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HF 153

as introduced - 90th Legislature (2017 - 2018) Posted on 01/13/2017 10:10am

KEY: stricken = removed, old language.
underscored = added, new language.

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Introduction Posted on 01/11/2017

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A bill for an act
relating to taxation; sales and use; modifying the uses of revenues from the
Hermantown local option sales tax; amending Laws 1996, chapter 471, article 2,
section 29, subdivision 1, as amended.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

Section 1.

Laws 1996, chapter 471, article 2, section 29, subdivision 1, as amended by
Laws 2006, chapter 259, article 3, section 3, and Laws 2011, First Special Session chapter
7, article 4, section 4, is amended to read:


Subdivision 1.

Sales tax authorized.

(a) Notwithstanding Minnesota Statutes, section
477A.016, or any other contrary provision of law, ordinance, or city charter, the city of
Hermantown may, by ordinance, impose an additional sales tax of up to one percent on
sales transactions taxable pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, chapter 297A, that occur within
the city. The proceeds of the tax imposed under this section must be used to meet the costs
of:

(1) extending a sewer interceptor line;

(2) construction of a booster pump station, reservoirs, and related improvements to the
water system; and

(3) construction of a building containing a police and fire station and an administrative
services facility.

(b) If the city imposed a sales tax of only one-half of one percent under paragraph (a),
it may increase the tax to one percent to fund the purposes under paragraph (a) provided it
is approved by the voters at a general election held before December 31, 2012.

new text begin (c) As approved by the voters at the November 8, 2016, general election, the proceeds
under this section may also be used to meet the costs of debt service payments for
construction of the Hermantown Wellness Center.
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new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin This section is effective the day after the governing body of the
city of Hermantown and its chief clerical officer comply with Minnesota Statutes, section
645.021, subdivisions 2 and 3.
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