Minnesota Bills

in committee · Minnesota · House Apr 7, 2026

HF 3691: Emergency managers established as essential employees.

HF 3691 adds "emergency managers" to the statutory definition of "essential employees" in Minnesota law. This means emergency managers - professionals who coordinate responses to crises like natural disasters or public safety incidents - will now be officially classified as essential employees, alongside firefighters, police dispatchers, and correctional guards. The bill amends Minnesota Statutes § 179A.03, specifically adding "emergency managers" to the list of roles considered essential during emergencies. This change ensures emergency managers receive the same legal protections and operational status as other designated essential workers during critical events.

in committee · Minnesota · House Apr 7, 2026

HF 3672: Recommendations of the legislative auditor regarding agency grant, inventory, and debt collection practices implemented.

HF 3672 requires Minnesota state agencies to implement recommendations from the Legislative Auditor related to grant management, inventory tracking, and debt collection. It mandates annual inventory training for agency staff handling state property (Sec. 4), requires agency commissioners to report annually on implementing auditor recommendations (Sec. 2), and clarifies oversight for state grant programs (Sec. 3). The bill directly affects all executive state agencies managing grants, assets, or debt collection. Key provisions include new penalties for withholding auditor information (Sec. 1), annual training requirements, and annual reporting on unaddressed recommendations. This is a procedural bill focused on strengthening accountability for existing state financial practices.

in committee · Minnesota · House Apr 7, 2026

HF 3409: Denial of an education based on immigration status prohibited, and civil cause of action provided when right to education is denied based on immigration status.

HF 3409 prohibits Minnesota public schools from denying students access to free K-12 education based on the student's or their parent's immigration status or citizenship. It requires schools to stop collecting unnecessary immigration information, avoid threatening to share such details with law enforcement, and ensure no student or parent is excluded from school activities due to immigration status. The bill also creates a legal remedy, allowing students or parents who face such denial to file a civil lawsuit for redress.

Topics ✓ Education ✓ Immigration

in committee · Minnesota · Senate Apr 7, 2026

SF 3833: Establish a Legislative Commission on Legislative Security

SF 3833 establishes a 14-member Legislative Commission on Legislative Security to study security needs for Minnesota state legislators and staff while working in their districts. The commission, composed of seven Senate members (appointed by the Rules Committee) and seven House members (appointed by the Speaker), must analyze security issues and review proposed legislation affecting officials' safety. It will elect a chair alternating between Senate and House members annually and may hire staff to support its work. The bill creates a formal process for ongoing security assessment but does not change existing security policies or funding.

in committee · Minnesota · Senate Apr 7, 2026

SF 3964: State fire marshal consideration of amending the fire code to require sealed for smoke alarms in dwelling units requirement

SF 3964 requires smoke alarms replacing those in qualifying residential dwelling units (excluding hotels, commercial buildings, and certain fire alarm systems) to use sealed batteries (non-removable for 10 years) and meet national testing standards by August 1, 2027. The law applies whenever smoke alarms are replaced for any reason, including after their 10-year manufacturer lifespan. It updates Minnesota’s State Fire Code to mandate these specific safety features for residential units. Violations would be enforced through existing fire code penalties under Minnesota Statutes, section 299F.011.

in committee · Minnesota · Senate Apr 7, 2026

SF 3852: Certain users of large amounts of groundwater requirement to apply for their own water-use permit instead of modifying an existing municipal permit

This bill requires large industrial or commercial groundwater users - such as data centers or major facilities whose new or additional water use would exceed 100 million gallons per year or 50% of a municipality's current annual water allocation - to apply for their own water-use permits instead of modifying existing municipal permits. It mandates that the state department prepare a draft permit and allow a 30-day public comment period before issuing a permit for these large users. Additionally, these users must report their water usage monthly by the 15th of each month, while other users report annually. The changes aim to improve transparency, ensure public health and watershed protections, and prevent conflicts in water use.

