This bill appropriates $60.4 million from state bond proceeds to fund flood mitigation projects in Moorhead, Clay County, and the Buffalo-Red River Watershed District. The funds cover the state's share of publicly owned flood prevention projects under Minnesota law, including the local share when project costs exceed 2% of median household income multiplied by local households. It authorizes the state to issue up to $60.4 million in bonds to finance these projects, following standard bond procedures. The funding directly supports communities preparing for or responding to flood risks in these specific areas.
HF 162 requires Minnesota's Department of Revenue to post specific corporate franchise tax information online within one month after the third calendar year following a corporation's taxable year. It directly affects large Minnesota corporations with $250 million or more in annual gross sales or receipts, including those in unitary business groups. The bill mandates posting the corporation's franchise tax return, related calculation forms, and state tax identity, while explicitly excluding federal tax information. This rule applies to data for calendar years beginning after December 31, 2025.
HF 3117 imposes a tiered excise tax on social media businesses that collect consumer data from Minnesota residents. It directly affects for-profit social media platforms with over 100,000 Minnesota users monthly, requiring them to pay tax based on user volume: no tax for under 100,000 users, $0.10 per user for 100,001-500,000 users, and escalating rates for larger user bases. The tax is calculated using Minnesota residents' data, defined as individuals with a Minnesota address, mailing address, or IP location tied to Minnesota. Businesses must report and pay the tax quarterly to Minnesota’s revenue commissioner, with revenues deposited into the state general fund.
HF 2729 appropriates $10 million from Minnesota's general fund for fiscal year 2026 to expand the state's corporate tax compliance program. The funding supports efforts to identify and collect unpaid taxes from corporations that underreport income or fail to pay all owed taxes, with priority given to businesses reporting $25 million or more in Minnesota sales or receipts annually. The initiative, managed by the commissioner of revenue, must supplement existing enforcement resources and remains active until July 1, 2029. This bill directly affects large Minnesota-based corporations with significant revenue, aiming to improve tax collection accuracy.
HF 198 appropriates $14 million from state bonds to fund a new air traffic control tower base building at Duluth International Airport. The project includes design, construction, and site work like demolishing old buildings and replacing fuel tanks, with part of the funds matching federal support. The Duluth Airport Authority will receive the grant to build the facility, which includes office spaces, equipment rooms, and support areas. This bill authorizes the state to issue bonds to cover the costs and takes effect after enactment.
HF 2817 amends Minnesota law to extend service line of duty death benefits to part-time, paid on-call, and volunteer firefighters. The bill updates the definition of "public safety officer" to include these firefighters when performing specific duties like firefighting, emergency medical services, or hazardous material response. This change ensures that the families of these firefighters who die while on duty receive the same death benefits previously available only to full-time firefighters. The policy applies to firefighters working for local government fire departments or independent nonprofit firefighting organizations.
HF 2556 establishes an endometriosis research program at the University of Minnesota, directly affecting Minnesotans diagnosed with endometriosis. The program collects anonymized biological samples (like blood, tissue, and urine) and clinical data from patients with endometriosis and control groups, focusing on early detection and better treatments. It requires the university to create standardized protocols for sample handling, ensure diverse community representation, and report annually to legislators starting in 2026. The bill appropriates state funds for fiscal years 2026 and 2027 to support this research initiative.
This bill (SF 3361) provides temporary relief for Minnesota school districts from certain new state education mandates. It allows districts to transfer unassigned funds between operating accounts for fiscal years 2025-2029 without increasing state aid or property taxes, requiring written resolutions and public posting. Additionally, districts may formally opt out of complying with specific newly enacted state education laws or rules (referenced as Laws 2023 ch. 53-59 and 2024 ch. 109-115) for the 2025-2026 through 2028-2029 school years, provided they post decisions online and notify the commissioner. The relief applies only to mandates enacted during the 2023-2024 legislative sessions.
This bill modifies the Minnesota Secure Choice retirement program by updating definitions and operational requirements for employers and employees. It expands the program's annual reporting requirements to include details on financial performance, program expenses, participation statistics, and potential impacts on social safety net programs. The legislation clarifies which workers are excluded from automatic enrollment, such as those under 18, federal employees, and temporary workers hired for less than 180 days, while allowing some temporary workers to opt into the program. Additionally, the bill establishes specific enrollment windows for new employees and defines a 30-day waiting period for program participation.
This bill would require local taxing authorities in Minnesota to send property tax notices to homeowners that include specific information about proposed tax increases. The key provision adds a statement to tax notices informing voters that if a county or city proposes a higher levy than the current year, residents may have the right to petition for a referendum under existing state law. The bill also mandates that tax notices clearly show the percentage increase or decrease between current and proposed taxes, along with detailed breakdowns of how much each taxing authority proposes to collect. This change directly affects property owners by providing clearer information about potential tax increases and their options to challenge them through the referendum process.
This bill modifies Minnesota's youth intervention program grant system by requiring the commissioner to award grants to nonprofit agencies operating community-based programs that provide counseling, mentoring, and support services to youth facing personal, family, or legal challenges. The key changes mandate that grants be limited to $75,000 each and require agencies to secure matching funds from their local communities equal to the grant amount, except for the Minnesota Youth Intervention Programs Association which receives up to six percent of funding for administrative support and data tracking. The bill also establishes new reporting requirements where the association must submit annual reports to legislative committees detailing grant recipients, geographic locations, demographic data on individuals served, and program outcomes using standardized developmental assets frameworks.
This bill establishes a new aviation special license plate option for vehicle owners in Minnesota. It allows registered owners of passenger cars, pickup trucks, motorcycles, or recreational vehicles to apply for these plates by paying the standard special plate fee along with regular registration taxes. The commissioner must create a suitable design featuring the word "Aviation" after consulting with relevant associations. Owners may transfer these plates to another eligible vehicle registered to the same person for a $5 fee, and the plates are exempt from certain standard plate restrictions. The changes will take effect on January 1, 2027.
