN4-SlrLc~Mb-9wxdF09f8dkqsSiwSnXHhyZsBpU3FBv5T3NQMaOCpzWkbSqWqWCd1pN11J92U-Ayjd7alR4VMmzEfiIWC0BxUXQPJdEMexmkUtdBpkY0i4lm~GHde20u-QzWVnr5cC-J~gg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The committee heard House File 1335 on March 26, a proposal to authorize voluntary mobile driver's licenses (MDLs) and related electronic credentials. Representative Tapke presented the bill and the author's A1 amendment, describing MDLs as a tap-based credential similar to Apple Pay that would not require users to hand over their device.

DVS Director Peng Zhang told the committee the governor and DVS support providing customers the option to store their driver's license on a phone; Director Zhang said DVS's contractor (FAST Enterprises) had already delivered similar projects in other states and the MinDrive system could accommodate MDLs. \"MDLs allow for an individual to present their ID and exchange only the necessary information,\" Zhang said.

Fast Enterprises project manager Joe Lohmeier described the technical safeguards in the ISO/AMVA mobile ID standards, including device-based encryption, selective disclosure (sharing only the data fields required for a transaction), and liveness checks at enrollment. Testimony from proponents emphasized convenience, privacy-by-design and TSA use cases.

Privacy and civil-liberties groups raised objections. Rich Neumeister said the bill lacks a privacy-impact assessment and recommended a broader stakeholder work group. Matt Flanders of Citizens Council for Health Freedom warned that AMVA standards and future changes could lead to a digital-only credential and flagged language about real-time involvement by the issuing authority that could create audit logs of device use; he urged opposition.

Committee members asked about costs and implementation. LBO staff said a prior fiscal note estimated special revenue costs in the low millions for initial years; Director Zhang said an updated fiscal note was in process and that the AMVA guidance recommends audit-log designs that maximize user control. Representative Tapke said the bill is voluntary and noted other states have implemented MDLs without broad problems; she sought referral to Judiciary for further review. The committee agreed to lay the bill over for additional review and for Judiciary to examine privacy and statutory issues.","House File 1335, authorizing voluntary mobile driver's licenses, was laid over for further review after testimony from DVS and vendor representatives supporting secure mobile IDs and privacy advocates urging more safeguards and a formal privacy review.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6622626,"Committee lays over amended e-bike rebate bill narrowing maximum and shifting lottery oversight to Revenue",1931,1567755,3498960,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2783748-5f51bad22c424823ff84f3fb605a51c8&start=1567&end=3498","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2783748-5f51bad22c424823ff84f3fb605a51c8/thumbnail_1567755.jpg","/articles/6622626/Minnesota/Committee-lays-over-amended-e-bike-rebate-bill-narrowing-maximum-and-shifting-lottery-oversight-to-Revenue","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6622626-c629ecec65ed1936ef25c5544d94910a/orig.mp4?Expires=1770816054&Signature=TJ78jgjlim9Sy2e1jQhbEkKKFKLs1pCpyVM~Mhz3xLkfjsGs8YM8~ctALjf3zy81QAWTCPfHpJt9TD-7FdfyRkNKCf0A60V2R~stpOkpWJ00wG~vbwNjDRVX1hS1Uk33spRxyZxy1rIdV2~vk~FBsIHAWaP76N0bqiZ-cZkP8AWiP4Wb-0wJJLsEt9w8MV-4vqCmsDlYkFq6w0GPn-K8xfJlv6WuaF1VxeZJyWZ7mv4HNGkFGvWHbKDD246xqo~gZ3dpTxfTvRWumhiMOUsK7m57Ms~syde8Sz0SLmS-n8ysJ93nJY2ZIbvbYxjNPH0n7w~eS9L~DN~oWza1sxs1DQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Transportation Finance and Policy Committee on March 26 heard Representative Ream's amended proposal to modify Minnesota's e-bike rebate program and laid House File 2249 over for possible inclusion.

