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HF1783 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Legion of Merit special license plates authorized.

Related bill: SF353

AI Generated Summary

This bill proposes authorizing the issuance of Legion of Merit special license plates in Minnesota. Key provisions include:

  • Eligibility: Applicants must be recipients of the Legion of Merit award, registered owners of a qualifying vehicle (passenger automobile, one-ton pickup truck, motorcycle, or recreational vehicle), and must comply with vehicle registration laws.
  • Application: Plates can only be requested at the time of a vehicle's initial registration or renewal. The vehicle must be for personal use only.
  • Design: The plates will include the phrase Legion of Merit.
  • Cost: The plates will be issued and replaced free of charge. No additional fees will be required for annual registration.
  • Transferability: The plates may be transferred to another motor vehicle owned by the same individual without any additional fees.
  • Exemption: These plates are exempt from certain statutory fees typically associated with special license plates.

The bill has been referred to the Committee on Transportation Finance and Policy for further consideration.

Bill text versions

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
March 02, 2025HouseFloorActionIntroduction and first reading, referred toTransportation Finance and Policy
March 05, 2025HouseFloorActionAuthor added

Citations

 
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      "summary": "The bill references the registration tax required under section 168.013.",
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  },
  {
    "analysis": {
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      "summary": "The bill allows for the registration under section 168.017 without incurring additional fees.",
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    "citation": "168.017"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
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      "summary": "The bill mentions section 168.12 regarding the transfer of license plates.",
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    "analysis": {
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      "summary": "The bill exempts special license plates issued under this section from section 168.1293, subdivision 2.",
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    },
    "citation": "168.1293"
  }
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