SF2716 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))
Certain motor vehicle registration taxes and fees, including certain registration taxes, license plate fees, title fees, driver's license and identification card fees, and motor vehicle sale taxes veterans exemption provision
Related bill: HF792
AI Generated Summary
Purpose of the Bill
This legislative bill aims to provide financial relief to veterans with a total service-connected disability. It seeks to exempt them from various motor vehicle-related taxes and fees in Minnesota.
Main Provisions
- Tax Exemptions: Veterans who have a total service-connected disability will not have to pay registration taxes, certain administrative fees, filing fees, surcharges, or plate and validation sticker fees for their vehicles.
- Eligible Vehicles: The exemption applies to passenger automobiles, one-ton pickup trucks, motorcycles, and recreational vehicles owned by qualifying veterans.
- Joint Registration: The tax exemptions apply even if the vehicle is jointly registered with a spouse or domestic partner.
Significant Changes to Existing Law
- Number of Vehicles: Veterans are allowed to register up to two vehicles simultaneously with these exemptions. This provision, however, does not restrict the registration of additional vehicles under other legal terms.
- Exclusions: The exemptions do not cover fees for personalized license plates or certain contributions or donations required for special plates.
Relevant Terms
veterans, service-connected disability, motor vehicle registration, tax exemption, fees exemption, Minnesota statutes, personalized plates, joint registration, special plates.
Bill text versions
- Introduction PDF file
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Where | Type | Name | Committee Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 19, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Introduction and first reading | |
| March 19, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Referred to | Transportation |
Citations
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