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HF 2606

Delivery of liquid fuels exempted from retail delivery fee.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Andrew Myers and 1 co-sponsor

Exempts the delivery of liquid fuels from the retail delivery fee, potentially reducing delivered prices for consumers and altering retailer pricing and revenue.

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Bill Summary · HF 2606

Summary of HF 2606 (Session 2025-2026) — Minnesota

Title

Delivery of liquid fuels exempted from retail delivery fee.

Purpose and intent

HF 2606 proposes to exempt the delivery of liquid fuels from the retail delivery fee regime that currently applies to certain goods and services. The bill aims to remove the additional fee that would otherwise be charged on the transportation or delivery of liquid fuels to end users, aligning delivery of liquid fuels with the pricing framework for other products or services that are not subject to the fee.

Key provisions and changes

  • Exemption from retail delivery fee for liquid fuels: The central change is to exempt the delivery of liquid fuels (such as gasoline, diesel, or other liquid fuels) from the retail delivery fee that may be imposed on delivered goods.
  • Scope of delivery activities: The bill specifically targets the delivery of liquid fuels, potentially covering delivery by retailers, distributors, or other entities engaged in transporting liquid fuels to customers.
  • Implications for pricing: By exempting liquid fuel deliveries from the fee, retailers and fuel suppliers could avoid passing on any retail delivery charges to consumers for delivered liquid fuels, or could adjust pricing structures accordingly.
  • Relation to existing law: The exemption would modify how the retail delivery fee applies to transactions involving liquid fuels, potentially creating a distinction between liquid fuel deliveries and other delivered goods or services.

Who would be affected

  • Consumers: Individuals and households purchasing liquid fuels delivered to them would be affected by potentially lower total delivered-price costs if the fee would have applied.
  • Fuel retailers and distributors: Businesses delivering liquid fuels would be subject to the exemption, impacting their pricing, billing, and administrative processes related to the delivery fee.
  • State and local revenue structures: Depending on how the retail delivery fee is administered (state or local level), the exemption could affect revenue collections tied to delivered goods.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Introductions and referrals:
    • Introduced and referred to the Transportation Finance and Policy committee (March 20, 2025).
    • Author added (April 3, 2025) with Myers as the author.
  • Sponsorship:
    • Co-sponsors: Bjorn Olson and Andrew Myers.
  • Next steps (typical for this stage):
    • Committee deliberations, potential amendments, committee vote, and advancement to the floor for a full vote.
    • If passed, the bill would move to the other legislative chamber (Senate) for consideration and alignment with the companion bill, if any.

Additional notes

  • The brief action history provided shows initial steps in the legislative process, with a focus on transportation and policy considerations given the delivery aspect of fuels.
  • Specific dollar amounts, fee rates, or sunset/transition provisions are not included in the summary provided; the bill text would specify those details if applicable.
  • As the bill progresses, potential fiscal impact statements and agency analyses (e.g., revenue impact, regulatory implementation) would be expected.

If you’d like, I can tailor this summary to focus on fiscal impact estimates, administrative changes for agencies, or compare it with related bills or existing delivery fee statutes.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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