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SF 4722

City of St. Cloud local sales and use tax imposition authorization

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Aric Putnam

The bill would authorize the City of St. Cloud to impose a local sales and use tax to fund city needs and projects, through state-aligned procedures.

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Bill Summary · SF 4722

Bill Summary – SF 4722 (Minnesota, 2025-2026)

Title

City of St. Cloud local sales and use tax imposition authorization

Purpose and Intent

SF 4722 would authorize the City of St. Cloud to impose a local sales and use tax. The bill specifies the authorization process, potential revenue mechanisms, and alignment with state tax rules to support local needs and projects. The measure appears to be focused on giving St. Cloud the statutory authority to raise revenue through a local option sales tax, subject to the procedures and limitations set forth in Minnesota law.

Key Provisions and Changes

  • Imposition Authority: Grants the City of St. Cloud the ability to impose a local sales and use tax. The exact rate, duration, and eligible transactions are determined by the statutes governing local sales taxes in Minnesota (the bill itself establishes authorization, while rate/duration typically require additional steps or voter approval depending on state law).

  • Use of Revenue: Local sales taxes are generally dedicated to specific uses, such as funding for infrastructure, transportation, public safety, or other municipal needs. While SF 4722’s text here does not list the allowed purposes in detail, such provisions typically constrain revenue to capital projects, local programs, or pension/employee-related costs as defined by the act or accompanying guidelines.

  • Authorization Process: The bill would set forth the procedural steps required for the City of St. Cloud to implement the tax, including:

    • Potential voter approval requirements (if applicable under Minnesota law for local sales taxes).
    • Administrative and reporting obligations for the city to collect and remit the tax.
    • Compliance with state-mpecified durations and sunset provisions (if any).

  • Administrative Compliance: The measure would align with state tax collection frameworks, including:

    • Collection through existing Minnesota Department of Revenue systems or approved local collection mechanisms.
    • Remittance schedules and reporting to the state, with regular audits or compliance checks as required.

  • References to Jurisdiction: Specifically targeted to the City of St. Cloud, with implementation contingent on local adoption procedures and any statewide criteria for local sales taxes.

Affected Parties

  • City of St. Cloud: Primary beneficiary and administrator of the new local sales and use tax authority.
  • Residents and Businesses in St. Cloud: Subject to the new local tax collection on taxable goods and certain services, as defined by state and local tax law.
  • Minnesota Department of Revenue: Serves as the collection and administration partner for the local tax, ensuring proper remittance and compliance.

Procedural and Timeline Considerations

  • Introduction and First Reading: SF 4722 was introduced and had its first reading on March 23, 2026.
  • Referral: The bill was referred to the Taxes committee on the same date.
  • Next Steps: If advanced, the bill would move through committee hearings, potential amendments, and floor votes in the Minnesota Senate. Depending on state law, local referenda (voter approval) or council actions may be required for actual implementation, with applicable effective dates and sunset provisions.

Additional Notes

  • Co-sponsor: Rep. Aric Putnam (as a legislative sponsor in conjunction with the Senate sponsor).
  • Specific rate, duration, eligible purchases, and use restrictions are typically defined in accompanying statutory language or subsequent amendments; the summary above reflects the general framework of local sales tax authorization bills.

If you’d like, I can tailor this summary to emphasize particular aspects (e.g., fiscal impact estimates, compliance timelines, or potential projects funded) once the bill’s full text and any fiscal notes are available.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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