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HF2673 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Disabled veterans exempted from watercraft fees.

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

Bill text versions

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
March 24, 2025HouseFloorActionIntroduction and first reading, referred toEnvironment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy

Citations

 
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Progress through the legislative process

17%
In Committee

Sponsors