SF73 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))
Vehicle services fee dedication to the highway user tax distribution fund, driver and vehicle operating account repeal, and appropriation
AI Generated Summary
Senate File No. 73 is a bill that proposes several changes regarding the management of fees collected by the Department of Driver and Vehicle Services in Minnesota. Primarily, the bill looks to redirect the revenue from various driver and vehicle service fees directly into the Highway User Tax Distribution Fund rather than the current Driver and Vehicle Services Operating Account. This change aims to amend multiple sections of the Minnesota Statutes to reflect this new allocation of funds. Furthermore, the bill includes clauses related to vehicle registration, special license plates, and renewal procedures, ensuring the fees charged in these contexts also contribute to the Highway User Tax Distribution Fund. Additionally, it proposes the repeal of certain statutes no longer deemed necessary. This bill is part of a broader strategy to streamline the application of collected fees towards the maintenance and enhancement of the state's transportation infrastructure.
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 |
Citations
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"analysis": {
"added": [
"Simplifies the process by directing proceeds to highway user tax distribution fund."
],
"removed": [
"Driver and vehicle services operating account as recipient of some fee proceeds."
],
"summary": "Modifies allocation of tax and fee proceeds related to vehicle registration.",
"modified": [
"Clarifies distribution of net proceeds of the registration tax."
]
},
"citation": "168.013",
"subdivision": "subdivision 8"
},
{
"analysis": {
"added": [
"Provides details for lessees obtaining registration extensions."
],
"removed": [
"Previous time limits for registration extension not specified."
],
"summary": "Extends registration period for leased vehicles.",
"modified": [
"Changes fee and tax deposit instructions to highway user tax distribution fund."
]
},
"citation": "168.017",
"subdivision": "subdivision 5"
},
{
"analysis": {
"added": [
"Clarification on disposition of fees for disability plates."
],
"removed": [
""
],
"summary": "Addresses fees collected from disability plates.",
"modified": [
"Deposit instructions for collected fees updated to highway user tax distribution fund."
]
},
"citation": "168.021",
"subdivision": "subdivision 4"
},
{
"analysis": {
"added": [
"Requirement of paying a fee before transferring collector plates."
],
"removed": [
""
],
"summary": "Covers transfer of collector plates.",
"modified": [
"Redirection of fee deposits to highway user tax distribution fund."
]
},
"citation": "168.10",
"subdivision": "subdivision 1i"
},
{
"analysis": {
"added": [
"Procedure for obtaining special plates for retired firefighters."
],
"removed": [
""
],
"summary": "Discusses retired firefighter special plates.",
"modified": [
"Disposition of collected fees to highway user tax distribution fund."
]
},
"citation": "168.12",
"subdivision": "subdivision 2g"
},
{
"analysis": {
"added": [
"Criteria for obtaining blackout special plates."
],
"removed": [
""
],
"summary": "Issuance of blackout special plates.",
"modified": [
"Required contributions for these plates directed to highway user tax distribution fund."
]
},
"citation": "168.1287",
"subdivision": "subdivision 1"
},
{
"analysis": {
"added": [
"Clarifies handling of contributions related to special plates."
],
"removed": [
""
],
"summary": "Contributions handling under clause.",
"modified": [
"Directs contributions to highway user tax distribution fund."
]
},
"citation": "168.1287",
"subdivision": "subdivision 5"
},
{
"analysis": {
"added": [
"Details on fee management for application processing."
],
"removed": [
""
],
"summary": "Covers deposit and appropriation of application fees.",
"modified": [
"Depositing of fees into highway user tax distribution fund."
]
},
"citation": "168.1293",
"subdivision": "subdivision 7"
},
{
"analysis": {
"added": [
"Addresses deposits of contributions and fees."
],
"removed": [
""
],
"summary": "Processing of contributions under subdivision.",
"modified": [
"Clarified crediting to highway user tax distribution fund."
