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HF 5138 Minnesota House · 2025-2026 Regular Session

All-electric vehicle and plug-in hybrid electric vehicle surcharge modified.

This bill modifies the registration surcharges for all-electric and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles in Minnesota. It establishes a new $75 fee for all-electric vehicles and removes the existing surcharge for plug-in hybrid electric vehicles. The changes take effect for vehicle registration periods beginning on or after January 1, 2027. All revenue collected from these fees will be deposited into the highway user tax distribution fund.
Issues: ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill establishes new fees for EVs to fund the highway user tax distribution, directly increasing state transportation revenue.90% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill promotes electric vehicles by adjusting fees to encourage adoption, reducing dependence on fossil fuels and supporting clean energy infrastructure.85% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill funds transportation infrastructure by directing fees to the highway user tax distribution fund.85% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
May 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced May 12, 2026 Last action May 13, 2026
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May 12, 2026
Introduced
Introduction and first reading, referred to Transportation Finance and Policy
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1 primary · 1 co-sponsor

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Party
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P
Photo of Lucy Rehm
Lucy Rehm
DDemocratic-Farmer-Labor
MN
48B
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Photo of Larry Kraft
Larry Kraft
DDemocratic-Farmer-Labor
MN
46A