Active transportation various governing requirements modified, electric-assisted bicycle rebate eligibility and amount modified, and rulemaking authorized.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Erin Koegel

HF 1804 changes active transportation governance and the e-bike rebate program, including eligibility and rebate amounts, and authorizes rulemaking to implement these changes.

Introduction and first reading, referred to Transportation Finance and Policy

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Summary of HF 1804 (2025)

HF 1804 is a Minnesota House bill introduced on March 3, 2025, that seeks to modify how active transportation is governed, adjust the electric-assisted bicycle (e-bike) rebate program (eligibility and rebate amount), and authorize rulemaking to implement the changes. The bill has been referred to the Transportation Finance and Policy committee and has a Senate companion, SF 2094.

Key purpose and intent

Align and potentially strengthen governance around active transportation (biking and related infrastructure).

Modify the e-bike rebate program to adjust who is eligible and how much rebate is available.

Provide explicit authority for the relevant agency or agencies to issue rules to implement the provisions of the act.

Core provisions (as indicated by the bill’s title)

Active transportation governance: The bill “modifies various governing requirements” related to active transportation. While the exact provisions are not listed here, this typically involves planning, funding, standards, or administration of bikeways, pedestrian facilities, and related programs at the state or local level.

E-bike rebate program: The bill “modifies eligibility and the rebate amount” for electric-assisted bicycles. This could involve changes to eligibility criteria (income limits, model types, purchase requirements, or participant eligibility) and adjustments to the rebate amounts or funding parameters.

Rulemaking: The bill authorizes rulemaking, enabling the responsible state agency to promulgate rules necessary to implement the changes, fill in implementation details, and ensure programs operate smoothly.

Affected parties

Bicyclists and users of active transportation infrastructure (pedestrians, cyclists, scooter users, etc.) who rely on or participate in related programs.

Individuals seeking or currently enrolled in the e-bike rebate program.

Local governments and planning entities responsible for bikeways and pedestrian infrastructure.

State agencies charged with administering active transportation programs and the rebate initiative, which would be empowered to issue implementing rules.

Procedural and timeline aspects

Status: Introduction and first reading in the Minnesota House; referred to Transportation Finance and Policy.

Introduction date: March 3, 2025.

Legislative trajectory: If advanced, the bill would move through hearings, potential amendments, and votes in the House; a Senate companion (SF 2094) indicates parallel action in the Senate, with potential reconciliation if both chambers pass different versions.

Notes

Specific text, including the exact changes to governance requirements, the revised eligibility criteria, rebate amounts, and the details of the authorized rulemaking, is not provided here. For precise provisions, refer to the bill’s full text and subsequent committee materials.

Fiscal impact details are not stated in the information available; the rebate changes could have budget implications depending on funding levels and eligibility.