SF209

SF209 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Illegal cannabis and controlled substances tax repeal

Related bill: HF308

AI Generated Summary

This legislative bill, titled SF No 209, proposes to eliminate the existing tax on illegal cannabis and other controlled substances in Minnesota. It also includes adjustments to the related laws to reflect the removal of this tax. Specifically, several sections of the Minnesota Statutes from 2024 that outline the tax obligations and definitions connected to these controlled substances will be repealed. Additionally, the bill amends another section to redefine what constitutes a criminal act under these regulations. This action aims to change how the state handles the illicit drug transactions concerning taxation.

Bill text versions

Introduction PDF file

Actions

Date	Chamber	Where	Type	Name	Committee Name
January 15, 2025	House	Floor	Action	Introduction and first reading
January 15, 2025	Senate	Floor	Action	Introduction and first reading
January 15, 2025	Senate	Floor	Action	Referred to	Taxes
January 15, 2025	House	Floor	Action	Referred to	Taxes
January 20, 2025	House	Floor	Action	Authors added
January 20, 2025	Senate	Floor	Action	Authors added
February 19, 2025	Senate	Floor	Action	Comm report: To pass and re-referred to	Judiciary and Public Safety
March 16, 2025	Senate	Floor	Action	Comm report: To pass and re-referred to	Taxes

Citations

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  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [
        "Revises the list of violations that constitute a criminal act."
      ],
      "summary": "This bill modifies the definition of 'criminal act' under section 609.902 subdivision 4.",
      "modified": [
        "Revised clauses for clarity in existing criminal act definitions."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "609.902",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 4"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [
        "Further clarification and removal of specific clause references."
      ],
      "summary": "The bill engages with sections related to theft and defines applicable clauses.",
      "modified": [
        "Adjusts existing references to paragraph and clause details."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "609.52",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 2"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "Touches upon the punishment clauses under subdivision 3 of section 609.52.",
      "modified": [
        "Specifies punishment clauses applicable to firearm-related crimes."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "609.52",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 3"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Mentions inclusion of relevant statutes for specific criminal activities."
      ],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "Includes conduct deemed criminal regarding identity theft.",
      "modified": []
    },
    "citation": "609.528",
    "subdivision": ""
  }
]