The bill, introduced by 28-year-old Republican House member Brad Finstad, passed 17-5 in the House Government Operations and Veterans Affairs Committee this week. More importantly for the bill, an amendment was defeated that would have allowed county voters to decide the deal--a deal breaker for Twins officials, who said a referendum would be too costly and time-consuming. Opponents say the Twins fear the taxpayers will vote down the deal.
The financing plan for the 42,000-seat stadium, which was recently approved by the Hennepin County Board, would include a $125 million investment from Twins owner Carl Pohlad, with the rest coming from an additional 0.15% county sales tax. The stadium plan will next go to the House Local Government Committee.
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