Minnesota SF5233: Reduction to local government aid establishment to a county or city that uses the incorrect state flag

What the bill says

A bill for an act relating to taxation; establishing a reduction to local government aid to a county or city that uses the incorrect state flag; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 477A.

From the introduced text, April 27, 2026:

A bill for an act relating to taxation; establishing a reduction to local government aid to a county or city that uses the incorrect state flag; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 477A. Section 1. new text begin [ADDED: [477A.0177] AID REDUCTIONS FOR USE OF INCORRECT STATE FLAG.] new text end new text begin [ADDED: Subdivision 1.] new text end new text begin [ADDED: Penalty.] new text end new text begin [ADDED: Notwithstanding any other law to the contrary, the commissioner of revenue must reduce the aid to a county or city under sections 477A.011 to 477A.03 by ten percent if the county or city flies or otherwise makes use of a state flag other than the design of the state flag as certified in the report of the State Emblems Redesign Commission, as established by Laws 2023, chapter 62, article 2, section 118. The commissioner of revenue must reduce aid under this section for aid payable in the year following any year in which an instance occurred where the county or city used the incorrect state flag.] new text end new text begin [ADDED: Subd. 2.] new text end new text begin [ADDED: Notification.] new text end new text begin [ADDED: On December 31 of each year, the governing body of any county or city subject …

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Sponsors

• Kunesh, Mary K. (D, 39) · primary sponsor
• Bonnie Westlin (D)

Latest actions

1. May 13, 2026: Author added Westlin
2. April 28, 2026: Referred to Taxes
3. April 28, 2026: Introduction and first reading

Common questions

What is SF5233?

SF5233 is a bill in the Minnesota Legislature (94th Legislature 2025-2026): Reduction to local government aid establishment to a county or city that uses the incorrect state flag.

What does SF5233 do?

In its own words: A bill for an act relating to taxation; establishing a reduction to local government aid to a county or city that uses the incorrect state flag; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 477A.

What is the status of SF5233?

In committee as of May 13, 2026. Latest action: Author added Westlin (May 13, 2026).

Who sponsored SF5233?

Kunesh, Mary K. (D, 39), with 1 co-sponsor.

Where is the official record for SF5233?

On the Minnesota Legislature website: https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?f=SF5233&y=2025&ssn=0&b=senate