This bill allocates $131 million from Minnesota's general fund to the Office of Higher Education for the state grant program in fiscal year 2027. The funding is designated as a one-time appropriation intended to support financial aid grants for students attending higher education institutions. The legislation directly affects the state's higher education funding system by providing additional resources for the grant program without creating ongoing annual funding. This measure does not change eligibility requirements or grant amounts, but rather increases the available budget for the program.
This bill directs the Minnesota commissioner of management and budget to transfer $70 million from the state's Paid Leave insurance account to the general fund on June 30, 2026. The transfer affects the financial balance of Minnesota's Paid Leave Law program by reducing the dedicated insurance account and increasing general state revenue. The legislation takes effect immediately upon final passage and requires no additional administrative action beyond the scheduled transfer. This measure does not alter the Paid Leave Law's operational requirements or benefit provisions for eligible workers. The bill is a one-time financial adjustment rather than a change to the program's core structure or eligibility rules.
This bill creates a sales tax exemption for construction materials purchased by contractors working on public projects funded by state money. It directly affects contractors, subcontractors, and builders who supply materials for eligible capital projects financed by the state of Minnesota or local governments. The key mechanism requires the state to collect the sales tax initially and then refund it after June 30, 2026, using funds from the general state budget. The exemption applies only to projects receiving direct appropriations or grants from bills enacted in 2026, and the tax refund process must follow existing procedures for similar public projects.
This bill authorizes $3,078,000 in state funding for municipal infrastructure improvements in the city of Spring Park. The money will be used to upgrade water and sewer systems, reconstruct streets, perform utility work, and build a multiuse trail along Sunset Drive between Shoreline Drive and Shadywood Road. The state will issue bonds to provide these funds, and the Public Facilities Authority will manage the project. The legislation takes effect immediately after final passage by the legislature.
This bill establishes a property tax exemption for specific land owned by federally recognized Indian Tribes in Minnesota. The exemption applies only to property used to store medical clinic equipment and materials, located in cities with populations between 12,400 and 12,800 as of the 2020 census. The law limits the exemption to one qualifying parcel per tribe and excludes any land used for housing, parking, agriculture, or forestry. The exemption will take effect for property taxes payable in 2027.
This bill modifies Minnesota's homestead credit refund program by excluding scholarships, dependent flexible spending accounts, and health flexible spending accounts from the income calculation used to determine eligibility and benefit amounts. The change directly affects Minnesota residents who receive these specific types of payments, as they will no longer count toward their income when calculating their tax credit refund. By removing these items from the income definition, the legislation adjusts how the state determines the amount of refundable tax credit available to qualifying homeowners. The bill amends existing state statutes to align the program's income rules with current federal tax treatment of these financial assistance types.
This bill allows Minnesota to mark drivers' licenses and state identification cards with a special indicator for individuals who hold a lifetime permit to hunt from a stationary motor vehicle due to permanent physical disabilities. The permit itself is issued by the Department of Natural Resources to people who cannot walk without mechanical support or who require supplemental oxygen, and it is valid for the applicant's lifetime if they remain eligible. The Department of Public Safety would receive electronic notifications when these lifetime permits are issued or revoked, enabling them to add or remove the special graphic or text on affected identification documents. This change would take effect on June 1, 2027, and applies only to the identification card marking system, not to the hunting permit itself.
This bill modifies Minnesota's tax on electricity sold as vehicle fuel at retail charging stations and creates a new licensing requirement for charging station operators. Starting July 1, 2027, operators of retail charging stations must obtain a license from the state commissioner and will be taxed at five cents per kilowatt hour of electricity sold, with the rate potentially adjusted annually based on highway construction costs. The law exempts older charging stations installed before October 1, 2023, from the tax until December 31, 2031, and requires new charging stations to be able to charge customers based on the amount of electricity delivered.
This bill creates a temporary exception to Minnesota's standard assisted living facility requirements for two specific buildings in Otter Tail and Hennepin Counties. It allows a three-story building in Otter Tail County and a four-story building in Saint Anthony to apply for assisted living licenses despite not meeting typical site, physical environment, and fire safety standards. The exception for the Otter Tail County facility expires on December 31, 2025, while the Hennepin County exception expires on December 31, 2026. This legislation directly affects the two named facilities by permitting them to operate under modified regulatory conditions.
This bill creates a new Office of the Ombudsperson for Anti-Asian, Anti-Asian Indian, and Anti-Religious Hate Prevention in Minnesota to address gaps in identifying and investigating hate incidents and crimes targeting Asian and Asian Indian individuals. The ombudsperson will receive complaints, help people navigate reporting processes, identify systemic issues, and coordinate with law enforcement and community organizations to improve response efforts. The office will also develop bias-aware training for state agencies, law enforcement, and schools, and maintain a statewide system for collecting detailed hate incident data. The position is appointed by the Legislative Coordinating Commission and operates independently while collaborating with the Council of Asian-Pacific Minnesotans.
This bill establishes a Legislative Working Group on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities to examine gaps in state and county services for people with these disabilities. The group will consist of 18 members, including legislative committee chairs and representatives from two specific counties, who will meet at least monthly to review demographic data and service availability. The working group will receive administrative support from the Legislative Coordinating Commission and must submit a report, with funding appropriated for its operations.
This bill authorizes the city of Vergas in Minnesota to impose a local sales and use tax of 0.5 percent if approved by voters in a special election. The tax revenue must be used to cover the costs of collecting and administering the tax, as well as to fund up to $200,000 for the Vergas Park Improvement Plan. The tax would automatically expire after five years or earlier if the city council determines sufficient funds have been collected, with any remaining money going to the city's general fund. The legislation follows existing state laws governing local sales taxes and requires voter approval before the tax can be implemented.
