SF3204 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

State Agricultural Society public safety account creation in the agricultural fund

Related bill: HF3098

AI Generated Summary

Purpose of the Bill

The bill aims to enhance public safety and community services related to the State Agricultural Society's activities by establishing a dedicated funding account.

Main Provisions

  • Creation of a Public Safety Account: The bill establishes the State Agricultural Society public safety account within the agricultural fund. This account will be used to support public safety-related activities.

  • Collection of a Surcharge: A new surcharge of 30 cents will be added to each admission ticket sold by the State Agricultural Society. This fee is in addition to any existing costs.

  • Use of Funds: The collected funds are appropriated to the board of managers of the State Agricultural Society. These funds are earmarked for:

    • Public safety services, including police, fire, and emergency medical responses.
    • Infrastructure and public works expenses, focusing on traffic management and sanitation.
    • Neighborhood cleanup and restoration efforts.

Significant Changes

  • This bill introduces a new surcharge on admission tickets to generate funds specifically for public safety and related services.
  • It mandates a dedicated account within the agricultural fund to ensure transparent and targeted use of these funds.

Relevant Terms

  • Public safety
  • Surcharge
  • State Agricultural Society
  • Agriculture fund
  • Falcon Heights
  • St. Paul
  • Police and emergency services
  • Traffic management
  • Sanitation
  • Neighborhood cleanup

Bill text versions

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
March 31, 2025SenateFloorActionIntroduction and first reading
March 31, 2025SenateFloorActionReferred toAgriculture, Veterans, Broadband, and Rural Development