This bill amends various sections of Minnesota Statutes related to transportation, specifically focusing on driver and vehicle services. It establishes a new "full-service provider account" within the special revenue fund, which will consist of fees collected from vehicle registration renewals and other vehicle transactions. The bill modifies the allocation of these fees, specifying that a portion will be directed to the new account, which is intended to support full-service providers. For instance, for mail or online transactions, $4.00 from vehicle registration renewals will go to the full-service provider account, while $4.25 will be allocated from other vehicle transactions. Additionally, a $5.00 surcharge will be imposed on vehicle registration renewals submitted by mail, with funds split between the driver and vehicle services operating account and the full-service provider account.

The bill also includes provisions for the distribution of fees collected from driver's license applications and renewals. It specifies that revenue from in-person transactions will go to the driver and vehicle services operating account, while revenue from mail or online transactions will be split equally between the operating account and the new full-service provider account. The effective date for these changes is set for October 1, 2025, with the first quarterly distribution from the full-service provider account scheduled for January 15, 2026.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 168.33, 171.06, 299A.705