Minnesota Digital ID and Plate-Tab Bills Stall in House Transportation Committee

Overview

• HF 1335, sponsored by Rep. Brad Tabke, failed to pass after the House Transportation Finance and Policy Committee rejected proposed changes.
• An amendment to restrict electronic IDs to U.S. citizens or those with lawful presence was voted down before the committee halted HF 1335.
• HF 1335 would authorize electronic driver’s credentials with expirations and renewals while still requiring a physical license upon law-enforcement request.
• HF 3864, which would replace physical license plate tabs with a digital system enforced chiefly by traffic cameras, also failed to advance.
• A motion to return HF 3864 to the House Committee on Public Safety failed, as supporters cited cost savings and opponents warned of enforcement difficulties and potential revenue loss.