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in committee · Minnesota · Senate Apr 7, 2026

SR 72: A Senate resolution reaffirming its commitment to the strengthening and deepening of the sister ties between the State of Minnesota and Taiwan; reaffirming its support for the Taiwan Relations Act by urging all enterprises in Minnesota to refer to Taiwan as Taiwan; supporting Taiwan's signing of a bilateral trade agreement, the avoidance of double taxation agreement, and the Indo-Pacific economic framework for prosperity with the United States; and reiterating continued support for increasing Taiwan's international profile

Senate Resolution 72 is a non-binding statement that reaffirms Minnesota's sister-state relationship with Taiwan and encourages businesses in the state to refer to the region as Taiwan. The resolution highlights economic ties, such as trade and agricultural exchanges, and expresses support for Taiwan's participation in international organizations and negotiations for trade and tax agreements with the United States. It does not change any laws or create new legal obligations but serves to publicly support diplomatic and economic engagement between Minnesota and Taiwan.
Jason Rarick (R) · 2 co-sponsors
in committee · Minnesota · Senate Apr 7, 2026

SF 4996: Commissioner of human services requirement to provide an estimate of departmental earnings

This bill directs the Minnesota Commissioner of Human Services to submit detailed earnings estimates to the legislature by January 15, 2027, and 2028, ensuring that all fee-funded activities are fully covered by revenue without relying on general tax money. The required reports must break down costs for specific functions such as licensing, background checks, and provider training, and include any necessary fee increases to meet these financial targets. Additionally, the legislation appropriates funds to the department for program implementation, internal oversight, and maintaining staff capacity to manage various administrative and operational needs.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill promotes fiscal responsibility by requiring fee-funded activities to be covered by revenue without general tax money, reducing reliance on taxpayer funds.85% confidence
Erin Maye Quade (D)
in committee · Minnesota · Senate Apr 7, 2026

SF 4987: Blue Line Extension light rail transit line construction materials refundable sales and use tax exemption provision

This bill creates a refundable sales and use tax exemption for construction materials and equipment used to build Minnesota's Blue Line Extension light rail line and its associated facilities. Under the new rules, contractors and developers purchasing these items will first pay the standard sales tax, which the state will later refund to the governmental entity responsible for the project. The exemption applies to purchases made after June 30, 2026, and includes materials for stations, park-and-ride lots, and maintenance centers. This measure adds the Blue Line Extension to a list of other public infrastructure and community projects that already qualify for this tax refund process.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill provides refundable tax exemptions to fund the Blue Line Extension, increasing public transportation infrastructure.90% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill provides tax refunds to fund Blue Line Extension light rail construction, directly advancing public transit infrastructure.95% confidence
Ann Rest (D) · 3 co-sponsors
in committee · Minnesota · Senate Apr 7, 2026

SF 4949: Strip searches limitation in state correctional facilities

This bill amends Minnesota law to limit strip searches of incarcerated individuals in state correctional facilities during visitation periods. It allows facility leaders to use body scanners or other minimally invasive screening methods to screen incarcerated persons before or after meetings with visitors. However, the bill prohibits strip searches of incarcerated persons in these situations unless there is a specific, documented security threat that justifies the more invasive procedure. The rules for implementation will be established through regulations adopted by the state commissioner.
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill limits invasive strip searches and promotes civil rights and dignity for incarcerated individuals, aligning with criminal justice reform.90% confidence
Clare Oumou Verbeten (D) · 1 co-sponsor
in committee · Minnesota · Senate Apr 7, 2026

SF 4972: PROMISE grant program provisions modifications

This bill modifies Minnesota's PROMISE grant program to provide financial assistance to small businesses operating in communities impacted by economic challenges or racial discrimination. To qualify, a business must be located in Minnesota, have annual revenue of $750,000 or less, and meet specific criteria regarding its location or the taxpayer's residence. The legislation establishes a tiered funding structure where grants range from $10,000 to $50,000 based on the business's prior year revenue and gives preference to those demonstrating financial hardship or operating since 2021. Funds received can be used for essential operational expenses such as payroll, rent, utilities, and equipment, with a limit of one grant per business unless additional documentation proves higher revenue levels.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates funding to expand economic assistance for small businesses, strengthening fiscal support for targeted communities.85% confidence
Scott Dibble (D)
in committee · Minnesota · House Apr 7, 2026

HF 4791: Silver Creek; sanitary sewer infrastructure improvements and street reconstruction funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.

This bill authorizes the issuance of up to $6 million in state bonds to fund infrastructure projects in the town of Silver Creek. The funds will be used to design, engineer, and construct improvements to the town's sanitary sewer system, which also includes the reconstruction of city streets. The money will be provided as a grant to the town through the Public Facilities Authority once the bonds are sold. The legislation takes effect immediately upon final enactment.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill authorizes $6M in state bonds to fund essential sewer and street infrastructure, directly increasing public service funding.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill funds street reconstruction and sewer infrastructure, directly advancing transportation and road maintenance.90% confidence
Roger Skraba (R)
in committee · Minnesota · House Apr 7, 2026

HF 4799: School safety video analytics grant program established, report required, and money appropriated.

