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HF792 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Veterans exempted from motor vehicle registration taxes and fees, including certain registration taxes, license plate fees, title fees, driver's license and identification card fees, and motor vehicle sales taxes.

Related bill: SF2716

AI Generated Summary

This bill, proposed by Representative Myers, aims to provide financial relief to veterans with service-connected disabilities by exempting them from several types of fees associated with motor vehicle ownership in Minnesota. The key aspects of the legislation are:

  1. Exemptions for Disabled Veterans: Veterans who are registered as having a total service-connected disability are exempt from:

    • Registration taxes for automobiles, one-ton pickup trucks, motorcycles, and recreational vehicles.
    • Administrative fees, filing fees, and surcharges related to vehicle registration.
    • Fees for license plates and validation stickers, including those for special plates, though some exceptions apply for personalized and certain special plates requiring contributions.

  2. Scope of Application:

    • The exemptions apply to vehicles that are jointly registered by a qualifying veteran and their spouse or domestic partner.
    • A qualifying veteran is limited to registering up to two motor vehicles at any given time under these exemptions, although they can register additional vehicles under standard conditions provided by other parts of the law.

  3. Legal Amendments: The bill proposes changes to several sections of the Minnesota Statutes 2024, specifically;

    • Section 168.012 (relating to motor vehicle registration),
    • Section 171.06 (concerning driver's licenses and ID fees),
    • Section 297B.03 (pertaining to motor vehicle sales taxes).

By amending these statutes, the bill aims to reduce the financial burden on disabled veterans in relation to owning and maintaining a vehicle, acknowledging their service and sacrifices. The legislation has been forwarded to the Committee on Transportation Finance and Policy for further consideration.

Bill text versions

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
February 16, 2025HouseFloorActionIntroduction and first reading, referred toTransportation Finance and Policy
February 23, 2025HouseFloorActionAuthor added

Citations

 
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      "modified": [
        "Clarifies exemptions's applicability to vehicles jointly registered by veterans and spouses."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "168.012 subdivision 13"
  },
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