SF2032

SF2032 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Wheelage tax up to $35 levied by counties authorization provision

Related bill: HF1799

AI Generated Summary

This bill (S.F. No. 2032) proposes an amendment to Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 163.051, subdivision 1, relating to transportation. It authorizes county boards to levy a wheelage tax of up to $35 per year, an increase from the previous $20 limit. Counties can choose to collect the tax themselves or request the state registrar of motor vehicles to do so. The bill maintains exemptions for motorcycles, motorized bicycles, motorized foot scooters, and certain other vehicles. Additionally, for counties that had authorized a wheelage tax before May 24, 2013, the tax continues at the revised rate.

Bill text versions

Introduction PDF file

Actions

Date	Chamber	Where	Type	Name	Committee Name
March 02, 2025	Senate	Floor	Action	Introduction and first reading
March 02, 2025	Senate	Floor	Action	Referred to	Transportation
March 05, 2025	Senate	Floor	Action	Author added

Citations

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  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Allows counties to levy a wheelage tax up to $35."
      ],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "This bill involves amendments to section 163.051 regarding the authority of counties to levy a wheelage tax.",
      "modified": [
        "Increases the maximum allowed rate of the wheelage tax from $20 to $35."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "163.051"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "This section is referenced for wheelage tax exemption criteria for certain vehicles.",
      "modified": [
        "Specifies exemption requirements for vehicles under the wheelage tax."
      ],
      "additional_comment": "Seen as a cross-reference for vehicle types exempt from the wheelage tax."
    },
    "citation": "168.012"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "This section provides definitions for vehicle types like motorcycles, motorized bicycles, and motorized foot scooters.",
      "modified": [
        "Defines vehicle types that are exempt from the wheelage tax."
      ],
      "additional_comment": "Referenced multiple times for categorizing exempt vehicles."
    },
    "citation": "169.011"
  }
]