Bill > HF179

This bill provides a specific sales and use tax exemption for Browerville Public Schools (Independent School District No. 787) for construction and renovation projects occurring between December 1, 2023, and January 1, 2026. The tax exemption covers materials, supplies, and equipment used in two specific projects: renovations to the existing prekindergarten through grade 12 school building, and construction of new facilities including a gymnasium, classrooms, locker rooms, a wrestling and weight room, offices, and a stage. While the materials will initially be subject to sales tax, the school district will receive a full refund of the taxes paid, with refunds to be issued after June 30, 2025. The bill includes an appropriation from the general fund to the commissioner of revenue to cover these tax refunds, and the provision is set to be effective retroactively for sales and purchases made during the specified timeframe. This targeted tax exemption is designed to support infrastructure improvements for the local school district by reducing the financial burden of construction-related expenses.

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https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=House&f=HF0179&ssn=0&y=2025