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MN HF2352

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/20/2012

Primary Sponsor

Duane Quam

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Origin

House of Representatives

87th Legislature 2011-2012

AI Summary

  • Increases the additional lodging tax authority for Rochester from one percent to three percent on gross receipts from furnishing lodging, excluding continuous rentals of 30+ days
  • Proceeds from the three percent tax must fund construction, renovation, and expansion of the Mayo Civic Center Complex, related infrastructure, and payment of bonds issued for these purposes
  • Authorizes Rochester to issue up to $43,500,000 in general obligation bonds without an election, payable from the three percent lodging tax
  • Extends the expiration date of the taxing authority from December 31, 2014 to December 31, 2016, ending when bonds are paid off or by city ordinance
  • Repeals the food and beverage tax authority previously granted to Rochester under Laws 2009, chapter 88, article 4, section 23

Legislative Description

Rochester; lodging tax authority increased, and food and beverage tax authority repealed.

Last Action

Division action, to pass and return to Taxes

3/14/2012

Committee Referrals

Property and Local Tax2/22/2012
Taxes2/20/2012

Full Bill Text

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