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passed · Minnesota · House Apr 9, 2025

HF 2067: Student attendance provisions modified, reporting requirements modified, and notification procedures for student absences and reenrollment modified.

HF 2067 modifies Minnesota school attendance rules by changing how student absences are tracked and reported. It requires school boards to establish written rules for issuing and recording excused absences (replacing current informal practices) and clarifies that students are counted as "in attendance" only when school staff are paid to supervise them. The bill directly affects all Minnesota public school districts and their staff, who must implement these new reporting procedures by July 1, 2025. Key changes include standardized documentation for absences and updated reenrollment notification processes for students returning after extended absences.
Heather Keeler (D) · 6 co-sponsors
passed · Minnesota · House Apr 9, 2025

HF 1723: St. Louis County; unclassified service and appointment provisions modified, and obsolete county appropriation removed for historical work.

HF 1723 modifies St. Louis County's unclassified civil service rules by adding specific positions - like a legislative lobbyist/grant coordinator, county administrator deputies, and certain administrative staff - to the unclassified service list. It also repeals outdated provisions, including a $2,500 annual county appropriation for historical work (Minnesota Statutes 383C.74) and a rule about board members' three-year terms (383C.07). The bill directly affects St. Louis County government operations, removing obsolete funding for historical societies and clarifying which county roles are unclassified. This is a procedural update to county staffing and budget rules, with no new funding or major policy shifts.
Natalie Zeleznikar (R) · 1 co-sponsor
passed · Minnesota · House Apr 7, 2025

HF 1998: Victim notification to order for protection and harassment restraining order violations not prosecuted extended, and victim notification requirements clarified and updated for law enforcement agencies and prosecutors.

HF 1998 clarifies and updates victim notification procedures for law enforcement and prosecutors when cases involving domestic assault, criminal sexual conduct, harassment, stalking, or violations of protection orders are not prosecuted. The bill requires prosecutors to notify victims via phone first, then email or mail, and to document dismissal reasons - especially if a witness is unavailable - while also informing victims about obtaining protection orders without fees. It updates the model notices that must be provided to victims at initial contact and after charges, including current information on victim services, reparations, and support resources. These changes standardize and improve communication to ensure victims consistently understand their rights and available assistance.
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeClarifies victim notification procedures for domestic violence cases, enhancing victim rights and transparency in prosecution decisions within criminal justice system.90% confidence
Marion Rarick (R) · 4 co-sponsors
passed · Minnesota · House Apr 7, 2025

HF 341: Penalties enhanced and minimum fines established for repeat violations of driving without a valid license.

HF 341 amends Minnesota Statutes section 171.24 to establish minimum fines and enhance penalties for repeat driving without a valid license. It specifically targets individuals convicted of driving while license is suspended, revoked, or canceled who: (1) cause injury or death in a collision, or (2) have prior convictions for similar offenses within 10 years. The bill sets a minimum fine amount for these repeat violations, raising them to gross misdemeanor level when the specified conditions are met. This directly affects drivers with repeated license violations who operate vehicles without authorization. The changes apply to offenses under existing statutes related to license suspension, revocation, or disqualification.
Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill increases penalties for repeat license violations, raising fines and enhancing punishments - aligns with OPPOSE indicators of stricter sentencing.90% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill enhances penalties for dangerous driving causing injury/death, strengthening road safety under transportation regulations.85% confidence
Josh Heintzeman (R) · 6 co-sponsors
passed · Minnesota · House Apr 2, 2025

HF 1255: Surplus badge access provided for certain employees.

HF 1255 allows certain public safety employees in Minnesota to purchase their surplus badges at fair market value. The bill specifically applies to current or retired state troopers, commercial vehicle inspectors, and Capitol security officers. It amends Minnesota Statutes to permit the commissioner to sell badges bearing pre-May 11, 2024 seals (or retired personnel badges) directly to the employee who originally used them. The sale price must reflect the badge's fair market value as determined by the commissioner. This is a procedural change affecting badge ownership for these specific state employees.
Paul Novotny (R) · 7 co-sponsors
passed · Minnesota · House Apr 1, 2025

HF 1295: Children's advocacy centers included as a victim assistance program entitled to a portion of certain fines.

