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SF1028 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Fire protection and emergency medical services special taxing districts establishment, fire protection and emergency medical service aid provision, and appropriation

Related bill: HF526

AI Generated Summary

The bill proposes the creation of special taxing districts specifically for fire protection and emergency medical services. These districts would be allowed to collect a certain amount of tax, designated for the provision of these services. The bill defines key terms related to this setup, including the role of the commissioner of revenue who is responsible for administering the distribution of funds.

Each special taxing district would receive an annual aid equal to 50% of their tax levy from the previous year. However, if the total aid requested by all such districts exceeds the available funds, the amount each district receives will be proportionally reduced so that the total aid distributed does not exceed the available funds.

The commissioner is tasked with calculating and certifying the amount of aid each district is entitled to each year by August 1, for distribution on July 20 the following year. Funds for this aid would come from Minnesota’s general fund as stipulated in the bill.

Overall, this bill is aimed at supporting local government units that provide fire and emergency medical services by providing them with a reliable financial aid system funded through special taxing districts.

Bill text versions

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
February 05, 2025SenateFloorActionIntroduction and first reading
February 05, 2025SenateFloorActionReferred toTaxes
February 12, 2025SenateFloorActionAuthor added

Citations

 
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  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "No specific changes were indicated to section 144F.01 itself."
      ],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "The bill references special taxing districts formed under section 144F.01 for providing fire or ambulance services.",
      "modified": []
    },
    "citation": "144F.01"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "New context for section 275.07 usage in aid calculation."
      ],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "Refers to section 275.07 for calculating the special taxing district's annual aid amount based on levy certified for the previous year.",
      "modified": []
    },
    "citation": "275.07"
  }
]

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