This bill allocates $1,000,000 from the state's general fund in fiscal year 2027 to support Minnesota's Getting to Work Grant Program, which provides financial assistance to help individuals gain employment skills and secure jobs. The funding is directed to the commissioner of employment and economic development to administer the program under existing state law, with up to five percent reserved for administrative and monitoring costs. The legislation directly affects job seekers and workforce development organizations that currently participate in or may benefit from the state's employment training initiatives.
This bill updates Minnesota's tax code to align with a new federal provision that excludes employer contributions to Trump accounts from employees' gross income. It amends Minnesota Statutes section 290.01, subdivision 31 to explicitly include this federal exclusion in the state's definition of the Internal Revenue Code. The law takes effect the day after final passage, with retroactive application to match the federal effective date. This change ensures Minnesota taxpayers are treated consistently with federal tax rules regarding these specific employer contributions.
This bill authorizes the state to appropriate $1,265,000 from bond proceeds to fund the design, construction, and equipment of an air traffic control tower at the Mankato Regional Airport. The legislation directs the commissioner of transportation to provide this grant to the city of Mankato for the project. To finance the appropriation, the commissioner of management and budget is authorized to sell and issue state bonds up to $1,265,000 in accordance with existing state statutes. The bill becomes effective the day after final enactment and is currently in the early stages of the legislative process.
This bill expands legal options for prosecuting child sexual abuse material cases by allowing prosecutors to choose from multiple counties for venue, including where the accused or victim lives or where the material was found. It also permits law enforcement to conduct immediate on-scene previews of digital devices to identify child sexual abuse material without needing a separate warrant, speeding up investigations while preserving data integrity. Additionally, the law prohibits the possession, sale, creation, and distribution of child-like sex dolls and strengthens legal protections for trafficking victims by modifying the defense of duress. These changes directly affect law enforcement agencies, prosecutors, and individuals involved in child sexual abuse material investigations and related activities.
This bill allocates $200,000 from the state's general fund in fiscal year 2027 to support a transportation management organization along the Trunk Highway 7 corridor in Minnesota. The funding is designated for the city of Shorewood and will be used for operational activities in cities and school districts along the highway from Hennepin County's western border to Interstate Highway 494. The appropriation is a one-time payment, and the law specifically prohibits using these funds for administrative costs, requiring them to be spent directly on transportation management operations.
This bill authorizes the state of Minnesota to issue up to $4,480,000 in bonds to fund capital improvements on Old Shakopee Road in Bloomington. The funds will be used to address safety, accessibility, and stormwater management issues on the road between Aldrich Avenue and 2nd Avenue. The money can be used for property acquisition, sidewalk and curb replacement, bike lanes, ADA-compliant improvements, traffic calming measures, utility upgrades, and stormwater infrastructure. The state commissioner of transportation will distribute the funds as grants to the city of Bloomington and Hennepin County.
This bill requires Minnesota's medical assistance program to conduct prepayment reviews of claims from providers designated as high-risk or for specific high-risk services. The commissioner must implement these reviews within 15 days of designation and maintain them for up to 24 months, while ensuring claims are processed according to federal timelines. Providers subject to review can still enroll new clients during the review period, and the commissioner must provide at least 10 days notice before starting any review. Upon ending a review, the commissioner must report to the legislature on any sanctions taken and offer recommendations for modifying or terminating high-risk designations.
This bill authorizes the city of Erhard to issue an on-sale liquor license for its Community Park, allowing the city to operate as a municipal liquor store at that location. The provision permits the sale of intoxicating liquor at the park while applying standard state liquor laws, except where they conflict with this authorization. The bill becomes effective once the Erhard City Council approves it and the city complies with relevant state requirements.
This bill modifies Minnesota's requirements for restrictive procedures and seclusion in schools, directly affecting school districts and students with disabilities. It mandates that schools maintain publicly accessible plans detailing their use of restrictive procedures, including positive behavior strategies, de-escalation training, and oversight committee reviews. The bill also requires schools to notify parents within two days of any restrictive procedure use and mandates meetings to review seclusion data and modify behavior plans when procedures are used frequently. Additionally, it specifies which trained professionals may legally apply these procedures and requires districts to document any medical or psychological limitations that contraindicate their use.
This bill strengthens regulations on automated license plate reader data in Minnesota by requiring all collected data to be stored centrally at the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension. It limits what information can be collected to license plate numbers, timestamps, and photographs, while mandating that data not tied to active criminal investigations be destroyed within 48 hours. The law also restricts how law enforcement agencies can access the data, requiring written authorization based on reasonable suspicion and documenting each access in an audit trail. Additionally, the bill prohibits sharing data outside Minnesota unless a court order or warrant is obtained, and it extends these rules to private entities that share their collected data with law enforcement agencies.
This bill modifies Minnesota's electrical work supervision requirements to clarify who can supervise electrical work and under what conditions. It directly affects licensed electricians, contractors, and unlicensed workers by updating rules for journeyworker electricians, power limited technicians, and unlicensed individuals performing electrical tasks. The key changes allow employers to supervise electrical work through joint employment arrangements rather than requiring direct employment, while maintaining limits on how many unlicensed workers a licensed individual can supervise. The bill also clarifies experience requirements for licensing and establishes record-keeping obligations for contractors employing unlicensed workers. These provisions aim to provide clearer guidance on supervision responsibilities without changing the fundamental licensing requirements for electrical work in Minnesota.
This bill allows teachers in Minnesota to direct their union dues to the local, state, or national organization of their choice rather than automatically to the union that represents their workplace. It requires unions and employers to clearly notify teachers of this option and ensure payroll deduction forms explicitly state how teachers can allocate their dues. The legislation also mandates that public employers process these requests within 30 days and protects teachers from being forced to join a union or pay dues to one they do not choose.
