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HF 3149

Political contribution refund program repealed.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Ben Davis and 2 co-sponsors

Minnesota would repeal the political contribution refund program, ending refunds for qualifying contributions and removing administration of the refunds.

Introduction and first reading, referred to Elections Finance and Government Operations
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Bill Summary · HF 3149

Summary of HF 3149 (2025-2026) — Minnesota

Title

Political contribution refund program repealed

Purpose and intent

HF 3149 proposes the repeal of Minnesota’s political contribution refund program. The bill aims to eliminate the state-level mechanism that provides refunds to certain political contributors, changing how contributions are financially supported when donating to campaigns.

Key provisions and changes

  • Repeal of refund program: The central provision is to discontinue the political contribution refund program, which currently provides refunds or partial refunds to qualifying political contributions.
  • Effect on program administration: By repealing the program, the state would no longer administer refunds for political contributions under this program. Administrative processes, rules, and oversight tied to the refund mechanism would be terminated.
  • Impact on eligible contributors and campaigns: Individuals and campaigns that previously benefited from refunds under the program would no longer be eligible to receive such refunds. Depending on existing administrative guidance, affected parties would need to adjust budgeting and fundraising expectations accordingly.
  • No explicit replacement mechanism: The bill text (as available) focuses on repeal of the refund program; it does not appear to introduce a new incentive or alternative funding mechanism to replace refunds.

Who/what is affected

  • Contributors eligible for refunds: Individuals who would have qualified for political contribution refunds will be affected, as they would no longer receive refunds.
  • Political campaigns and committees: Campaigns that might have relied on the availability of refunds could experience changes in contribution dynamics and donor behavior.
  • State election administration: The Elections Finance and Government Operations scope would shift away from administering the refund program; related rules and procedures would be removed or superseded by the repeal.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Introduced and referred: HF 3149 was introduced and received its first reading on 2025-04-07, and was referred to the Elections Finance and Government Operations committee.
  • Sponsors: Co-sponsors include Walter Hudson, Elliott Engen, and Ben Davis.

Note: The information provided reflects the bill’s title and introductory action history. If you need specifics on the precise statutory text, fiscal impact, or amendment history, please share the latest committee materials or the bill’s full text.

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

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