Representative Ream explained the A1 amendment reduces the program's maximum rebate from $1,500 to $750, adjusts income targeting so a larger share of awards go to lower-income applicants, and gives the Commissioner of Revenue responsibility to design and implement a lottery to allocate rebates. \"The amendment would change the maximum amount of the rebate... and change the eligibility requirements to receive a rebate,\" Ream said.

Supporters including People for Bikes, the Bicycle Alliance of Minnesota, and individuals with mobility limitations urged the committee to approve changes that expand access. Matt Moore of People for Bikes said moving to a lottery would let more Minnesotans apply over time instead of a first-come, first-served rush that unfairly advantaged those with fast internet access. Testifier Connor Higgins described relying on walking, transit and biking because he cannot drive and said an e-bike would make essential trips easier.

Committee members questioned program scope, fiscal status and equity. Representative Myers and Representative Fogelman asked whether the program should focus more narrowly on older adults or people with disabilities; Ream said she wanted the program broadly available but was open to further targeting. Mr. Burrows (staff) and others confirmed the funding was one-time money from a 2023 appropriation; Representative Ream and witnesses urged that the rebate helps people who cannot afford cars or have limited mobility.

Representative Ream renewed her motion that House File 2249, as amended, be laid over for possible inclusion; the committee approved that motion. The bill includes a requirement that the Commissioner of Revenue submit a report on program effectiveness and process to the Legislature.","Representative Ream's amendment to the e-bike rebate program reduces the maximum rebate, changes eligibility targeting for low-income applicants and assigns lottery design to the Commissioner of Revenue; committee laid House File 2249 over for possible inclusion after extensive testimony.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":105,"_47":106,"_49":107,"_51":108,"_53":109,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":110,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":111,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6622630,"Committee lays over Rep. Jones' bill to narrow jaywalking penalties after broad testimony",1164,352815,1517460,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2783748-5f51bad22c424823ff84f3fb605a51c8&start=352&end=1517","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2783748-5f51bad22c424823ff84f3fb605a51c8/thumbnail_352815.jpg","/articles/6622630/Minnesota/Committee-lays-over-Rep-Jones-bill-to-narrow-jaywalking-penalties-after-broad-testimony","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6622630-b84881d3105ca8af501b1bdbd8952f0e/orig.mp4?Expires=1770816054&Signature=LamW~PGZDjSw0Me5xFz7-DhPM3sFoAQIK4BtdFXp8H59bWlH~aUPL9susak6HNowO25x6oycyRTWP0xsy80OABehIqUQ82ejys7Dt4ekWpt88ky5CREsTb0jG3aAtggFvfmYpvXhyR4vOLVQ9JHnwzu22Yoo5TM1ktLpkWRpRN4xqZMA3deS3EeMEG4G~65ZEuzXlnTwcmKs9Q4y--BdPKTQtAbMfJLGvu8A4UEz1FJptMe1p4SL9EI4Ed~aD8UCjmozMup4JwgOuP-MzXdCwvA3lBMLiaHGBu-ez1DHFwCsw0tEQTfsWJiRNWaiEhEyoA8wL0CYRj25OIJSPeUs2g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The House Transportation Finance and Policy Committee on March 26 laid over House File 1509, a bill from Representative Jones that would limit law-enforcement citation authority for some jaywalking behaviors.

Representative Jones told the committee the intent is to \"right size\" the statute so ordinary, low-risk pedestrian crossings are not criminalized: \"If literally everyone is breaking the law and subject to enforcement, I think something is fundamentally wrong,\" she said. The bill would decriminalize three scenarios specified by the author: crossing during steady yellow or red traffic signals, entering a crosswalk with a flashing \"don't walk\" pedestrian signal, and crossing between operating signals (midblock) where no safety hazard exists. The bill text retains law enforcement's ability to investigate or charge people in the case of hazard, criminal liability, or a safety incident.

Testimony came from disability advocates and active-transportation groups. Michael Wojcik, executive director of the Bicycle Alliance of Minnesota, described the proposal as \"common sense\" and said in some cases following jaywalking laws strictly can make people less safe; he noted the advisory council on traffic safety's review of crash locations. Bryce Maples, who uses a wheelchair, said blocked or impassable sidewalks often force people with disabilities into the roadway, and current law can criminalize those actions: \"This is a crime. I am committing a crime by trying to get around as a person with disability,\" Maples said.

