Bill #1207 - MN YMCA Youth in Government

Minnesota YMCA Youth in Government

Model Legislature

Introduced by: Sid Muir

Delegation: Shakopee

Legislative Body: Myers House

Committee: Government Administration

BILL #: 1207

BE IT ENACTED BY THE YOUTH LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA YOUTH LEGISLATURE –

An act to

Negate Property Taxes for Veterans of Foreign Wars and American Legions Buildings.

SECTION I - PURPOSE

To allow Veterans of Foreign Wars and American Legions buildings to no longer have to pay property taxes.

SECTION II - JUSTIFICATION

VFWs and American Legions honor Veterans who served during occupation across seas. Veterans deserve a place where they

can go and feel safe to talk about their time serving. By eliminating property tax on these places the money can go

towards renovations, into the food, to the workers, and even back to the community.

SECTION III - DEFINITIONS

Veterans of Foreign Wars- a non-profit organization who helps veterans who are sick or injured who cannot afford

healthcare get back on their feet

American Legions- an organization who helps veterans and their family members with anything they need, rehabilitation,

food, etc.

SECTION IV - FUNDING

N/A

SECTION V – PENALTIES/ENFORCEMENT

N/A

SECTION VI – EFFECTIVE DATE

Jan 1 2027