Minnesota Bills

in committee · Minnesota · House Mar 26, 2026

HF 3588: Eligible persons who may request a public information list expanded.

HF 3588 would expand who can request Minnesota's voter registration list by adding the national chair of a major political party to the current list of eligible requesters (registered voters). County auditors and the secretary of state must provide the list within five business days of a complete request with payment for copying, and make it available for free public inspection. The bill maintains restrictions requiring users to limit the list's use to election-related, political, or law enforcement purposes only. This change directly affects national political party leaders seeking voter data for campaign or organizational purposes.

in committee · Minnesota · House Mar 26, 2026

HF 3587: Election judges who assist a voter outside of a polling place required to handle only one voted ballot at a time.

HF 3587 requires election judges assisting voters outside polling places (such as in vehicles) to handle only one voted ballot at a time. This applies when judges help voters register, update registration, or complete voting procedures outside the polling site, as specified in Minnesota Statutes section 204C.15, subdivision 2. The bill directly affects election judges and ensures a specific procedural safeguard during this type of assistance. It amends existing law to add this one-ballot-at-a-time requirement for judges providing such support. The change aims to clarify handling procedures during off-site voting assistance.

died · Minnesota · Senate Mar 26, 2026

SF 3957: Educational assistance for veterans' children and spouses modification

SF 3957 modifies Minnesota's educational assistance program for children and spouses of veterans. It provides an annual $750 stipend for eligible children and spouses of deceased veterans (or veterans who were prisoners of war/missing in action), replacing a previous single payment. To qualify, recipients must be Minnesota residents enrolled in a public Minnesota institution of higher education, making satisfactory academic progress, and not yet holding a bachelor's degree. The bill updates eligibility definitions and repeals an outdated section of law, focusing specifically on children and surviving spouses rather than veterans themselves.

Topics ✓ Education ✓ Veterans

in committee · Minnesota · Senate Mar 26, 2026

SF 3684: Mary C. Murphy Library Construction Grants Program modification

SF 3684 modifies Minnesota's Mary C. Murphy Library Construction Grants Program to increase the maximum grant amount for library renovations, expansions, or new construction from $1 million to $2 million (or 50% of approved costs, whichever is less). It changes the required matching funds from "local" to "non-state" funds, allowing libraries to use broader non-state funding sources like private donations or local revenue. The bill appropriates $10 million in state bond proceeds to fund the program, with bonds authorized for sale to cover this cost. These changes will take effect for grants awarded after June 30, 2026, directly affecting public library jurisdictions statewide.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Education

died · Minnesota · Senate Mar 26, 2026

SF 3760: Exemptions to the certificate of need requirement amended

This bill amends Minnesota's certificate of need requirement for energy projects by adding new exemptions. It directly affects energy developers and utilities by removing approval requirements for specific projects, including energy storage systems, transmission lines connecting wind/solar facilities to the grid, and certain transmission line upgrades. Key provisions exempt projects like repowering wind/solar systems without increasing capacity, upgrading existing lines to 115 kilovolts using existing rights-of-way, and connecting renewable energy systems to transmission networks. The changes streamline approvals for smaller-scale renewable energy infrastructure and transmission modifications.

Topics ✓ Energy ✓ Environment

in committee · Minnesota · House Mar 26, 2026

HF 3650: Student career pathways framework established, and report required.

HF 3650 establishes a voluntary framework for Minnesota public schools to connect high school students with career-focused learning experiences like internships, job shadowing, and employer-engaged projects. It requires coordination between schools, workforce agencies, and colleges to align programs with job market needs, using personalized learning plans as a foundation for career exploration. Participation is optional for school districts and charter schools, with the state providing centralized resources and guidance to support implementation. A report on the framework’s progress must be submitted to the legislature.

Topics ✓ Education

in committee · Minnesota · House Mar 26, 2026

HF 2103: Ammonia, hydrogen, and renewable energy certificate tracking system funding provided; reports required; and money appropriated.

