The bill amends various sections of Minnesota Statutes related to transportation and driver and vehicle services, specifically focusing on the establishment of a new "full-service provider account." It modifies the fee structure for vehicle registration renewals and other vehicle transactions, introducing new allocations for fees collected. Notably, it inserts provisions that allocate a portion of the fees collected from mail and online transactions to the newly created full-service provider account, which will receive funds based on the number of transactions completed by each provider. Additionally, a $5 surcharge is imposed on vehicle registration renewals submitted by mail, with funds directed to both the driver and vehicle services operating account and the full-service provider account.

Furthermore, the bill outlines the creation of the full-service provider account within the special revenue fund, which will consist of fees from vehicle transactions and other contributions. The funds in this account are appropriated to the commissioner of public safety for distribution to full-service providers, ensuring that these providers receive financial support based on their transaction volume. The effective date for these changes is set for October 1, 2025, with the first quarterly distribution to full-service providers scheduled for January 15, 2026.

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