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SF3152 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Minnesota Sports facilities Authority appropriation contingent on certain revenues from the conduct of electronic pull tabs

Related bill: HF3032

AI Generated Summary

Purpose of the Bill

The purpose of this bill is to allocate funds generated from electronic pull-tab gambling activities to improve stadium facilities in Minnesota. It outlines a funding mechanism contingent on additional revenue generated from these gambling activities.

Main Provisions

  • Annual Revenue Calculation: By March 15, 2026, and annually thereafter, the bill mandates the commissioner, together with the commissioner of management and budget, to calculate the difference between revenue generated by electronic pull-tabs in the previous fiscal year and a base year (fiscal year 2024).

  • Appropriation of Funds: If the calculated revenue difference is positive, a percentage of this additional revenue, up to a specified maximum amount, will be appropriated annually by August 1 from the general fund to the Minnesota Sports Facilities Authority. This money is intended for stadium improvements.

  • Adjustment of Maximum Amount: Starting July 1, 2026, and each subsequent year, the maximum amount that can be appropriated will be adjusted based on a specific formula and rounded down to the nearest $50.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

  • This bill introduces a new subdivision to Minnesota Statutes 2024 section 297E.02, detailing the appropriation mechanism and linking it directly to the financial performance of electronic pull-tabs.

  • It defines fiscal year 2024 as the base year for revenue comparison and sets a maximum appropriation amount of $20,000,000 annually.

Relevant Terms

electronic pull-tabs, charitable gambling, Minnesota Sports Facilities Authority, stadium improvements, appropriation, fiscal year, general fund, revenue calculation.

Bill text versions

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
March 31, 2025SenateFloorActionIntroduction and first reading
March 31, 2025SenateFloorActionReferred toTaxes

Citations

 
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  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "A new subdivision specifying the appropriation process for stadium improvements."
      ],
      "removed": [
        ""
      ],
      "summary": "The bill amends section 297E.02 by introducing a new subdivision related to electronic pulltabs revenue and its appropriation for stadium improvements.",
      "modified": [
        "Amends revenue calculation related to electronic pulltabs."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "297E.02",
    "subdivision": "6"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Incorporation of provisions for adjusting maximum amounts based on revenue calculations."
      ],
      "removed": [
        ""
      ],
      "summary": "Adjusts the maximum annual appropriation amount in section 270C.22 as related to the bill's provisions.",
      "modified": [
        "Defines adjustment procedures for new appropriations."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "270C.22",
    "subdivision": ""
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
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      ],
      "removed": [
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      ],
      "summary": "Refers to the definition of 'stadium' for purposes of revenue appropriation.",
      "modified": [
        "Clarification of 'stadium' in the context of funding allocations."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "437J.03",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 8"
  }
]

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