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HF2800 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Alpha; 2023 aid penalty forgiveness provided, and money appropriated.

Related bill: SF2944

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Purpose of the Bill

The purpose of this bill is to provide financial relief to the city of Alpha by forgiving penalties related to local government aid that was withheld in 2023.

Main Provisions

  • Aid Payment: The bill requires that a payment of $18,472 be made to the city of Alpha. This amount corresponds to aid that was withheld from the city under existing statutes.
  • Conditions for Payment: For the city to receive this payment, the state auditor must certify by June 1, 2025, that Alpha has submitted its 2022 annual financial reporting form.
  • Timeline for Distribution: Once certified, the commissioner of revenue must ensure the payment is made by June 30, 2025.
  • Appropriation: The necessary funds for this payment will be appropriated from the general fund for fiscal year 2025. This is designated as a one-time appropriation.

Significant Changes

  • The bill temporarily overrides a section of the Minnesota Statutes (section 477A.017, subdivision 3) to allow the disbursement of the withheld funds to the city of Alpha contingent upon their compliance with specific conditions.

Relevant Terms

local government aid, state auditor, financial reporting form, commissioner of revenue, appropriation, penalty forgiveness

Bill text versions

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
March 25, 2025HouseFloorActionIntroduction and first reading, referred toTaxes

Citations

 
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  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Allows aid payment to be disbursed upon certain certification even if deadlines were missed."
      ],
      "removed": [
        "Previous penalties for missed reporting deadlines."
      ],
      "summary": "This bill provides aid penalty forgiveness to the city of Alpha, notwithstanding provisions in section 477A.017 subdivision 3.",
      "modified": []
    },
    "citation": "477A.017",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 3"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "References to the aid payment laws relevant to the city of Alpha under section 477A.013.",
      "modified": []
    },
    "citation": "477A.013",
    "subdivision": ""
  }
]

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