This bill requires Minnesota's commissioner of health to submit a report by January 15, 2027, examining the health effects of lead from bullets that remain inside people's bodies. The report must focus on how retained lead impacts the mental, emotional, and physical development of children and youth, reviewing existing scientific literature and state laws related to lead exposure. The commissioner must also analyze current legislation aimed at limiting lead exposure from retained bullets and provide recommendations for reducing public health risks. The final report will be sent to chairs and ranking minority members of relevant legislative health committees.
This bill creates a refundable sales and use tax exemption for construction materials used in the Ely Housing Redevelopment Authority's workforce housing project called Wilderness Escape. It directly affects the project owner, contractors, and subcontractors purchasing materials between April 30, 2026, and January 1, 2028. The key provision allows the project owner to apply for a refund of sales tax paid on eligible items, provided they submit documentation verifying the tax amounts paid. The state appropriates funds to the commissioner of revenue to process these refunds, which cannot be issued until after June 30, 2026.
This bill requires postsecondary institutions to notify high schools when students withdraw from courses or miss ten consecutive days of class, and mandates that schools receive regular updates on student grades and academic progress at least twice per quarter. It also limits the number of college credits high school students can earn annually to a maximum of 28 quarter credits or 16 semester credits, while establishing clear rules for how high schools must award secondary credit for postsecondary coursework. The legislation applies to 11th and 12th grade students enrolled in public schools, charter schools, or eligible tribal schools who take nonsectarian courses at postsecondary institutions, with changes taking effect on July 1, 2026.
This bill establishes a grant program to fund the creation, renovation, and improvement of emergency shelter facilities for people experiencing homelessness in Minnesota. It creates two funding accounts in the state budget to provide grants of up to $1 million per project to eligible applicants including Tribal governments, non-profit organizations, and local governments. The program prioritizes projects that add new shelter beds, renovate existing facilities, or improve safety and accessibility, with at least 40% of funds directed to rural areas known as greater Minnesota. Grants can cover up to 100% of capital project costs, and recipients must meet all applicable building codes while following a competitive application process managed by the commissioner of human services.
This bill establishes a new Task Force on Housing Taxes and Fees to examine how state, county, and local taxes and fees affect the cost of building and preserving housing in Minnesota. The 15-member task force includes legislators, state agency representatives, industry stakeholders, and public members, with appointments due by July 1, 2026. The group will inventory existing housing-related charges, analyze their impact on market prices, evaluate how funds are distributed among government levels, and provide recommendations for reducing costs while maintaining essential services. The task force must submit its findings and recommendations by February 15, 2027, after which it will dissolve.
This bill requires certain Minnesota businesses to include foreign sales factors when calculating their state tax apportionment percentage, changing how income from foreign operations is counted for state tax purposes. The law applies to taxpayers with foreign sales and modifies the apportionment formula by increasing the weight of sales made within Minnesota relative to total sales, while reducing the weight of property and payroll factors over time. Additionally, it creates a special rule for qualified manufacturers that include global intangible low-taxed income, allowing them to include specific foreign sales in their sales factor calculation. The changes take effect for taxable years beginning after December 31, 2025, and affect businesses subject to Minnesota corporate income tax.
This bill allocates $900,000 from the state's general fund to support a transportation management organization serving ten southeastern Minnesota counties. The money is designated for planning, implementation, and operational services related to transit and other transportation options in Dodge, Fillmore, Freeborn, Goodhue, Houston, Mower, Olmsted, Rice, Steele, Wabasha, and Winona counties. The funding is a one-time appropriation available through June 30, 2029, and the bill specifically prohibits using any portion of these funds for administrative expenses.
This bill modifies Minnesota's annexation laws by limiting orderly annexation agreements to a maximum of ten years and clarifying that only parties to such agreements can annex the land covered by them. It also narrows the conditions under which municipalities can annex land through ordinances, restricting the process to specific scenarios like land owned by the municipality or areas completely surrounded by municipal limits. The changes aim to provide more structure and predictability to local government expansion while preventing municipalities from bypassing agreed-upon annexation terms.
This bill requires Fillmore County jurisdictions to receive back payments for disparity reduction aid from 2024 and 2025 that were not previously distributed. The legislation directs the state revenue and education commissioners to include these missed payments in the 2027 aid distribution to local governments and school districts, ensuring the total aid does not reduce any jurisdiction's 2027 tax levy below zero. The bill also cancels previously appropriated funds for 2025 aid and allocates $530,358 to the revenue commissioner and $482,868 to the education commissioner from the general fund to cover these payments in fiscal year 2028.
This bill requires public colleges and universities in Minnesota to provide priority course registration for pregnant and parenting students, ensuring they can register before the majority of other undergraduate students. It defines parenting students as those with children under 18 or who can claim a child as a dependent, and applies to Minnesota State Colleges and Universities and eligible private institutions with in-person Minnesota campuses. The law also prohibits institutions from forcing pregnant or parenting students to take leave, withdraw, or change their academic programs due to their status, while requiring schools to offer reasonable accommodations like excused absences and access to recorded lectures. Public institutions must automatically assign early registration appointments to eligible students without requiring additional petitions, and must notify all students annually about these protections.
This bill prohibits the sale and possession of lead ammunition in Minnesota to address environmental and health concerns. It establishes a phased ban where manufacturers and wholesalers cannot sell lead ammunition starting August 1, 2027, while retailers face a complete ban beginning August 1, 2028. The law also requires shooting ranges to only allow nontoxic ammunition, mandates public education about the dangers of lead ammunition, and creates a buyback program to help residents dispose of existing lead ammunition. Peace officers and government officials performing official duties are exempt from these restrictions.
This bill makes technical corrections to Minnesota's medical assistance program by clarifying the rules for assignment of benefits. It directly affects individuals receiving state health coverage and the Department of Human Services that administers the program. The amendment updates the language defining which entities count as "the state" for benefit assignment purposes, including prepaid health plans, children's mental health collaboratives, disability demonstration projects, nursing facilities, and county-based purchasing entities. The bill ensures that when people accept medical assistance, they agree to assign rights to third-party payments that can be used to cover their medical costs.
