SF623 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Licensed veterans organizations to use gross profits from lawful gambling for repair, maintenance, or improvement of real property authorization

Related bill: HF753

AI Generated Summary

The bill SF No 623 introduced in the Minnesota Senate allows licensed veteran organizations to use the money they make from authorized gambling for the repair, maintenance, or improvement of their property. Specifically, the bill amends a section of the Minnesota Statutes to broaden what these organizations can spend their gambling profits on. This includes various community service expenditures and recognizes a range of purposes like supporting educational institutions, aiding those in need due to poverty or disability, and contributions to environmental and wildlife projects. Moreover, the bill stipulates certain limits and conditions under which these funds can be expended, ensuring they align with specified lawful purposes and receive necessary board approvals for certain high-value spending.

Bill text versions

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
January 26, 2025HouseFloorActionIntroduction and first reading
January 26, 2025SenateFloorActionIntroduction and first reading
January 26, 2025HouseFloorActionReferred toState and Local Government
January 26, 2025SenateFloorActionReferred toState and Local Government

Citations

 
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