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SF592 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

All-terrain vehicle grant-in-aid surcharge registration fee addition and nonresident all-terrain vehicle state trail passes fee increase provision

Related bill: HF278

AI Generated Summary

The legislative bill SF No 592 introduced in Minnesota proposes changes related to fees associated with all-terrain vehicles (ATVs). Key aspects include:

  1. Increase in ATV Registration Fees:

    • The bill proposes increasing the fee for a three-year public use ATV registration from $60 to $105 (adding a $45 surcharge).
    • The surcharge of $45 is specifically dedicated to funding grant-in-aid programs, which support activities like constructing and maintaining ATV trails.

  2. Changes for Dealers and Manufacturers:

    • The annual registration fee for ATVs owned by dealers for demonstration or testing is raised from $50 to $100.
    • The annual registration fee for ATVs used by manufacturers for research or demonstration purposes is increased from $150 to $200.

  3. Increase in Fees for Non-Resident State Trail Passes:

    • A non-resident using the state or grant-in-aid ATV trails is required to have a trail pass, the cost of which will increase from $30 to $45.
    • The raised funds from these passes will support the development and maintenance of ATV trails and facilities.

Overall, the bill aims to adjust the fee structures for ATV use and registration, with a portion of these fees allocated to enhance state and local ATV infrastructure and support recreational ATV use through grant-in-aid programs.

Bill text versions

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
January 26, 2025HouseFloorActionIntroduction and first reading
January 26, 2025SenateFloorActionIntroduction and first reading
January 26, 2025SenateFloorActionReferred toEnvironment, Climate, and Legacy
January 26, 2025HouseFloorActionReferred toEnvironment, Climate, and Legacy
February 02, 2025HouseFloorActionAuthor stricken
February 02, 2025SenateFloorActionAuthor stricken
February 09, 2025HouseFloorActionAuthor added
February 09, 2025SenateFloorActionAuthor added

Citations

 
[
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "A surcharge for grant-in-aid programs is introduced."
      ],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "This section modifies registration fees for all-terrain vehicles under section 84.922, including the addition of a grant-in-aid surcharge.",
      "modified": [
        "Adjusts the registration fees for public use, private use, manufacturers, and dealers."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "84.922",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 5"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "This section modifies the requirements and fees for nonresident all-terrain vehicle state trail passes under section 84.9275.",
      "modified": [
        "Increases the fee for nonresident ATV state trail passes from $30 to $45."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "84.9275",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 1"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "Section references the designation of employees for certain tasks related to the inspection of trail passes under section 84.835.",
      "modified": []
    },
    "citation": "84.835",
    "subdivision": ""
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "References the electronic licensing system commission established by the commissioner under section 84.027.",
      "modified": []
    },
    "citation": "84.027",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 15"
  }
]

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