Minnesota HF4754: Undesignated money returned to the state through restitution or recovery required to be deposited in a taxpayer refund account, annual distribution of funds provided, and rulemaking required.

What the bill says

A bill for an act relating to state government; requiring undesignated money returned to the state through restitution or recovery be deposited in a taxpayer refund account; providing for annual distribution of funds; requiring rulemaking; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 16A.

From the introduced text, March 26, 2026:

A bill for an act relating to state government; requiring undesignated money returned to the state through restitution or recovery be deposited in a taxpayer refund account; providing for annual distribution of funds; requiring rulemaking; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 16A. Section 1. new text begin [ADDED: [16A.274] TAXPAYER REFUND ACCOUNT.] new text end new text begin [ADDED: Subdivision 1.] new text end new text begin [ADDED: Creation of account.] new text end new text begin [ADDED: The taxpayer refund account is established in the special revenue fund. The account consists of money deposited under this section and any interest earned from the account. Money in the account is annually appropriated to the commissioner of management and budget for the purposes described in subdivision 4.] new text end new text begin [ADDED: Subd. 2.] new text end new text begin [ use of funds.] new text end new text begin [ADDED: The commissioner of management and budget shall administer the account and maintain records of deposits, sources of funds, and balances. Interest earned from the account must be credited to the account. Money in the account must only be used for issuing taxpayer refunds under this section. Money in the account is nonlapsing and must not be transferred, allotted, or appropriated for any other purpose than …

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Sponsors

• Matt Bliss (R) · primary sponsor
• Tom Murphy (R)
• Marj Fogelman (R)
• Krista Knudsen (R)
• Scott Van Binsbergen (R)
• John Burkel (R)
• Bobbie Harder (R)
• Mary Franson (R)

Latest actions

1. March 26, 2026: Introduction and first reading, referred to State Government Finance and Policy

Common questions

What is HF4754?

HF4754 is a bill in the Minnesota Legislature (94th Legislature 2025-2026): Undesignated money returned to the state through restitution or recovery required to be deposited in a taxpayer refund account, annual distribution of funds provided, and rulemaking required.

What does HF4754 do?

In its own words: A bill for an act relating to state government; requiring undesignated money returned to the state through restitution or recovery be deposited in a taxpayer refund account; providing for annual distribution of funds; requiring rulemaking; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 16A.

What is the status of HF4754?

In committee as of March 26, 2026. Latest action: Introduction and first reading, referred to State Government Finance and Policy (March 26, 2026).

Who sponsored HF4754?

Matt Bliss (R), with 7 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HF4754?

On the Minnesota Legislature website: https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?f=HF4754&y=2025&ssn=0&b=house