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SF1164 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Full-Service driver and vehicle services provider account establishment and fee distribution modification

Related bill: HF2605

AI Generated Summary

This bill, introduced in the Minnesota Senate, proposes changes in the fee structure related to vehicle transactions. Here are the main points of the proposed legislation:

  1. Filing Fees: The bill suggests specific filing fees for vehicle registration renewals and other vehicle-related transactions. For instance, a $8 fee for every vehicle registration renewal and a $12 fee for other types of vehicle transactions.

  2. Fee Exemptions: There won't be any filing fees charged if any document is returned for a refund or to correct an error made by the Department of Public Safety, a dealer, or a deputy registrar. Furthermore, no fee will be charged for the permanent surrender of a vehicle title.

  3. Payment Methods: The bill allows payment of fees via credit or debit cards and permits deputy registrars to collect a surcharge to cover the costs of processing these card transactions.

  4. Fee Allocation: It outlines how the collected fees are to be distributed:

    • A portion of the fees goes to the driver and vehicle services operating account and technology account.
    • Another portion goes to the general fund and a newly established full-service provider account.

  5. Surcharge for Mail or Online Transactions: Additional surcharges are proposed for vehicle registration renewals submitted by mail, with specifics on how these surcharges are divided between various service accounts.

This bill essentially modifies how vehicle-related fees are imposed and allocated, aiming to enhance the financial management within vehicle services in Minnesota.

Bill text versions

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
February 09, 2025SenateFloorActionIntroduction and first reading
February 09, 2025SenateFloorActionReferred toTransportation

Citations

 
[
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Clarifies allocations to different accounts including a new full-service provider account."
      ],
      "removed": [
        "No filing fee for permanent surrender of a title."
      ],
      "summary": "This bill modifies the allocation of filing fees for vehicle registration transactions under section 168.33.",
      "modified": [
        "Adjusts the distribution of filing fees between various accounts."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "168.33"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Introduces allocation of funds to the full-service provider account."
      ],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "This bill references section 299A.705 for the allocation of fees to specific accounts.",
      "modified": [
        "Changes in fee allocations among operating, technology, and new full-service provider accounts."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "299A.705"
  }
]

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