Minnesota HF4949: Sports and events reimbursement program established, and reports required.

What the bill says

A bill for an act relating to taxation; establishing a sports and events reimbursement program; requiring reports; amending Minnesota Statutes 2024, sections 168E.09, subdivision 2, by adding a subdivision; 290.62; 295.75, subdivision 11, by adding a subdivision; 295.81, by adding a subdivision; Minnesota Statutes 2025 Supplement, sections 295.81, subdivision 10; 297A.94; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapters 116J; 270C.

From the introduced text, April 13, 2026:

A bill for an act relating to taxation; establishing a sports and events reimbursement program; requiring reports; amending Minnesota Statutes 2024, sections 168E.09, subdivision 2, by adding a subdivision; 290.62; 295.75, subdivision 11, by adding a subdivision; 295.81, by adding a subdivision; Minnesota Statutes 2025 Supplement, sections 295.81, subdivision 10; 297A.94; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapters 116J; 270C. Section 1. new text begin [ADDED: [116J.8753] SPORTS AND EVENTS REIMBURSEMENT PROGRAM.] new text end new text begin [ADDED: Subdivision 1.] new text end new text begin [ADDED: Definitions.] new text end new text begin [ADDED: (a) For purposes of this section, the following terms have the meanings given.] new text end new text begin [ADDED: (b) "Account" means the sports and events reimbursement program account.] new text end new text begin [ADDED: (c) "Event" means any of the following and includes any activity related to or associated with the following:] new text end new text begin [] new text end new text begin [] new text end new text begin [] new text end new text begin [] new text end new text begin [] new text end new text begin [] new text end new text begin [] new text end new text begin [] new text end new text begin [] new text end new …

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Sponsors

• Natalie Zeleznikar (R) · primary sponsor
• Matt Norris (D)
• Dawn Gillman (R)
• Jeff Witte (R)
• Davids, Greg (R, 26B)

Latest actions

1. May 4, 2026: Author added Davids
2. April 27, 2026: Author added Witte
3. April 16, 2026: Authors added Norris and Gillman
4. April 13, 2026: Introduction and first reading, referred to Taxes

Common questions

What is HF4949?

HF4949 is a bill in the Minnesota Legislature (94th Legislature 2025-2026): Sports and events reimbursement program established, and reports required.

What does HF4949 do?

In its own words: A bill for an act relating to taxation; establishing a sports and events reimbursement program; requiring reports; amending Minnesota Statutes 2024, sections 168E.09, subdivision 2, by adding a subdivision; 290.62; 295.75, subdivision 11, by adding a subdivision; 295.81, by adding a subdivision; Minnesota Statutes 2025 Supplement, sections 295.81, subdivision 10; 297A.94; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapters 116J; 270C.

What is the status of HF4949?

In committee as of May 4, 2026. Latest action: Author added Davids (May 4, 2026).

Who sponsored HF4949?

Natalie Zeleznikar (R), with 4 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HF4949?

On the Minnesota Legislature website: https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?f=HF4949&y=2025&ssn=0&b=house