Bill > SF2464

This bill repeals Minnesota's electric-assisted bicycle rebate program by canceling a $2,000,000 appropriation to the program and eliminating the related statutes. Specifically, the bill will cancel the existing appropriation to the general fund on June 30, 2025, and require the commissioner of transportation to transfer $2,000,000 from the general fund to the highway user tax distribution fund in fiscal year 2026. The original program, which was set to run through June 30, 2026, would have provided rebates of up to $1,500 (or 75% of eligible expenses) to Minnesota residents purchasing electric-assisted bicycles, with the rebate percentage sliding down based on the purchaser's income. The rebate was designed to make electric bicycles more affordable, with specific eligibility requirements including age restrictions, income limits, and rules for retailers. By repealing this program, the bill effectively ends the state's financial incentive for electric bicycle purchases, returning the allocated funds to the state's general and highway funds.

Transportation and Infrastructure

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