Bill > HF305

This bill modifies the regulations surrounding blackout special license plates in Minnesota by changing where the contributions from these plates are deposited. Specifically, the bill removes the requirement that the $30 annual contribution from blackout special license plate applicants go to the driver and vehicle services operating account, and instead directs these funds to be deposited in the highway user tax distribution fund. The bill applies to individuals who own passenger automobiles, non-commercial one-ton pickup trucks, motorcycles, or recreational vehicles and wish to obtain blackout special license plates. To qualify, applicants must pay the required additional fees, registration taxes, and meet other licensing and registration requirements. The changes will become effective on July 1, 2025, which gives state agencies time to update their systems and procedures to accommodate the new fund designation. While the government-provided summary suggests the bill is about transportation, the actual text focuses narrowly on the administrative handling of special license plate contributions.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=House&f=HF0305&ssn=0&y=2025