Minnesota Bills

in committee · Minnesota · Senate Mar 26, 2026

SF 4075: Secret War in Laos veterans benefits availability modifications and eligibility process establishment by the commissioner of veterans affairs requirement provision

This bill modifies Minnesota veterans benefits to include veterans of the Secret War in Laos, a group that includes both naturalized Hmong veterans and those who served with special guerrilla units or irregular forces in Laos between 1961 and 1975. It directs the commissioner of veterans affairs to establish an eligibility verification process and issue certificates of eligibility for these veterans to access existing state benefits. The legislation also requires the creation of a fee schedule for burial services and allows fee waivers for indigent eligible applicants. Changes take effect on July 2, 2025, for naturalized veterans and after verification for those who served in guerrilla units, with a driver's license designation option becoming available on November 1, 2026.

Topics ✓ Veterans

in committee · Minnesota · Senate Mar 26, 2026

SF 4897: South Central College classroom and lab space improvements and boiler replacement appropriation and bond issuance authorization

This bill authorizes the issuance of up to $9,160,000 in state bonds to fund improvements at South Central College's North Mankato campus. The funds will be used to design, construct, renovate, and equip classroom and laboratory spaces specifically for the dental assisting program, as well as to replace the campus boiler system. The Minnesota State Colleges and Universities Board of Trustees will oversee the project, while the commissioner of management and budget is responsible for selling and issuing the bonds. The legislation takes effect immediately upon final enactment.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Education

in committee · Minnesota · Senate Mar 26, 2026

SF 4882: Responsible social services agencies requirement to provide luggage for children in foster care

This bill requires social services agencies in Minnesota to provide new or like-new luggage to children entering, moving between, or exiting foster care. The law specifically prohibits agencies from using disposable bags or cardboard boxes and prevents them from reclaiming the luggage once provided. Agencies may accept donations of suitable bags and must report annually on their compliance with these requirements. The changes take effect on January 1, 2027.

in committee · Minnesota · Senate Mar 26, 2026

SF 4888: Emergency shelter facility appropriation bonds issuance authorization

This bill authorizes the state of Minnesota to issue up to $47 million in appropriation bonds to fund grants for emergency shelter facilities that provide safe, sanitary, and accessible housing for individuals and families experiencing homelessness. The bonds can be sold to eligible applicants including tribal governments, nonprofit organizations, and local governments, with proceeds placed in a special state treasury fund to pay for debt service and facility costs. The commissioner of administration is given authority to manage the bond issuance, enter into various financial agreements, and determine interest rates and terms for the bonds, which may have repayment periods up to 21 years.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Housing

in committee · Minnesota · Senate Mar 26, 2026

SF 4880: July 2026 temporary sales tax holiday provision

This bill creates a temporary sales tax holiday in Minnesota for the entire month of July 2026 to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States. It exempts the purchase of most tangible personal property from state sales tax, but excludes alcohol, taxable cannabis products, and motor vehicles. The exemption applies to retail sales occurring between July 1 and July 31, 2026, and the law becomes effective once it is enacted.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

in committee · Minnesota · Senate Mar 26, 2026

SF 4891: School security systems requirement as a part of the State Fire Code

This bill requires the Minnesota State Fire Code to include mandatory security systems in schools to protect students from armed attacks. It directs the state fire commissioner to develop specific rules during a rulemaking process that would cover measures like bullet-resistant doors, ballistic wall panels, remote lock-down systems, and emergency access for first responders. The legislation also mandates training for school staff on emergency protocols and includes requirements for electronic access controls and classroom duress alarms. This change directly affects all public and private schools in Minnesota by establishing a comprehensive, multilayered security framework.

Topics ✓ Education

in committee · Minnesota · Senate Mar 26, 2026

SF 4132: Eveleth Progress Parkway construction project prior appropriation modification

This bill modifies a prior appropriation for the Progress Parkway construction project in the city of Eveleth, St. Louis County. It allocates $6 million from the state's general fund in fiscal year 2024 to support various project phases including design, engineering, environmental analysis, land acquisition, and construction. The funds are designated for one-time use and remain available until June 30, 2030, to help complete road improvements and extensions connecting U.S. Highway 53 to Trunk Highway 37 and Station 44 Road.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Transportation

in committee · Minnesota · Senate Mar 26, 2026

SF 4332: Importing, stocking, and transferring fish eggs in aquaculture provisions modification

This bill modifies Minnesota's regulations on importing, stocking, and transferring fish eggs and aquatic life in aquaculture facilities. It directly affects licensed aquaculture operations, permit holders, and the commissioner of natural resources by updating disease testing and import requirements. The key changes allow certain fish species with specific diseases to be imported or transferred under approved treatment protocols and adjust disease-free history requirements based on facility type and disease status. The bill also clarifies rules for stocking private aquatic life into public waters and establishes conditions under which fish with particular pathogens may be moved between facilities or into areas where those diseases already exist.

in committee · Minnesota · Senate Mar 26, 2026

SF 4924: Rename Perpich Center for Arts Education

This bill proposes renaming the Perpich Center for Arts Education to the Perpich Quality Learning Center. It directly affects the governance structure of the center by amending Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 129C.10, subdivision 1. The key provision requires the revisor of statutes to replace the name "Perpich Center for Arts Education" with "Perpich Quality Learning Center" throughout state laws. The bill also specifies that the center's board will consist of 16 members, including an ex officio member from the commissioner of education, with at least one member appointed from each congressional district.

Topics ✓ Education

in committee · Minnesota · House Mar 26, 2026

HF 4343: Advertising services tax imposed.

This bill imposes a sales and use tax on advertising services in Minnesota, expanding the state's existing sales tax framework to include this category of service. The legislation directly affects businesses that provide advertising services, such as marketing agencies, media companies, and digital advertising platforms, requiring them to collect and remit tax on these services. Key provisions amend Minnesota Statutes 297A.61 to explicitly list advertising services as taxable, while maintaining existing exemptions for services performed by employees for employers and certain affiliated business arrangements. The bill clarifies that the tax applies to the furnishing of advertising services for consideration, without specifying particular rates or collection deadlines in the provided text. This change aligns advertising services with other taxable services like laundry, lawn care, and security services already included in the state's sales tax code.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

in committee · Minnesota · House Mar 26, 2026

HF 4704: Local governments and school districts exempted from state mandates unless funding is provided to comply with the mandate, implementation language provided, contested case hearings authorized, report required, and constitutional amendment proposed.

This bill proposes a constitutional amendment that would exempt Minnesota local governments and school districts from complying with state mandates unless the state provides funding to cover the costs of compliance. The bill defines a state mandate as any requirement that affects daily operations, changes resource allocation, or alters spending priorities for these entities. If passed, it would allow local governments to formally refuse compliance through a resolution if they believe funding is insufficient, while also creating a process for agencies to contest these decisions through hearings. The amendment would be submitted to voters at the 2026 general election and would take effect on January 1, 2027, if approved.

Topics ✓ Education

in committee · Minnesota · House Mar 26, 2026

HF 4392: Wage remediation following delayed federal approval of retroactive rate increases required.

This bill requires wage remediation for individual healthcare providers in Minnesota if a retroactive rate increase is approved by the federal government after a delay. It ensures that providers covered by the collective bargaining agreement with SEIU Healthcare Minnesota and Iowa receive back pay for the period between the original effective date and the actual federal approval date. The commissioner of human services must issue instructions to implement these wage adjustments as soon as federal approval is received, and the law takes effect the day after it is enacted.

Topics ✓ Healthcare ✓ Labor & Employment

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