Fogelman supporting bill that would lower vehicle tab fees

The Minnesota House Transportation Policy and Finance Committee recently debated legislation that would bring Minnesota’s vehicle tab fees back to pre-2023 levels.

District 21B Rep. State Representative Marj Fogelman, who sits on the committee, supported the measure, she explained in a new press release.

“Though the value of our car drops significantly with each passing year, Minnesota’s car tab fees do not keep pace,” Fogelman said. “This is another bill that would help make life more affordable for Minnesotans."

In 2023, Governor Walz and a Democrat-led legislature changed the vehicle tab fee formula and effectively raised rates by 20%, Fogelman (R-Fulda) added. She said Minnesota has much more expensive tab fees compared to its neighbors.

The legislation would drop the tax rate from 1.575% to 1.285% of MSRP on newer vehicles, and older vehicles would see a rate drop from 1.54% to 1.25% of MSRP. The bill stalled in committee on a 7-7 tie vote with all Republicans -- including Fogelman -- voting in favor of lowering vehicle tab costs, and all Democrats voting against it.