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MN SF2653

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/17/2025

Primary Sponsor

Rob Kupec

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Origin

Senate

94th Legislature 2025-2026

AI Summary

  • Creates a Minnesota Solar Pollinator Program special license plate available for passenger automobiles, noncommercial one-ton pickup trucks, motorcycles, and recreational vehicles, effective January 1, 2026

  • Requires applicants to pay a minimum $60 annual contribution to the Board of Water and Soil Resources pollinator account, plus standard special plate fees and registration taxes

  • Allows plate transfers to another qualifying vehicle owned by the same individual for a $5 fee

  • Establishes that solar site owners may claim "agrivoltaics site" designation if the site integrates agricultural activities such as crop production, rotational grazing, pollinator habitat, or production of agricultural commodities for sale

  • Requires owners claiming agrivoltaics status to submit a management plan and practices report for agency feedback

Legislative Description

Solar pollinator programs special license plate establishment and agrivoltaic solar sites eligibility for solar site management practices provision

Last Action

Withdrawn and re-referred to Transportation

4/1/2025

Committee Referrals

Transportation4/1/2025
Energy, Utilities, Environment, and Climate3/17/2025

Full Bill Text

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