AI Generated Summary
This bill proposes changes to the calculation of town aid in Minnesota by modifying the factors and formulas used to determine aid distribution. The key points include:
Modification of Town Aid Calculation:
- The aid a town receives will be calculated using a new formula incorporating its agricultural property factor, town area factor, and population factor.
- The "town aid factor" is now defined as the product of these three factors.
Revised Aid Distribution:
- The aid each town receives will be proportional to the total amount available for town aid.
- If the total calculated aid exceeds the funding cap set under Minnesota Statutes section 477A.03 subdivision 2c, the aid to each town will be reduced proportionately.
Updated Definitions & Data Usage:
- The bill clarifies definitions for agricultural property and town area factor.
- The most recent data as of January 1 in the calculation year will be used, except for acreage estimates, which will be gathered from sources such as the U.S. Census Bureau or state agencies.
Overall, the bill seeks to refine the distribution of town aid and ensure a more structured allocation process based on updated formulas and data.
Bill text versions
- Introduction PDF file
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Where | Type | Name | Committee Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 02, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Introduction and first reading | |
| March 02, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Referred to | Taxes |
Citations
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"Clarifies definitions for agricultural property and other factors used in the calculation."
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"removed": [
"Previous limitations on town aid factor are eliminated."
],
"summary": "Amends the calculation method for town aid distributions under section 477A.013.",
"modified": [
"Adjusts the definition and usage of the 'town aid factor' in the aid calculation formula."
]
},
"citation": "477A.013"
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"analysis": {
"added": [],
"removed": [],
"summary": "Modifies the financial limitations on town aid distributions referenced under section 477A.03.",
"modified": [
"The proportional reduction of aid if the payable sum exceeds the statutory limit."
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},
"citation": "477A.03"
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"analysis": {
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"summary": "References the classification of agricultural property for the purposes of this bill under section 273.13.",
"modified": []
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"citation": "273.13"
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