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SF3345 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

County levy for certain assessment services limitations provision

Related bill: HF2968

AI Generated Summary

Purpose of the Bill

This Minnesota legislative bill proposes changes to property taxation, specifically placing restrictions on the county levy for certain assessment services.

Main Provisions

  • The bill seeks to amend existing statutes to specify how county assessment powers and duties are applied in certain cities and counties.
  • It outlines where county assessors and city assessors have jurisdiction based on city population and county characteristics.
  • In cities with a population of 30,000 or more, duties typically performed by the county assessor will be carried out by the city assessor, except where a county assessor was in place as of January 1, 1967.
  • The bill stipulates that in counties with a city of the first class (typically large cities) and a county population over 400,000, certain county levy funds for assessment services will only be applied towards specific duties outlined in section 273.061 subdivision 8 clauses 1 to 4.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

  • The amendment sharpens the division of assessment responsibilities between city and county assessors based on municipal population and existing administrative structures.
  • It restricts the use of county levy funds in larger counties to certain assessment activities, primarily affecting larger cities and cities with populations under 30,000.

Relevant Terms

  • County levy: A tax imposed by a county to fund services.
  • City of the first class: A classification usually given to larger cities within a state.
  • County assessor: An official responsible for appraising property values for tax purposes.
  • City assessor: An official appointed to perform similar duties within a city.
  • Section 273.061: Part of Minnesota statutes related to assessors' duties and responsibilities.

Bill text versions

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
April 09, 2025SenateFloorActionIntroduction and first reading
April 09, 2025SenateFloorActionReferred toTaxes

Citations

 
[
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "This bill addresses the application limitations for county assessors in relation to assessment services, while amending Minnesota Statutes section 273.063.",
      "modified": []
    },
    "citation": "273.063",
    "subdivision": ""
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "This bill clarifies the powers and duties of county assessors in cities of the first class or specific populations, referring to section 273.061, subdivision 8.",
      "modified": []
    },
    "citation": "273.061",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 8"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "This bill relates to limitations on the county levy for assessment services, referencing section 275.07, subdivision 1.",
      "modified": []
    },
    "citation": "275.07",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 1"
  }
]

Progress through the legislative process

17%
In Committee

Sponsors