STATE OF MINNESOTA FORTY-EIGHTH MEETING
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES NINETY-FOURTH SESSION
TAXES COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Representative Aisha Gomez, Chair of the Taxes Committee, called the meeting to order at 10:16 A.M. on April 15, 2026, in Room 120 of the State Capitol Building.
The Committee Legislative Assistant noted the roll.
Members Present:
GOMEZ, Aisha, DFL Chair
DAVIDS, Greg, GOP Chair
NORRIS, Matt, DFL Vice Chair
JOY, Jim, GOP Vice Chair
AGBAJE, Esther
ANDERSON, Patti
ELKINS, Steve
FREIBERG, Mike
HARDER, Bobbie
HUOT, John
JOHNSON, Wayne
KOZLOWSKI, Liish
LEE, Liz
ROACH, Drew
ROBBINS, Kristin
SCHWARTZ, Erica
SMITH, Andy
WARWAS, Cal
WITTE, Jeff
YOUAKIM, Cheryl
Members Excused:
HOLLINS, Athena
HOWARD, Michael
SWEDZINSKI, Chris
WIENER, Mike
A quorum was present.
Representative Davids moved the minutes of April 14, 2026, as amended be approved. THE MOTION PREVAILED.
HF4234 (Rehrauer) Aggregate bond limitation applicable to the allocation of private activity bonds for qualifying residential rental projects reduced.
Representative Rehrauer moved that HF4234 be laid over for possible inclusion in the 2026 Taxes Bill.
Representative Rehrauer moved the HF4343A1 amendment to be adopted. THE MOTION PREVAILED.
Representative Rehrauer presented HF4234 as amended.
Testifiers:
• Andrea Brennan, CEO & President, Greater Minnesota Housing Fund.
• Mary Tingerthal, Consultant, Greater Minnesota Housing Fund.
HF4234, as amended, was laid over for possible inclusion in the 2026 Taxes Bill.
HF3697 (Norris) Time limit to file a claim for tax refund modified.
Representative Norris moved that HF3697 be laid over for possible inclusion in the 2026 Taxes Bill.
Representative Norris Presented HF3697.
Testifiers:
• Ben Wagner, Attorney, MN State Bar Association.
• Madelina Herra, Legislative Liaison, Minnesota Department of Revenue.
HF3697 was laid over for possible inclusion in the 2026 Taxes Bill.
HF4738 (Keeler) Sales and use tax exemptions for preferred athletic facility seating and amenities included with the privilege of admissions repealed, safe harbor shelter and housing grants funding provided, and money appropriated.
Representative Keeler moved that HF4738 be laid over for possible inclusion in the 2026 Taxes bill.
Representative Keeler presented HF3697.
Testifiers:
• Amber Sadowski, Executive Director, Life House.
• Shylah Johnson, Youth.
• James Lewis, The Link.
• Kloie Rosabella, Youth.
• Alec Williams, Researcher, We Make Minnesota.
• Shunu Shrestha, Senior Project Manager, Neighborhood Safety Department, City of Minneapolis.
• Beth Holser, The Link.
• Travis Cameron, Chief Revenue Officer, University of Minnesota Athletics Department.
HF4738 was laid over for possible inclusion in the 2026 Taxes Bill.
HF1183 (Greenman) Specific uncodified provision in federal law that relates to provisions of the Internal Revenue Code made inapplicable.
Chair Gomez moved that HF1183 be laid over for possible inclusion in the 2026 Taxes Bill.
Representative Greenman presented HF1183.
Testifiers:
• Burt Johnson, General Counsel, North Central States Regional Council of Carpenters.
• Dalton Danielson, Fiscal Policy Director, Minnesota Business Partnership.
• Jon Boesche, State Director, NFIB.
• Jake Schwitzer, Executive Director, North Star Policy Action.
Chair Gomez moved the HF1183A1 amendment to be adopted. THE MOTION PREVAILED.
HF1183, as amended, was laid over for possible inclusion in the 2026 Taxes Bill.
The meeting was adjourned at 11:54 A.M.
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Representative Aisha Gomez, Chair
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Sumira Sheikh, Committee Legislative Assistant