Minnesota SF5044: Require undesignated money returned to the state through restitution or recovery be deposited in a taxpayer refund account

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, April 8, 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

• Steve Green (R) · primary sponsor

Latest actions

1. April 9, 2026: Referred to State and Local Government
2. April 9, 2026: Introduction and first reading

Common questions

What is SF5044?

SF5044 is a bill in the Minnesota Legislature (94th Legislature 2025-2026): Require undesignated money returned to the state through restitution or recovery be deposited in a taxpayer refund account.

What does SF5044 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 SF5044?

In committee as of April 9, 2026. Latest action: Referred to State and Local Government (April 9, 2026).

Who sponsored SF5044?

Steve Green (R).

Where is the official record for SF5044?

On the Minnesota Legislature website: https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?f=SF5044&y=2025&ssn=0&b=senate