HF2629
Definitions modified for purposes of regional sales taxes.
Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026)
Related bill: SF765
AI Generated Summary
Purpose of the Bill
The bill aims to update and modify definitions related to regional sales and use taxes in Minnesota.
Main Provisions
- The bill updates the definitions within specific sections of the Minnesota tax statutes, particularly affecting how regional sales taxes are applied.
- It affects the areas subject to these taxes by officially defining what constitutes the "metropolitan area" in Minnesota, which includes the counties of Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott, and Washington.
- The "Metropolitan Council" is defined as the council established to manage regional planning and coordination.
- The bill covers the "regional transportation sales tax," which is a tax imposed specifically for transportation-related purposes.
Significant Changes
- This legislative update clarifies and standardizes the definitions used in existing tax laws to ensure consistent application across the named metropolitan counties.
Relevant Terms
- Sales and use tax
- Metropolitan area
- Metropolitan Council
- Regional transportation sales tax
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Where | Type | Name | Committee Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 24, 2025 | House | Action | Introduction and first reading, referred to | Taxes |
Bill information comes from public records published by the Office of the Revisor of Statutes, the Minnesota House and the Minnesota Senate. AI summaries are written by MinneSlate and are not official. MinneSlate is independent and is not affiliated with the State of Minnesota or the Minnesota Legislature.
Progress through the legislative process
In Committee