HF 1295 amends Minnesota law to include children's advocacy centers as a program eligible to receive 70% of certain fines collected from offenders convicted of specific crimes, such as those involving child abuse or exploitation. The bill requires courts to collect a minimum fine of 30% of the maximum penalty for these crimes and forward 70% of that amount to a local victim assistance program, now explicitly including children's advocacy centers. If multiple programs serve the county, courts may choose which one receives funds based on the crime type and program needs; if no program is available, funds go to the state general fund. This ensures children's advocacy centers can directly access funding to provide services for child victims.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill directs 70% of existing fines from child abuse crimes to fund children's advocacy centers as victim assistance programs, increasing dedicated budget allocation for public services.90% confidence ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill allocates 70% of fines from child abuse/exploitation crimes to children's advocacy centers, directly funding victim assistance programs under criminal justice reform.95% confidence
Pete Johnson (D) · 6 co-sponsors
passed · Minnesota · Senate Apr 1, 2025

SR 15: A Senate resolution expressing the Minnesota Senate's condemnation of President Trump's pardon of criminal participants of the January 6 insurrection who had been found guilty of violent crimes

This Senate resolution expresses the chamber's condemnation of President Trump's decision to pardon individuals convicted of violent crimes related to the January 6 insurrection. The measure states that erasing these convictions undermines the justice system and devalues the sacrifices made by law enforcement officers who were injured during the attack. It further directs the Secretary of the Senate to send a copy of the resolution to Governor Tim Walz and rejects any attempts to ignore judicial decisions regarding these cases.
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill condemns pardons that undermine the justice system and devalue law enforcement sacrifices, explicitly supporting criminal justice integrity.90% confidence
Ron Latz (D) · 4 co-sponsors
passed · Minnesota · House Mar 27, 2025

HF 1330: Commerce; gasoline specifications updated.

HF 1330 updates Minnesota's gasoline specifications to align with current ASTM standards (D4814-24a for gasoline, D4806-21a for ethanol). It requires gasoline blended with ethanol to meet these updated specs and prohibits blending with certain nonethanol oxygenates like MTBE after specific dates (July 1, 2000 for over 0.33% total, July 1, 2005 for any amount). The bill directly affects gasoline producers, refiners, and retailers who blend fuel in Minnesota by setting clearer technical requirements and restricting specific additives. These changes ensure fuel meets modern standards while maintaining ethanol's role as the primary biofuel in Minnesota gasoline.
Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill mandates ethanol-blended gasoline compliance with updated specs and bans MTBE (fossil additive), promoting renewable fuel use per ASTM standards.85% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBans MTBE (a groundwater contaminant) and aligns fuel specs with current standards to reduce pollution, directly advancing environmental protection.95% confidence
Scott Van Binsbergen (R) · 2 co-sponsors
passed · Minnesota · House Mar 27, 2025

HF 247: Nonoxygenated motor sports racing gasoline sales and storage requirements modified.

HF 247 modifies Minnesota's rules for nonoxygenated gasoline sales. It allows retail gas stations within five miles of a motor sports racing facility to store this gasoline in up to two tanks (instead of one), while requiring all stations selling it to post clear signage stating its permitted uses (collector vehicles, off-road vehicles, motorcycles, boats, snowmobiles, or small engines). The gasoline must be unleaded premium grade, and stations must report annual sales to the state director every two years. This directly affects gas stations near racing facilities and users of specialty vehicles requiring nonoxygenated fuel.
Jon Koznick (R) · 2 co-sponsors
passed · Minnesota · House Mar 24, 2025

HF 320: Auto dealers allowed to participate in auto shows, and auto shows in which auto dealers may participate established.

HF 320 allows auto dealers in Minnesota to participate in designated auto shows. The bill amends state law to establish specific criteria for "auto shows" where dealers may legally exhibit vehicles, clarifying which events qualify under the new rules. It directly affects auto dealers seeking to showcase vehicles at public events and the organizers of those shows. The key mechanism creates a defined framework for permissible participation, removing prior restrictions that may have limited dealer involvement in such events. This is a procedural change focused on enabling dealer participation under clear, established conditions.
Bernie Perryman (R) · 4 co-sponsors
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