SF73 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))
Vehicle services fee dedication to the highway user tax distribution fund, driver and vehicle operating account repeal, and appropriation
AI Generated Summary
Senate File No. 73 is a bill that proposes several changes regarding the management of fees collected by the Department of Driver and Vehicle Services in Minnesota. Primarily, the bill looks to redirect the revenue from various driver and vehicle service fees directly into the Highway User Tax Distribution Fund rather than the current Driver and Vehicle Services Operating Account. This change aims to amend multiple sections of the Minnesota Statutes to reflect this new allocation of funds. Furthermore, the bill includes clauses related to vehicle registration, special license plates, and renewal procedures, ensuring the fees charged in these contexts also contribute to the Highway User Tax Distribution Fund. Additionally, it proposes the repeal of certain statutes no longer deemed necessary. This bill is part of a broader strategy to streamline the application of collected fees towards the maintenance and enhancement of the state's transportation infrastructure.
Bill text versions
- Introduction PDF file
Actions
Date | Chamber | Where | Type | Name | Committee Name |
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January 15, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Introduction and first reading | |
January 15, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Referred to | Transportation |
Citations
[ { "analysis": { "added": [ "References added for depositing various fees into highway user tax distribution fund and driver and vehicle services operating account." ], "removed": [ "Removed references and transfers from the driver and vehicle services operating account to other funds due to statutory changes." ], "summary": "Several sections of this bill reference deposits to and use of the funds in the driver and vehicle services operating account under section 299A.705.", "modified": [ "Adjusted the allocation of specific surcharges and fees to the driver and vehicle services operating account." ] }, "citation": "299A.705" }, { "analysis": { "added": [ "Added cooperation between different enforcement bodies with vehicle services." ], "removed": [], "summary": "This citation relates to functions and purposes of the Minnesota state patrol and local police.", "modified": [ "Adjusted references to how funds allocated to these services should be used or redirected." ] }, "citation": "299.19" }, { "analysis": { "added": [ "Added new allocation for contributions related to vehicle service fees." ], "removed": [], "summary": "Relates to funding from contributions collected and credited to Minnesota critical habitat private sector matching account.", "modified": [ "Modified existing donation distribution requirements." ] }, "citation": "84.943" }, { "analysis": { "added": [], "removed": [], "summary": "Relates to verification with insurance companies about vehicle insurance information.", "modified": [ "Modified to enhance enforcement sections for vehicle insurance verification." ] }, "citation": "65B.48" }, { "analysis": { "added": [ "Updated stipulations and revised guidelines for vehicle registration and related taxes in these statutes." ], "removed": [], "summary": "These sections cover requirements for motor vehicle registration.", "modified": [ "Changes the manner in which fees from vehicle registration must be processed and collected." ] }, "citation": "169.79" }, { "analysis": { "added": [ "Included procedures for verifying insurance coverage compliance with vehicle services." ], "removed": [], "summary": "Modification concerning the verification of motor vehicle insurance information and compliance.", "modified": [ "Adjusted how insurance compliance information is managed and processed." ] }, "citation": "169.792" }, { "analysis": { "added": [], "removed": [], "summary": "This relates to records and fees structure of transparent record-keeping and fee structure for motor vehicle policies.", "modified": [ "Modified legal requirements for implementation and record-keeping of transportation safety regulations." ] }, "citation": "169.797" }, { "analysis": { "added": [], "removed": [], "summary": "This section addresses drivers' license reinstatement requirements following DWI related convictions.", "modified": [ "Adjusted the surcharges and reinstatement fee process related to this statute." ] }, "citation": "169A.52" }, { "analysis": { "added": [], "removed": [], "summary": "Concerns the suspension, revocation or cancellation of drivers' licenses.", "modified": [ "Updated provisions on how reinstatement fees for the suspension of licenses should be applied." ] }, "citation": "171.17" }, { "analysis": { "added": [], "removed": [], "summary": "Related to certain misuse and subsequent actions regarding driver’s licenses.", "modified": [ "Modified the basis for reinstatements and various payment distributions in accordance with this statute." ] }, "citation": "171.177" } ]