HF1817

This Minnesota bill proposes amendments to statutes related to electric vehicle (EV) surcharges and the use of funds generated from these fees. Key provisions include:

1. Modification of EV Surcharges: The bill increases the annual surcharge on all-electric vehicles (EVs) from $75 to $100 and introduces a provision to adjust the surcharge every three years based on changes in the state's gasoline excise tax.

2. New Surcharge on Plug-in Hybrid Vehicles: The bill adds a surcharge for plug-in hybrid electric vehicles, although the specific amount is not detailed in the excerpt.

3. Transportation Impact Assessment and Mitigation Account:

   • Establishes and funds this account with revenues from the updated EV surcharges.
   • Directs the funds to projects that improve transportation safety and reduce traffic fatalities or severe injuries.

4. Transfers of Excess Funds:

   • Beginning July 1, 2027, if the transportation impact assessment and mitigation account has more than 50% of its annual deposits left unspent at the end of a fiscal year, a portion (up to 90% of the excess) will be transferred to the Highway User Tax Distribution Fund.

Overall, the bill aims to update MN's EV tax structure to ensure EV owners contribute to road maintenance while directing funds toward transportation safety and mitigation efforts.