HF1996 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))
Calculation of town aid modified, and annual town aid amount increased.
Related bill: SF2116
AI Generated Summary
This bill modifies the calculation of town aid in Minnesota and increases the annual town aid amount. It amends Minnesota Statutes 2024, Sections 477A.013, Subdivision 1, and 477A.03, Subdivision 2c.
Key changes include: - Adjustments to the town aid formula, incorporating factors such as agricultural property, town area, and population. - A revised method for distributing town aid, ensuring each town receives a proportionate share based on its calculated "town aid factor." - A cap on total town aid distribution, ensuring that if the total aid exceeds the statutory limit, each town's aid is proportionally reduced. - Use of the most recently available data for aid calculation, except for acreage data.
The bill aims to refine the existing town aid allocation process and provide increased financial support to local governments.
Bill text versions
- Introduction PDF file
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Where | Type | Name | Committee Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 05, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Introduction and first reading, referred to | Taxes |
| March 05, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Introduction and first reading, referred to | Taxes |
Citations
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"analysis": {
"added": [
"Clarifies calculation factors including agricultural property, area, and population."
],
"removed": [],
"summary": "This bill modifies the calculation of town aid under section 477A.013, subdivision 1.",
"modified": [
"Adjusts formula to prevent distribution exceeding limits set in 477A.03, subdivision 2c."
]
},
"citation": "477A.013",
"subdivision": "subdivision 1"
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"analysis": {
"added": [],
"removed": [],
"summary": "This legislation affects town aid limits as specified in section 477A.03, subdivision 2c.",
"modified": [
"Adjusts the proportional reduction method to adhere to aid limits."
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"citation": "477A.03",
"subdivision": "subdivision 2c"
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"analysis": {
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"removed": [],
"summary": "Section 273.13 is referenced to define agricultural property classifications for aid calculations.",
"modified": [
"Clarifies property classifications including homestead, nonhomestead agricultural property, rural vacant land, and noncommercial seasonal recreational property."
]
},
"citation": "273.13",
"subdivision": ""
}
]