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HF 1127

Maple Grove; refundable sales and use tax exemption provided for construction materials.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Kristin Bahner and 1 co-sponsor

The bill would provide a refundable sales and use tax exemption for construction materials used only in Maple Grove projects.

Introduction and first reading, referred to Taxes
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Bill Summary · HF 1127

Summary of HF 1127 (2025-2026) – Minnesota

Purpose and intent

HF 1127 proposes a targeted sales and use tax exemption for construction materials used in projects within the city of Maple Grove. The bill is designed to reduce the upfront cost of construction by removing state and possibly local sales/use tax burdens on eligible building materials, thereby supporting development activity within Maple Grove.

Key provisions and changes

  • Tax exemption scope: Provides a refundable sales and use tax exemption specifically for construction materials. The exemption is intended to apply to materials purchased for qualified construction projects in Maple Grove.
  • Refundability: The exemption is described as refundable, meaning that if the exempted tax is initially paid, the taxpayer could seek a refund of the tax amounts through the appropriate state processes.
  • Geographic target: The exemption applies only to construction materials used in Maple Grove, Minnesota. This makes the policy geographically limited rather than statewide.
  • Material types: The bill is focused on construction materials (as opposed to services or other types of expenditures). Eligible items would typically include items like lumber, concrete, steel, drywall, roofing, insulation, etc., but the exact eligible material list is determined by how the bill defines "construction materials" and any implementing guidance.
  • Administration and compliance: As a refundable exemption, taxpayers would need to follow standard procedures for claiming refunds of taxed amounts, likely involving documentation of purchases, project location within Maple Grove, and qualification criteria. The bill would designate the agency/authority responsible for processing refunds and any required forms or timelines.

Who would be affected

  • Developers, builders, and property owners undertaking new construction or major renovation projects in Maple Grove.
  • Construction material suppliers and vendors who collect sales tax at the point of sale and would issue refunds to eligible customers.
  • Local economy and municipal finances: The measure is intended to influence development activity within Maple Grove and could impact local tax receipts temporarily during the refund process; in general, it reduces state tax revenue on eligible transactions for Maple Grove projects.

Procedural and timeline considerations

  • Status and history: Introduced and referred to the House Taxes committee on February 19, 2025.
  • Next steps: If advanced, the bill would go through committee hearings, potential amendments, and floor votes in the Minnesota House, and then proceed to the Senate with a similar path. Any fiscal note or revenue impact analysis would accompany committee discussions.
  • Effective date and sunset (not specified in available information): The summary does not specify a start or end date for the exemption. The bill would typically include effective dates, construction period applicability, and any sunset provisions or renewal requirements if enacted.

Potential impacts and considerations

  • Economic development: By reducing the after-tax cost of construction materials, Maple Grove may experience increased construction activity, investment, and housing or commercial development.
  • Fiscal impact: The exemption lowers state (and possibly local) tax revenue from qualifying purchases during the exemption period. The exact magnitude would depend on eligible project scale, materials used, and the duration of the refundable mechanism.
  • Equity and targeting: The geographic limitation ensures benefit is concentrated in Maple Grove. Stakeholders may evaluate whether other municipalities could seek similar exemptions if successful.

Note: The summary reflects the information available from the bill’s introductory stage (HF 1127, introduced 2025-02-19, referred to Taxes) and the stated sponsors. Specific statutory text, eligibility criteria, refund procedures, and fiscal impact would be clarified in the bill’s actual language and any accompanying fiscal note.

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

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