HF2629 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))
Definitions modified for purposes of regional sales taxes.
Related bill: SF765
AI Generated Summary
Purpose of the Bill
The bill aims to update and modify definitions related to regional sales and use taxes in Minnesota.
Main Provisions
- The bill updates the definitions within specific sections of the Minnesota tax statutes, particularly affecting how regional sales taxes are applied.
- It affects the areas subject to these taxes by officially defining what constitutes the "metropolitan area" in Minnesota, which includes the counties of Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott, and Washington.
- The "Metropolitan Council" is defined as the council established to manage regional planning and coordination.
- The bill covers the "regional transportation sales tax," which is a tax imposed specifically for transportation-related purposes.
Significant Changes
- This legislative update clarifies and standardizes the definitions used in existing tax laws to ensure consistent application across the named metropolitan counties.
Relevant Terms
- Sales and use tax
- Metropolitan area
- Metropolitan Council
- Regional transportation sales tax
Bill text versions
- Introduction PDF file
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Where | Type | Name | Committee Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 23, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Introduction and first reading, referred to | Taxes |
| March 23, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Introduction and first reading, referred to | Taxes |
Citations
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