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SF2777 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Colorectal cancer awareness special license plates establishment and appropriation

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Purpose of the Bill

This bill aims to raise awareness about colorectal cancer through the creation of special license plates in Minnesota. The legislation also seeks to generate funding for colorectal cancer awareness and education by allowing contributions to be collected when these special license plates are issued.

Main Provisions

  • Issuance of Plates: The Minnesota Commissioner of Public Safety is authorized to issue special license plates for colorectal cancer awareness to registered owners of certain types of vehicles, including passenger automobiles, noncommercial pickup trucks, motorcycles, and recreational motor vehicles.

  • Applicant Requirements: To obtain the special plates, applicants must:

    1. Be the registered owner of an eligible vehicle.
    2. Pay a fee for the special plates, along with regular vehicle registration taxes.
    3. Make an annual contribution of at least $30 to the Minnesota colorectal cancer awareness account.
    4. Comply with all motor vehicle registration and driver licensing rules.

  • Design of Plates: The license plates will include the phrase "Colorectal Cancer Awareness" as part of their design. The design process will involve consultation with the Colon Cancer Coalition and will focus on emphasizing the importance of early detection and screening.

  • Transferability: The special plates can be transferred to another qualified vehicle registered to the same individual, upon application and payment of a transfer fee.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

The bill establishes a new type of special license plate in Minnesota statutes, specifically aimed at promoting colorectal cancer awareness. It also introduces an associated contribution mechanism, creating a special fund to support awareness and education efforts related to colorectal cancer. Contributions collected will be managed by the state but will ultimately be distributed to the Colon Cancer Coalition to further these objectives.

Relevant Terms

  • Colorectal cancer
  • Awareness
  • License plates
  • Colon Cancer Coalition
  • Screening
  • Special revenue fund

Bill text versions

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
March 19, 2025SenateFloorActionIntroduction and first reading
March 19, 2025SenateFloorActionReferred toTransportation

Citations

 
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