Property Tax Division

SIXTH MEETING

2023-2024 Regular Session - Wednesday, February 15, 2023

STATE OF MINNESOTA SIXTH MEETING
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES NINETY-THIRD SESSION

PROPERTY TAX DIVISION MINUTES

Representative Dave Lislegard, Chair of the Division on Property Tax, called the meeting to order at 10:30 AM on February 15, 2023 in Room 5 of the State Office Building.

The Committee Legislative Assistant noted the roll.

Members present:
LISLEGARD, Dave, Chair
LEE, Liz, Vice Chair
ANDERSON, Paul
BURKEL, John
COULTER, Nathan
ELKINS, Steve
GAROFALO, Pat
GOMEZ, Aisha
HOLLINS, Athena
HUOT, John
NELSON, Michael
O’DRISCOLL, Tim

Members excused:
QUAM, Duane, Minority Lead

A quorum was present.

Vice Chair Lee moved that the minutes of February 8, 2023, be adopted. THE MOTION PREVAILED.

HF 1506 (Lislegard) Property tax refund provisions modified; co-pays reduced, thresholds reduced, and maximum refunds increased for homestead credit refund.

Chair Lislegard moved that HF 1506 be laid over for possible inclusion in the Property Tax Division omnibus bill.

Chair Lislegard moved the H01506DE1 amendment. THE MOTION PREVAILED. THE AMENDMENT WAS ADOPTED.

Representative Lislegard presented HF 1506 as amended.

Testifying on HF 1506 as amended:
• Nathan Jesson, Intergovernmental Relations Representative, League of Minnesota Cities
• Leif Grina, President, Minneapolis Regional Retiree Council

Chair Lislegard renewed the motion that HF 1506 as amended be laid over for possible inclusion in the Property Tax Division omnibus bill. The bill as amended was laid over.

HF 1323 (Agbaje) Property tax refund provisions modified, parameters of renter's credit and homestead credit modified to increase refunds.

Representative Gomez moved that HF 1323 be laid over for possible inclusion in the Property Tax Division omnibus bill.

Representative Gomez moved the H1323DE1 amendment. THE MOTION PREVAILED. THE AMENDMENT WAS ADOPTED.

Representative Gomez presented HF 1323 as amended.

Testifying on HF 1323 as amended:
• Nan Madden, Director, Minnesota Budget Project
• Michael Dahl, Public Policy Director, HOME Line

Representative Gomez renewed the motion that HF 1323 as amended be laid over for possible inclusion in the Property Tax Division omnibus bill. The bill as amended was laid over.

HF 1422 (Wolgamott) Property tax refund provisions modified, and exemption amount expanded for senior claimants and claimants with a disability.

Chair Lislegard moved that HF 1422 be laid over for possible inclusion in the Property Tax Division omnibus bill.

Representative Wolgamott presented HF 1422.

Chair Lislegard renewed the motion that HF 1422 be laid over for possible inclusion in the Property Tax Division omnibus bill. The bill was laid over.

HF 1427 (Hill) Electric generation transition aid to local governments established, and money appropriated.

Chair Lislegard moved that HF 1427 be laid over for possible inclusion in the Property Tax Division omnibus bill.

Chair Lislegard moved the H1427A1 amendment. THE MOTION PREVAILED. THE AMENDMENT WAS ADOPTED.

Testifying on HF 1427 as amended:
• Shane Zahrt, Lead Lobbyist, Coalition of Utility Cities

Chair Lislegard renewed the motion that HF 1427 as amended be laid over for possible inclusion in the Property Tax Division omnibus bill. The bill as amended was laid over.

HF102 (Klevorn) Plymouth; local lodging tax provisions modified, and local lodging tax expiration date removed.

Chair Lislegard moved that HF 102 be laid over for possible inclusion in the Property Tax Division omnibus bill.

Representative Klevorn presented HF 102.

Testifying on HF 102:
• Jeff Wosje, Mayor, Plymouth, Minnesota
• Maria Solano, Deputy City Manager, Plymouth, Minnesota
• Tony Kwilas, Lobbyist, Hospitality Minnesota; Minnesota Association of Convention and Visitors Bureau

Chair Lislegard renewed the motion that HF 102 be laid over for possible inclusion in the Property Tax Division. The bill was laid over.

