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HF278 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Grant-in-aid surcharge added to the all-terrain vehicle registration fee, and fee increased for nonresident all-terrain vehicle state trail passes.

Related bill: SF592

AI Generated Summary

This legislative bill proposes several changes regarding the registration and usage fees for all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) in Minnesota:

  1. Fees for registering ATVs are adjusted:

    • Public use registration for three years is proposed to be $60.
    • Private use registration for three years is set at $20.
    • Duplicate or transfer fees are set at $15.

  2. The bill specifies different fee structures for ATVs owned by dealers and manufacturers:

    • Dealers will have an annual registration fee of $100 per ATV.
    • Manufacturers will have an annual registration fee of $200 per ATV.
    • Registrations for both dealers and manufacturers are not transferable.

  3. A surcharge of $45 is introduced for each ATV registration for public use. This surcharge will fund grant-in-aid programs, which support local and community projects related to ATV trails and facilities.

  4. The bill also increases the fee for a nonresident all-terrain vehicle state trail pass from $30 to $45. This pass is mandatory for nonresidents to operate ATVs on state or grant-in-aid trails.

    • Revenue from these passes, apart from a portion for the issuing fee, is directed towards the construction and maintenance of ATV trails through grants to local government and ATV organizations.

These changes aim to adjust the financial contributions towards the maintenance and enhancement of ATV-related infrastructure and stewardship, ensuring sustainable enjoyment and management of natural resources for ATV users.

Bill text versions

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
February 09, 2025HouseFloorActionIntroduction and first reading, referred toEnvironment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy
February 12, 2025HouseFloorActionAuthor added
February 23, 2025HouseFloorActionAuthor added
February 25, 2025HouseFloorActionAuthor added
March 05, 2025HouseFloorActionAuthors added
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March 16, 2025HouseFloorActionAuthor added

Citations

 
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  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Adds a 45 surcharge for grant-in-aid programs under section 84.927 subdivision 2."
      ],
      "removed": [
        "N/A"
      ],
      "summary": "This bill modifies the registration fees for all-terrain vehicles under section 84.922.",
      "modified": [
        "Increases registration fees for both public and private use."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "84.922"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "N/A"
      ],
      "removed": [
        "N/A"
      ],
      "summary": "Amends the fee for nonresident all-terrain vehicle state trail passes under section 84.9275.",
      "modified": [
        "Increases the nonresident ATV trail pass fee from $30 to $45."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "84.9275"
  }
]

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