SF 219 Minnesota Senate · 2025-2026 Regular Session

Electric-assisted bicycle rebate program modification

SF 219 modifies Minnesota's electric-assisted bicycle rebate program by changing how rebates are allocated. It requires the commissioner to issue rebates through a lottery system starting in 2025, reserving 40% of certificates for households with adjusted gross income under $78,000 (married filing jointly) or $41,000 (individuals). The bill also sets a $2 million annual cap on rebates, with unused funds rolling to the next year, and mandates a detailed report by January 2026 on program challenges, including technical issues from the 2024 rollout. This directly affects residents purchasing electric-assisted bicycles who meet income thresholds.

Issues: ✓ Transportation

Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared

Introduction

Jan 2025

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Introduced Jan 16, 2025 Last action Mar 17, 2025

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MODERATE

This bill updates the electric-assisted bicycle rebate program by reducing the maximum rebate from $1,500 to $750 and lowering the income eligibility thresholds to $78,000 for married couples and $41,000 for others. The changes also shift the effective date to rebates issued after December 31, 2024, and introduce a lottery system for allocating certificates if demand exceeds supply.

Scope change

The bill's scope remains focused on modifying the electric-assisted bicycle rebate program, but the applicability has narrowed due to stricter income limits and lower rebate amounts.

FISCAL

The maximum rebate amount was reduced from $1,500 to $750.

ELIGIBILITY

Income limits for rebate eligibility were lowered to $78,000 for married filers and $41,000 for other filers.

REQUIREMENT

A lottery system was added to allocate rebate certificates if the number of applicants exceeds the available funds.

TIMELINE

The effective date for the new rules was changed to apply to rebates issued after December 31, 2024.

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Committee

Mar 17, 2025

Upper · Passed

Comm report: To pass as amended and re-refer to Taxes

upper

Feb 3, 2025

Upper · Passed

Comm report: To pass and re-referred to Transportation

upper

Jan 16, 2025

Committee

Referred to Taxes

upper

Jan 16, 2025

Introduced

Introduction and first reading

upper

1 primary · 3 co-sponsors