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HF 833

Special license plate for veterans who received the Army of Occupation Medal established, and technical changes made.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Jeff Dotseth

Creates a Minnesota vanity/specialty license plate for veterans who earned the Army of Occupation Medal, with eligibility, design, and related technical changes.

Introduction and first reading, referred to Transportation Finance and Policy
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Bill Summary · HF 833

Summary of HF 833 (Minnesota) – 2025-2026 Session

Overview

  • Bill: HF 833
  • Jurisdiction: Minnesota
  • Session: 2025-2026
  • Title: Special license plate for veterans who received the Army of Occupation Medal established, and technical changes made
  • Introduced / Action: Introduced and referred to the Transportation Finance and Policy committee on February 17, 2025
  • Primary Sponsor: (Co-sponsor) Jeff Dotseth

HF 833 aims to create a specialized state motor vehicle license plate honoring veterans who received the Army of Occupation Medal, and to implement associated technical amendments related to the plate program.

Purpose and Intent

  • Recognition of Service: The bill establishes a process for issuing a dedicated Minnesota vanity/specialty license plate to veterans who earned the Army of Occupation Medal. This is intended to recognize and honor veterans who served in territories or operations designated as “Army of Occupation” by the United States.
  • Administrative and Technical Revisions: In addition to the new plate, the bill includes technical changes to align the license plate program with updated administrative or statutory requirements.

Key Provisions (as introduced)

  • Creation of Specialty Plate: Authorizes the issuance of a special license plate targeted to veterans who received the Army of Occupation Medal. The plate would be an alternative to standard plates and may bear distinctive design elements approved by the Minnesota Department of Public Safety (or the relevant licensing authority).
  • Eligibility: Specifies that eligibility is limited to veterans who have been officially awarded the Army of Occupation Medal by the appropriate federal or military authority.
  • Application Requirements: Presumably requires an application process, verification of eligibility (medal award), and payment of any applicable fees. (Note: exact procedural details would be defined in the bill’s language.)
  • Fees and Revenue: The bill would outline any additional fees or surcharges associated with obtaining the special plate and how those funds would be used (e.g., revenue redirected to veterans’ programs, the transportation fund, or related activities). If specified, the bill would state whether fees are in addition to standard plate fees.
  • Design and Approval: Establishes process for design approval and renewal of the plate, including any veteran-centric branding or symbolism (subject to state design standards and DPS approval).
  • Technical Changes: Includes miscellaneous amendments to statutes governing special plates, administrative rules, or motor vehicle services to implement the new plate and ensure compatibility with the licensing system.

Who Would Be Affected

  • Eligible Veterans: Minnesota veterans who earned the Army of Occupation Medal would become eligible to apply for this specialized plate.
  • Minnesota Department of Public Safety / DMV: Responsible for administering the plate program, validating eligibility, processing applications, and issuing plates.
  • Tax/Transportation Funds: Any designated fees would impact revenue streams tied to the plate program and could support veterans’ services or transportation-related activities, per final statutory language.
  • General Public: Indirectly affected through potential changes in administrative processes and minor impact on plate supply and renewal workflows.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Introduction & Referral: February 17, 2025 — referred to Transportation Finance and Policy.
  • Next Steps (typical): The bill would proceed through committee hearings, potential amendments, and votes in the Minnesota House. If advanced, it would move to the Senate for consideration. Final enactment would require passage by both chambers and the governor’s signature.
  • Effective Date: The bill’s effective date would be specified in the enacted language (commonly 90 days after enactment or a specified date), along with any sunset or transitional provisions if applicable.

Notes

  • The summary above reflects the bill’s stated intent and typical structures for similar veteran license plates. Final provisions, eligibility criteria, fee amounts, and design specifics will be defined in the official bill text and committee amendments. If you need, I can extract and summarize the exact language once the bill text is available.

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

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