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in committee · Minnesota · House Apr 7, 2026

HF 971: Brooklyn Park Northwest Metro Regional Athletic Facility funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.

This bill appropriates $9.5 million from state bond proceeds to fund the construction of a Northwest Metro Regional Athletic Facility in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota. The funds will be provided as a grant to the city of Brooklyn Park to build an addition to its community activity center, including multi-court gym space. The state will issue bonds up to $9.5 million to cover this appropriation, following standard bond procedures under Minnesota law. The facility will serve regional athletic needs for residents in the Brooklyn Park area.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates $9.5M via state bonds for public facility construction, directly funding government spending under fiscal management.90% confidence
Huldah Hiltsley (D) · 9 co-sponsors
in committee · Minnesota · House Apr 7, 2026

HF 3133: Physician and medical resident eligibility for loan forgiveness under the health professional education loan forgiveness program modified.

HF 3133 modifies Minnesota's health professional education loan forgiveness program to explicitly include medical residents. The bill amends the statute to define "medical resident" as individuals training in family practice, internal medicine, obstetrics/gynecology, pediatrics, psychiatry, or emergency medicine. This change directly affects medical residents completing training in these specialties who wish to qualify for loan forgiveness. The key mechanism is adding medical residents to the list of eligible professionals under the program, expanding access to the existing loan forgiveness benefit.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExpands state-funded loan forgiveness program, increasing government spending on health professional education, aligning with fiscal support for essential programs.90% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationExpands loan forgiveness eligibility for medical residents in higher education, supporting access to health professional education programs.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill explicitly expands loan forgiveness eligibility to medical residents in key specialties, supporting healthcare workforce development and improving access to care through financial assistance for providers.90% confidence
Mary Franson (R)
signed · Minnesota · House Mar 28, 2026

HF 4541: Cesar Chavez Day eliminated.

This bill eliminates Cesar Chavez Day as an official state observance in Minnesota by repealing the existing statute that established the holiday. The law removes the requirement to recognize March 31 as a day dedicated to celebrating the Latino community and honoring Cesar Chavez's contributions to labor rights and social justice. Once enacted, the state will no longer officially observe this day, though the legislative change does not affect private or community celebrations. The measure applies directly to state government operations and removes the legal basis for the annual commemoration.
María Isa Pérez-Vega (D) · 6 co-sponsors
signed · Minnesota · Senate Mar 28, 2026

SF 3623: Vehicles approaching school buses to stop for flashing red lights requirement

This bill requires drivers to stop at least 20 feet away from a school bus displaying flashing red lights while children are boarding or exiting. It directly affects all drivers approaching school buses on Minnesota roads, mandating they remain stopped until the red lights cease flashing. The bill also adds a new provision warning drivers that amber lights indicate red lights will soon activate, requiring them to prepare to stop. These changes aim to improve safety for children near school bus stops. The bill is currently pending passage after committee approval.
Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationMandates stricter stopping requirements for school buses, enhancing child safety during boarding/exiting per traffic regulations, directly improving transportation safety standards.95% confidence
Ann Johnson Stewart (D) · 34 co-sponsors
signed · Minnesota · House Mar 28, 2026

HF 3615: Cannabis laboratory testing requirements extended.

HF 3615 extends the deadline for hemp businesses to use ISO/IEC 17025-accredited laboratories for testing lower-potency hemp edibles and non-intoxicating hemp products. It changes the current January 1, 2026, deadline to May 31, 2027, for these specific products. This affects hemp businesses selling non-intoxicating hemp edibles and consumer products, requiring them to use accredited labs for safety testing. The bill modifies Minnesota Statutes 342.61 to delay the stricter testing requirement while maintaining safety standards. The extension provides additional time for businesses to comply with laboratory accreditation rules.
Jess Hanson (D) · 4 co-sponsors
signed · Minnesota · House Mar 28, 2026

HF 3425: Supportive housing provider grant funding provided, report required, and money appropriated.

This bill appropriates $10 million for Minnesota's supportive housing program, with $9 million specifically targeting U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Continuum of Care grantees facing funding gaps before December 2026. It allows noncompetitive grants to existing HUD recipients to fill these gaps, covering permanent supportive housing, rapid rehousing, and related services. Grantees must report every 90 days on fund usage and people served, with compiled reports shared with lawmakers and the Legislative Reference Library. The funding is a one-time appropriation under Minnesota Statutes §462A.42.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates $10M for supportive housing program, increasing public service funding under state budget appropriations.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingAppropriates $10M for supportive housing programs, fills HUD funding gaps, and mandates reporting to address homelessness and housing needs.95% confidence
Mike Howard (D) · 6 co-sponsors
in committee · Minnesota · Senate Mar 26, 2026

