Bill > HF2780

This bill increases the cap on certain lawful expenditures for charitable gambling organizations, specifically focusing on veterans organizations' ability to spend money on membership events. The bill amends Minnesota Statutes by raising the annual limit for meals and membership events from $5,000 to $15,000 per calendar year for a licensed veterans organization. This change means that veterans organizations can now spend up to $15,000 on events recognizing military service, with the total expenditure across all licensed veterans organizations sharing the same post home also capped at $15,000. The bill defines these expenditures as a "lawful purpose" under charitable gambling regulations, allowing veterans organizations more flexibility in hosting events for members and spouses. The amendment will take effect on July 1, 2025, giving organizations time to prepare for the new spending limit. This change appears designed to provide veterans organizations with more resources to host events that celebrate and support military service members and their families.

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https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=House&f=HF2780&ssn=0&y=2025