HF1799 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))
Counties authorized to levy a wheelage tax up to $35, and technical changes made.
Related bill: SF2032
AI Generated Summary
This bill proposes an amendment to Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 163.051, subdivision 1, regarding the county-imposed wheelage tax on motor vehicles.
Key Provisions:
- Increase in Maximum Wheelage Tax: The bill increases the maximum allowable wheelage tax a county can impose from $20 to $35 per year.
- Collection Methods: Counties may either collect the tax themselves or request the state registrar of motor vehicles to collect it.
- Exemptions: Certain vehicles remain exempt from the tax, including:
- Motorcycles
- Motorized bicycles
- Motorized foot scooters
- Specific exempt vehicles under section 168.012, subdivision 13.
- Continuity for Pre-2013 Taxes: If a county had already implemented the tax before May 24, 2013, it will continue at the new rate determined by the county.
Purpose:
The bill aims to provide counties with greater flexibility and funding for transportation-related expenses by increasing the potential revenue from wheelage taxes.
Bill text versions
- Introduction PDF file
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Where | Type | Name | Committee Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 03, 2025 | House | Action | Introduction and first reading, referred to | Transportation Finance and Policy |
Citations
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"Allows counties to levy a wheelage tax up to $35, increased from the previous maximum."
],
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"summary": "The bill relates to transportation by amending the wheelage tax authorized for counties under section 163.051.",
"modified": [
"Clarifies the conditions under which the wheelage tax is collected and the role of the state registrar of motor vehicles."
]
},
"citation": "163.051"
},
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"analysis": {
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"summary": "References the criteria for vehicle exemptions from wheelage tax under section 168.012, subdivision 13.",
"modified": [
"Includes exemption criteria for certain vehicles from the wheelage tax in compliance with existing provisions."
]
},
"citation": "168.012, subdivision 13"
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"summary": "Defines motorcycles in section 169.011, subdivision 44, for the purpose of tax exemption.",
"modified": [
"Identified as an exemption to the wheelage tax."
]
},
"citation": "169.011, subdivision 44"
},
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"analysis": {
"added": [],
"removed": [],
"summary": "Defines motorized bicycles in section 169.011, subdivision 45, for the purpose of tax exemption.",
"modified": [
"Identified as an exemption to the wheelage tax."
]
},
"citation": "169.011, subdivision 45"
},
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"analysis": {
"added": [],
"removed": [],
"summary": "Defines motorized foot scooters in section 169.011, subdivision 46, for the purpose of tax exemption.",
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"Identified as an exemption to the wheelage tax."
]
},
"citation": "169.011, subdivision 46"
}
]Progress through the legislative process
In Committee