Topics ✓ Environment

in committee · Minnesota · Senate Apr 7, 2026

SF 3824: Various transportation-related provisions modification

SF 3824 updates Minnesota's bridge inspection standards and related transportation policies. It clarifies the definition of "bridge" to include structures crossing public highways and establishes new terms like "Bridge and Structure Inspection Program Manual" (BSIPM). The bill aligns state inspection requirements with federal National Bridge Inspection Standards (NBIS), requiring annual inspections for most bridges and specifying inspection intervals based on bridge type, condition, and traffic factors. It also removes outdated provisions and scenic byway designations, focusing on modernizing safety protocols for Minnesota's bridges and tunnels.

Topics ✓ Transportation

in committee · Minnesota · House Apr 7, 2026

HF 3542: Disclosure of certain investigations and withholding of payments within 30 days of a request required.

HF 3542 requires Minnesota's Human Services and Children, Youth, and Families agencies to disclose within 30 days of a request whether they have reduced, suspended, or withheld payments related to an investigation of possible overpayments to service providers or recipients. This applies specifically to decisions about payment actions, not the full investigative details. The bill mandates this disclosure unless the agency determines it would compromise the ongoing investigation. It directly affects service providers and recipients who may have payments withheld during agency investigations.

in committee · Minnesota · House Apr 7, 2026

HF 3792: Individual income tax subtraction for AmeriCorps stipends and living allowances established.

HF 3792 creates a tax subtraction for Minnesota residents who receive AmeriCorps stipends or living allowances. It specifically excludes from taxable income four types of payments: AmeriCorps volunteer stipends (42 U.S.C. § 4955), National Civilian Community Corps living allowances (42 U.S.C. § 12618), AmeriCorps Seniors stipends (42 U.S.C. §§ 5011, 5013(b)), and National Service Educational Awards (42 U.S.C. §§ 12601-12604). This change reduces the taxable income of eligible AmeriCorps participants in Minnesota. The policy takes effect for tax years beginning after December 31, 2025.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Education ✓ Labor & Employment

in committee · Minnesota · House Apr 7, 2026

HF 3795: A resolution condemning the violent and unlawful actions against Minnesotans by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Customs and Border Patrol during Operation Metro Surge and calling for accountability for those responsible.

HF 3795 is a Minnesota legislative resolution condemning U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Protection (CBP) actions during Operation Metro Surge, which allegedly caused violence, unlawful detentions, and constitutional violations against Minnesotans. It specifically references two deaths (Renee Good and Alex Pretti), widespread harm including school disruptions, healthcare avoidance, and economic impacts on agriculture and businesses. The resolution calls for a federal investigation into these actions and demands accountability, directing copies to the President, DHS Secretary, and Minnesota’s congressional delegation. As a non-binding resolution, it expresses legislative stance without creating new law.

in committee · Minnesota · House Apr 7, 2026

HF 3750: Requirements governing licenses and license exemptions for crisis nurseries amended, and report required.

HF 3750 amends Minnesota's child care licensing rules to allow crisis nurseries currently operating under specific licenses to continue providing short-term care for children during caregiver crises without needing a separate license under the state's child care licensing law, until July 1, 2027. The bill requires the Commissioner of Children, Youth, and Families to develop a new licensing framework for crisis nurseries - including background checks, training standards, and ways to resolve conflicting requirements - and submit a detailed report to the legislature by January 15, 2027. This framework must be created with input from stakeholders and address current operational conflicts. The bill directly affects crisis nurseries and the state agency, ensuring existing operations continue while establishing a path for future licensing.

in committee · Minnesota · House Apr 7, 2026

HF 3713: Producers of textiles, carpet, and mattresses required to establish and fund a system to collect and manage those products when disposed of, account created, penalties imposed, report required, and money appropriated.

HF 3713 requires textile, carpet, and mattress manufacturers to set up and pay for systems that collect these items when they are thrown away. This bill directly affects producers of these products, not consumers or retailers. Key provisions include creating a dedicated fund to manage collection systems, imposing penalties for failing to comply, and mandating annual reports on the program's progress. The bill also appropriates state funds to support the new system.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Environment

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