This bill introduces a road usage charge specifically for all-electric vehicles in Minnesota, amending several sections of the Minnesota Statutes. It establishes a new subdivision under section 13.6905 to govern data related to road usage charges and defines "all-electric vehicle" in section 168.002. Additionally, it modifies section 168.013 to impose a fee of $75 for all-electric vehicles and outlines that revenue from this fee will be deposited into the highway user tax distribution fund. The bill also proposes a new section, 168.0132, which details the implementation of the road usage charge, including definitions, calculation methods, and management agreements with account providers.

The bill mandates that the owner of an all-electric vehicle must pay a road usage charge based on miles traveled within Minnesota, with specific calculations provided for different billing scenarios. It also requires the commissioner to enter into agreements with account providers for managing the road usage charge and outlines data practices to protect vehicle owner information. Furthermore, the bill includes provisions for the appropriation of funds for administrative costs related to the implementation of the road usage charge and requires an annual report to be submitted to legislative committees regarding the charge's implementation and finances. The effective date for these changes is set for July 1, 2026, with a phase-in period for the charge in the first two years.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 13.6905, 168.002, 168.013