HF 2103 appropriates $9 million from Minnesota's general fund to fund a tracking system for tradable ammonia, hydrogen, and renewable energy certificates. The bill directly affects the Midwest Renewable Energy Tracking System, which will manage the certificate system. Key provisions require grantees to submit annual spending reports to the Legislative Auditor (2026-2030) and report on green ammonia certificate issuances to commerce and agriculture commissioners (2030-2035). The funding supports developing infrastructure for tracking these renewable energy credits.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Energy ✓ Environment

in committee · Minnesota · Senate Mar 26, 2026

SF 2330: Student persistence grant program establishment and appropriation

This bill appropriates $600,000 for fiscal year 2026 and $600,000 for fiscal year 2027 from the general fund to fund College Possible's programs. It directly supports low-income Minnesota students attending Minnesota colleges or universities through coaching and support for college admission and graduation. The funding requires College Possible to report annually on program expansion, student participation, and community service hours. The bill ensures funds are used exclusively for Minnesota residents and institutions, with detailed reporting to legislative committees.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Education

in committee · Minnesota · House Mar 26, 2026

HF 2998: End-of-life option for terminally ill adults with a prognosis of six months or less established, criminal penalties provided, certain data classified, immunity for certain acts provided, and enforcement authorized.

HF 2998 establishes a legal process for terminally ill Minnesota adults with a prognosis of six months or less to obtain medication for medical aid in dying. It requires two physician confirmations (an attending provider and a consulting provider), a mental health evaluation by a licensed consultant to confirm capacity, and mandates that patients self-administer the medication. The law prohibits providers from directly administering the medication and classifies related patient data as confidential. Violations of the process could result in criminal penalties, while providers following the law are granted immunity.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

Mike Freiberg (D) · 27 co-sponsors

in committee · Minnesota · House Mar 26, 2026

HF 2149: Consumer Grocery Pricing Fairness Act established, and civil penalties provided.

HF 2149, the Consumer Grocery Pricing Fairness Act, prohibits large grocery suppliers from offering different terms of sale (like price, discounts, or payment terms) to retailers purchasing the same volume of covered goods. It applies specifically to suppliers with over $6 billion in annual sales to retailers and dominant retailers with over $18 billion in annual sales across 20+ states. The law targets grocery items (excluding gasoline, prescription drugs, tobacco, and alcohol) and requires suppliers to offer identical per-unit terms to all comparable retailers. Violations could result in civil penalties, aiming to ensure fair pricing practices in Minnesota's grocery market.

in committee · Minnesota · House Mar 26, 2026

HF 2923: Minnesota State High School League required to contract for catastrophic accident insurance, catastrophic injury payments required, and subtraction from income provided.

HF 2923 requires the Minnesota State High School League (MSHL) to contract for catastrophic injury insurance covering student athletes, managers, trainers, and cheerleaders participating in league-sponsored activities. The insurance must provide at least $10 million in lifetime coverage per injury (with a $50,000 deductible) for medical care, medications, and related expenses. The bill also mandates MSHL to make final payments to two specific athletes - those injured in a 2011 hockey game and a 2022 football game - to cover costs not paid by insurance, treating these payments as a tax subtraction. This directly affects all student participants in Minnesota high school athletic programs under the MSHL.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

in committee · Minnesota · Senate Mar 26, 2026

SF 7: Eligibility modification for redevelopment districts

This bill modifies eligibility rules for redevelopment districts in Minnesota, directly affecting local governments and developers seeking tax increment financing. It updates criteria for qualifying areas by requiring 70% of a district's area to have substandard buildings (with 50% needing major renovation) or adding new qualifying conditions like tank facilities over 1 million gallons or disaster areas. The bill repeals outdated "renewal and renovation districts" and shortens duration limits for existing districts. It also clarifies that buildings aren't disqualified from substandard status if repairs cost under 15% of rebuilding a new structure. These changes streamline how communities can designate areas for redevelopment funding.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

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