STATE OF MINNESOTA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
TWENTY-SEVENTH MEETING
EIGHTY-EIGHTH SESSION
COMMITTEE ON TAXES
Chair, Representative Ann Lenczewski
MINUTES
Representative Lenczewski, Chair of Committee on Taxes, called the meeting to order at 12:30 PM April 4 in Room 10 of the State Office Building.
The Committee Legislative Assistant noted the roll.
Members present:
Lenczewski, Chair
Loeffler, Vice Chair
Davids, Lead
Anderson, S.
Anzelc
Barrett
Benson, J.
Carlson
Davnie
Drazkowski
Erhardt
Garofalo
Hansen
Lesch
Liebling
Lillie
Loon
Mack
Marquart
Melin
Myhra
Paymar
Peppin
Runbeck
Schoen
Simonson
Slocum
Zellers
Members excused:
A quorum was present.
Representative Schoen moved
HF1638
Representative Lien presented
HF1638 (Lien) Property taxation annual adjustment in the rate of the disparity reduction credit provided for.
The following individuals testified on
HF1638:
Michael Redlinger, City of Moorhead
HF1638 was laid over for possible inclusion to an omnibus tax bill.
Representative Benson moved
HF1613
Representative Benson moved the A13-0392 amendment
The motion prevailed. The A13-0392 amendment was adopted.
Representative Dorholt presented
HF1613 (Dorholt) Bingo halls exempted from combined net receipts tax.
The following individuals testified on
HF1613:
Bonnie Merkling, St. Cloud Bingo Emporium
HF1613 was laid over for possible inclusion to an omnibus tax bill
Representative Lesch moved
HF802
Representative Lesch presented
HF802 (Lesch) Retail sale definition modified relating to amusement devices.
The following individuals testified on
HF802:
Timothy Zahn
HF802 was laid over for possible inclusion to an omnibus tax bill.
Representative Loon moved
HF537
Representative Loon presented
HF537 (Loon) Local tax rates used in metropolitan area fiscal disparities calculation frozen for two years.
HF537 was laid over for possible inclusion to an omnibus tax bill.
Representative Peppin moved
HF1601
Representative Peppin presented
HF1601 (Peppin) Municipality fiscal disparity contribution limited.
The following individuals testified on
HF1601:
Jay Bunting, Mayor of Rogers
Steve Stahmer City Administrator of Rogers
The Tax Committee went into recess at 2:03 pm.
The Tax Committee reconvened at 5:15 pm.
Representative Peppin moved the H1601A1 amendment
The motion prevailed. The H1601A1 amendment was adopted.
There was a continuation of discussion on
HF1601
Patricia Nauman testified on
HF1601
HF1601 was laid over for possible inclusion to an omnibus tax bill.
Representative Melin moved
HF1483
Representative Metsa presented
HF1483 (Metsa) Resort and recreational camping area building material and supply purchases exempted from sales and use tax.
The following individuals testified on
HF1483:
Dan McElroy
Paul Bugbee, MN Resort and Campground Association
Susan VonMosch
HF1483 was laid over for possible inclusion to an omnibus tax bill.
Representative Barrett moved
HF1426
Representative Barrett moved the H1426DE1 amendment.
The motion prevailed. The H1426DE1 amendment was adopted.
Representative Barrett offered an oral amendment to H1426DE1 as follows:
Page 1, line 17, insert, "is limited to no more than four parcels, as designated by the city, and"
The motion prevailed. The amendment as amended was adopted.
Representative Barrett presented
HF1426 (Barrett) Taylors Falls; excise border city development zone power establishment authorized, and money appropriated.
The following individuals testified on
HF1426:
Michael Bughite, Mayor of Taylor Falls
HF1426 was laid over for possible inclusion to an omnibus tax bill
Representative Mack moved
HF1417
Representative Hamilton presented
HF1417 (Hamilton) Windom; imposition of sales and use and excise taxed authorized.
The following individuals testified on
HF1417:
Dominic Jones
Justin Espinson, Windom Youth Hockey
Representative Mack moved the A13-0398 amendment
The motion prevailed. The A13-0398 amendment was adopted.
