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S.F. No. 583 - Local Transportation Taxes
 
Author: Senator John C. Pederson
 
Prepared By: Krista Boyd, Senate Fiscal Analyst (651/296-7681)
 
Date: March 8, 2013



 

Section 1, subdivision 1, broadens the county wheelage tax to apply to all counties in the state, not only metropolitan counties.  The maximum annual tax is increased from $5 to $20, beginning in calendar year 2014.  The section removes the exemption from the wheelage tax for electric-assisted bicycles.

Subdivision 2 deletes the requirement that the proceeds of the wheelage tax must be paid to the Commissioner of Management and Budget for deposit to the credit of the county’s wheelage tax fund.

Subdivision 2a makes conforming changes.

Subdivision 3 directs the registrar of motor vehicles to issue a monthly warrant in favor of each county that levies the wheelage tax.  Current law directs the Commissioner of Management and Budget to issue a warrant each year for this purpose.

Subdivision 4 makes technical and conforming changes.

Subdivision 6 a definition of “metropolitan county,” is stricken.

Subdivision 7 makes technical changes.

Section 2 amends the Greater Minnesota local sales tax for transportation by removing the requirement of approval by voter referendum, and substitutes approval by resolution of the county board, following a public hearing.  This section is effective the day following final enactment.

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