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SF592 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

All-terrain vehicle grant-in-aid surcharge registration fee addition and nonresident all-terrain vehicle state trail passes fee increase provision

Related bill: HF278

AI Generated Summary

The legislative bill SF No 592 introduced in Minnesota proposes changes related to fees associated with all-terrain vehicles (ATVs). Key aspects include:

  1. Increase in ATV Registration Fees:

    • The bill proposes increasing the fee for a three-year public use ATV registration from $60 to $105 (adding a $45 surcharge).
    • The surcharge of $45 is specifically dedicated to funding grant-in-aid programs, which support activities like constructing and maintaining ATV trails.

  2. Changes for Dealers and Manufacturers:

    • The annual registration fee for ATVs owned by dealers for demonstration or testing is raised from $50 to $100.
    • The annual registration fee for ATVs used by manufacturers for research or demonstration purposes is increased from $150 to $200.

  3. Increase in Fees for Non-Resident State Trail Passes:

    • A non-resident using the state or grant-in-aid ATV trails is required to have a trail pass, the cost of which will increase from $30 to $45.
    • The raised funds from these passes will support the development and maintenance of ATV trails and facilities.

Overall, the bill aims to adjust the fee structures for ATV use and registration, with a portion of these fees allocated to enhance state and local ATV infrastructure and support recreational ATV use through grant-in-aid programs.

Bill text versions

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
January 26, 2025SenateFloorActionIntroduction and first reading
January 26, 2025SenateFloorActionReferred toEnvironment, Climate, and Legacy
February 02, 2025SenateFloorActionAuthor stricken
February 09, 2025SenateFloorActionAuthor added

Citations

 
[
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "A surcharge to each all-terrain vehicle license for grant-in-aid programs."
      ],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "This bill modifies the registration fees for various classes of all-terrain vehicles under section 84.922, subdivision 5.",
      "modified": [
        "Updated fees for all-terrain vehicle registration including those for public and private use."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "84.922, subdivision 5"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "This bill references the grant-in-aid programs under section 84.927, subdivision 2 for all-terrain vehicle trails.",
      "modified": []
    },
    "citation": "84.927, subdivision 2"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "This bill adjusts the fee for nonresident all-terrain vehicle state trail passes under section 84.9275, subdivision 1.",
      "modified": [
        "Increased nonresident trail pass fee from $30 to $45."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "84.9275, subdivision 1"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "This section is referenced regarding the designation of employees who can inspect all-terrain vehicle passes.",
      "modified": []
    },
    "citation": "84.835"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "References the electronic licensing system commission guideline in section 84.027, subdivision 15.",
      "modified": []
    },
    "citation": "84.027, subdivision 15"
  }
]

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