]
},
"citation": "168.1296",
"subdivision": "subdivision 5"
},
{
"analysis": {
"added": [
"Outlines payment and crediting process."
],
"removed": [
""
],
"summary": "Handling of contributions under subdivision instructions.",
"modified": [
"Fee deposits directed to highway user tax distribution fund."
]
},
"citation": "168.1298",
"subdivision": "subdivision 5"
},
{
"analysis": {
"added": [
"Specifies application and fees for dealer licensing."
],
"removed": [
""
],
"summary": "Dealers license fees and processes.",
"modified": [
"Location of deposit updates to highway user tax distribution fund."
]
},
"citation": "168.27",
"subdivision": "subdivision 11"
},
{
"analysis": {
"added": [
"Guidelines for acquiring replacement plates or stickers."
],
"removed": [
""
],
"summary": "Rules on replacement plates.",
"modified": [
"Fees credited to highway user tax distribution fund."
]
},
"citation": "168.29",
"subdivision": ""
},
{
"analysis": {
"added": [
"Offers expedited processing service details with fees."
],
"removed": [
""
],
"summary": "Expedited service fees for driver and vehicle services.",
"modified": [
"Updates funds allocation to highway user tax distribution fund."
]
},
"citation": "168.326",
"subdivision": ""
},
{
"analysis": {
"added": [
"Requirements for accessing certified records."
],
"removed": [
""
],
"summary": "Management of records and fees.",
"modified": [
"New location for collected fees to highway user tax distribution fund."
]
},
"citation": "168.327",
"subdivision": "subdivision 1"
},
{
"analysis": {
"added": [
"Introduces subscription service for driver records."
],
"removed": [
""
],
"summary": "Driver record subscription services.",
"modified": [
"Alteration in fee collection and crediting to highway user tax distribution fund."
]
},
"citation": "168.327",
"subdivision": "subdivision 4"
},
{
"analysis": {
"added": [
"Details on subscription fees for vehicle records."
],
"removed": [
""
],
"summary": "Vehicle record subscription service allocation.",
"modified": [
"Fee revenue now credited to highway user tax distribution fund."
]
},
"citation": "168.327",
"subdivision": "subdivision 5a"
},
{
"analysis": {
"added": [
"Mentions fees for custom record requests over a certain quantity."
],
"removed": [
""
],
"summary": "Handling of custom data request fees.",
"modified": [
"Revenue distribution redirected to highway user tax distribution fund."
]
},
"citation": "168.327",
"subdivision": "subdivision 5b"
},
{
"analysis": {
"added": [
"Identification of specific filing fees for various transactions."
],
"removed": [
""
],
"summary": "Filing fees allocation process.",
"modified": [
"Funds credited to the highway user tax distribution fund."
]
},
"citation": "168.33",
"subdivision": "subdivision 7"
},
{
"analysis": {
"added": [
"Sets material specifications for manufacturing plates."
],
"removed": [
""
],
"summary": "Specifications for license plate materials.",
"modified": [
"Approval process for equipment and materials remains centralized."
]
},
"citation": "168.381",
"subdivision": "subdivision 3"
},
{
"analysis": {
"added": [
"Outlines fee and identification plate process for intercity buses."
],
"removed": [
""
],
"summary": "Fees for intercity bus identification.",
"modified": [
"Funds now directed to highway user tax distribution fund."
]
},
"citation": "168.62",
"subdivision": "subdivision 3"
},
{
"analysis": {
"added": [
"Clarification on disposition of inspection fee revenue."
],
"removed": [
""
],
"summary": "Allocating funds from inspection fees.",
"modified": [
"Deposit of remainder to highway user tax distribution fund."
]
},
"citation": "168A.152",
"subdivision": "subdivision 2"
},
{
"analysis": {
"added": [
"Details fees for title application and other related services."
],
"removed": [
""
],
"summary": "Fee schedule for various title services.",
"modified": [
"Changes in deposit destination to highway user tax distribution fund."
