SF159

The legislative bill SF No 159 proposes an exemption from sales and use taxes on construction materials, supplies, and equipment used for various construction and renovation projects in the Worthington Independent School District, Minnesota. The exemption applies if the purchases are made between April 30, 2020, and January 1, 2028. Specific projects mentioned include:

1. Building a new school for grades 3-5.
2. Building a new community education building.
3. Constructing a new storage facility.
4. Reconstructing the parking lot at Worthington Middle School.
5. Adding to and remodeling the high school.
6. Building a new ice arena.
7. Installing a new turf football field.
8. Demolishing an old school building and constructing sports fields.
9. Reconstructing Trojan Field and other facilities.
10. Improving the Worthington Learning Center and the gymnastics facility.

The taxes will be collected as usual but will be refunded in accordance with specified Minnesota statutes. Additionally, there’s a provision for late claims of these exemptions for purchases made up to October 1, 2021, to be filed until January 1, 2025. Funds required for these refunds will come from the state's general fund.