SF 3 is an omnibus appropriations bill that allocates state funding for various environment and natural resources programs. It would provide budget authority to state agencies managing parks, wildlife conservation, water quality initiatives, and environmental protection efforts. The bill does not change existing laws but sets specific financial resources for these programs during the upcoming fiscal year. This funding would directly support how these agencies operate and deliver services to the public.
HF 9 is a comprehensive tax reform bill that modifies multiple tax provisions across Minnesota. It directly affects individuals (through changes to income tax brackets and credits), businesses (including data centers losing electricity tax exemptions), and local governments (by eliminating cannabis aid funding). Key provisions include making the research and development tax credit partially refundable, increasing taxes on cannabis products, and removing the sales tax exemption for electricity at data centers. The bill also adjusts property tax exemptions, modifies corporate franchise taxes, and makes technical changes to various tax statutes.
