This bill establishes a special license plate program in Minnesota for solar pollinator initiatives, allowing registered owners of certain vehicles to obtain these plates by making annual contributions to specific environmental funds. The requirements for obtaining the plates include a minimum contribution of $60 to the Board of Water and Soil Resources and $25 to the University of Minnesota's College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences. The bill also outlines the design process for the plates, the conditions under which they can be transferred to another vehicle, and specifies that these special plates are exempt from certain regulations.

Additionally, the bill amends Minnesota Statutes to include provisions for agrivoltaic solar sites, allowing owners to claim their sites as agrivoltaics if they are integrated with agricultural activities or conservation practices. This includes various practices such as crop production and providing habitats for pollinators. Owners must submit an agrivoltaics management plan for agency feedback to qualify. The effective date for the license plate program is set for January 1, 2026, while the agrivoltaics provisions take effect immediately upon final enactment.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 216B.1642
1st Engrossment: 216B.1642