I have spent the last month testifying to the House and Senate on the need for tax relief to our Charitable Gambling organization (pull tabs). It was an interesting experience and the first time that I have done something like this. The one thing that came apparent is that while the legislators are concerned about our concerns they have said that they rarely hear from the people in the state on this issue.
This decision will be made behind closed doors and we will not have a voice. Charitable Gaming gets taxed at a rate of almost 40 percent, this is four times higher than all for profit businesses. Charitable gaming is the only nonprofit to be taxed. What can be done, you can call the people on the Senate tax committee and let them know that we need help and to reduce our taxes.
Let them know what pull-tab money has done for you or your cause. When you talk or email them reference bill SF419/SF1069 and simply tell them what the money that you have got from us has done for you and if you could get more money what you would do with it. Thank you, we really need your help. I have put the Senators contact information on the bottom of the page.
Glen Jenkins
Chair: Roger C. Chamberlain (38, R)
3225 Minnesota Senate Bldg.
St. Paul, MN 55155
651-296-1253
E-mail: sen.roger.chamberlain@senate.mn
Vice Chair: David H. Senjem (25, R)
3401 Minnesota Senate Bldg.
St. Paul, MN 55155
651-296-3903
E-mail: sen.david.senjem@senate.mn
Ranking Minority Member: Ann H. Rest (45, DFL)
2217 Minnesota Senate Bldg.
St. Paul, MN 55155
651-296-2889
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Committee Members
Paul T. Anderson (44, R)
2103 Minnesota Senate Bldg.
St. Paul, MN 55155
651-296-9261
E-mail: rep.paul.anderson@house.mn
Thomas M. Bakk (03, DFL)
2221 Minnesota Senate Bldg.
St. Paul, MN 55155
651-296-8881
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Kari Dziedzic (60, DFL)
2203 Minnesota Senate Bldg.
St. Paul, MN 55155
651-296-7809
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Melisa Franzen (49, DFL)
2229 Minnesota Senate Bldg.
St. Paul, MN 55155
651-296-6238
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Paul E. Gazelka (09, R)
3113 Minnesota Senate Bldg.
St. Paul, MN 55155
651-296-4875
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Jeremy R. Miller (28, R)
3107 Minnesota Senate Bldg.
St. Paul, MN 55155
651-296-5649
E-mail: sen.jeremy.miller@senate.mn
Eric R. Pratt (55, R)
3219 Minnesota Senate Bldg.
St. Paul, MN 55155
651-296-4123
E-mail: sen.eric.pratt@senate.mn
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