The 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 commissioner is tasked with designing the plates in consultation with relevant stakeholders and allows for the transfer of these plates to other qualifying vehicles for a fee. Additionally, the contributions collected from the special plates will be allocated to the pollinator account, while other fees will go to the driver and vehicle services operating account. This provision will take effect on January 1, 2026.

Furthermore, the bill amends Minnesota Statutes to include a new subdivision regarding agrivoltaics site management. It allows owners of solar sites to claim their sites as agrivoltaics if they are integrated with agricultural activities or conservation practices, such as crop production 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 will take effect immediately upon final enactment.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 216B.1642