The legislative bill H.F. No., authored by Fogelman, aims to implement a sales and use tax exemption for construction materials and supplies involved in specified renovation and construction projects within the Heron Lake-Okabena Independent School District No. 330, Minnesota. This exemption is applicable only for purchases made between May 31, 2024, and January 1, 2025.

Key aspects of the bill include: 1. Eligible Projects: The tax exemption applies specifically to materials, supplies, and equipment used in: - Roof replacement - Concrete work - Tuckpointing - Window installations - Flooring - Bus garage doors - Doors in Heron Lake - Bathroom fixtures and upgrades - Pool filter replacement

1. Refunding Mechanism: Taxes on these items will initially be collected as usual under the standard Minnesota Statutes but will then be refunded following the procedures stipulated in Minnesota Statutes section 297A.75 subdivision 1 clause 17.

2. Funding: Funds required to cover these tax refunds will be sourced from the state’s general fund and managed by the commissioner of revenue.

This bill, if passed, would provide financial relief from sales and use taxes for specific improvement projects in the Heron Lake-Okabena School District, assumedly to support local educational infrastructure development and maintenance efforts within a set time frame.