Hennepin County authorized to impose local sales tax.

This bill authorizes Hennepin County to collect a new local sales tax of up to one percent, which will be added to existing local taxes. The revenue generated from this tax must be used exclusively to support a designated nonstate government teaching hospital and trauma center in the county. Funds collected can finance the construction and improvement of the facility, cover unpaid medical bills, pay operating costs, and help fund related infrastructure projects. Additionally, the bill allows the county to issue bonds without holding a public election to help pay for these projects. The tax will only begin applying to purchases made after September 30, 2026.