This bill amends Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 289A.51, to modify the electric-assisted bicycle rebate program. The rebate amount is adjusted to be the lesser of 75 percent of the purchase price or $750, replacing the previous maximum of $1,500. Eligibility for the rebate is now limited to individuals with adjusted gross incomes not exceeding $78,000 for married couples filing jointly and $41,000 for all other individuals. The bill also changes the application process for rebate certificates, moving from a first-come, first-served basis to a random lottery system if the number of eligible applicants exceeds the available certificates.

Additionally, the bill requires the commissioner of revenue to submit a report by January 15, 2026, detailing the operation of the rebate program, including challenges faced during the application process and recommendations for improvement. The report will also evaluate any third-party vendors involved in the program. The bill specifies that no funds allocated for rebates can be used for preparing the report, and the reporting requirement will expire either on December 31, 2026, or upon submission of the report, whichever comes first.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 289A.51
1st Engrossment: 289A.51