Bill > HF3105

This bill modifies how traffic fine proceeds are distributed across various Minnesota state statutes, primarily shifting the allocation of fines from the state general fund to the highway user tax distribution fund for traffic-related offenses. The bill makes technical changes to several sections of law governing how fines, penalties, and forfeitures are collected and distributed by courts, municipalities, and state agencies. Specifically, the bill requires that for traffic offenses, one-third of fines will now be credited to the highway user tax distribution fund instead of the general fund, while non-traffic offenses will continue to be credited to the general fund. The changes apply to various scenarios including fines collected by peace officers, state patrol troopers, district courts, and in different counties and municipalities. The modifications also update language, replacing "shall" with "must" throughout the statutes and making minor grammatical and procedural adjustments to how fine proceeds are processed and reported. These changes aim to provide more clarity and consistency in the handling of traffic-related fine revenues across different jurisdictions in Minnesota.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=House&f=HF3105&ssn=0&y=2025