This bill amends existing Minnesota statutes related to motor vehicle surcharges, specifically targeting all-electric vehicles, plug-in hybrid electric vehicles, electric motorcycles, and plug-in hybrid electric motorcycles. The surcharge for all-electric vehicles is increased from $75 to $150, while new surcharges of $75 for plug-in hybrid electric vehicles, $30 for all-electric motorcycles, and $15 for plug-in hybrid electric motorcycles are introduced. Additionally, the bill mandates that revenue from these surcharges be deposited into the highway user tax distribution fund and outlines a process for annual adjustments based on changes to the gasoline excise tax.

The bill also includes definitions for all-electric motorcycles and plug-in hybrid electric motorcycles, clarifying their characteristics and distinguishing between the two. Furthermore, it requires the commissioner of management and budget to transfer specific amounts from the general fund to the highway user tax distribution fund based on the number of surcharges collected in the previous fiscal year. The act is set to take effect on August 1, 2025, and includes provisions for the renumbering of subdivisions in the statutes to ensure definitions are organized alphabetically.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 168.013, 169.011