]
},
"citation": "168A.29",
"subdivision": "subdivision 1"
},
{
"analysis": {
"added": [
"Establishes fees for agreement compliance."
],
"removed": [
""
],
"summary": "Handling of international fuel agreement fees.",
"modified": [
"Collection duties now crediting fees to highway user tax distribution fund."
]
},
"citation": "168D.06",
"subdivision": ""
},
{
"analysis": {
"added": [
"Clarification of decal fee process for compliance."
],
"removed": [
""
],
"summary": "Decal fee protocols for fuel tax agreement.",
"modified": [
"Fee revenue flow update to highway user tax distribution fund."
]
},
"citation": "168D.07",
"subdivision": ""
},
{
"analysis": {
"added": [
"Specifies permissions and fee structure for obtaining accident reports."
],
"removed": [
""
],
"summary": "Management of accident report data.",
"modified": [
"Redirection of collected fees to highway user tax distribution fund."
]
},
"citation": "169.09",
"subdivision": "subdivision 13"
},
{
"analysis": {
"added": [
"Sets out how fees from license sales and reinstatements are handled."
],
"removed": [
""
],
"summary": "Credit allocation of fee revenue.",
"modified": [
"Half of revenue credited to highway user tax distribution fund."
]
},
"citation": "169A.60",
"subdivision": "subdivision 16"
},
{
"analysis": {
"added": [
"Outlines fees associated with various types of licenses and ID cards."
],
"removed": [
""
],
"summary": "Fee schedule for licenses and ID cards.",
"modified": [
"Assignment of some fee collection to highway user tax distribution fund."
]
},
"citation": "171.06",
"subdivision": "subdivision 2"
},
{
"analysis": {
"added": [
"Details procedure for having custodianship indication on licenses."
],
"removed": [
""
],
"summary": "Custodian identifier fees on licenses.",
"modified": [
"Excess fee allocation not addressed previously is recalibrated to highway user tax distribution fund."
]
},
"citation": "171.07",
"subdivision": "subdivision 11"
},
{
"analysis": {
"added": [
"Additional charges for multiple attempts and missed tests."
],
"removed": [
""
],
"summary": "Fees for testing services.",
"modified": [
"Related fees credited to highway user tax distribution fund."
]
},
"citation": "171.13",
"subdivision": "subdivision 7"
},
{
"analysis": {
"added": [
"Streamlined language to clarify fund destination for revenues."
],
"removed": [
""
],
"summary": "Fund designation from chapter services.",
"modified": [
"Contribution of revenue entirely to highway user tax distribution fund."
]
},
"citation": "171.26",
"subdivision": "subdivision 1"
},
{
"analysis": {
"added": [
"Provides framework for handling multiple instances of revocation fees."
],
"removed": [
""
],
"summary": "Reinstatement fee processes and allocations.",
"modified": [
"Guidance for directing a portion to the highway user tax distribution fund."
]
},
"citation": "171.29",
"subdivision": "subdivision 2"
},
{
"analysis": {
"added": [
"Stipulates licensing durations and associated fees."
],
"removed": [
""
],
"summary": "Fees and renewals for licenses.",
"modified": [
"Revenue guidance now favors highway user tax distribution fund."
]
},
"citation": "171.36",
"subdivision": ""
},
{
"analysis": {
"added": [
"Specifies fund use for veterans' services and programs."
],
"removed": [
""
],
"summary": "Allocation for veterans support.",
"modified": [
"Removes transfer provision to vehicle services operating account for specific license plates."
]
},
"citation": "190.19",
"subdivision": "subdivision 2a"
},
{
"analysis": {
"added": [
"Clarifies the intended use of funds collected into the technology account."
],
"removed": [
""
],
"summary": "Regarding the vehicle services technology account.",
"modified": [
"Specific appropriation rules are outlined for collected charges."
]
},
"citation": "299A.705",
"subdivision": "subdivision 3"
}
]