SF623 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))
Licensed veterans organizations to use gross profits from lawful gambling for repair, maintenance, or improvement of real property authorization
Related bill: HF753
AI Generated Summary
The bill SF No 623 introduced in the Minnesota Senate allows licensed veteran organizations to use the money they make from authorized gambling for the repair, maintenance, or improvement of their property. Specifically, the bill amends a section of the Minnesota Statutes to broaden what these organizations can spend their gambling profits on. This includes various community service expenditures and recognizes a range of purposes like supporting educational institutions, aiding those in need due to poverty or disability, and contributions to environmental and wildlife projects. Moreover, the bill stipulates certain limits and conditions under which these funds can be expended, ensuring they align with specified lawful purposes and receive necessary board approvals for certain high-value spending.
Bill text versions
- Introduction PDF file
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Where | Type | Name | Committee Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 26, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Introduction and first reading | |
| January 26, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Referred to | State and Local Government |
Citations
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"analysis": {
"added": [
"Allows licensed veterans organizations to use gambling profits for real property improvements."
],
"removed": [
"Previous restrictions on using profits for certain real property expenses."
],
"summary": "This bill amends the definition of 'lawful purpose' for lawful gambling expenses under section 349.12 subdivision 25.",
"modified": [
"Clarifies permissible activities and contributions under lawful purpose definitions."
]
},
"citation": "349.12"
},
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"analysis": {
"added": [],
"removed": [],
"summary": "This bill references standards prescribed under section 349.154.",
"modified": [
"This text reiterates the applicability of board standards to organizations under this section."
]
},
"citation": "349.154"
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"analysis": {
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"removed": [],
"summary": "This bill refers to authorized local gambling taxes under section 349.213 subdivision 3.",
"modified": [
"Specifies payment of local taxes for lawful gambling as a lawful purpose."
]
},
"citation": "349.213"
},
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"analysis": {
"added": [],
"removed": [],
"summary": "This bill references tax obligations under section 297E.02 subdivisions 1 and 6.",
"modified": [
"Clarifies tax payments authorized under the chapter related to lawful gambling proceeds."
]
},
"citation": "297E.02"
},
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"analysis": {
"added": [],
"removed": [],
"summary": "This bill notes unrelated business income tax under section 290.05 subdivision 3.",
"modified": [
"Outlines the tax responsibilities for lawful gambling activities."
]
},
"citation": "290.05"
},
{
"analysis": {
"added": [],
"removed": [],
"summary": "This bill mentions citizen monitoring of water quality aligning with procedures in section 115.06 subdivision 4.",
"modified": [
"Aligns water quality monitoring contributions with agency guidance and protocols."
]
},
"citation": "115.06"
},
{
"analysis": {
"added": [],
"removed": [],
"summary": "References grant-in-aid trail maintenance related to section 84.83.",
"modified": [
"Permits use of funds for trail maintenance and grooming under specified sections."
]
},
"citation": "84.83"
},
{
"analysis": {
"added": [],
"removed": [],
"summary": "Included under grant-in-aid trail maintenance for public use per sections 84.83 and 84.927.",
"modified": [
"Associated with permissible funding use for trail development and its related costs."
]
},
"citation": "84.927"
}
]