Committee members raised data questions and safety concerns. Representative Joy asked whether ticket totals were available; staff suggested DPS could follow up. Several members called attention to letters in the packet from the Minnesota Police Chiefs Association and the Police Officers Federation opposing the bill; Representative Kasnik read excerpts that said removing enforcement authority risks pedestrian and officer safety. Representative Murphy asked about liability in crashes; Mr. Wojcik answered that the bill preserves existing liability rules and would not remove culpability for unsafe conduct.

Representative Jones said she is committed to working with law enforcement on the proposal; she renewed the motion to lay the bill over for possible inclusion and the committee agreed to keep the bill in committee for further work.","Representative Jones' proposal to decriminalize certain forms of jaywalking was laid over for possible inclusion after testimony from disability advocates and bicycling groups, and concerns from police organizations were noted.",{"_33":113,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":114,"_41":115,"_43":116,"_45":117,"_47":118,"_49":119,"_51":120,"_53":121,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":122,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":123,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6622635,"House committee sends technical DPS policy bill to general register after Amendment A1 adopted",306,66700,372990,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2783748-5f51bad22c424823ff84f3fb605a51c8&start=66&end=372","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2783748-5f51bad22c424823ff84f3fb605a51c8/thumbnail_66700.jpg","/articles/6622635/Minnesota/House-committee-sends-technical-DPS-policy-bill-to-general-register-after-Amendment-A1-adopted","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6622635-e0a468d66333b68892f705568cffb8b6/orig.mp4?Expires=1770816054&Signature=a6lyQ~hKjhrSZR2tD~RrucCeBKJ7CeTWUuR38E7siF-t9IDGMNRb1zVKPD4zTXUV9meTRBl~wnCOOcJ8PR7ptAjgHlGvFSSwUgGj9Aj~z2nYsSMt6QFnB4sO1n7Y2DdsUlAIAIA35385zNNhTlm0zQ6b7wyIlAbhyzNtk5GXUpjs7TOPQ9orL-p7q5HBEwk2otl5mYtZ7k8E0MjYw3p7fAqsga826KiVZSlSHvwXzlTsPteTHFLqZLAHf~MoKwgq1LYjLhQlnIQo6nIRMWeXkcVXE6YbADut8GMqKrPUG3bWm~pQBCj4OJhv3yjW6eoMJ-Ag2QnoOSQriFmXBprRZA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The House Transportation Finance and Policy Committee on March 26 adopted a technical amendment and moved House File 1520, a Department of Public Safety policy bill, to the general register.

The bill, presented by Representative Cagle, reorganizes name-change provisions within state statute so those rules sit under a single name-change section rather than under the identity-document heading. Representative Cagle told the committee the changes are technical and do not alter Department of Driver and Vehicle Services (DVS) processes: \"It is very technical in nature and it doesn't change anything in DVS processes,\" said Pong Zhang, Director of the Driver and Vehicle Services Division, while testifying in support.

The bill also clarifies statutory language related to revocations after vehicle-involved manslaughter convictions. Director Zhang said DVS recently had to overturn a revocation because court language left unclear whether manslaughter involving a vehicle should be treated differently; the bill aims to clarify that revocations related to vehicle-involved manslaughter apply consistently.

Representative Cagle moved adoption of the A1 amendment, which she described as renumbering sections and changing a small number of \"shalls\" to \"musts.\" Committee members asked no substantive questions about policy effect. After the committee voted to adopt the A1 amendment, Chair Cagle renewed the motion that House File 1520, as amended, be referred to the general register; the committee voice vote passed.

The action was procedural and described by witnesses as statutory cleanup: no changes to DVS operating procedures were promised or authorized in testimony. The bill will next appear on the general register for further House consideration.","The House Transportation Finance and Policy Committee approved a technical amendment and voted to send House File 1520 — a Department of Public Safety policy bill clarifying name-change statute placement and wording related to vehicle-involved manslaughter revocations — to the general register.","actionData","errors"]

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