SF189 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))
Vehicle taxes and fee exemptions for eligible surviving spouses of a veteran authorization
Related bill: HF1033
AI Generated Summary
This legislative bill (SF No. 189) introduced in Minnesota aims to provide financial relief to eligible surviving spouses of veterans by exempting them from certain transportation-related fees and taxes.
Key components of the bill include: 1. Definitions for eligible owners, which encompass veterans with total service-connected disabilities and Gold Star spouses. 2. Significant exemptions for qualified owners, which cover a range of fees and taxes related to vehicle registration, titles, driver's licenses, and motor vehicle sales. 3. Specific vehicle types eligible for these exemptions include passenger automobiles, one-ton pickup trucks, motorcycles, and recreational vehicles. 4. Eligible owners can register up to two motor vehicles simultaneously under these exemptions, with the option to register additional vehicles under standard conditions.
The bill aims to reduce the financial burden on the families of veterans who have served and sacrificed for their country.
Bill text versions
- Introduction PDF file
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Where | Type | Name | Committee Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 15, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Introduction and first reading | |
| January 15, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Referred to | Transportation |
| January 22, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Authors added |
Citations
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"Expands eligible owner definition to include Gold Star spouses."
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"summary": "Amendments to section 168.012, subdivision 13, relate to vehicle registration exemptions for certain veteran owners.",
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"Clarifies which fees are not exempt for eligible owners."
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"citation": "168.012, subdivision 13"
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"summary": "References the definition of a veteran with a total service-connected disability.",
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"citation": "171.01, subdivision 51"
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"summary": "References the definition of a Gold Star spouse.",
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"citation": "171.01, subdivision 33b"
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"summary": "Mentions filing fees and surcharges under section 168.33, subdivision 7.",
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"citation": "168.33, subdivision 7"
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"summary": "Clarifies that personalized plate fees under section 168.12, subdivision 2a, are not exempt.",
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"citation": "168.12, subdivision 2a"
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"summary": "Section 168.1255, subdivision 1, clause 6, relates to contributions for special plates.",
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"citation": "168.1255, subdivision 1"
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"analysis": {
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"summary": "Section 168.1258, subdivision 1, clause 4, is cited regarding required contributions for special plates.",
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"citation": "168.1258, subdivision 1"
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"summary": "References contributions under section 168.1259, subdivision 2, paragraph a, clause 5.",
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"summary": "Cites section 168.1287, subdivision 1, clause 5, regarding contributions for special plates.",
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"summary": "States contributions under section 168.129, subdivision 1, clause 5.",
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