This bill creates a voluntary grant program in Minnesota to help schools purchase and set up video analytics software designed to improve safety. Eligible recipients include public school districts, charter schools, and nonpublic schools, which can use the funds for software that detects threats, monitors restricted areas, and sends real-time alerts without needing to buy new cameras. The program includes strict privacy rules, such as default facial masking and limits on facial recognition, while requiring schools to report on how the technology improves safety outcomes. The state will provide at least six grants to schools in the metro area and six to those outside it, with a report due by January 2027 to track the program's progress.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill appropriates funds to establish a grant program for school safety video analytics, directly increasing government spending on essential education services.90% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill establishes a grant program to fund video analytics software for school safety, enhancing infrastructure and protecting students without restricting education.90% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill funds video analytics software to enhance school safety while implementing strict privacy rules like facial masking and limiting facial recognition.85% confidence
Andrew Myers (R)
in committee · Minnesota · House Apr 7, 2026

HF 4831: Provider-based clinics required to obtain and use a unique National Provider Identifier (NPI) for reimbursement claims, and data submitted as all-payer claims data required to include a provider-based clinic's unique NPI.

This bill requires provider-based clinics in Minnesota to obtain and use their own unique National Provider Identifier (NPI) on all health reimbursement claims. These clinics are defined as off-site facilities owned by hospitals that primarily offer diagnostic and therapeutic care, excluding those that only provide services like pharmacy or lab testing. The law also mandates that any data submitted as all-payer claims information must include this distinct clinic identifier, separate from the hospital's ID. By updating state statutes, the measure aims to improve data accuracy and tracking for these specific medical sites, with an effective date of January 1, 2027.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill improves data accuracy and administrative efficiency in healthcare reimbursement, strengthening provider identification and claims processing.85% confidence
Athena Hollins (D)
in committee · Minnesota · Senate Apr 7, 2026

SF 4991: Digital geographic information system mapping for school facilities ongoing maintenance appropriation

This bill appropriates $1,102,000 from the state's general fund in fiscal year 2027 to support the maintenance of a digital mapping system for school facilities. The money will be distributed by the commissioner of public safety to regional emergency communications boards to ensure the system remains operational. This funding is designated as a one-time allocation available until spent and directly impacts the upkeep of geographic data used for school safety planning.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill appropriates $1.1M from the state general fund to maintain critical digital mapping infrastructure for school safety, directly funding an essential public service.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill provides funding to maintain a digital mapping system for school facilities, enhancing infrastructure and safety planning.85% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill funds the maintenance of a digital mapping system, directly supporting technology infrastructure for school safety.85% confidence
Judy Seeberger (D)
in committee · Minnesota · House Apr 7, 2026

HF 4792: Ely; nursing facility onetime rate add-on provided, and money appropriated.

This bill allocates $250,000 from the state's general fund to provide a one-time financial adjustment for the Boundary Waters Care Center, a nursing facility in Ely. The funds are designated specifically to increase the facility's operating rate without requiring any matching money from federal sources. This action is a single, non-recurring appropriation intended to support the facility's budget for the 2027 fiscal year.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates $250,000 from the state general fund to support a nursing facility, directly increasing funding for public services.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill allocates $250,000 to increase operating rates for a nursing facility, directly funding healthcare services.95% confidence
Roger Skraba (R)
in committee · Minnesota · House Apr 7, 2026

HF 4815: Minnesota State Colleges and Universities campuses infrastructure demolition and site restoration funding provided, and money appropriated.

This bill allocates $25 million from the state's general fund in fiscal year 2027 to the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system. The money is designated for the demolition of obsolete and underutilized buildings and infrastructure across the system's campuses. Additionally, the funds will be used to restore the vacant sites left behind by these demolitions. The primary goal is to lower ongoing operations, maintenance, and capital renewal costs for the colleges.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates $25M to fund campus infrastructure demolition and site restoration, directly increasing funding for public higher education services.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill allocates $25M to Minnesota State Colleges for demolition and site restoration, directly improving higher education infrastructure and reducing operational costs.90% confidence
Dan Wolgamott (D) · 1 co-sponsor
in committee · Minnesota · House Apr 7, 2026

HF 4849: Hennepin County authorized to impose local sales tax.

This bill authorizes Hennepin County to collect a new local sales tax of up to one percent, which will be added to existing local taxes. The revenue generated from this tax must be used exclusively to support a designated nonstate government teaching hospital and trauma center in the county. Funds collected can finance the construction and improvement of the facility, cover unpaid medical bills, pay operating costs, and help fund related infrastructure projects. Additionally, the bill allows the county to issue bonds without holding a public election to help pay for these projects. The tax will only begin applying to purchases made after September 30, 2026.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill authorizes a new local sales tax to fund a teaching hospital, directly increasing revenue for public health services.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill authorizes new sales tax revenue exclusively to fund a teaching hospital and trauma center, directly increasing healthcare funding and infrastructure.95% confidence
Aisha Gomez (D)
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