HF 2827

as introduced - 85th Legislature (2007 - 2008) Posted on 12/15/2009 12:00am

A bill for an act
relating to local government; amending county historical society funding;
amending Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 138.053.

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

Section 1.

Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 138.053, is amended to read:

138.053 COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY; TAX LEVY; CITIES OR
TOWNS.

The governing body of any home rule charter or statutory city or town deleted text begin excepting
cities of the first class deleted text end may annually appropriate from its general fund an amount not
to exceed 0.02418 percent of taxable market value, derived from ad valorem taxes on
property or other revenues, to be paid to the historical society of its respective county to be
used for the promotion of historical work and to aid in defraying the expenses of carrying
on the historical work in the county. No city or town may appropriate any funds for the
benefit of any historical society unless the society is affiliated with and approved by
the Minnesota Historical Society.

new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin This section is effective July 1, 2008.
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