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HF1817 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Requirements governing electric vehicle surcharges amended, and account transfers provided.

Related bill: SF3371

AI Generated Summary

This Minnesota House bill proposes amendments related to electric vehicle (EV) surcharges and transportation funding. The key changes include:

  1. Adjusting EV Surcharges:

    • The surcharge for all-electric vehicles is increased from $75 to $100.
    • The surcharge will be adjusted every three years, based on changes to the state gasoline tax.

  2. New Surcharge on Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles:

    • The bill introduces a surcharge for plug-in hybrid electric vehicles, though the exact amount is not specified in the provided text.

  3. Creation of a Transportation Impact Assessment and Mitigation Account:

    • A special account is established within the special revenue fund.
    • Funds from EV surcharges and other revenues will be deposited into this account.
    • The funds will be allocated to projects that reduce traffic fatalities or severe injuries.

  4. Transfer of Excess Funds:

    • If the account balance exceeds 50% of the total deposits in the previous fiscal year, a portion of the surplus (up to 90%) will be transferred to the Highway User Tax Distribution Fund.

The bill aims to modify EV-related fees to ensure fair contributions to transportation infrastructure while supporting road safety efforts.

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
March 04, 2025HouseFloorActionAuthor added

Citations

 
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