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 not only veterans with total service-connected disabilities but also active members of volunteer fire departments who can provide documentation from their fire chief. The exemptions apply to 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.

Additionally, the bill clarifies that eligible owners can register multiple vehicles simultaneously under these exemptions without affecting their ability to register additional vehicles as permitted by existing law. The effective date of this amendment 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