SF189

SF189 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Vehicle taxes and fee exemptions for eligible surviving spouses of a veteran authorization

Related bill: HF1033

AI Generated Summary

This legislative bill (SF No. 189) introduced in Minnesota aims to provide financial relief to eligible surviving spouses of veterans by exempting them from certain transportation-related fees and taxes.

Key components of the bill include: 1. Definitions for eligible owners, which encompass veterans with total service-connected disabilities and Gold Star spouses. 2. Significant exemptions for qualified owners, which cover a range of fees and taxes related to vehicle registration, titles, driver's licenses, and motor vehicle sales. 3. Specific vehicle types eligible for these exemptions include passenger automobiles, one-ton pickup trucks, motorcycles, and recreational vehicles. 4. Eligible owners can register up to two motor vehicles simultaneously under these exemptions, with the option to register additional vehicles under standard conditions.

The bill aims to reduce the financial burden on the families of veterans who have served and sacrificed for their country.

Bill text versions

Introduction PDF file

Actions

Date	Chamber	Where	Type	Name	Committee Name
January 15, 2025	House	Floor	Action	Introduction and first reading
January 15, 2025	Senate	Floor	Action	Introduction and first reading
January 15, 2025	House	Floor	Action	Referred to	Transportation
January 15, 2025	Senate	Floor	Action	Referred to	Transportation
January 22, 2025	House	Floor	Action	Authors added
January 22, 2025	Senate	Floor	Action	Authors added

Citations

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