HF1227 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Lakeville; refundable sales and use tax exemption provided for construction materials.

Related bill: SF1868

AI Generated Summary

This bill proposes a refundable sales and use tax exemption for construction materials, supplies, and equipment used in building or upgrading a public safety training facility in the city of Lakeville, Minnesota.

Key Provisions:

  1. Tax Exemption and Refund Process:

    • Materials, supplies, and equipment purchased for the specified construction project between March 1, 2025, and August 31, 2026, will be exempt from sales and use taxes.
    • The tax will initially be collected at the usual rate and then refunded in accordance with Minnesota Statutes Section 297A.75, Subdivision 1, Clause 17.
    • Refunds for eligible purchases will not be issued before June 30, 2025.
  2. Appropriation:

    • The necessary funds for these refunds will be appropriated from the general fund to the commissioner of revenue.

This bill aims to reduce costs associated with constructing a public safety training facility in Lakeville by providing tax relief on necessary construction materials.

Bill text versions

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
February 20, 2025HouseFloorActionIntroduction and first reading, referred toTaxes

Citations

 
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    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "This bill references tax rates under section 297A.62 for sales and use tax.",
      "modified": []
    },
    "citation": "297A.62",
    "subdivision": "subdivisions 1 and 1a"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "This bill references procedures for refunds under section 297A.75.",
      "modified": [
        "Specifies refund conditions for construction materials used in a public safety facility."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "297A.75",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 1"
  }
]

Progress through the legislative process

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In Committee