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HF2673 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Disabled veterans exempted from watercraft fees.

Related bill: SF2998

AI Generated Summary

Purpose of the Bill

The purpose of this Minnesota legislative bill is to provide financial relief to disabled veterans by exempting them from certain watercraft-related fees.

Main Provisions

  • Fee Exemption: The bill proposes that veterans with a 100% service-connected disability are exempt from paying watercraft license fees. This includes not charging fees for the registration, transfer, or duplication of a watercraft license.

  • Surcharges and Registrar Fees: Disabled veterans will also be exempt from paying any surcharges or registrar fees associated with their watercraft registration.

  • Eligibility Criteria: To qualify, a veteran must demonstrate a 100% service-connected disability as determined by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs or through the retirement board of the respective military branch.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

  • The proposed bill amends Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 86B.415, by adding a new provision specifically for veterans with a 100% service-connected disability, thereby exempting them from specified watercraft-related fees.

Relevant Terms

  • Disabled veterans
  • Watercraft fees
  • License fee exemption
  • Service-connected disability
  • Veterans Affairs
  • Military disability rating

Bill text versions

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
March 23, 2025HouseFloorActionIntroduction and first reading, referred toEnvironment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy
March 23, 2025HouseFloorActionIntroduction and first reading, referred toEnvironment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy

Citations

 
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