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MN SF1180
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/10/2025
Primary Sponsor
John Jasinski
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AI Summary
- Redirects the state's portion of traffic fine proceeds from the state general fund to the highway user tax distribution fund, which funds road construction and maintenance
- Changes distribution of State Patrol fines: 100% of weight violation fines go to highway user tax distribution fund (previously 5/8), and 3/8 of other traffic fines shift from general fund to highway user tax distribution fund
- Modifies court surcharge disbursement so $74.75 of the $75 surcharge goes to highway user tax distribution fund for traffic offenses (previously 99% went to general fund)
- Maintains existing local government shares of traffic fines (typically 2/3 to municipalities, 80% in some jurisdictions) while changing only the state portion destination
- Amends seven sections of Minnesota Statutes 2024 governing fine distribution across administrative violations, State Patrol citations, court surcharges, and district court proceedings
Legislative Description
Formulas for distribution of traffic fine proceeds modification
Last Action
Referred to Transportation
2/10/2025
Committee Referrals
Transportation2/10/2025
Full Bill Text
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