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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

Past committee meetings

  • Taxes on: May 06, 2025 09:30

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
April 01, 2025SenateActionIntroduction and first reading
April 01, 2025SenateActionReferred toTaxes
May 05, 2025SenateActionAuthor added

Citations

 
[
  {
    "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": {
      "added": [
        ""
      ],
      "removed": [
        ""
      ],
      "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"
  }
]

Progress through the legislative process

17%
In Committee

Sponsors