HF308 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Illegal cannabis and controlled substance tax repealed, and related technical changes made.

Related bill: SF209

AI Generated Summary

This legislative bill, authored by Hanson J. and Gomez, aims to remove the existing taxes on illegal cannabis and other controlled substances in the state of Minnesota. It proposes changes to certain sections of the Minnesota Statutes from the year 2024. Specifically, it includes amending the definition of criminal activities related to these substances, while also repealing a range of sections that currently establish tax requirements on illegal drugs. The bill has been introduced to the Minnesota House of Representatives and referred to the Committee on Taxes for further discussion and analysis.

Bill text versions

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
February 09, 2025HouseFloorActionIntroduction and first reading, referred toTaxes

Citations

 
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    "analysis": {
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      "summary": "The bill amends the definition of 'criminal act' under section 609.902, subdivision 4.",
      "modified": [
        "Expands the list of felonies considered as 'criminal acts' to include additional statutes."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "609.902"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "Section 626A.02 is referenced in the context of defining a 'criminal act' under certain circumstances.",
      "modified": [
        "References to subdivision 1 and subdivision 4, paragraph a, affecting the determination of punishable offenses."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "626A.02"
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]