The meeting was recessed at 11:59 AM.

The meeting was reconvened at 1:06 PM.

HF 1504 (Norris) Property tax provisions modified, and homestead market value exclusion modified.

Chair Lislegard moved that HF 1504 be laid over for possible inclusion in the Property Tax Division omnibus bill.

Representative Norris presented HF 1504.

Testifying on HF 1504:
• Matt Massman, Executive Director, Minnesota Inter-County Association
• Randy Schreifels, Auditor-Treasurer, Stearns County
• Beth Kadoun, Vice President of Tax and Fiscal Policy, Minnesota Chamber of Commerce

Chair Lislegard renewed the motion that HF 1504 be laid over for possible inclusion in the Property Tax Division omnibus bill. The bill was laid over.

HF 700 (Youakim) Property tax provisions modified, and additional property tax refund modified.

Chair Lislegard moved that HF 700 be laid over for possible inclusion in the Property Tax Division omnibus bill.

Representative Youakim presented HF 700.

Testifying on HF 700:
• Paul Eger, Senior Vice President, Governmental Affairs, Minnesota Realtors Association

Chair Lislegard renewed the motion that HF 700 be laid over for possible inclusion in the Property Tax Division omnibus bill. The bill was laid over.

The meeting was adjourned at 1:31 PM.

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Representative Dave Lislegard, Chair

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Faith Privett, Committee Legislative Assistant

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Bills Added:

HF102 (Klevorn) - Plymouth; local lodging tax provisions modified, and local lodging tax expiration date removed.
HF700 (Youakim) - Property tax provisions modified, and additional property tax refund modified.
HF1323 (Agbaje) - Property tax refund provisions modified, and parameters of renter's credit and homestead credit modified to increase refunds.
HF1422 (Wolgamott) - Property tax refund provisions modified, and exemption amount expanded for senior claimants and claimants with a disability.
HF1427 (Hill) - Electric generation transition aid to local governments established, and money appropriated.
HF1504 (Norris) - Property tax provisions modified, and homestead market value exclusion modified.
HF1506 (Lislegard) - Property tax refund provisions modified; co-pays reduced, thresholds reduced, and maximum refunds increased for homestead credit refund.

Documents:

