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SF3152 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Minnesota Sports facilities Authority appropriation contingent on certain revenues from the conduct of electronic pull tabs

Related bill: HF3032

AI Generated Summary

Purpose of the Bill

This bill focuses on taxation associated with charitable gambling in Minnesota. Specifically, it appropriates funds to the Minnesota Sports Facilities Authority for stadium improvements. This funding is contingent upon certain revenue levels generated from electronic pull-tabs.

Main Provisions

  • Revenue Calculation: By March 15, 2026, and each subsequent year, the commissioner, along with the commissioner of management and budget, must calculate specific revenue differences. This involves comparing the revenue from taxes on electronic pull-tabs from two different fiscal years: the previous year and a base year (2024).
  • Appropriation of Funds: If the revenue difference is positive (greater than zero), a percentage of this calculated amount, with a set maximum, will be appropriated from the general fund to the Minnesota Sports Facilities Authority for the purpose of stadium improvements. This appropriation must occur annually by August 1st, beginning in 2026.
  • Adjustment of Maximum Amount: Starting July 1, 2026, and every year thereafter, the maximum amount of funds appropriated will be adjusted for inflation or other factors as per a specific legislative formula, ensuring any adjustments are rounded down to the nearest 50 dollars.

Significant Changes

  • Base Year Establishment: Establishes fiscal year 2024 as the base year for calculating revenue differences.
  • Funding Cap: Sets a cap of $20,000,000 as the "maximum amount" of funds that may be appropriated annually for stadium improvements, subject to adjustment.
  • New Subdivision Addition: Adds a new subdivision to Minnesota Statutes section 297E.02 to support this financial mechanism.

Relevant Terms

  • Charitable gambling
  • Electronic pull-tabs
  • Minnesota Sports Facilities Authority
  • Stadium improvements
  • Revenue appropriation
  • Base year

Bill text versions

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
March 31, 2025SenateFloorActionIntroduction and first reading
March 31, 2025SenateFloorActionReferred toTaxes
May 04, 2025SenateFloorActionAuthor added

Citations

 
[
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "A new subdivision is added related to revenue appropriation for stadium improvements."
      ],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "This bill modifies the appropriation process related to electronic pulltabs under section 297E.02, subdivision 6.",
      "modified": [
        "Specifies revenue calculations impacting appropriations based on electronic pulltab revenues."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "297E.02",
    "subdivision": "6"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "This bill refers to adjustments of maximum amounts for appropriations concerning stadium improvements.",
      "modified": []
    },
    "citation": "270C.22",
    "subdivision": ""
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "The definition of 'stadium' for purposes of appropriations is clarified under section 437J.03, subdivision 8.",
      "modified": []
    },
    "citation": "437J.03",
    "subdivision": "8"
  }
]

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