HF2673
Disabled veterans exempted from watercraft fees.
Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026)
Related bill: SF2998
AI Generated Summary
Purpose of the Bill
The purpose of this Minnesota legislative bill is to provide financial relief to disabled veterans by exempting them from certain watercraft-related fees.
Main Provisions
Fee Exemption: The bill proposes that veterans with a 100% service-connected disability are exempt from paying watercraft license fees. This includes not charging fees for the registration, transfer, or duplication of a watercraft license.
Surcharges and Registrar Fees: Disabled veterans will also be exempt from paying any surcharges or registrar fees associated with their watercraft registration.
Eligibility Criteria: To qualify, a veteran must demonstrate a 100% service-connected disability as determined by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs or through the retirement board of the respective military branch.
Significant Changes to Existing Law
- The proposed bill amends Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 86B.415, by adding a new provision specifically for veterans with a 100% service-connected disability, thereby exempting them from specified watercraft-related fees.
Relevant Terms
- Disabled veterans
- Watercraft fees
- License fee exemption
- Service-connected disability
- Veterans Affairs
- Military disability rating
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Where | Type | Name | Committee Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 24, 2025 | House | Action | Introduction and first reading, referred to | Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy |
Bill information comes from public records published by the Office of the Revisor of Statutes, the Minnesota House and the Minnesota Senate. AI summaries are written by MinneSlate and are not official. MinneSlate is independent and is not affiliated with the State of Minnesota or the Minnesota Legislature.