This bill requires Minnesota gas stations to offer E-15 gasoline, which contains 15 percent ethanol, starting in 2028 for new stations and 2030 for existing stations with compatible equipment. Existing stations must sell E-15 from at least one dispenser, while new stations must offer it from at least half of their dispensers. The Department of Agriculture will monitor E-15 supply and prices, and can issue waivers for small businesses with annual sales under $300,000 or for stations with older fuel tanks that would cost more than $100,000 to upgrade. The governor may temporarily adjust these requirements if price differences or unavailability cause economic hardship to retailers.
This bill allows the Department of Human Services to move certain Direct Care and Treatment employees from unclassified to classified service status, provided they get approval from Minnesota Management and Budget. Once converted, these employees will follow standard employment rules for classified positions, including probation periods and training, but they must not experience any salary reduction during the transition. The legislation directly affects state workers in human services roles who were previously hired under temporary or pilot authority.
This bill modifies Minnesota laws governing licensing and funding requirements for mental health and substance use disorder services, primarily affecting service providers, county boards, and clients receiving care. It mandates that emergency mental health services be free of charge and prohibits providers from delaying care based on a client's insurance or payment source, while also requiring providers to offer tobacco and nicotine educational materials to clients at the start of treatment. The legislation updates qualifications for peer recovery support services and expands client record-keeping requirements to include documentation of tobacco education alongside existing opioid education mandates. Additionally, it requires county emergency service providers to refer eligible clients to engagement services when available, aiming to improve care coordination and access.
This bill changes the start date for several rules about Medicare supplement insurance in Minnesota from August 1, 2026, to August 1, 2028. The changes apply to nine specific sections of existing state insurance laws that were originally set to take effect in 2026. Insurance companies and consumers who purchase Medicare supplement plans will be affected by this delay in when the new requirements begin. The bill does not alter the actual content of the insurance rules, only postpones when they become active. The act itself becomes effective on July 1, 2026, giving time for the insurance industry to prepare for the later implementation date.
This bill allows Minnesota counties and municipalities to delay compliance with certain state mandates until the state provides the necessary funding to cover the costs. It defines these mandates as those that affect daily operations, change resource allocation, or alter spending priorities for local governments. The law applies only to state mandates that take effect after June 30, 2026, ensuring local governments are not required to implement unfunded requirements from that date forward.
This bill requires Minnesota schools to implement wearable panic alert systems that connect directly to 911 emergency services and can trigger campus-wide lockdown notifications. Starting in the 2026-2027 school year, every school must provide these devices to all staff members and ensure they receive annual training on how to use them properly. The legislation also mandates that schools share security information like camera feeds and building maps with local law enforcement while retaining ownership of the data generated by the alert systems. The bill includes funding provisions to reimburse schools for the costs of purchasing and installing these panic alert devices.
This bill establishes a new special license plate program in Minnesota called "Curl in Minnesota" to support curling facilities and the state's curling community. Vehicle owners who register for these plates must pay standard registration fees along with an additional $30 annual contribution to the Minnesota Curling Association account. The plates will feature the inscription "Curl in Minnesota" and can be transferred to another eligible vehicle if registered to the same owner. Funds collected from the contributions will first cover administrative costs, with remaining money distributed to the Minnesota Curling Association for maintaining curling facilities across the state. The program will become effective on January 1, 2027.
This bill requires Minnesota's legislative auditor to perform a cost-benefit analysis comparing sustainable building standards to capital projects funded with state bond money. The analysis must evaluate four specific green building requirements: LEED ratings, ASHRAE standards, Energy Star requirements, and the International Green Construction Code. The auditor will submit findings to legislative committee leaders by January 15, 2027, and the bill provides one-time funding from the state's general fund to cover the study costs.
This bill modifies Minnesota's property tax exemption rules for certain properties owned by federally recognized Indian tribes. It allows property used exclusively as medical clinics to qualify for tax exemption if located in cities with fewer than 100,000 people and owned by a tribe within Minnesota. The exemption is limited to no more than five contiguous parcels totaling 30,000 square feet and excludes properties used for housing, apartments, agriculture, or forestry. The changes take effect starting with the 2027 tax assessment year and extend the exemption period to 2038.
This bill updates Minnesota's automated license plate reader laws to clarify how third-party service providers can be involved in collecting and managing law enforcement data. It defines third-party service providers as entities contracted by law enforcement agencies to handle ALPR data and expands the definition of data sharing to include access through these providers' platforms. The legislation requires independent audits every two years that include full access to records maintained by third parties, mandates written authorization for all external data queries, and establishes role-based access controls to limit who can view or use the data. Law enforcement agencies remain responsible for compliance even when using third-party services, and the commissioner of administration can suspend ALPR operations if audits reveal substantial noncompliance.
This bill authorizes the sale of state bonds to fund municipal infrastructure improvements in the city of Spring Park. The $3,078,000 in bond proceeds will be used to design, engineer, construct, and equip capital improvements along Sunset Drive from Shoreline Drive to Shadywood Road. Specific projects include upgrading water and sewer systems, reconstructing streets, performing utility work, and building a multiuse trail. The commissioner of management and budget will handle the bond sale according to existing state laws and constitutional provisions.
This bill prevents state officials from creating rules that limit how airports in Minnesota distribute fuel to municipalities. It specifically prohibits restrictions on fuel purchasing, storage, and facility management at airports, though it allows financial assistance requirements for fuel facilities. The law applies to the state commissioner of transportation and takes effect immediately upon final passage.