SF 4481: Minnesota P-20 Education Partnership appropriation

This bill allocates $1,060,000 from the state's general fund in fiscal year 2027 to support the Minnesota P-20 Education Partnership, which is administered by the Office of Higher Education. The funding is intended to continue the partnership's work on connecting early childhood education through grade 12, as authorized under existing state law. The appropriation directly affects the state budget and the partnership's operational capacity, without specifying new program requirements or eligibility changes. This measure is a straightforward funding request that maintains existing financial support for the initiative.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates $1.06M from state general fund to support P-20 Education Partnership, directly increasing funding for public education services.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill allocates $1,060,000 to fund Minnesota P-20 Education Partnership, directly supporting K-12 and higher education connection efforts.95% confidence
Clare Oumou Verbeten (D)
in committee · Minnesota · Senate Mar 26, 2026

SF 4571: Greater Minnesota housing infrastructure grant program eligible projects modifications, greater Minnesota housing infrastructure program appropriation, and bond issuance authorization

This bill expands the types of housing projects eligible for Minnesota's Greater Minnesota housing infrastructure grant program by adding manufactured home developments that qualify for homestead treatment. It appropriates $15 million from bond proceeds to fund these grants through the Minnesota Housing Finance Agency. The legislation also authorizes the state to issue up to $15 million in general obligation bonds to finance this appropriation. These changes directly affect housing developers, communities, and the state housing agency responsible for administering the grant program.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill appropriates $15M from bond proceeds to fund housing infrastructure grants, directly advancing state budget allocation for essential housing programs.90% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill expands eligible housing projects for grants, appropriates $15M funding, and authorizes bond issuance to support Greater Minnesota housing infrastructure.95% confidence
Grant Hauschild (D)
in committee · Minnesota · Senate Mar 26, 2026

SF 4540: Cannabis business license and endorsement provisions modification

This bill modifies Minnesota's cannabis regulations by creating a new edible cannabinoid product handler endorsement for businesses that manufacture, process, sell, or store edible cannabis products. The endorsement is available to licensed cannabis microbusinesses, mezzobusinesses, manufacturers, lower-potency hemp edible manufacturers, and medical cannabis combination businesses, and it prohibits manufacturing edible cannabis products at the same location where food is produced except for limited development, sampling, or testing. The legislation also establishes civil penalties for selling cannabis flower or concentrate without a proper license, with fines ranging from $3,000 to $1,000,000 depending on the quantity involved. These changes directly affect cannabis business operators and aim to strengthen oversight of edible product handling and unlicensed sales.
Scott Dibble (D) · 1 co-sponsor
in committee · Minnesota · Senate Mar 26, 2026

SF 4187: Notice of unlawfully transported infectious waste or pathological waste requirement

This bill strengthens Minnesota's regulations on infectious and pathological waste by requiring immediate notification when waste is mistakenly sent to unapproved facilities, mandating unannounced inspections of waste generators, and establishing annual internal audits for compliance. It imposes escalating financial penalties ranging from $200,000 to $2,000,000 for repeated violations and directs half of collected fines to the facility that received the waste while funding training programs for proper waste management. The law applies to healthcare facilities, laboratories, and other organizations that generate infectious or pathological waste, with specific exemptions for sharps used by non-employees.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill strengthens waste management regulations to protect public health and healthcare facilities from infectious waste risks, enhancing safety standards.85% confidence
Sandy Pappas (D) · 2 co-sponsors
in committee · Minnesota · Senate Mar 26, 2026

SF 4790: Life-sustaining treatment provision for unemancipated minor patients

This bill establishes procedures for healthcare providers in Minnesota to implement orders not to resuscitate or withhold life-sustaining treatment for unemancipated minors. It requires providers to notify at least one parent or legal guardian before instituting such orders, with a mandatory 48-hour waiting period unless the situation is urgent. During this waiting period, parents can request a transfer of the minor to another facility, and the current facility must continue providing life-sustaining treatment for a minimum of 15 days while assisting with the transfer. The law also allows for exceptions if providers cannot contact parents after 72 hours of diligent effort and ensures parents can access medical records and seek second opinions.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill protects patient rights by establishing procedures for life-sustaining treatment decisions for minors, ensuring parental notification and waiting periods.85% confidence
Paul Utke (R) · 1 co-sponsor
in committee · Minnesota · Senate Mar 26, 2026

SF 4359: County share for administrative costs for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program modification

This bill modifies how Minnesota counties contribute to administrative costs for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). It changes state statutes to adjust the financial responsibility counties have for covering the administrative expenses associated with running SNAP programs. The legislation directly affects county agencies that manage SNAP operations and the state Department of Human Services that oversees these programs. By amending specific sections of Minnesota law, the bill establishes new requirements for how administrative cost shares are calculated and managed between state and local governments. The change aims to clarify the financial relationship between the state and counties regarding SNAP administration without altering benefit eligibility or amounts for recipients.
Liz Boldon (D) · 3 co-sponsors
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