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Bill Summary · SF 3371

Summary of SF 3371 — Electric Vehicle Surcharges Provisions Modifications

Overview

SF 3371 is a Minnesota Senate bill titled “Electric vehicle surcharges provisions modifications.” The bill aims to modify provisions related to surcharges for electric vehicles, within the broader context of motor vehicle registration, licensing, taxation, and transportation funding. The companion House bill is HF 1817.

What is known from the bill’s status

  • Introduced: April 10, 2025
  • Current status: Referred to the Transportation committee
  • Related legislation: HF 1817 (companion bill)
  • Classification / Subject: Bill affecting motor vehicle registration, licensing, taxation, and transportation administration

Purpose and intent (as inferred from the title)

  • The core purpose appears to be to modify existing surcharges related to electric vehicles. While the exact changes are not provided in the information available, the bill would likely address how EVs are charged for registration, licensing fees, or other surcharges that fund transportation programs or road maintenance.

Key provisions (availability of text)

  • The specific provisions and exact changes are not included in the provided information. The bill’s text would detail:
    • Which surcharges for electric vehicles are altered (e.g., registration fees, annual surcharges, or other EV-specific charges)
    • How the changes are calculated (amounts, percentages, or formulae)
    • Effective dates and any phase-in periods
    • Any fiscal impact or revenue adjustments tied to the modifications

Who would be affected

  • Electric vehicle owners and lessees in Minnesota: As the subject centers on EV surcharges, vehicle owners paying registration/licensing surcharges would be directly impacted.
  • State agencies: Minnesota departments involved in vehicle registration, licensing, taxation, and transportation funding (e.g., Department of Public Safety Vehicle Services, Department of Revenue, and the Transportation Department) would implement and administer any changes.
  • Broad transportation funding: Depending on the revenue impact, broader funding for road maintenance and transportation projects could be affected.

Procedural timeline and next steps

  • Introduction and first reading: 2025-04-10
  • Referral: Transportation committee (no further actions listed in the provided information)
  • Next steps for stakeholders:
    • Review the full bill text and any fiscal notes
    • Monitor committee hearings and amendments
    • Compare with HF 1817 (companion measure) for parallel provisions

How to obtain more information

  • Check the Legislature’s bill text for SF 3371 and HF 1817
  • Look for fiscal notes, committee logs, and hearing summaries from Transportation
  • Access related summaries or analyses from the Minnesota Legislative Reference Library or bill trackers

This summary reflects the information available. Specifics of the proposed changes will be clear once the legislative text is published and reviewed.

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

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