Minneslate Logo

HF305 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Blackout special license plate deposit of revenue fund modified.

Related bill: SF397

AI Generated Summary

Purpose

  • Clarifies and updates how revenue from blackout special license plates is deposited and used, and adds a new annual funding requirement related to the Driver and Vehicle Services (DVS) operating account.

Main Provisions

  • Issuance authority: The commissioner must issue blackout special license plates or a single motorcycle plate to an applicant who is a registered owner of a passenger automobile, noncommercial one-ton pickup truck, motorcycle, or recreational vehicle.
  • Payment requirements for issuance: Applicants must pay
    • an additional fee for special plates (as specified for special plates under section 168.12, subdivision 5)
    • the registration tax as required under section 168.013
    • the fees required under this chapter
    • a minimum annual contribution of $30 to the Driver and Vehicle Services operating account
    • and must comply with this chapter and the rules governing registration of motor vehicles and licensing of drivers

Significant Changes to Law

  • Adds a mandatory annual contribution of at least $30 to the Driver and Vehicle Services operating account as part of obtaining blackout license plates.
  • Explicitly ties the issuance of blackout plates to specific vehicle types (passenger automobiles, noncommercial one-ton pickups, motorcycles, or recreational vehicles) and to compliance with current law and rules.
  • Reframes or reinforces how revenue from blackout plates is deposited into the relevant fund, affecting the “fund for deposit of revenue relating to blackout special license plates.”

Impact and Who Is Affected

  • Affects vehicle owners of the specified types who want blackout special license plates or a motorcycle plate.
  • Involves the Minnesota Department of Public Safety/Driver and Vehicle Services in administering plate issuance and ensuring fee collection.
  • Potentially increases ongoing funding for the DVS operating account through the new annual $30 contribution.

Notes

  • The excerpt references Minnesota Statutes 2024 section 168.1287, subdivision 1, and related sections (168.12, 168.013) as the statutory framework for issuance and fees.

Effective Date

  • Not stated in the provided excerpt.

Relevant Terms - blackout special license plates - driver and vehicle services operating account - annual contribution of $30 - registration tax - Minnesota Statutes 2024 section 168.1287 subdivision 1 - section 168.12 subdivision 5 - Minnesota Statutes 2024 section 168.013 - issuance of plates - motor vehicles and licensing of drivers - regulatory compliance (this chapter and rules)

Bill text versions

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
February 10, 2025HouseActionIntroduction and first reading, referred toTransportation Finance and Policy

Citations

 
[
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "This bill amends Minnesota Statutes 2024 section 168.1287, subdivision 1, regarding issuance of blackout special license plates.",
      "modified": [
        "Modifies the issuance conditions and fees associated with blackout special license plates."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "168.1287",
    "subdivision": "1"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "This bill references Minnesota Statutes 2024 section 168.12, subdivision 5, which pertains to the fees for special plates.",
      "modified": []
    },
    "citation": "168.12",
    "subdivision": "5"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "This bill references Minnesota Statutes 2024 section 168.013, which governs the registration tax.",
      "modified": []
    },
    "citation": "168.013",
    "subdivision": ""
  }
]

Progress through the legislative process

17%
In Committee

Sponsors

Loading…