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MN SF2127

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/27/2012

Primary Sponsor

Roger Chamberlain

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Origin

Senate

87th Legislature 2011-2012

AI Summary

  • Authorizes the commissioner of management and budget to issue up to $300,000,000 in state revenue bonds to finance construction of a privately owned NFL stadium for the Minnesota Vikings.

  • Imposes a 10 percent user fee on stadium ticket sales, concessions, personal seat licenses, sponsorships, parking within one-half mile on game days, television/media revenue, and stadium rental fees to secure bond repayment.

  • Requires the Minnesota Vikings to play all home games in the stadium for 30 years or until bonds are repaid, whichever is longer, with specific performance and injunctive relief available as enforcement remedies.

  • Exempts stadium and public infrastructure construction materials from sales taxes and allows cities to issue additional intoxicating liquor licenses for the stadium beyond normal legal limits.

  • Expires May 18, 2014 if no agreement is reached between the state and the team memorializing the team's obligations under the act.

Legislative Description

Minnesota Vikings national football league (NFL) private stadium bond issue and appropriation

Last Action

Author added Lillie

4/23/2012

Committee Referrals

Taxes3/19/2012
Commerce and Consumer Protection3/8/2012
Local Government and Elections2/27/2012

Full Bill Text

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