SF1480

This legislative bill proposes the implementation of a new road usage charge specifically for all-electric vehicles in Minnesota. The main points of the bill include:

1. Definition and data management: It clarifies what counts as an all-electric vehicle and introduces a new system to handle and protect data related to the road usage charges.

2. Additional charges for electric vehicles: Electric vehicle owners will pay an extra surcharge of $75, in addition to existing taxes. This surcharge and other revenue from the new road usage charge will be used to support highway and transportation funding.

3. Calculation of charges: The bill details how the road usage charges will be calculated based either on actual miles driven in Minnesota or estimated miles, depending on the data available. The charges will be proportional to the taxes applied to gasoline, adjusted for the vehicle's fuel economy equivalence.

4. Administration and oversight: It specifies the creation of agreements with external providers to manage the road usage system. These providers will handle tasks like enrolling vehicle owners, calculating charges, billing, and customer service.

5. Reporting and evaluation: The commissioner must annually report to the Legislature on the implementation and financial aspects of the road usage charge, with the goal of continually assessing and improving the system.

6. Data privacy and security: Strict rules are set to govern how data is handled, focusing particularly on the privacy of vehicle owners and security of their information.

This bill aims to adjust the funding model for road maintenance and development to account for the increasing number of electric vehicles, which do not contribute to fuel taxes but still use public roads.