Bill > SF2728

This bill increases the cap on lawful expenditures for charitable gambling by licensed veterans organizations, specifically by raising the annual limit for meals and membership events from $5,000 to $15,000 per veterans organization. The bill modifies Minnesota's existing charitable gambling law, focusing on how veterans organizations can spend money raised through gambling activities. Under the current law, veterans organizations were restricted to spending $5,000 per year on meals and events recognizing military service, limited to members and their spouses. The new provision will allow these organizations to spend up to $15,000 annually for such events, with the total spending across all licensed veterans organizations sharing the same post home still capped at $15,000. This change will provide more flexibility for veterans organizations to host events and recognize military service, potentially improving community engagement and support for veterans. The bill will become effective on July 1, 2025, giving organizations time to prepare for the new spending limit. The modification is part of a broader set of regulations governing charitable gambling in Minnesota, which aim to ensure that gambling proceeds are used for legitimate charitable and community purposes.

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https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=Senate&f=SF2728&ssn=0&y=2025