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HF 3098

State Agricultural Society public safety account created in the agricultural fund, and 30 cent surcharge instituted on State Agricultural Society admission tickets.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Leigh Finke

Creates a State Agricultural Society public safety account funded by a 30-cent ticket surcharge to enhance safety-related activities at agricultural events.

Introduction and first reading, referred to Agriculture Finance and Policy
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Bill Summary · HF 3098

Summary of HF 3098 (Minnesota, 2025-2026)

Overview

HF 3098 proposes the creation of a State Agricultural Society public safety account within the existing agricultural fund and imposes a 30-cent surcharge on admission tickets to events hosted by the State Agricultural Society. The bill is sponsored in the House with Leigh Finke as a co-sponsor and was introduced on April 3, 2025, and referred to the Agriculture Finance and Policy committee.

Purpose and Intent

  • Establish a dedicated public safety fund within Minnesota’s Agricultural Fund to support public safety-related activities connected to the State Agricultural Society’s operations and events.
  • Generate revenue specifically earmarked to enhance safety measures at agricultural-related events and facilities overseen by the State Agricultural Society.

Key Provisions

  1. Creation of Public Safety Account

    • A new sub-account titled “State Agricultural Society public safety account” would be created within the existing Agricultural Fund.
    • The account would be used for expenditures related to public safety activities and needs associated with the State Agricultural Society’s programs and venues.

  2. Admission Ticket Surcharge

    • A surcharge of 30 cents would be added to each admission ticket issued for events or activities operated by the State Agricultural Society.
    • Collected surcharges would be deposited into the newly created public safety account to fund safety-related efforts.

  3. Administration and Use of Funds (as implied by structure)

    • Funds in the public safety account would be allocated to public safety-related expenditures connected to State Agricultural Society activities. Specific allowable uses or governance processes (e.g., allocation guidelines, oversight, reporting) would typically be detailed in implementing provisions, rules, or the general framework of the Agricultural Fund.

Affected Parties

  • State Agricultural Society: Primary administrative and beneficiary of the new account and surcharge revenue.
  • Event Attendees/Visitors: Indirectly affected through the ticket surcharge, with funds earmarked for improved safety.
  • Minnesota Agricultural Fund: Enhanced allocations for public safety within the agricultural sector, potentially affecting overall fund balances and spending priorities.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Introduction and Referral: The bill was introduced and assigned to the Agriculture Finance and Policy committee on April 3, 2025.
  • Legislative Process: As with typical Minnesota House bills, the proposal would proceed through committee hearings, potential amendments, floor debate, and votes in the House, followed by actions in the Senate, Governor considerations, and potential enactment.
  • Effective Date: The summary does not specify an effective date; such details would be determined in the bill’s final language or regulations, typically aligning with the effective date specified in the enacted bill.

Potential Impacts and Considerations

  • Public Safety Focus: The bill explicitly channels revenue toward safety-related needs, which could cover staffing, training, equipment, security, emergency response planning, and related infrastructure at State Agricultural Society events.
  • Revenue Implications: A 30-cent surcharge on admission tickets would incrementally raise operating costs for events, which could influence attendance pricing and budgeting for event organizers.
  • Fund Transparency and Oversight: The bill would likely trigger questions about how funds are tracked, what specific safety programs are funded, reporting requirements, and how decisions are made regarding allocations.

This summary captures the bill’s core aims, main provisions, affected entities, and typical procedural steps. For a complete understanding, the bill’s full text and any fiscal notes, committee amendments, and fiscal impact analyses would provide detailed definitions of eligible expenditures, administration rules, and timelines.

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

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