SF345 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Nonprofit bird preservation organizations sales and use tax exemption authorization

Related bill: HF1687

AI Generated Summary

This bill proposes that nonprofit organizations dedicated to the preservation of birds, specifically waterfowl, pheasants, and quail, in Minnesota, will not have to pay sales tax on certain items they purchase. The items must be used directly in their activities for developing, preserving, restoring, or maintaining suitable habitats for these birds. The organization must be recognized as a nonprofit under federal tax law to qualify for this exemption.

However, the exemption does not apply to some specific purchases: 1. Building materials bought by contractors for construction projects for these organizations. 2. Expenses for lodging, prepared foods, soft drinks, alcoholic beverages, and certain cannabis products. 3. Leasing of motor vehicles.

This bill aims to support bird conservation efforts by reducing the costs associated with their habitat projects.

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DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
January 20, 2025HouseFloorActionIntroduction and first reading
January 20, 2025SenateFloorActionIntroduction and first reading
January 20, 2025HouseFloorActionReferred toTaxes
January 20, 2025SenateFloorActionReferred toTaxes
January 29, 2025HouseFloorActionAuthor added
January 29, 2025SenateFloorActionAuthor added