Committee deadlocks on Republican plan to roll back vehicle 'tab' fees using general‑fund offsets
Representative Anderson’s H.F. 3562 would restore an older vehicle depreciation schedule to lower registration fees; proponents cited examples of $800–$1,000 bills and urged relief, while opponents said the author's general‑fund offset would create a roughly $732 million hole and risk cutting education and transportation funding. A roll call tied 7–7 and the motion did not prevail.
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Representative Anderson opened debate on H.F. 3562, a bill to restore the prior vehicle depreciation schedule and reduce registration ("tab") fees. Anderson framed the measure as relief for Minnesotans who are facing "sticker shock" from recent increases when they renew tabs.
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