Rulemaking Docket

In accordance with Minnesota Statutes, section 14.366, MnDOT is required to maintain this public rulemaking docket, which lists all pending rulemaking proceedings.

Pending rulemakings

Aeronautics, Chapter 8800

MnDOT contact: Rylan Juran, MnDOT Office of Aeronautics, 395 John Ireland Blvd., St. Paul, MN 55155. Rylan.Juran@state.mn.us, 651-234-7190.
Revisor No.: R-04654
Current Status / Timetable: MnDOT published the initial Request for Comments in December 2025 and solicited input from interested stakeholders. MnDOT plans to publish a Notice of Intent to Adopt Rules in 2026 or 2027.
Published Notices (SR cite):

Request for Comments (December 29, 2025)

Comment Period / Inspection Location & Time: The comment period formally opened when the Request for Comments was published and will remain open until further notice. A new comment period will begin upon publication of the Notice of Intent to Adopt Rules.
Hearing Information (Location, Requests for Public Hearing & Inspection): N/A
Date of Rule Adoption: TBD
Date Filed with SOS: TBD
Effective Date of Rule: TBD

Recently completed rulemakings

Limousine Service, Permit Requirements; Chapter 8880

MnDOT contact: Laura Roads, 395 John Ireland Blvd., MS 420, St. Paul, MN 55155. Laura.Roads@state.mn.us, 651-366-3647.
Revisor No.: R-04594
Current Status / Timetable: MnDOT published a Notice of Adoption in the December 15, 2025, State Register.
Published Notices (SR cite):

Request for Comments, 44 SR 1479 (06/08/2020)
Notice of Intent to Adopt Rules, 49 SR 1333 (6/9/2025)
Notice of Adoption, 50 SR 570 (12/15/2025)

Comment Period / Inspection Location & Time: A 30-day comment period began on June 9, 2025, and ended on July 9, 2025.
Hearing Information (Location, Requests for Public Hearing & Inspection): No hearing was held because the Department did not receive 25 or more requests for a hearing.
Date of Rule Adoption: November 18, 2025
Date Filed with SOS: November 25, 2025
Effective Date of Rule: December 22, 2025

Airport Zoning; Chapter 8800

MnDOT contact: Rylan Juran, MnDOT Office of Aeronautics, 395 John Ireland Blvd., St. Paul, MN 55155. Rylan.Juran@state.mn.us, 651-234-7190.
Revisor No.: R-04655
Current Status/ Timetable: MnDOT published a Notice of Adoption in the June 9, 2025, State Register.
Published Notices (SR cite):
- Request for Comments, 46 SR 566 (10/25/2021)
- Dual Notice of Intent to Adopt Rules, 49 SR 728 (12/30/2024)
- Notice of Adoption, 49 SR 1348 (06/09/2025)
Comment Period/Inspection Location &Time: A 30-day comment period began on December 30, 2024 and ended on January 29, 2025.
Hearing Information (Location, Requests for Public Hearings & Inspection): No hearing was held because the Department did not receive 25 or more requests for a hearing.
Date of Rule Adoption: May 14, 2025
Date Filed with SOS: May 22, 2025
Effective Date of Rule: June 16, 2025

Minnesota Vehicle Requirements for Special Transportation Services and Limousines; M.R. 8840.5700

MnDOT contact: Laura Roads, 395 John Ireland Blvd. MS 420, St. Paul, MN 55155. Laura.Roads@state.mn.us, 651-366-3647.
Revisor No.: R-04916
Current Status/ Timetable: MnDOT published a Notice of Adoption in the June 9, 2025, State Register.
Published Notices (SR cite):
- Notice of Adoption. 49 SR 1349 (06/09/2025)
Comment Period/Inspection Location &Time: The Department provided a Notice of Submission of Rules Proposed for Adoption Without a Public Hearing to the Office of Administrative Hearings to all persons who have registered their name with the Department under Minnesota Statutes, section 14.14, subdivision 1a. Interested parties had until May 5, 2025, to provide comment. No comments were received.
Hearing Information (Location, Requests for Public Hearings & Inspection): N/A
Date of Rule Adoption: May 13, 2025
Date Filed with SOS: May 16, 2025
Effective Date of Rule: June 9, 2025