SF4853
Curl in Minnesota special license plates establishment
Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026)
Related bill: HF4671
AI Generated Summary
Purpose
Create a new Minnesota special license plate called “Curl in Minnesota” to raise funds for curling facilities across the state. The bill requires eligible vehicle owners to obtain the plate and contribute money to the Minnesota Curling Association.
Main Provisions
- Issuance of plates: The commissioner must issue Curl in Minnesota special plates (or a single motorcycle plate) to owners of certain vehicles who:
- pay the required special-plate fee and other applicable fees and taxes,
- contribute at least $30 per year to the Minnesota Curling Association account, and
- comply with all applicable vehicle registration and licensing laws.
- Design: In consultation with the Minnesota Curling Association, the commissioner must adopt a plate design that includes the inscription “Curl in Minnesota.”
- Plate transfer: Special plates may be transferred to another qualifying vehicle if the new vehicle is owned by the same individual and is eligible to bear the plates, with a transfer fee.
- Exemption: These plates are not subject to a specific other rule (168.1293, subdivision 2).
- Contributions account: The $30 annual contributions go into the Minnesota Curling Association account, established in the special revenue fund.
Funding and Allocation
- Money flow: Contributions collected are deposited into the Minnesota Curling Association account in the special revenue fund.
- Administration vs. curling facilities: Money in the account is first used to cover the annual cost of administering the account (admin costs). Any remaining funds are distributed to the Minnesota Curling Association to maintain curling facilities across Minnesota.
Impact on Existing Law
- Creates a new specialty license plate category and funding mechanism.
- Modifies how plate fees and associated funds are handled under Minnesota Statutes, including design requirements, transfer rules, and an earmarked funding channel for curling facilities.
Significant Changes at a Glance
- Establishment of a Curl in Minnesota special license plate.
- Automatic annual donation requirement of at least $30 to the Minnesota Curling Association.
- Design requirement with the inscription “Curl in Minnesota.”
- Funds dedicated to the maintenance of curling facilities via a state special-revenue account.
- Transfer and exemption provisions for the new plate.
Relevant Terms - Curl in Minnesota plate - Minnesota Curling Association - special license plates - Minnesota Curling Association account - special revenue fund - annual donation of $30 - curling facilities - transfer of plates - Minnesota Statutes (168.12, 168.013) - inscription “Curl in Minnesota” - administration costs - exempt from 168.1293 subdivision 2
Bill text versions
- Introduction PDF PDF file
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Where | Type | Name | Committee Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 25, 2026 | Senate | Action | Introduction and first reading | ||
| March 25, 2026 | Senate | Action | Referred to | Transportation |
Citations
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"summary": "The bill references Minnesota Statutes section 168.013 to require payment of the registration tax for the Curl in Minnesota plates.",
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"summary": "The bill references Minnesota Statutes section 168.1293, subdivision 2, related to exemptions applied to special license plates; the bill provides an exemption from that subdivision for Curl in Minnesota plates.",
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]Progress through the legislative process
In Committee