The bill proposes the repeal of the electric-assisted bicycle rebate program as outlined in Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 289A.51. The new legal language inserted into the current law includes a repeal clause stating that this section is effective the day following final enactment. The bill effectively eliminates the definitions, eligibility criteria, and processes associated with the rebate program, which previously allowed eligible individuals to receive financial rebates for purchasing electric-assisted bicycles.

By repealing this section, the bill removes the framework that governed the issuance of rebate certificates, the calculation of rebate amounts based on income, and the allocation of funds for the program. The bill also terminates the appropriation of $4,000,000 from the general fund that was designated for the administration and payment of rebates, as well as the sunset provision that would have allowed the program to continue until June 30, 2026. Overall, this legislation signifies a shift away from incentivizing the purchase of electric-assisted bicycles through financial rebates.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 289A.51