Minnesota SF5045: Certain electronic pull-tab revenue dedicated for support of the Minnesota-bred Thoroughbred industry

What the bill says

A bill for an act relating to gambling; dedicating certain electronic pull-tab revenue for support of the Minnesota-bred Thoroughbred industry; appropriating money; amending Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 297E.02, subdivision 3.

From the introduced text, April 8, 2026:

A bill for an act relating to gambling; dedicating certain electronic pull-tab revenue for support of the Minnesota-bred Thoroughbred industry; appropriating money; amending Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 297E.02, subdivision 3. Section 1. Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 297E.02, subdivision 3, is amended to read: Subd. 3. Collection; disposition. (a) Taxes imposed by this section are due and payable to the commissioner when the gambling tax return is required to be filed. Distributors must file their monthly sales figures with the commissioner on a form prescribed by the commissioner. Returns covering the taxes imposed under this section must be filed with the commissioner on or before the 20th day of the month following the close of the previous calendar month. The commissioner shall prescribe the content, format, and manner of returns or other documents pursuant to section 270C.30. The proceeds, along with the revenue received from all license fees and other fees under sections 349.11 to 349.191, 349.211, and 349.213, must be paid to the commissioner of management and budget for deposit in the general fund. (b) The sales tax imposed by chapter 297A on the sale of pull-tabs and tipboards by the distributor is imposed on the retail sales price. The retail sale of pull-tabs or tipboards by the organization is exempt from taxes imposed by chapter 297A and is exempt …

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Sponsors

• Eric Pratt (R) · primary sponsor
• Nick Frentz (D)

Latest actions

1. April 21, 2026: Withdrawn and returned to author
2. April 9, 2026: Referred to Taxes
3. April 9, 2026: Introduction and first reading

Common questions

What is SF5045?

SF5045 is a bill in the Minnesota Legislature (94th Legislature 2025-2026): Certain electronic pull-tab revenue dedicated for support of the Minnesota-bred Thoroughbred industry.

What does SF5045 do?

In its own words: A bill for an act relating to gambling; dedicating certain electronic pull-tab revenue for support of the Minnesota-bred Thoroughbred industry; appropriating money; amending Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 297E.02, subdivision 3.

What is the status of SF5045?

In committee as of April 21, 2026. Latest action: Withdrawn and returned to author (April 21, 2026).

Who sponsored SF5045?

Eric Pratt (R), with 1 co-sponsor.

Where is the official record for SF5045?

On the Minnesota Legislature website: https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?f=SF5045&y=2025&ssn=0&b=senate