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HF3242 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Hastings authorized to issue a certain on-sale license notwithstanding the terms of a lease between the city and the state of Minnesota.

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Purpose of the Bill

The purpose of this bill is to allow the city of Hastings, Minnesota, to issue a special on-sale liquor license for a ballpark located on state-leased land, overriding any current lease agreements or legal restrictions.

Main Provisions

  • On-Sale Liquor License: The bill specifically permits the city of Hastings to issue a license for the sale of intoxicating liquor, including wine and malt liquor, at a ballpark. This includes sales during all times legally permitted in Hastings.
  • Lease Agreement Exemption: The bill overrides any existing lease terms or legal provisions that might otherwise restrict the city's ability to issue such a license due to the property being leased from the state.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

The bill sets aside provisions or terms in any lease agreements between the city of Hastings and the state of Minnesota that limit the city's ability to utilize state-leased land for such activities. This allows for greater flexibility in using the land for generating revenue through liquor sales at the ballpark.

Relevant Terms

  • Liquor license
  • City of Hastings
  • On-sale intoxicating liquor
  • State-leased land
  • Lease agreement exemption
  • Ballpark sales

Bill text versions

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
April 24, 2025HouseFloorActionIntroduction and first reading, referred toCommerce Finance and Policy
April 24, 2025HouseFloorActionIntroduction and first reading, referred toCommerce Finance and Policy

Citations

 
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    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Special provision authorizing city to issue licenses for sales at a ballpark."
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      "removed": [
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      "summary": "This bill allows the city of Hastings to issue special onsale intoxicating liquor licenses under section 340A.404.",
      "modified": [
        "Overrides lease restrictions on the use of state-owned property for liquor sales."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "340A.404",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 1"
  }
]

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