This bill amends Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 168.012, subdivision 13, to establish tax and fee exemptions for certain motor vehicle owners, specifically targeting volunteer firefighters and veterans with service-connected disabilities. The bill redefines eligible owners to include active members of volunteer fire departments who can provide documentation from their fire chief, in addition to veterans with total service-connected disabilities. The exemptions cover various fees, including registration taxes, administrative fees, filing fees, and plate and validation sticker fees, while excluding fees for personalized plates and required contributions for special plates.

The bill also clarifies that eligible owners can register multiple vehicles simultaneously under these exemptions, ensuring that the registration of additional vehicles is not hindered. The effective date for these changes is set for the day following final enactment, with the provisions applying to taxes payable for registration periods starting on or after January 1, 2026.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 168.012