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HF1799 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Counties authorized to levy a wheelage tax up to $35, and technical changes made.

Related bill: SF2032

AI Generated Summary

This bill proposes an amendment to Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 163.051, subdivision 1, allowing counties to levy a wheelage tax of up to $35 per year, an increase from the current $20 cap. The tax applies to motor vehicles kept in the county when not in operation and subject to annual registration under chapter 168. Counties can choose to collect the tax themselves or request collection by the state registrar of motor vehicles. Certain vehicles, including motorcycles, motorized bicycles, and motorized foot scooters, remain exempt. The bill also maintains the tax rate for counties that authorized the tax before May 24, 2013.

Bill text versions

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
March 02, 2025HouseFloorActionIntroduction and first reading, referred toTransportation Finance and Policy
March 02, 2025HouseFloorActionIntroduction and first reading, referred toTransportation Finance and Policy

Citations

 
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  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Increases maximum allowable wheelage tax rate to $35.",
        "Includes procedural options for collection by county officials or state registrar."
      ],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "Amends regulations regarding wheelage tax authorization by counties.",
      "modified": [
        "Adjusts tax rate structure."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "163.051",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 1"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "Defines 'motorcycles' for transportation-related legislative purposes.",
      "modified": []
    },
    "citation": "169.011",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 44"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "Defines 'motorized bicycles' relevant to exemption categories for wheelage tax.",
      "modified": []
    },
    "citation": "169.011",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 45"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "Defines 'motorized foot scooters' with respect to tax exemptions.",
      "modified": []
    },
    "citation": "169.011",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 46"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "Describes vehicle requirements for exemption from wheelage tax.",
      "modified": []
    },
    "citation": "168.012",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 13"
  }
]

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