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 contributing a minimum of $60 annually to the Board of Water and Soil Resources pollinator account. The bill outlines the requirements for obtaining the plates, including payment of applicable fees and compliance with vehicle registration rules. It also mandates the commissioner to design the plates in consultation with relevant stakeholders and allows for the transfer of plates between vehicles under specific conditions. Additionally, the contributions collected will be allocated to the designated pollinator account, while other fees will support the driver and vehicle services operating account. The program is set to take effect on January 1, 2026.

Furthermore, 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, rotational grazing, and providing habitats for pollinators. Owners must submit an agrivoltaics management plan and report for agency feedback to validate their claims. This section of the bill takes effect immediately upon final enactment.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 216B.1642