HF 2573

as introduced - 86th Legislature (2009 - 2010) Posted on 02/09/2010 11:32pm

A bill for an act
relating to motor vehicles; authorizing special highway 14 plates; appropriating
funds; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 168.

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

Section 1.

new text begin [168.1295] CERTAIN SPECIAL PLATES; UNIFORM
REQUIREMENTS.
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new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end

new text begin Definition. new text end

new text begin For purposes of this section, "special plates" means
plates, or a single motorcycle plate, that are (1) designed with wording and graphics that
differ from a regular Minnesota passenger automobile plate or motorcycle plate, and (2)
authorized under section 168.1299.
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new text begin Subd. 2. new text end

new text begin General requirements; fees. new text end

new text begin The commissioner shall issue special plates
to an applicant who:
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new text begin (1) meets any eligibility requirements established in the section of this chapter that
specifically authorizes the special plates;
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new text begin (2) is a registered owner of a passenger automobile, one-ton pickup truck,
motorcycle, or recreational motor vehicle;
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new text begin (3) pays the fee as required under section 168.12, subdivision 5;
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new text begin (4) pays the registration tax as required under section 168.013;
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new text begin (5) pays any other fees required under this chapter; and
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new text begin (6) complies with this chapter and rules governing the registration of motor vehicles
and licensing of drivers.
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new text begin Subd. 3. new text end

new text begin Transfers; fee. new text end

new text begin On application to the commissioner and payment of
a transfer fee of $5, special plates may be transferred to another motor vehicle if the
subsequent vehicle is (1) eligible for the special plates, and (2) registered to the same
individual to whom the special plates were originally issued. Only a plate originally
issued for a motorcycle may be transferred to a motorcycle.
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new text begin Subd. 4. new text end

new text begin Plate removal, invalidation, replacement. new text end

new text begin (a) An individual may use
special plates only during the period that the individual remains eligible for the plates.
When the individual to whom the special plates were issued ceases to be eligible for
the plates, the individual shall remove each set of plates issued. When ownership of a
motor vehicle is transferred, the individual ceasing to have ownership shall remove the
special plates from the motor vehicle.
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new text begin (b) If the commissioner receives written notification that an individual is no longer
qualified for the special plates, the commissioner shall invalidate the plates and notify the
individual of this action. The individual may retain the plates only upon demonstrating
compliance with this section and any eligibility requirements established in the section of
this chapter that specifically authorizes the special plates.
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new text begin (c) Upon removal or invalidation of the special plates, the owner of the motor
vehicle, or the individual taking possession of the vehicle in the case of transfer of motor
vehicle ownership, shall obtain plates for the proper registration classification for the
motor vehicle.
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new text begin Subd. 5. new text end

new text begin Record keeping. new text end

new text begin The commissioner shall maintain a record of the annual
number of each type of special plate issued under this chapter.
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new text begin Subd. 6. new text end

new text begin Rulemaking. new text end

new text begin The commissioner may adopt rules governing the issuance
and use of the special plates.
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new text begin Subd. 7. new text end

new text begin Legislative report. new text end

new text begin (a) By November 15 annually, the commissioner shall
submit a report on the special plates to the chairs and ranking minority members of the
house of representatives and senate committees with jurisdiction over transportation
policy and finance.
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new text begin (b) The report must, at a minimum, specify:
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new text begin (1) for each type of special plate, the number issued (i) in the previous fiscal year,
and (ii) since inception of the plate; and
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new text begin (2) for each type of special plate that requires an additional contribution in the
section of this chapter that specifically authorizes the special plates:
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new text begin (i) the amount of contribution funds received (A) in the previous fiscal year, and (B)
since inception of the plate; and
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new text begin (ii) a brief description of the primary expenditures and uses of contribution funds.
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new text begin (c) Any department or agency receiving contribution funds in association with
special plates shall assist the commissioner as requested in preparing the report under
this subdivision.
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Sec. 2.

new text begin [168.1299] SPECIAL HIGHWAY 14 PLATES.
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new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end

new text begin Plate issuance. new text end

new text begin The commissioner shall issue special highway 14
plates to an applicant who (1) meets the requirements under section 168.1295, and (2)
makes an additional onetime contribution of at least $30.
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new text begin Subd. 2. new text end

new text begin Design. new text end

new text begin The commissioner shall create a design or emblem for the special
plate in consultation with the U.S. Highway 14 Partnership. The special plate must bear
the inscription "SUPPORT HIGHWAY 14" at the bottom of the plate.
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new text begin Subd. 3. new text end

new text begin Compliance with other law. new text end

new text begin License plates issued under this section are
not subject to section 168.1293, subdivision 2.
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new text begin Subd. 4. new text end

new text begin Contribution funds; Trunk Highway 14 account. new text end

new text begin (a) A Trunk Highway
14 account is created in the special revenue fund. The account consists of money
contributed under subdivision 1, clause (2), and any other money donated, allotted,
transferred, or otherwise provided to the account.
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new text begin (b) Of the first dollars deposited in the account, an amount equal to the total start-up
costs associated with the development and issuance of the special plates is appropriated to
the commissioner of public safety.
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new text begin (c) All money remaining in the account after the appropriation under paragraph (b)
is appropriated to the commissioner of transportation.
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new text begin (d) The appropriation to the commissioner of transportation under paragraph (c) may
be used solely for construction or reconstruction of segments of Legislative Route No. 7,
signed as Trunk Highway 14 on the effective date of this section, as a freeway, as defined
in section 160.02, subdivision 19, with at least two lanes of traffic in each direction.
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new text begin (e) The appropriation to the commissioner of transportation under paragraph (c)
does not change the trunk highway funding allocation process or formula used by the
Minnesota Department of Transportation, or the amount otherwise allocated to each
transportation district.
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