Minnesota agriculture special plates expansion to additional vehicle classes
This bill expands eligibility for Minnesota's agriculture special license plates to include "farm trucks" in addition to existing vehicle types like passenger cars, one-ton pickup trucks, motorcycles, and recreational vehicles. It directly affects Minnesota farmers who operate farm trucks by allowing them to display these plates, which require a $20 annual contribution to the Minnesota agriculture account. The key change modifies statute 168.1285 to add "farm truck" to the list of qualifying vehicles under the plate issuance rules. All other requirements - such as registration fees, tax payments, and the $20 annual contribution - remain unchanged. The bill does not alter the plate design, fees, or funding mechanisms, only broadening the vehicle classes eligible for the special plates.
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Feb 2026
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Introduced Feb 26, 2026
Last action Feb 26, 2026
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Feb 26, 2026
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Referred to Transportation
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Feb 26, 2026
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Introduction and first reading
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1 primary · 4 co-sponsors
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