Minnesota HF4973: Minnesota Main Streets special license plates established, and money appropriated.

What the bill says

A bill for an act relating to transportation; establishing Minnesota Main Streets special license plates; appropriating money; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 168.

From the introduced text, April 14, 2026:

A bill for an act relating to transportation; establishing Minnesota Main Streets special license plates; appropriating money; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 168. Section 1. new text begin [ADDED: [168.1257] MINNESOTA MAIN STREETS PLATES.] new text end new text begin [ADDED: Subdivision 1.] new text end new text begin [ADDED: Issuance of plates.] new text end new text begin [ADDED: The commissioner must issue Minnesota Main Streets special plates or a single motorcycle plate to an applicant who:] new text end new text begin [] new text end new text begin [] new text end new text begin [] new text end new text begin [ and] new text end new text begin [ADDED: (5) complies with this chapter and rules governing registration of motor vehicles and licensing of drivers.] new text end new text begin [ADDED: Subd. 2.] new text end new text begin [ADDED: Design.] new text end new text begin [ADDED: In consultation with the commissioner of employment and economic development, the commissioner must adopt a suitable plate design that includes the phrase "Legendary Landmarks" to evoke the historic sites, commercial districts, and other landmarks that reflect the variety of Minnesota's communities.] new text end new text begin [ADDED: Subd. 3.] new text end new text begin [ADDED: Plates transfer.] new text end …

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Sponsors

• Luger-Nikolai, Meg (D, 64A) · primary sponsor
• Kristi Pursell (D)

Latest actions

1. May 16, 2026: Author added Pursell
2. April 16, 2026: Introduction and first reading, referred to Transportation Finance and Policy

Common questions

What is HF4973?

HF4973 is a bill in the Minnesota Legislature (94th Legislature 2025-2026): Minnesota Main Streets special license plates established, and money appropriated.

What does HF4973 do?

In its own words: A bill for an act relating to transportation; establishing Minnesota Main Streets special license plates; appropriating money; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 168.

What is the status of HF4973?

In committee as of May 16, 2026. Latest action: Author added Pursell (May 16, 2026).

Who sponsored HF4973?

Luger-Nikolai, Meg (D, 64A), with 1 co-sponsor.

Where is the official record for HF4973?

On the Minnesota Legislature website: https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?f=HF4973&y=2025&ssn=0&b=house