Section 1, subdivision 1, creates a contingent appropriation to the Commissioner of Transportation from the trunk highway fund.  This appropriation applies only if a budget for the Department of Transportation’s (MnDOT) state roads program for the next fiscal year has not been enacted by July 1 of an odd-numbered year.  The appropriation is in an amount sufficient to pay the costs of contracts related to:

• state roads operation and maintenance;
• program planning and delivery; and
• state road construction.

The appropriation must also cover the costs of MnDOT employees considered essential for contract administration and performance.  The total appropriation under this section only applies to contracts for which funds were encumbered prior to the date of this appropriation. 

The Commissioner of Management and Budget (MMB) must ensure that MnDOT is able to access the funds necessary for this section.

Subdivision 2 creates a contingent appropriation to the Commissioner of Management and Budget from the general fund to pay for human resources and accounting functions related to the activities described in subdivision 1.

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