HF 2490 establishes the Companion Animal Board in Minnesota to promote the welfare of cats, dogs, and other nonagricultural pets (including rabbits, guinea pigs, and small reptiles). The board, composed of 13 appointed members representing veterinarians, communities, animal shelters/rescues, breeders, and human welfare professionals, will administer policies related to companion animals while excluding agricultural animals, wildlife, and veterinary practice. The bill appropriates funding for the board's operations and requires it to issue reports, though it does not alter existing laws governing veterinary medicine or animal health. This is a procedural bill creating a new state board with defined scope and funding.
This Senate resolution formally commends Officer Jeff Brown for his distinguished 30-year career in law enforcement. The document highlights his extensive service with the Minnetrista and Champlin Police Departments, detailing his work as a D.A.R.E. officer, school resource officer, and community liaison. It also notes his leadership roles in the Police Chaplain Corps and his dedication to public education through events like the Police Citizens Academy. Ultimately, the resolution expresses the Senate's congratulations to Officer Brown and wishes him well as he retires to spend time with his family.
This bill authorizes the operation of cigar bars in Minnesota and allows these establishments to obtain on-sale liquor licenses. To qualify, a cigar bar must be a retail space for adults 21 and older where cigars are smoked alongside alcohol, features an exterior entrance, derives at least 10% of sales from cigars or humidors, and has ventilation that prevents smoke from entering nonsmoking areas. The law also requires signs stating that cigarettes and vaping products are not permitted and mandates that one percent of gross revenue be directed to youth smoking cessation programs. By adding cigar bars to the list of eligible venues, the legislation enables cities to issue liquor licenses to them alongside existing establishments like hotels, restaurants, and clubs.
This bill modifies Minnesota's campaign finance laws to require lobbyists and their principals to report specific spending details and to include disclaimers in advertisements that urge the public to contact officials. Under the new rules, lobbyists must report total spending on lobbying activities rounded to the nearest $5,000, including costs for staff, advertising, research, and administrative overhead. Additionally, any paid advertisement encouraging public contact with officials must display a clear disclaimer identifying the responsible individual or group and providing a phone number, email, or website. The legislation sets specific formatting requirements for these disclaimers based on the medium, such as font size for print and minimum display time for video, and imposes a penalty of up to $3,000 for non-compliance.
This bill authorizes the state to issue up to $2.3 million in bonds to fund improvements for the Metropolitan Mosquito Control District. The funds will be used to renovate and expand a public health laboratory in St. Paul, specifically to enhance surveillance for mosquito and tick-borne diseases. The Metropolitan Council will receive a grant to oversee the design, construction, and equipment of the facility. Once passed, the state commissioner of management and budget will handle the sale and issuance of the bonds to generate the necessary money.
This Senate resolution designates the week of May 3 to 9, 2026, as Tardive Dyskinesia Awareness Week in Minnesota. The bill aims to increase public and medical knowledge about tardive dyskinesia, a movement disorder that can affect people taking certain medications for mental health or gastrointestinal conditions. By officially recognizing this week, the Senate encourages individuals across the state to learn more about the condition's symptoms and importance. This measure serves as a commemorative effort to highlight the need for awareness rather than enacting new laws or funding.
This bill prohibits the use of sonar and related advanced technologies to locate or target muskellunge and northern pike in specific Minnesota waters. The restrictions apply only to lakes where these fish populations are naturally reproducing rather than primarily maintained through stocking. Anglers in these designated areas will be banned from using equipment such as live imaging sonar, drones, or systems that use artificial intelligence to track fish. The law also clarifies existing rules on artificial lights, allowing their use for spearing only under limited conditions while banning mercury batteries in fishing lures.
This bill authorizes the state of Minnesota to provide $2,791,000 in funding to the city of Cambridge for infrastructure upgrades along Trunk Highway 95. The money will be used to repair and improve specific public utilities, including traffic signals, street lights, storm sewers, and water mains. To secure these funds, the state is permitted to issue and sell bonds up to the specified amount. The legislation takes effect immediately upon final passage by the legislature.
This bill allocates $4.5 million in state funds to the city of McKinley for upgrading its sewer, water, and street infrastructure. The money will be provided through a grant to the Public Facilities Authority, which will oversee the design, construction, and equipment installation for these projects. To finance the grant, the state will issue up to $4.5 million in bonds, with the funds drawn from the bond proceeds fund. The legislation takes effect immediately upon final passage by the legislature.
This bill creates a new process allowing individuals subject to civil commitment orders in Minnesota to request that those orders be cancelled if they were issued due to mistakes or false information. It applies to cases involving orders issued on or after January 1, 2015, and requires the court to cancel the order if the person proves the error by a preponderance of the evidence. The legislation also permits appeals of these cancellation decisions and is scheduled to take effect on August 1, 2026.
This bill authorizes the state to issue up to $4 million in bonds to fund clean water and wastewater infrastructure projects in the city of Granada. The funds will be used to build a new water treatment plant with gravity filtration, construct two new municipal water wells, replace a water main, and upgrade wastewater control structures and security fencing. By allocating these resources through a grant to the Public Facilities Authority, the legislation aims to improve the city's water and sewage systems without requiring immediate local payment.
This bill modifies Minnesota's legal definition of an all-terrain vehicle and adjusts the fee for nonresident trail passes. It raises the maximum weight limit for a vehicle to be classified as an all-terrain vehicle from 2,000 pounds to 3,500 pounds while keeping other specifications like tire count and width the same. The legislation also increases the annual state trail pass fee for nonresidents from $30 to $50. Revenue collected from these passes must be used to fund grants for counties and municipalities to build and maintain all-terrain vehicle trails.
