Bill > HF1294

This bill amends Minnesota's vehicle registration fee structure to provide financial compensation to deputy registrars for processing no-fee transactions. Specifically, the bill requires the commissioner of public safety to compile quarterly data on no-fee vehicle transactions and distribute payments to deputy registrars: $9 for each no-fee vehicle registration renewal and $13 for each other type of no-fee vehicle transaction, excluding transactions that are corrections to previous filings. The bill excludes transactions with errors made by the Department of Public Safety, dealers, or deputy registrars from this compensation calculation. These payments will be appropriated from the driver and vehicle services operating account in the special revenue fund, ensuring that deputy registrars are financially supported for administrative work that does not generate standard filing fees. The provisions of this bill will take effect on July 1, 2025, giving state agencies time to prepare for the new compensation mechanism. This change aims to fairly compensate deputy registrars for their administrative work on transactions that do not typically generate revenue.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=House&f=HF1294&ssn=0&y=2025