The bill introduced in the Minnesota House of Representatives focuses on changes to fees associated with all-terrain vehicle (ATV) usage. The main changes proposed are:

1. Increasing the three-year registration fee for ATVs based on their usage:

   • Public use fee will increase from $60 to $20.
   • Private use fee will go up to $20.
   • Duplicate or transfer fees will increase to $15.
   • Dealer registration fees (for ATVs used for demonstration or testing) will increase from $50 to $100 per year.
   • Manufacturer registration fees (for ATVs used for research or demonstration) will rise from $150 to $200 per year.

2. A new $45 surcharge will be added to each ATV registration for public use. The revenue from this surcharge will be exclusively used to fund grant-in-aid programs for ATV trails.

3. The bill modifies the fee for nonresident ATV state trail passes, increasing it from $30 to $45. This pass is required for nonresidents to legally operate ATVs on state or grant-in-aid trails within Minnesota. The revenue from these fees will be used to support construction and maintenance of ATV trails and use areas by local ATV organizations.

This legislation targets the enhancement of funding for ATV trail maintenance and development through increased fees and a new surcharge, aiming to support the growing ATV trail systems and their proper upkeep.