SF2716

Purpose of the Bill

The purpose of this bill is to provide financial relief to certain veterans in Minnesota by exempting them from paying specific motor vehicle-related taxes and fees.

Main Provisions

• Exemptions for Disabled Veterans: Veterans with a total service-connected disability will not need to pay certain taxes and fees when registering passenger cars, one-ton pickup trucks, motorcycles, or recreational vehicles. These exempted costs include:
  • Motor vehicle registration taxes.
  • Administrative fees, filing fees, and surcharges.
  • License plate and validation sticker fees.
• Joint Registration: These exemptions also apply if the vehicle is registered jointly with the veteran’s spouse or domestic partner.
• Limitations:
  • The exemptions apply to a maximum of two vehicles registered concurrently by a qualifying veteran.
  • Fees for personalized plates or donations for special plates are not exempted.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

This bill modifies existing Minnesota statutes by introducing new exemptions for veterans with total service-connected disabilities, thereby reducing their financial burden related to motor vehicle ownership and operation.

Relevant Terms

veterans, total service-connected disability, motor vehicle registration, license plate fees, administrative fees, Minnesota statutes, recreational vehicle, personalized plates, special plates, joint registration, disability benefits.