Adopted
HF 601 appropriates $125,000 for livestock depredation compensation and $125,000 for crop damage compensation under Minnesota law, directly affecting farmers who suffer wildlife-related losses. The livestock funding covers compensation for destroyed or crippled livestock and allows up to $5,000 for university educators to assess fair market values. The crop funding supports compensation for damaged crops, includes $10,000 for claim investigations, and allocates $40,000 for grants to protect stored crops from elk. Both funds are one-time appropriations available until June 30, 2026.
HF 854 designates a specific segment of Trunk Highway 23 in Kandiyohi County as the "Joshua Schmidt Memorial Highway" in honor of Sergeant Joshua Schmidt. The bill specifies the exact location: from U.S. Highway 71 north of Willmar to Lake Avenue South in Spicer. It requires the state transportation commissioner to adopt a suitable design and erect appropriate signs for the memorial designation, per Minnesota Statutes. This is a ceremonial highway naming bill with no substantive policy changes.
HF 1027 updates Minnesota's foreclosure process to better handle surplus funds after a property sale. If a foreclosure sale leaves $100 or more in surplus after paying the mortgage, taxes, and sale costs, the sheriff must hold that money during the owner's redemption period. The sheriff must mail written notice to the property owner about the surplus and provide contact details for the Minnesota Homeownership Center to help with redemption options. Owners can also request in writing to apply the surplus toward their redemption amount during the redemption period.
HF 1722 designates a specific segment of U.S. Highway 63 in Minnesota as the "Officer Jason B. Meyer Memorial Highway." The bill specifies the location as the stretch from the intersection with Trunk Highway 16 to the southerly city limit of Racine. It requires the state commissioner to install appropriate signage marking this highway segment. This is a commemorative measure honoring Officer Jason B. Meyer, with no substantive policy changes or direct impact on constituents beyond the highway designation.
HF 2554 designates a specific bridge on Burnsville Parkway over Interstate Highway 35W in Burnsville, Minnesota, as the "Elmstrand * Finseth * Ruge Heroes Memorial Bridge." The bill amends Minnesota Statutes section 161.14 to formally name the structure and requires the transportation commissioner to adopt appropriate signage for it. This is a commemorative measure naming a physical location, not a policy change affecting residents or creating new laws. The bridge itself is the direct subject of the designation, with no broader legislative impact beyond the memorial name and signage.
This bill modifies Minnesota's corrections and community supervision policies. It clarifies annual reporting requirements for the commissioner of corrections to the legislature (Section 2), exempts federal law enforcement agents transporting individuals from the definition of "protective agent" (Section 1), and repeals obsolete civil commitment laws for incarcerated individuals with mental illness (referenced in Section 1). The bill also references modifying a cultural program for American Indian incarcerated individuals, but the provided text does not detail this specific change. The bill affects correctional agencies, community supervision programs, and federal law enforcement agents operating in Minnesota.
This bill modifies how Minnesota verifies eligibility for certain veteran assistance programs by allowing the Veterans Affairs Commissioner to electronically access the Human Services MAXIS database. It directly affects veterans applying for the State Soldiers Assistance Program, Veterans Stable Housing Initiative, or the SSI/SSDI Outreach program. The key provision enables electronic data checks to confirm eligibility and connect veterans to all available state and federal benefits they qualify for. This change streamlines verification between Human Services and Veterans Affairs without altering the programs themselves.
HF 62 is a technical correction that moves references to existing student attendance laws from Minnesota Statutes Chapter 120A to their appropriate chapters elsewhere in the statutes. This bill does not change any attendance policies, rules, or requirements for students, schools, or families. It only reorganizes where these laws are codified in the state code for clarity and consistency. The bill has no substantive impact on education practices or student attendance.
HF 1471 requires local governments in Minnesota (such as cities or towns) to provide renters with a copy of the Attorney General's existing landlord-tenant guide whenever they issue or renew a rental license. This applies whether the license is issued in person (requiring a physical copy) or electronically (requiring a link to the guide online). The bill directly affects landlords who obtain rental licenses and local governments that administer the licensing process. It ensures renters have immediate access to clear information about their rights and responsibilities under Minnesota law.
This bill is a Senate concurrent resolution that adopts the temporary joint rules from the previous legislative session as the governing rules for the current 94th session. It directly affects the Minnesota House of Representatives and Senate by establishing the procedural framework for their operations until permanent rules are adopted. The primary change updates the rules for conference committees, which resolve disagreements between the two chambers on legislation, by increasing the maximum number of members from five to six and mandating that all meetings be open to the public. Additionally, the resolution imposes specific limits on what these committees can do, such as prohibiting them from creating new government bodies or appropriating extra funds unless explicitly authorized by the bill's original text or by the leaders of both houses.
HF 2296 clarifies that Minnesota landlords cannot disclose a tenant's status as a victim of violence, relocation address, or other sensitive information provided in tenant notices or qualifying documents. Landlords must keep this information private and cannot share it through shared databases or with third parties, except in limited legal situations like court proceedings with the tenant's consent. Violating this rule subjects landlords to $2,000 in statutory damages plus legal fees for the tenant. The law directly protects tenants who are victims of violence from potential harm or discrimination due to unauthorized disclosure. It becomes effective immediately upon enactment.
