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MN HF1095
Bill
Status
3/4/2013
Primary Sponsor
Jason Metsa
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AI Summary
HF1095 Summary
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Establishes 12 uniform vehicle registration periods with minimum 12-month registration periods, with exceptions for original applications and licensed motor vehicle lessors who may register for 4+ months.
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Modifies veterans special license plate designs by removing specific letter placements (e.g., "V" over "V") while retaining inscriptions like "VIETNAM VET," "WORLD WAR VET," "KOREAN VET," and others.
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Limits trip permits to one permit per vehicle within any 30-day period, not to exceed 120 hours, with a $15 fee.
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Authorizes criminal background checks for Department of Public Safety employees handling enhanced driver's licenses, enhanced ID cards, or administering commercial driver's license tests, with annual checks required for test administrators per federal regulation.
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Clarifies that senior identification cards issued to applicants age 65+ are valid for life (except enhanced ID cards) and not eligible for reduced-rate senior discounts; repeals section 168.094.
Legislative Description
Motor vehicles; registration rules and periods clarified; trip permit rules, veteran special plate design, and record retention requirements modified; federal requirements conformed to; background checks authorized for department employees; and language pertaining to senior identification cards clarified.
Last Action
Second reading
3/21/2013