Bill > HF3250

This bill establishes a new outdoor recreation license plate endorsement in Minnesota that allows motor vehicle access to state parks, recreation areas, and waysides larger than 50 acres. The endorsement will be an optional sticker available during vehicle registration for passenger automobiles, motorcycles, and certain pickup trucks, with an initial fee of $15 in 2027, increasing to $19 by 2031. The endorsement will be a distinctive color sticker affixed to the license plate, and the revenue collected will be deposited into a dedicated natural resources fund to support state park operations and maintenance. The bill modifies several existing statutes to incorporate this new endorsement, including provisions for how it will be issued, who is eligible, and how the stickers will be designed and distributed. Certain vehicles are exempt from the endorsement, such as commercial vehicles, dealer plates, and collector vehicles. The endorsement is not transferable between vehicles and will be available starting January 1, 2027. The bill also includes an appropriation to help implement the new system, with the goal of providing an alternative method for vehicle owners to access state parks beyond traditional park permits or special license plates.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=House&f=HF3250&ssn=0&y=2025