HF1417 was laid over for possible inclusion to an omnibus tax bill.
Chair Lenczewski moved
HF1055
Rep. Clark presented
HF1055 (Clark) Mortgage registry and deed tax deposit in the housing development fund provided for.
The following individuals testified on
HF1055:
Darielle Dannen
HF1055 was laid over for possible inclusion to an omnibus tax bill.
Representative Peppin moved
HF1623
Representative Beard presented
HF1623 (Beard) Railroad track maintenance expenditure subtraction provided for.
The following individuals testified on
HF1623:
Mark Wegner, Minnesota Regional Railroad Association
HF1623 was laid over for possible inclusion to an omnibus tax bill.
Representative Drazkowski moved
HF476
Representative Drazkowski moved the H0476A1 amendment
The motion prevailed. The H0476A1 amendment was adopted.
Rep. Drazkowski presented
HF476 (Drazkowski) Rochester area local sales tax modified for cities that share some of the revenue.
The following individuals testified on
HF476:
Ryan Holmes, Mayor of Wanamigo
Michael Bolton, Wanamigo City Administrator
Duane Hofschalte, City Administrator of Mazeppa
Jim Blomgren, Mayor of Grand Meadow
HF476 was laid over for possible inclusion to an omnibus tax bill.
Representative Davnie moved
HF1080
Representative Davnie presented
HF1080 (Davnie) Nonprofit corporation leased vehicles exemption added.
The following individuals testified on
HF1080:
Chris Duffrin, Hour Car
Todd Hill, Enterprise Rental Car
Chair Lenczewski moved
HF1493
Chair Lenczewski moved the H1493A1 amendment
The motion prevailed. The H1493A1 A1 amendment was adopted.
Chair Lenczewski moved the H1493A3 amendment
The motion prevailed. The H1493A3 amendment was adopted.
The following individuals testified on
HF1493:
Susie Brown, MN Council of Nonprofits
Valerie Doeson
Kathleen Aho, MN Institute of Public Finance
Jay Hiniker, MN Institute of Public Finance
Gary Carlson
Scott McMann
Joe Carlson
Paul Eger, MN Association of Realtors
Keith Carlson
Josh Downle, AmeriCorps
Jon Tollefson, MN High Tech Association
Peter Cyle
Genevieve Davils, Life Science Alley
Robert Tammen
Jill Larson, MN Business Partnership
Beth Kadoun, MN Chamber of Commerce
HF1493 was laid over for possible inclusion to an omnibus tax bill.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:49 PM.
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Representative Ann Lenczewski, Chair
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Gina Kunesh, Committee Legislative Assistant
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Agenda:
HF1613 (Dorholt) Bingo halls exempted from combined net receipts tax.
HF802 (Lesch) Retail sale definition modified relating to amusement devices.
HF537 (Loon) Local tax rates used in metropolitan area fiscal disparities calculation frozen for two years.
HF1601 (Peppin) Municipality fiscal disparity contribution limited.
HF1483 (Metsa) Resort and recreational camping area building material and supply purchases exempted from sales and use tax.
HF1426 (Barrett) Taylors Falls; excise border city development zone power establishment authorized, and money appropriated.
HF1417 (Hamilton) Windom; imposition of sales and use and excise taxed authorized.
HF1493 (Lenczewski) Tax additions required; subtractions, preferences, rates, credits, and calculation of incentive payments modified; charitable contributions credit allowed; political subdivision authority clarified for imposing and collecting local lodging taxes; conforming changes made, and some deductions and credits repealed.
HF1638 (Lien) Property taxation annual adjustment in the rate of the disparity reduction credit provided for.
HF1055 (Clark) Mortgage registry and deed tax deposit in the housing development fund provided for.
HF1623 (Beard) Railroad track maintenance expenditure subtraction provided for.
HF476 (Drazkowski) Rochester area local sales tax modified for cities that share some of the revenue.
HF1080 (Davnie) Nonprofit corporation leased vehicles exemption added.