This bill creates a sales tax exemption for construction materials used on public capital projects funded by state money. It allows contractors and builders to purchase supplies without paying sales tax, with the state collecting the tax first and then refunding it to eligible projects. The exemption applies to projects approved through state appropriations or grants in 2026, covering work done by the state and local governments. The necessary funds for refunds come from the state's general fund, and the policy takes effect for purchases made after June 30, 2026.
This bill eliminates the Minnesota Climate Innovation Finance Authority, a state agency established to fund clean energy and environmental projects through grants, loans, and other financing tools. The legislation transfers any outstanding debt obligations from the authority to the commissioner of management and budget by June 30, 2026, and repeals the existing statute that created the authority. The changes take effect immediately upon enactment, with the repeal of the authority's enabling law occurring on July 1, 2026.
This bill modifies a state appropriation to provide a $2.75 million capital project grant to CornerHouse for acquiring property to build a new facility in Hennepin County. The key provision extends the deadline for using these funds from the original date to December 31, 2029, allowing the organization more time to complete the project. This change amends existing state law to update the timeline for this specific funding allocation. The legislation directly affects CornerHouse and the Minnesota Department of Administration, which manages state capital investments.
This bill authorizes the state of Minnesota to issue up to $16 million in bonds to fund an indoor recreational dome facility for the city of St. Paul. The funds would be used to design, build, and equip a sports dome at the West Minnehaha Recreation Center to support year-round recreational activities, youth sports programs, and community events. The money would come from the state's bond proceeds fund and be distributed through a grant to the city. The bill requires the commissioner of management and budget to handle the bond sale process according to existing state laws.
This bill would allow veterans with a total service-connected disability to park for free at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport for up to ten days within any 90-day period starting January 1, 2027. To qualify, veterans must show proof of their 100 percent disability rating through a driver's license, military ID, or a letter from the Veterans Administration. The airport commission must create a process to handle these fee waivers by December 1, 2026, and inform veterans statewide about how to use the benefit.
This bill establishes a voluntary grant program in Minnesota to help schools implement video analytics software that analyzes existing security camera footage to improve safety. The program provides funding for schools to acquire, license, and maintain software that can detect threats early, monitor restricted areas, and send real-time alerts to staff and first responders without requiring new camera hardware. Participating schools must follow strict data privacy rules, including default facial image masking and limiting facial recognition to specific security purposes, while retaining local control over how they use the technology. The commissioner will award grants based on demonstrated safety needs and plans for training and evaluation, with reporting requirements to track outcomes and inform future policy decisions.
This bill modifies Minnesota's accessible parking enforcement standards and establishes a statewide program allowing trained citizen volunteers to issue citations for violations of disability parking rules. It authorizes postpartum individuals within 45 days of giving birth to use accessible parking spaces if they meet the same disability criteria as other physically disabled persons. The legislation requires property owners to install uniform disability parking signs by August 2025 and mandates that accessible parking spaces remain free of obstructions like snow or merchandise, with fines of up to $500 per day for violations. Additionally, the bill defines specific disability conditions that qualify individuals for parking privileges and establishes a training program for citizen enforcement volunteers.
This bill would allow Minnesota taxpayers to subtract firefighter pension income from their state individual income tax. It directly affects firefighters who receive annuity income or lump-sum payments from public retirement plans based on their firefighting service. The key provision adds a new subtraction category to the state tax code, defining firefighter pension income specifically as payments from public retirement plans tied to firefighting service. The change would take effect for taxable years beginning after December 31, 2025.
This bill appropriates state funds to commission a study evaluating the potential for building nuclear power plants in Minnesota. The study, to be conducted by the Great Plains Institute and completed by June 2027, will examine factors such as federal regulations, technological advances, small modular reactors, and siting issues including environmental impacts and community acceptance. It will also analyze nuclear waste management, economic benefits for host communities, and effects on public safety and emergency responders. The results will be submitted to state legislative committees in February 2027 to inform future energy policy decisions.
This bill allocates $20,000 from the state's general fund to the City of Eagan for the design and construction of a memorial honoring women who served honorably in the U.S. Armed Forces over the past 250 years. The funds are designated as a one-time appropriation in fiscal year 2027 and are managed by the commissioner of employment and economic development, who will provide the grant to the city. The memorial project must be completed or abandoned within the funding period, subject to existing state statutes governing such appropriations.
This bill, known as the Zywiec Act, prohibits healthcare providers in Minnesota from offering gender-affirming medical treatments like hormone therapy or puberty blockers to minors under 18. It also bans public health funds from being used for such care and restricts counseling that encourages a minor to identify as a gender different from their biological sex. The law allows exceptions for treating medical conditions unrelated to gender identity and for necessary surgical interventions for intersex conditions. Healthcare providers who violate the ban face severe penalties including fines of at least $500,000, license revocation, and up to ten years in prison. The legislation takes effect on July 1, 2026.
This bill modifies Minnesota's North Star Promise scholarship program by adding new eligibility requirements and restrictions. It requires scholarship recipients to sign a contract agreeing to live and work in Minnesota for five years after completing their degree, with the scholarship converting to a loan if they fail to meet this requirement. The bill also limits scholarships to students enrolled in programs leading to jobs in high-demand industries, which the state will review every three years. Additionally, the legislation includes provisions for waiving or deferring the residency and employment requirement under specific circumstances such as pursuing further education, volunteer service, or extreme hardship.
