This bill establishes a new advisory board in Minnesota to study the impacts of commercial autonomous vehicle operations on workers and small businesses. It creates a permit requirement that must be approved by the commissioner before any commercial autonomous vehicles can operate in the state, with the permit process requiring individual evaluations by the advisory board. The advisory board includes representatives from driver workforces, consumer advocacy groups, municipal governments, and autonomous vehicle companies, along with state agency officials. The board must hire an independent research institution to conduct a comprehensive study on economic impacts, workforce displacement, and reemployment pathways before permits can be issued.
This bill makes technical corrections and clarifications to Minnesota's mental health grant programs without changing the overall funding structure. It requires the commissioner to submit a detailed report to legislative committees before implementing any changes to grant funding formulas, ensuring transparency and allowing time for review before new rules take effect. The legislation also updates the list of eligible services under various mental health grant programs, including adjustments to categories for adult and child mental health services, mobile crisis teams, and respite care options. These changes primarily affect state agencies administering mental health grants, local service providers, and communities receiving funding for mental health initiatives.
This bill establishes a new state program in Minnesota that provides financial assistance to families with newborns, including both prenatal and ongoing monthly payments. The program would offer a one-time prenatal benefit of $1,500 and monthly payments of $750 for up to 24 months, with no requirements for income, assets, or employment status. Eligible recipients must be Minnesota residents with a legal relationship to a newborn born on or after January 1, 2028, and can include biological parents, adoptive parents, or legal guardians. The commissioner of employment and economic development would administer the program, which requires documentation from health care providers, adoption agencies, or other approved sources to verify eligibility and parentage.
This bill allows the Minnesota Historical Society to enter into contracts with counties, municipalities, or local historical societies to manage and operate state historic sites. The legislation permits these contracts to include provisions for keeping admission fees and receiving grants-in-aid to support site operations and maintenance. It amends existing state law to clarify these contracting options and takes effect immediately upon final passage. The change directly affects how state historic sites are administered and funded through partnerships with local entities.
This bill requires provider-based clinics in Minnesota to obtain and use their own unique National Provider Identifier (NPI) when submitting reimbursement claims for health services. It mandates that all claims, whether filed directly or through intermediaries, must include this distinct clinic identifier separate from the parent hospital's NPI. Additionally, the bill requires all-payer claims data submissions to include the clinic's unique NPI to improve data accuracy and tracking. The law applies to clinics owned by hospitals or health systems that are located at least 250 yards from main hospital buildings and primarily provide diagnostic and therapeutic care. These requirements will take effect on January 1, 2027.
This bill asks Congress to call a constitutional convention specifically to limit how many terms members of the U.S. House of Representatives and Senate can serve. Minnesota is submitting this request under Article V of the Constitution, which allows state legislatures to apply for such a convention when two-thirds of states agree on the same topic. The resolution states that Minnesota's application will be combined with similar applications from other states but not with requests for different constitutional changes. If enough states submit matching applications, Congress would be required to convene a limited convention focused solely on term limits for federal legislators. The Minnesota Secretary of State is instructed to send copies of this resolution to federal officials and other state legislatures to coordinate the process.
This bill establishes new licensing requirements for drivers impaired by substances other than alcohol, such as drugs or cannabis, in Minnesota. It defines "substance-related violations" to include driving while under the influence of controlled substances, intoxicating substances, or various cannabis products, and sets specific license revocation periods based on whether the driver has prior impaired driving incidents. Drivers with no prior incidents face revocation of at least 90 days for failed tests, while those with prior incidents must complete ignition interlock device requirements or additional testing before their licenses can be reinstated. The legislation also authorizes rulemaking to implement these provisions and includes funding for related administrative costs.
This bill modifies the composition and operations of Minnesota's Board of Medical Practice, directly affecting the state's medical licensing and oversight system. It increases the number of board members from 16 to 17, requires eight public members with specific qualifications in healthcare advocacy and community representation, and mandates that public member appointments reflect geographic diversity across congressional districts. The legislation also establishes new requirements for complaint review committee membership, mandates transparency on provider profiles and patient contact information, and makes disciplinary actions and settlement agreements publicly accessible. Additionally, the bill expands the list of organizations that can recommend candidates for board membership and requires public notice when public member positions become vacant.
This bill allocates $2 million in state funding for fiscal year 2027 to support Minnesota-bred Thoroughbred horses. The money will be managed by the Minnesota Racing Commission to supplement race purses and offer financial incentives like grants and loans to breeders and owners. These funds are intended to promote and encourage the breeding and racing of Thoroughbreds within Minnesota. The appropriation remains available until June 30, 2029.
This bill appropriates unspecified funding from Minnesota's general fund for fiscal years 2026 and 2027 to support school-linked behavioral health grants administered by the commissioner of human services. The funds are designated to increase access to mental health and substance use disorder treatment and services for families of children who receive services through school-linked behavioral health providers. The legislation takes effect the day after final enactment and directs the commissioner to distribute the money according to existing statutory requirements.
This bill eliminates the licensing fee for nonmotorized watercraft such as canoes, kayaks, sailboards, paddleboards, paddleboats, and rowing shells that are over ten feet in length. It directly affects Minnesota residents and visitors who own or use these types of watercraft for recreation. The key provision removes the $23 fee that was previously required for these specific watercraft, while maintaining fees for motorized boats and other licensed watercraft. The bill also adjusts related surcharges for aquatic invasive species control to reflect the removal of the nonmotorized watercraft fee. This change applies to all watercraft licensed under the relevant Minnesota statutes.
This bill authorizes the City of Northfield to impose a local sales and use tax of up to 0.5% with voter approval, which would directly affect residents and businesses in the city. The tax revenue must be used exclusively for three specific projects: $2.8 million for the Northfield Public Library, $2.8 million for the Community Resource Center, and $7.5 million for interconnected Riverfront Parks. The legislation also grants the city authority to issue up to $13.1 million in bonds to finance these projects, with the tax revenue serving as a source of repayment. The tax would expire after 20 years or once the projects are fully funded, whichever comes first, with any remaining funds going to the city's general fund.
