Woodbury refundable exemption provision for construction materials for certain projects

Minnesota Senate Bill 13 (SF13) proposes a refundable sales and use tax exemption for materials and supplies used in the construction, reconstruction, upgrade, expansion, renovation, or remodeling of certain projects in the city of Woodbury. This exemption applies to materials purchased after January 31, 2024, and before December 1, 2028. The tax is initially collected but refunded in the same manner as other similar projects under Minnesota Statutes. ([revisor.mn.gov](https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/94/2025/0/SF/13/versions/latest/?utm_source=openai))

While specific media coverage for SF13 is limited, similar legislation in Minnesota has been positively received. For instance, House File 1529 (HF1529), which mirrors SF13, has been introduced and referred to the Taxes Committee, indicating legislative interest and potential support. ([house.mn.gov](https://www.house.mn.gov/bills/Info/HF1529?utm_source=openai))

There is no specific media coverage indicating opposition to SF13. However, similar bills, such as SF1475 for Edina, have faced challenges in the legislative process, including being referred to committees without further action. ([track.mn](https://track.mn/legislative_instruments/0942025-sf1475?utm_source=openai))