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Bill Summary · SF 5056

Summary of Bill SF 5056 (2025-2026) – Minnesota

Title

Temporary moratorium establishment on imposition of the motor fuels tax

Purpose and intent

SF 5056 proposes a temporary moratorium on the imposition of the motor fuels tax. The bill aims to pause the collection or imposition of the motor fuels tax for a specified period, allowing for a halt in revenue generation from motor fuels taxes during the moratorium window. The underlying motivation appears to be to address a period of market or budgetary uncertainty by temporarily suspending the tax, though the bill’s text would define the exact scope and duration.

Key provisions and changes

  • Temporary moratorium on motor fuels tax: The central element of the bill is to establish a temporary suspension of the motor fuels tax. The precise duration (start and end dates) and the scope (which motor fuels tax components are affected, e.g., gasoline, diesel, aviation fuels if applicable) would be defined in the bill’s provisions.
  • Administrative and procedural rules: The bill would likely outline how the moratorium is to be implemented administratively, including who administers exemptions, how motorists are affected at the point of sale, and what notices or regulatory adjustments are required.
  • Revenue and fiscal implications: Implicitly, the moratorium would reduce or pause general state revenue from motor fuels taxes for the duration of the period. The bill may include provisions about how to handle existing commitments, bond-backed projects, or transportation funding that relies on motor fuels tax revenue.
  • Sunset or termination language: As a temporary measure, the bill would specify an expiration date or conditions under which the moratorium ends, after which the motor fuels tax would be reinstated or potentially extended by separate legislation.

Note: Specific numeric details (such as exact suspension dates, tax rate adjustments, affected fuel types, or sunset date) are not provided in the action/history excerpt. The formal bill text would confirm the precise parameters.

Affected parties

  • General public and motorists: Directly affected by any pause in motor fuels tax collection at the point of sale, potentially altering fuel prices or fiscal incentives during the moratorium.
  • State and local transportation programs: Could be affected by reduced revenue for transportation funding during the moratorium period, impacting planned projects or maintenance if not offset by other funding sources.
  • Tax administration and retailers: Businesses collecting motor fuels taxes would implement the moratorium per statutory guidance; departments responsible for revenue would adjust collection and remittance processes accordingly.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Introduced and referred: Action history shows introduction and first reading on 2026-04-09, with referral to the Transportation committee.
  • Sponsor: Co-sponsor John Jasinski is noted, indicating bipartisan or cross-party support in the committee process.
  • Next steps: The bill would proceed through committee hearings, potential amendments, and floor votes in the Minnesota Legislature. If advanced, it would require passage by both chambers and assent by the governor (subject to veto or signing).

Potential considerations and impacts to watch

  • Whether the bill specifies a precise duration and the exact tax components affected (e.g., per-gallon tax rates on gasoline and diesel).
  • How the moratorium interacts with existing transportation funding obligations and funded programs.
  • Measures to protect critical revenue streams if the moratorium is temporary (e.g., alternative funding provisions or compensating adjustments).
  • Economic impact on drivers, retailers, and the broader transportation sector, including any anticipated effects on fuel prices or supply chain considerations.

If you’d like, I can pull in the formal text of SF 5056 to provide exact dates, duration, and affected fuel categories, as well as any amendments proposed in committee.

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

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