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HF3032 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Minnesota Sports Facilities Authority funding provided contingent on certain revenues from the conduct of electronic pull-tabs, and money appropriated.

Related bill: SF3152

AI Generated Summary

Purpose of the Bill

The bill aims to allocate funds for stadium improvements in Minnesota by utilizing revenues generated from electronic pull-tabs, which are a form of charitable gambling.

Main Provisions

  • Revenue Calculation: Annually, by March 15, the Commissioner of Management and Budget will calculate the difference in tax revenue derived from electronic pull-tabs between the previous fiscal year and a specified base year (2024).
  • Appropriation to Minnesota Sports Facilities Authority: If revenue from the previous year exceeds that of the base year, a percentage of the excess, up to a maximum limit, will be appropriated from the general fund to the Minnesota Sports Facilities Authority for stadium improvements.
  • Maximum Amount: The maximum annual appropriation for stadium improvements is set at $20,000,000.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

  • The bill introduces a new subdivision to Minnesota Statutes section 297E.02, specifically addressing the allocation of revenues from electronic pull-tabs for stadium improvements.
  • It establishes a framework for calculating and appropriating funds based on the differential tax revenue generated by electronic pull-tabs.

Relevant Terms

  • Charitable gambling
  • Electronic pull-tabs
  • Minnesota Sports Facilities Authority
  • Stadium improvements
  • General fund appropriation

Bill text versions

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
March 31, 2025HouseFloorActionIntroduction and first reading, referred toTaxes

Citations

 
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      "modified": []
    },
    "citation": "297E.02",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 3"
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    "analysis": {
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        "Adjustment of the maximum appropriation amount as per section 270C.22."
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