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HF1690 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Technical changes related to the motorcycle safety account made.

AI Generated Summary

This bill makes technical changes related to the motorcycle safety account in Minnesota law. Specifically, it amends Minnesota Statutes 2024, including provisions on the issuance of “Start Seeing Motorcycles” special license plates.

Key Provisions:

  1. Eligibility for Special License Plates:

    • The Commissioner of the Department of Public Safety must issue "Start Seeing Motorcycles" plates to eligible applicants.
    • These plates are available for passenger automobiles, noncommercial one-ton pickup trucks, motorcycles, and recreational vehicles.

  2. Requirements for Obtaining the Plates:

    • The applicant must be a registered owner of an eligible vehicle.
    • Payment of a special plate fee as outlined in Minnesota Statute 168.12, subdivision 5.
    • Payment of the registration tax under Minnesota Statute 168.013, along with other applicable fees.
    • A mandatory contribution of at least $10 annually to the motorcycle safety account (previously referenced in Minnesota Statute 171.06, subdivision 2a and is now amended).
    • Compliance with all Minnesota motor vehicle registration and driver licensing laws.

Purpose of the Bill:

This bill ensures that funds are directed to motorcycle safety programs and clarifies technical aspects of the relevant statutes. It also reinforces the requirements for obtaining special motorcycle awareness plates.

Legislative Status:

  • Introduced in the Minnesota House of Representatives.
  • Authored by Representative Koznick.
  • Referred to the Committee on Transportation Finance and Policy for further review.

Bill text versions

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
February 26, 2025HouseFloorActionIntroduction and first reading, referred toTransportation Finance and Policy
February 26, 2025HouseFloorActionIntroduction and first reading, referred toTransportation Finance and Policy

Citations

 
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