Minnesota HF5151: Metropolitan Council authorized to sell transit-related merchandise, food, and beverages.

What the bill says

A bill for an act relating to the Metropolitan Council; authorizing the council to sell transit-related merchandise, food, and beverages; amending Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 473.405, by adding a subdivision.

From the introduced text, May 14, 2026:

A bill for an act relating to the Metropolitan Council; authorizing the council to sell transit-related merchandise, food, and beverages; amending Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 473.405, by adding a subdivision. Section 1. Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 473.405, is amended by adding a subdivision to read: new text begin [ADDED: Subd. 16.] new text end new text begin [ADDED: Certain sales authorized.] new text end new text begin [ADDED: (a) The council may sell transit-related merchandise at a retail establishment and through an online sales system. The council may also sell food, beverages, and transit-related merchandise at transit stations. The council may enter into agreements with private persons or entities to assist with marketing and sales authorized under this subdivision.] new text end new text begin [ADDED: (b) Net proceeds from sales authorized under this subdivision must be used to fund improvements in the transportation capital improvement program.] new text end new text begin [ APPLICATION.] new text end new text begin [ADDED: This section is effective the day following final enactment and applies in the counties of Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott, and Washington.] new text end

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Sponsors

• Katie Jones (D) · primary sponsor
• Samantha Sencer-Mura (D)
• Cedrick Frazier (D)
• Esther Agbaje (D)
• Sydney Jordan (D)
• Buck, Shelley (D, 47A)
• Patty Acomb (D)
• Kristin Bahner (D)
• Mohamud Noor (D)
• Larry Kraft (D)
• Ethan Cha (D)
• Alex Falconer (D)

Latest actions

1. May 16, 2026: Introduction and first reading, referred to Transportation Finance and Policy

Common questions

What is HF5151?

HF5151 is a bill in the Minnesota Legislature (94th Legislature 2025-2026): Metropolitan Council authorized to sell transit-related merchandise, food, and beverages.

What does HF5151 do?

In its own words: A bill for an act relating to the Metropolitan Council; authorizing the council to sell transit-related merchandise, food, and beverages; amending Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 473.405, by adding a subdivision.

What is the status of HF5151?

In committee as of May 16, 2026. Latest action: Introduction and first reading, referred to Transportation Finance and Policy (May 16, 2026).

Who sponsored HF5151?

Katie Jones (D), with 11 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HF5151?

On the Minnesota Legislature website: https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?f=HF5151&y=2025&ssn=0&b=house