1.1.................... moves to amend H.F. No. 4, the second engrossment, as follows:
1.2Page 46, after line 33, insert:

1.3    "Sec. 41. [219.016] RAILROAD COMPANY ASSESSMENT; ACCOUNT;
1.4APPROPRIATION.
1.5(a) As provided in this section, the commissioner shall annually assess railroad
1.6companies that are (1) defined as common carriers under section 218.011; (2) classified by
1.7federal law or regulation as Class I Railroads or Class I Rail Carriers; and (3) operating in
1.8this state. The total assessment amount may not exceed $32,500,000 annually.
1.9(b) The assessment must be by a division of the annual appropriation to the grade
1.10crossing safety improvement account in equal proportion between carriers based on route
1.11miles operated in Minnesota, assessed in equal amounts for 365 days of the calendar year.
1.12(c) The assessments must be deposited in the rail grade crossing safety improvement
1.13account, which is created in the special revenue fund. Money in the account is
1.14appropriated to the commissioner for the development, administration, and construction of
1.15highway-rail grade crossing improvements on rail corridors transporting crude oil, and
1.16other selected routes, including those carrying hazardous materials. Improvements may
1.17include upgrades to existing protection systems, the closing of crossings and necessary
1.18roadwork, and reconstruction of at-grade crossings to full grade separations. Funds in
1.19the account are available until expended."
1.20Renumber the sections in sequence and correct the internal references
1.21Amend the title accordingly