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HF 4559

as introduced - 92nd Legislature (2021 - 2022) Posted on 03/23/2022 10:40am

KEY: stricken = removed, old language.
underscored = added, new language.

Current Version - as introduced

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A bill for an act
relating to driver and vehicle services; requiring a study of the potential to transition
from the Department of Natural Resources registration system to the driver and
vehicle registration system; requiring a report.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

Section 1. new text begin REPORT; DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES; POTENTIAL
USE OF MNDRIVE.
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new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end

new text begin Definitions. new text end

new text begin (a) For purposes of this section, the following terms have
the meanings given.
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new text begin (b) "Commissioners" means the commissioner of public safety and the commissioner
of natural resources.
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new text begin (c) "DNR" means the Department of Natural Resources.
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new text begin (d) "DNR system" means the current Department of Natural Resources system for boat,
all-terrain vehicle, and snowmobile registrations.
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new text begin (e) "MnDRIVE" means the state's vehicle title and registration system.
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new text begin Subd. 2. new text end

new text begin Report. new text end

new text begin By December 15, 2022, the commissioners, in consultation with deputy
registrars, must report to the chairs and ranking minority members of the legislative
committees with jurisdiction over transportation policy and finance and natural resources
policy and finance on the potential of transitioning from the DNR system to MnDRIVE to
complete boat, all-terrain vehicle, and snowmobile registrations. At a minimum, the report
must evaluate whether the DNR system should be replaced and, if so, whether MnDRIVE
is an appropriate replacement. If the commissioners determine MnDRIVE is an appropriate
replacement, then the report must also:
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new text begin (1) include an estimate of costs for transitioning from the DNR system to MnDRIVE;
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new text begin (2) include an estimated timeline for transitioning from the DNR system to MnDRIVE;
and
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new text begin (3) identify statutory changes necessary to implement the transition from the DNR system
to MnDRIVE.
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new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin This section is effective August 1, 2022.
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