Lisa Demuth, a Minnesota state legislator, has recently posted a series of statements on her social media account criticizing car tab fee increases and highlighting Republican legislative efforts in the state. In her post on March 11, 2026, Demuth expressed dissatisfaction with actions taken by Governor Walz and the Democratic majority: “Minnesotans are fed up with the hike on car tab fees that Walz and his Democrats allies gave us when they had total control in 2023. My Republican colleague Rep. Patti Anderson has a bill to undo those Democrat trifecta car tab increases.”
Later that day, Demuth reiterated her position regarding affordability and fraud prevention measures being introduced by Republicans: “Republicans are proposing legislation this session to combat fraud and to make everyday living more affordable for Minnesotans. Democrats are treating these solutions like they are some sort of joke. While we have Republicans introducing bills to LOWER car tab fees, Democrats”
On March 12, 2026, Demuth reported high attendance at a political event related to upcoming gubernatorial elections: “We have a room filled to the brim this evening with folks who are ready for change in Minnesota. I’m excited to be participating in a gubernatorial candidate debate hosted by the CD2 Republicans.”
Car tab fees have been an ongoing point of contention within Minnesota politics. During the 2023 legislative session, the Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party held majorities in both chambers and passed several budgetary measures affecting vehicle registration costs. This policy approach has drawn criticism from Republican lawmakers such as Lisa Demuth and Rep. Patti Anderson, who advocate for rolling back these fee increases.
