HF741 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))
Income tax subtraction established for volunteer fire and rescue workers.
Related bill: SF431
AI Generated Summary
This bill, if passed, would provide a tax benefit for volunteer fire and rescue workers in Minnesota. Specifically, it would allow these volunteers to subtract $10,000 from their taxable income when filing their taxes. If both spouses are volunteer fire and rescue workers and file jointly, they could subtract $20,000 from their taxable income. The bill defines volunteer fire and rescue workers as those who work at least 40 hours per year in qualified roles like volunteer firefighters, ambulance personnel, emergency medical responders, or members of volunteer search and rescue teams. The bill aims to recognize and reward the contributions of volunteer rescue workers to their communities.
Bill text versions
- Introduction PDF file
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Where | Type | Name | Committee Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 12, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Introduction and first reading, referred to | Taxes |
| February 16, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Author added | |
| February 19, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Author added | |
| March 10, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Author added |
Citations
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{
"analysis": {
"added": [],
"removed": [],
"summary": "Defines 'volunteer firefighter' for purposes of the tax subtraction in the amended section 290.0132.",
"modified": []
},
"citation": "299N.03, subdivision 7"
},
{
"analysis": {
"added": [],
"removed": [],
"summary": "Defines 'ambulance service personnel' for purposes of the tax subtraction in the amended section 290.0132.",
"modified": []
},
"citation": "144E.001, subdivision 3a"
},
{
"analysis": {
"added": [],
"removed": [],
"summary": "Defines 'emergency medical responder' for purposes of the tax subtraction in the amended section 290.0132.",
"modified": []
},
"citation": "144E.001, subdivision 6"
}
]