SF1180 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))
Formulas for distribution of traffic fine proceeds modification
Related bill: HF3105
AI Generated Summary
The bill aims to modify how traffic fine revenues are distributed. Here’s a breakdown of its main components:
Fine Disbursement for Administrative Violations: This section changes the proportions in which traffic fine revenues are distributed. Local governments employing the officer who issued a citation will now receive two-thirds of the collected fines. Half of these funds must be used for law enforcement purposes without replacing existing funds.
State Patrol Fines: Fines collected by State Patrol officers have specific distribution criteria, with portions going to the state general fund, the Minnesota grade crossing safety account, and the state trunk highway fund.
Disbursement of Surcharges: This clarifies how surcharges on fines are distributed, with particular percentages allocated to different state and municipal funds.
Disposition of Fines and Penalties by Court Administrators: This specifies how fines collected by court administrators are distributed, mostly between the responsible local government treasury and the state general fund or highway user tax distribution fund.
Specific Rules for Ramsey County: In cases prosecuted in Ramsey County, a portion of fines collected goes directly to Ramsey County’s treasury and the remaining funds are distributed according to the type of offense.
Heavy Vehicle Violations: Profits from fines related to heavy vehicle regulations are split between the state highway user tax distribution fund and the state general fund.
The bill ensures that certain percentages of the revenues from fines are earmarked specifically for transportation-related funds or local government funds. It also emphasizes that funds for law enforcement provided from these revenues should supplement, not replace, existing funds.
Bill text versions
- Introduction PDF file
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Where | Type | Name | Committee Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 09, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Introduction and first reading | |
| February 09, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Referred to | Transportation |
Citations
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"analysis": {
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"Specifies the usage of funds received by local government units."
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"summary": "This bill amends the disbursement of fines collected from administrative violations under section 169.999, subdivision 5.",
"modified": [
"Redistribution of fines between local government entities and state funds."
]
},
"citation": "169.999 subdivision 5"
},
{
"analysis": {
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"removed": [],
"summary": "The bill concerns the allocation of traffic fines and forfeited bail money as specified in section 299D.03, subdivision 5.",
"modified": [
"Clarifies the allocation percentages to various state funds and local prosecuting municipalities."
]
},
"citation": "299D.03 subdivision 5"
},
{
"analysis": {
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"removed": [],
"summary": "This section amends the disbursement of surcharges overseen by the commissioner of management and budget as outlined in section 357.021, subdivision 7.",
"modified": [
"Revises the division of surcharges between various funds."
]
},
"citation": "357.021 subdivision 7"
},
{
"analysis": {
"added": [],
"removed": [],
"summary": "The bill amends procedures for disposition of fines and fees under section 484.841, subdivision 1.",
"modified": [
"Details distribution to municipal or governmental subdivisions and state funds."
]
},
"citation": "484.841 subdivision 1"
},
{
"analysis": {
"added": [],
"removed": [],
"summary": "Amendments are made concerning the disposition of fines, fees, and other accounts specific to Ramsey County District Court as per section 484.85.",
"modified": [
"Details how fines should be allocated between Ramsey County and state funds."
]
},
"citation": "484.85"
},
{
"analysis": {
"added": [],
"removed": [],
"summary": "The bill modifies the allocation of fines and penalties collected in district courts under section 484.90, subdivision 6.",
"modified": [
"Specifies allocation based on whether the county attorney or another prosecuting body is involved."
]
},
"citation": "484.90 subdivision 6"
},
{
"analysis": {
"added": [],
"removed": [],
"summary": "This section deals with the general disposition of fines and forfeitures according to section 574.34, subdivision 1.",
"modified": [
"Clarifies where fines should be deposited, dependent on the judicial district."
]
},
"citation": "574.34 subdivision 1"
}
]