SF1640 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))
Certain exemptions establishment from taxes and fees on motor vehicles for volunteer firefighters
Related bill: HF2120
AI Generated Summary
The bill S.F. No. 1640 proposes amendments to Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 168.012, subdivision 13, to provide exemptions from certain taxes and fees on motor vehicles for volunteer firefighters.
Key Provisions of the Bill:
Expanded Eligibility for Exemptions:
- Currently, these exemptions apply to veterans with total service-connected disabilities.
- The bill expands eligibility to include active volunteer firefighters who provide documentation from their fire department chief.
Exemptions from Fees and Taxes:
- Eligible volunteer firefighters (along with qualifying veterans) will not have to pay:
- Motor vehicle registration taxes
- Administrative fees
- Filing fees and surcharges
- Plate and validation sticker fees (excluding certain specialty plate fees)
- Eligible volunteer firefighters (along with qualifying veterans) will not have to pay:
Joint Registration:
- The exemption applies to a vehicle if it is jointly registered by an eligible owner (veteran or firefighter) and their spouse or domestic partner.
Limit on Exempt Vehicles:
- Each eligible owner can register up to two vehicles with these exemptions simultaneously.
The bill seeks to reduce financial burdens on volunteer firefighters by providing the same motor vehicle tax and fee exemptions currently granted to veterans with total service-connected disabilities.
Bill text versions
- Introduction PDF file
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Where | Type | Name | Committee Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 19, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Introduction and first reading | |
| February 19, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Referred to | Transportation |
| March 02, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Author added | |
| March 05, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Author added |
Citations
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"Introduces an exemption for volunteer firefighters regarding registration taxes."
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"removed": [
"None specifically removed."
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"summary": "Amendments to this statute alter tax and fee exemptions for vehicles registered by volunteer firefighters and veterans.",
"modified": [
"Clarifies joint registration provisions for qualifying veterans and their spouses or partners."
]
},
"citation": "168.012"
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"analysis": {
"added": [
"None added directly."
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"removed": [
"None removed directly."
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"summary": "Defines a total service-connected disability related to vehicle registration exemptions.",
"modified": [
"References updated to align with amended eligibility for fee exemptions."
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"citation": "171.01"
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"Exempts specific administrative fees for eligible owners under certain conditions."
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"removed": [
"None removed."
],
"summary": "Revises administrative procedures affecting fees, exempting certain fees for eligible vehicle registrations.",
"modified": [
"Clarification about fee applicability for eligible vehicle registrations."
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},
"citation": "168.33"
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"Specifies exemptions for plate and validation sticker fees for qualifying vehicles and owners."
],
"removed": [
"None removed."
],
"summary": "Amends provisions related to plate and sticker fees, detailing exemptions for eligible vehicle registrations.",
"modified": [
"Exemption details adjusted for personalized and special plate fees."
]
},
"citation": "168.12"
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"analysis": {
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"Clarifies conditions under which special plate fees can be exempted for qualifying owners."
],
"removed": [
"None removed."
],
"summary": "References special plate fees and conditions for exemptions.",
"modified": [
"Adds clauses about fee exemptions related to special plates."
]
},
"citation": "168.1255"
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"analysis": {
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"Expands exemption coverage for special plate fees."
],
"removed": [
"None removed."
],
"summary": "References conditions for special plate fee exemptions.",
"modified": [
"Adjusted exemption applicability for special plates with additional clauses."
]
},
"citation": "168.1258"
},
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"analysis": {
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"Added specific clauses for special plate fee exemptions under new eligibility rules."
],
"removed": [
"None removed."
],
"summary": "Further details special plate fee exemptions.",
"modified": [
"Updated paragraph to reflect new exemption rules for specific plates."
]
},
"citation": "168.1259"
},
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"analysis": {
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"Clearly outlines exemptions on required contributions for certain special plates."
],
"removed": [
"None removed."
],
"summary": "Clarifies special plate fee contribution exemptions.",
"modified": [
"Modified to include exemption references for new categories of special plates."
]
},
"citation": "168.1287"
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{
"analysis": {
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"Additional rules for exempting contributions towards special plates."
],
"removed": [
"None removed."
],
"summary": "Handles exemptions to contributions for special plates.",
"modified": [
"Paragraphs adjusted to include new exemption clauses for plate contributions."
]
},
"citation": "168.129"
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{
"analysis": {
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"New clauses to manage fee contributions exemptions for special plates."
],
"removed": [
"None removed."
],
"summary": "Involves special plates and related fee exemptions.",
"modified": [
"Expands on what fees can be exempted for specific plate categories."
]
},
"citation": "168.1295"
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{
"analysis": {
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"Extended exemptions for certain owner categories towards special plate fees."
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"removed": [
"None removed."
],
"summary": "Discusses exemptions related to special plate required contributions.",
"modified": [
"Exemption provisions expanded to cover additional special plate scenarios."
]
},
"citation": "168.1296"
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"analysis": {
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"Additional exemption provisions for qualifying vehicle and owner types."
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"removed": [
"None removed."
],
"summary": "Exemption rules for special plate fee categories.",
"modified": [
"Citations modified to reflect new fee exemptions for special plate offerings."
]
},
"citation": "168.1299"
}
]