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HF2629 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Definitions modified for purposes of regional sales taxes.

Related bill: SF765

AI Generated Summary

Purpose of the Bill

The purpose of the bill is to amend the current Minnesota statutes related to sales and use taxes, specifically focusing on the definitions used for certain regional sales taxes. This is intended to clarify and possibly expand the scope of what qualifies under regional transportation sales taxes within specific counties.

Main Provisions

  • Modification of Definitions: The bill proposes changes to the definitions related to regional sales and use taxes that are applicable to certain areas in Minnesota. This includes the term "Metropolitan area," which will encompass the counties of Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott, and Washington.

  • Clarification on Regional Transportation Sales Tax: The bill also updates the definition of "Regional transportation sales tax" to ensure it is consistently applied across the specified metropolitan counties.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

  • The bill amends the Minnesota Statutes sections 297A.9915 and 297A.9925 to better define terms for regional sales taxes, which could affect tax application and collection within the metropolitan areas of Minnesota.

  • By providing a clearer delineation of boundaries and applicable councils, the bill aims to streamline tax-related processes and responsibilities for the Metropolitan Council.

Relevant Terms

  • Tax
  • Regional transportation sales tax
  • Metropolitan area
  • Metropolitan Council
  • Sales and use tax
  • Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott, Washington counties

Bill text versions

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
March 23, 2025HouseFloorActionIntroduction and first reading, referred toTaxes

Citations

 
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    "citation": "297A.9915",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 1"
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    "citation": "297A.9925",
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