Bill > SF1028

This bill establishes a new state aid program for special fire protection and emergency medical services (EMS) taxing districts in Minnesota. The bill defines a "special taxing district" as a district formed under specific legal provisions that provides fire or ambulance services. Under this legislation, eligible special taxing districts would receive annual aid equal to 50 percent of their previous year's levy (property tax). The Commissioner of Revenue will be responsible for calculating and certifying the aid amounts by August 1 each year and making payments to the taxing authorities by July 20. If the total aid requests exceed the appropriated funding, the payments will be reduced proportionally. While the specific dollar amount of the appropriation is not specified in the provided text (it shows a blank "$" placeholder), the bill sets the program to become effective with aids payable in 2026 and subsequent years. This legislation aims to provide financial support to local fire and ambulance service districts, potentially helping these critical emergency service providers maintain their operations and infrastructure.

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https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=Senate&f=SF1028&ssn=0&y=2025