This bill modifies regulations related to data centers in Minnesota by adjusting water use evaluation requirements, providing certain tax and fee exemptions, and clarifying how data centers participate in clean energy programs. It directly affects data center operators, water resource managers, public utilities, and local communities by changing how water permits are assessed and how data centers are treated under solar energy standards and utility tariffs. Key provisions include establishing preapplication water evaluation processes for large data centers, exempting qualified large-scale data centers from specific clean energy tariff requirements and sales taxes, and defining criteria for what constitutes a qualified data center. The law also clarifies that certain data centers already in the permitting process or located in eligible communities are exempt from new regulatory requirements.
This bill establishes a state rapid start program to improve HIV treatment access by requiring immediate initiation of antiretroviral therapy within one to seven days of diagnosis. It directly affects health plans and patients by prohibiting prior authorization, step therapy protocols, and cost-sharing for HIV treatment and prevention services. The legislation creates a state-level program to oversee and fund local rapid start initiatives, ensuring timely access to care through streamlined administrative processes and financial support.
This bill exempts elected officials in Minnesota from the state's Paid Leave Law, meaning they would not be required to participate in or contribute to the paid leave program. The legislation directly affects state and local government officials, including members of the legislature and judiciary, by removing them from the definition of covered employees under the law. Key provisions amend existing statutes to explicitly exclude elected officials, legislative members, and judicial members from paid leave coverage while allowing certain entities to opt into the program if they choose. The bill also clarifies that seasonal employees remain excluded from coverage, maintaining the current structure for that category of workers.
This bill prohibits any person from placing or operating virtual currency kiosks within Minnesota, directly affecting businesses that currently offer cryptocurrency exchange services through physical kiosks. The legislation repeals existing state laws that previously regulated these kiosks, including definitions for customers and transaction limits, as well as requirements for risk disclosures and transaction procedures. By removing the legal framework that allowed such kiosks to operate, the bill effectively bans the physical presence of cryptocurrency exchange machines in the state.
This bill makes various technical and policy updates to Minnesota's individual income, corporate franchise, and property tax laws. It primarily affects nonresident partners in partnerships, nonresident shareholders in corporations, and beneficiaries of estates or trusts by allowing them to file composite tax returns when they have no other Minnesota source income. The legislation also removes outdated JOBZ provisions and modifies definitions of net income for trusts, estates, and corporations to align with federal tax rules. These changes are designed to simplify tax filing for certain nonresident taxpayers and update obsolete tax code sections.
This bill authorizes periodic design competitions to update the "I VOTED" sticker used in Minnesota elections. It affects election officials including the secretary of state, county auditors, municipal clerks, school district clerks, and election judges who distribute these stickers to voters. The key provision allows officials to run competitions for new sticker designs that must include only the words "I VOTED" without any political messaging, party endorsements, or additional text. The bill also permits multiple winning designs from a single competition and amends Minnesota Statutes section 204B.49 to reflect these changes.
This bill appropriates funding for a public awareness campaign to promote Minnesota's state program fraud tip line and whistleblower reporting procedures. The money will come from the general fund in fiscal year 2027 and can be used to contract with a private organization to run the campaign. The funds are designated for one-time use to increase public knowledge about how to report fraud against state-funded programs. The bill directly affects the commissioner of public safety, who would oversee the campaign implementation.
This bill modifies Minnesota's Strengthen Minnesota Homes program to better support homeowners in improving their properties against weather damage. It allows grant funds to be used alongside repairs from wind or hail damage, requires projects to be completed within six months, and mandates that certified properties receive insurance premium discounts or rate reductions. The legislation also establishes eligibility criteria that prioritize homeowners with household incomes at or below 115 percent of the area median income. Additionally, it appropriates $35 million in fiscal year 2026 to fund grants and administer the program.
This bill requires candidates and elected officials for the Three Rivers Park District in Minnesota to file economic interest disclosures with Hennepin County. Candidates must submit an original statement within 14 days after the candidate filing period ends, while current officials must file annual statements for each year they serve. The required disclosures must include the same information as other Minnesota campaign finance statements under section 10A.09, subdivision 5, and follow related filing procedures. This change applies specifically to the Three Rivers Park District and does not affect other local government officials.
This bill increases funding for student support personnel in Minnesota schools by adjusting the per-student allowance and minimum funding thresholds for independent, special, and charter school districts. It raises the base student support personnel allowance from $30.05 to $48.73 for fiscal year 2026 and establishes a minimum funding floor of $40,000 for most districts, while charter schools receive a $20,000 minimum. The legislation also appropriates specific state funds for fiscal years 2026 and 2027 to cover these increased costs and requires districts to reserve aid in fund balances to prevent future reductions.
This bill requires anyone who loses or has a firearm stolen to report it to local law enforcement within 48 hours of discovering the loss or theft. It establishes escalating penalties for violations, ranging from a petty misdemeanor for a first offense to a gross misdemeanor for third or subsequent offenses. The law also includes provisions that protect individuals from prosecution for firearm storage violations when they comply with reporting requirements, and mandates that police chiefs and sheriffs forward reports to the state commissioner of public safety within seven days. To support implementation, the bill appropriates $36,000 in 2027 to fund a reporting system managed by the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension. The measure would take effect on August 1, 2026.
This bill modifies data requirements for Minnesota's Direct Care and Treatment system, which manages services for civilly committed sex offenders and other human services. It establishes new rules for challenging the accuracy of sex offender program data and clarifies what information counts as medical versus directory data. The legislation also updates definitions for the welfare system and outlines specific circumstances under which private individual data can be shared between government agencies. These changes aim to standardize how sensitive personal information is collected, maintained, and disclosed across various state human services programs.