H1323DE1.pdf - 2/13/2023
H1506DE1 (Lislegard) Author's Amendment.pdf - 2/14/2023
H1427A1-17757415142055602857.pdf - 2/14/2023
1) Property Tax Division Agenda 2.15.23.pdf - 2/14/2023
2) Property Taxes Division Minutes 2-8.pdf - 2/14/2023
3) Feb 15 23 Rev Est Summary.pdf - 2/14/2023
4) HF1506 Bill Language.pdf - 2/14/2023
5) HF1506DE1 (Lislegard) Author's Amendment.pdf - 2/14/2023
6) HF1506 House Research Summary.pdf - 2/14/2023
7) HF1506 Revenue Estimate PTR Homeowner_pt_1.pdf - 2/14/2023
8) HF1506.PTR bills AARP Support Letter.pdf - 2/14/2023
9) HF1506.PTR bills AMC Support Letter.pdf - 2/14/2023
10) HF1506.PTR LMC Written Testimony.pdf - 2/14/2023
11) HF1506.PTR Bills Metro Cities Support Letter.pdf - 2/14/2023
12) HF1323 Bill Language.pdf - 2/14/2023
13) H1323 DE1 (Agbaje) Author's Amendment.pdf - 2/14/2023
14) HF1323 House Research Summary.pdf - 2/14/2023
15) HF1323 Revenue Estimate PTR Renter_pt_1.pdf - 2/14/2023
16) HF1323 Renters Credit MN Budget Project handout.pdf - 2/14/2023
17) HF1422 Bill Language.pdf - 2/14/2023
18) HF1422 House Research Summary.pdf - 2/14/2023
19) HF1422 Revenue Estimate PTR Subtraction Sr-Dis.pdf - 2/14/2023
20) HF1427 Bill Language.pdf - 2/14/2023
21) HF1427 A1 (Hill) Author's Amendment.pdf - 2/14/2023
22) HF1427 House Research Summary.pdf - 2/14/2023
23) HF1427 Revenue Estimate Electric Generation Transition Aid_pt_1.pdf - 2/14/2023
24) HF1427 2023 Local Tax Impact of Power Plant Retirement (CUC).pdf - 2/14/2023
25) HF1427 CEE Support Letter.pdf - 2/14/2023
26) HF1427 Cohasset Support Letter.pdf - 2/14/2023
27) HF1427 Sherburne County Support Letter.pdf - 2/14/2023
28) HF1427 Fresh Energy Support Letter.pdf - 2/14/2023
29) HF1427 Grand Rapids Support Letter.pdf - 2/14/2023
30) HF1427 Monticello Support Letter.pdf - 2/14/2023
31) HF1427 Itasca County Support Letter.pdf - 2/14/2023
32) HF1427 LIUNA Support Letter.pdf - 2/14/2023
33) HF427 Wright County Support Letter.pdf - 2/14/2023
34) HF0102 Bill Language.pdf - 2/14/2023
35) HF0102 House Research Summary.pdf - 2/14/2023
36) HF102 Revenue Estimate City of Plymouth Lodging Tax_1.pdf - 2/14/2023
37) HF1504 Bill Language.pdf - 2/14/2023
38) HF1504 House Research Summary.pdf - 2/14/2023
39) HF1504 Revenue Estimate Homestead Market Value Exclusion.pdf - 2/14/2023
40) HF1504 House Research Property Tax Model Run.pdf - 2/14/2023
41) HF1504 Hennepin County Support Letter.pdf - 2/14/2023
42) HF1504 Wright County Support Letter.pdf - 2/14/2023
43) HF1504.PTR Bills MICA Support Letter.pdf - 2/14/2023
44) HF1504 Property tax handout MN Chamber & United for Jobs.pdf - 2/14/2023
45) HF1504 NFIB Concerns Letter.pdf - 2/14/2023
46) HF0700 Bill Language.pdf - 2/14/2023
47) HF0700 House Research Summary.pdf - 2/14/2023
48) HF700 Revenue Estimate Targeting PTR.pdf - 2/14/2023
49) HF700 House Research Targeting 2017 Report.pdf - 2/14/2023
50) HF1427 CUC - Who We Are 2023.pdf - 2/14/2023

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00:53 - HF1506 (Lislegard) Property tax refund provisions modified; co-pays reduced, thresholds reduced, and maximum refunds increased for homestead credit refund.
10:36 - HF1323 (Agbaje) Property tax refund provisions modified, parameters of renter's credit and homestead credit modified to increase refunds.
33:23 - HF1422 (Wolgamott) Property tax refund provisions modified, and exemption amount expanded for senior claimants and claimants with a disability.
37:43 - HF1427 (Hill) Electric generation transition aid to local governments established, and money appropriated.
1:00:43 - HF102 (Klevorn) Plymouth; local lodging tax provisions modified, and local lodging tax expiration date removed.
The Division recessed.
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00:20 - HF1504 (Norris) Property tax provisions modified, and homestead market value exclusion modified.
16:20 - HF700 (Youakim) Property tax provisions modified, and additional property tax refund modified.
Runs 24 minutes.

Show Full Schedule Agenda:

HF1506 (Lislegard) Property tax refund provisions modified; co-pays reduced, thresholds reduced, and maximum refunds increased for homestead credit refund.
HF1323 (Agbaje) Property tax refund provisions modified, parameters of renter's credit and homestead credit modified to increase refunds.
HF1422 (Wolgamott) Property tax refund provisions modified, and exemption amount expanded for senior claimants and claimants with a disability.
HF1427 (Hill) Electric generation transition aid to local governments established, and money appropriated.
HF102 (Klevorn) Plymouth; local lodging tax provisions modified, and local lodging tax expiration date removed.
HF1504 (Norris) Property tax provisions modified, and homestead market value exclusion modified.
HF0700 (Youakim) Property tax provisions modified, and additional property tax refund modified.

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