This bill modifies how the Pollution Control Agency ranks joint environmental projects when distributing point source implementation grants. It requires the agency to evaluate each participating government unit individually and rank the combined project based on the highest priority among all partners. This change affects municipalities and other governmental units collaborating on pollution control initiatives, ensuring that collaborative efforts receive consideration based on their most urgent needs rather than an average ranking. The amendment adds a specific provision to Minnesota Statutes 446A.073 to formalize this ranking method.
This bill designates the Quality Learning Center in Hennepin County as a historic place under Minnesota state law. It achieves this by amending Minnesota Statutes section 138.664 to add a new subdivision specifically naming the facility. The change is administrative and does not alter the center's operations or funding, but it formally recognizes the building's historical significance within the state's historic preservation framework.
This bill modifies Minnesota's wetland replacement rules to establish a specific priority order for where new wetlands must be created when existing ones are damaged. It requires that replacement wetlands be sited in the same minor watershed, then the same watershed, then the same wetland bank service area, and finally in other service areas, unless certain older banking credits are used for public transportation projects. The law also defines what counts as a reasonable replacement opportunity, emphasizing sites that work with natural conditions, are likely to function long-term, and won't harm other habitats. Additionally, it mandates collaboration between agencies to find replacement sites and requires the state board to set replacement ratios and prioritize high-value areas for restoration.
This bill establishes a new taxpayer refund account in Minnesota to hold undesignated money returned to the state through restitution, fraud recovery, overpayment recovery, administrative fines, or other reimbursements. State agencies must transfer these recovered funds to the commissioner of management and budget within 60 days of receipt, and the funds must be used exclusively for issuing refunds to individual taxpayers who filed Minnesota income tax returns. The commissioner will distribute the accumulated funds as direct payments to eligible taxpayers once the account balance exceeds $300 million, with refunds issued within 120 days after the legislative session ends. The bill also requires the commissioner to create rules for administering the account and determining the refund distribution formula, with provisions taking effect on July 1, 2026.
This bill allocates $1 million from Minnesota's general fund to the Secretary of State for election administration in 2026 and to replace services previously funded by federal money. It also requires a one-time transfer of $1 million from the general fund to the voting operations, technology, and election resources account. The Secretary of State must coordinate with the commissioner of management and budget to complete this transfer. These funds are designated for a single fiscal year and are not recurring appropriations.
This bill amends Minnesota statutes to establish a demonstration project for contracting dental services through prepaid dental plans for medical assistance and MinnesotaCare recipients. It allows the commissioner to select one or multiple dental plans in designated geographic areas where dental access has been inadequate, requiring eligible recipients to enroll in a plan to receive non-emergency dental care. The bill defines key terms such as dental plans, participating providers, and single or multiple plan areas, while outlining factors the commissioner must consider when selecting plans to ensure economical care with high standards.
This bill defines remediated cannabis products as items that have undergone treatment to remove contaminants like mold, pesticides, or heavy metals, and requires businesses to clearly label them when selling to consumers. It mandates that product packaging, marketing materials, and digital advertisements display a specific statement indicating the product was made from remediated cannabis to meet safety standards. The legislation also establishes penalties for violations, including civil fines starting at $1,000 for first offenses and license suspension or revocation for repeated or intentional violations.
This bill authorizes the issuance of up to $10 million in state bonds to fund the expansion of the Essentia Wellness Center in Hermantown, Minnesota. The funds will be used to design and construct additional space for child care, senior programming, and community wellness activities, along with necessary infrastructure improvements like utilities and parking. The money comes from the bond proceeds fund and is managed by the commissioner of employment and economic development, with the commissioner of management and budget responsible for selling the bonds. The legislation takes effect the day after it is finalized.
This bill establishes liability limits for injuries or deaths resulting from inherent risks associated with motorized recreational vehicle activities in Minnesota. It directly affects participants in activities involving off-highway vehicles, snowmobiles, golf carts, motorcycles, and similar vehicles, as well as the organizations that sponsor or manage these events. The law defines inherent risks to include terrain variations, collisions, operator error, weather conditions, and spectator actions, while allowing participants to recover damages only in cases of gross negligence, willful misconduct, or when provided equipment is unreasonably dangerous. To qualify for liability protection, organizers must post clear warning signs at activity sites stating that participants assume the risk of injury or death. The provisions take effect on August 1, 2026, and apply to legal claims arising on or after that date.
This bill modifies how Minnesota reimburses not-for-profit certified community behavioral health clinics (CCBHCs) for services covered by medical assistance. It establishes a new per-day bundled payment system based on each clinic's specific costs and visit volume, replacing previous payment methods. The bill requires the state to update these rates every two years and includes a quality incentive payment, while also setting up a 60-day appeals process for clinics that disagree with rate adjustments. Additionally, it coordinates payments with managed care plans and outlines procedures for adjusting rates when a clinic's scope of services changes significantly.
This bill establishes medical assistance coverage for culturally specific health and wellness services in Minnesota, effective January 1, 2027, or upon federal approval. It creates an advisory task force that must include community leaders, service providers, and health department representatives to define covered services, set provider standards, and recommend implementation details. The state must submit federal waivers and plan amendments by October 1, 2026, after consulting with the task force and affected communities on priorities and provider capacity. An annual report will track service utilization and health outcomes, broken down by race, ethnicity, age, and region.
This bill authorizes the city of La Crescent to impose a local sales and use tax if approved by voters in a special election. The tax revenue would be used to cover the costs of collecting the tax and to fund up to $4 million for renovating the La Crescent regional ice arena, including replacing the ice system and installing a solar energy system. The city may issue up to $4 million in bonds to help finance the project, and the tax would expire once the project costs are paid or after a set number of years.
