HF2120

Purpose of the Bill

The purpose of this bill is to provide tax and fee exemptions for motor vehicles primarily used by volunteer firefighters and veterans with total service-connected disabilities in Minnesota.

Main Provisions

• The bill proposes amendments to Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 168.012, subdivision 13, to include active volunteer firefighters as eligible for vehicle registration tax and fee exemptions currently extended to veterans with total service-connected disabilities.
• An eligible volunteer firefighter must provide documentation from the chief of their fire department to qualify.
• The tax and fee exemptions apply to vehicles such as passenger automobiles, one-ton pickup trucks, motorcycles, or recreational vehicles registered by eligible individuals.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

• Inclusion of active volunteer firefighters as a new group eligible for registration exemptions in addition to already eligible veterans with total service-connected disabilities.
• The exemptions cover vehicle registration taxes, certain administrative and filing fees, and plate/validation sticker fees, excluding fees for personalized plates and special plate contributions or donations.
• Eligible individuals, including volunteer firefighters, can register up to two vehicles with these exemptions, while additional vehicles can be registered according to standard procedures.

Relevant Terms

• Volunteer firefighters
• Veterans with service-connected disabilities
• Motor vehicle registration exemptions
• Documentation from fire department chief
• Tax and fee exemptions