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HF 1404

Electric-assisted bicycle rebate repealed.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Mike Wiener

Repeals Minnesota's electric-assisted bicycle rebate, ending state subsidies for e-bike purchases and terminating the program's funding and administration.

Introduction and first reading, referred to Transportation Finance and Policy
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Bill Summary · HF 1404

HF 1404 — Electric-assisted bicycle rebate repealed

Overview

HF 1404 is a Minnesota House bill introduced on February 24, 2025, that would repeal the electric-assisted bicycle (e-bike) rebate. The bill is currently at the introduction and first-reading stage and has been referred to the Transportation Finance and Policy committee. A companion bill exists in the Senate, SF 1584.

Purpose and intent

  • The bill’s central purpose is to repeal the state program that provides rebates for purchasing electric-assisted bicycles.
  • By eliminating the rebate, the bill would remove the state’s role in subsidizing e-bike purchases as part of transportation/mobility policy.

Key provisions (as of available information)

  • Repeal of provisions establishing and funding the electric-assisted bicycle rebate.
  • Any related administrative or funding provisions tied to the rebate would be removed or rendered obsolete by the repeal.
  • Specifics such as the exact repeal language, effective date, transitional provisions, or any savings/fiscal implications are not provided in the summary available and would be found in the bill text.

Note: The exact scope (e.g., eligibility, rebate amount, funding source, sunset provisions) is not detailed here and will be defined in the full bill text.

Fiscal and administrative impact

  • By repealing the rebate, the state would no longer allocate funds to support e-bike purchases under this program.
  • Administrative responsibilities tied to administering the rebate program would be reduced or eliminated; details (which agency handles the repeal, any necessary rule changes, or transition processes) would be specified in the bill text or associated fiscal notes.

Affected parties and entities

  • Individuals who would have qualified for e-bike rebates (new or prospective buyers under the program).
  • Bicycle retailers and program administrators involved in processing rebates.
  • State agencies currently administering or overseeing the e-bike rebate (as defined in the statute).

Procedural status and timeline

  • Introduced: February 24, 2025.
  • Status: Introduction and first reading; referred to Transportation Finance and Policy.
  • Next steps typically include committee hearings, potential amendments, and floor votes in the House. If passed, the bill would proceed to the Senate (companion SF 1584) for consideration.

Relationship to companion bill

  • Companion bill: SF 1584 (Senate). Both bills address the same policy purpose—repealing the e-bike rebate—and movements in one chamber often track with the companion in the other.

Next steps for readers

  • Review the full bill text and any fiscal notes for detailed repeal language, effective dates, and transitional provisions.
  • Monitor committee hearings in the Transportation Finance and Policy committee for amendments and debate.
  • Check for updates on the companion SF 1584 to understand parallel movement in the Senate.

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

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