This bill expands financial assistance for manufactured home owners in Minnesota who are forced to move due to significant increases in lot rent or utility costs. It defines "economic displacement" as a rent increase of over ten percent in one year, twenty percent over three years, or thirty percent relative to the owner's annual income. The legislation removes the previous cap on funding from the Manufactured Home Relocation Trust Fund, allowing more resources to be available for relocation expenses. Additionally, it clarifies how park owners can collect fees to contribute to this trust fund and outlines specific situations where owners are exempt from paying relocation costs.
This bill establishes a new fifth tax bracket for Minnesota residents, raising the income threshold for the highest tax rate from $1 million to $1.085 million for married couples filing jointly. The legislation also increases the income limits for all existing tax brackets and introduces a new 10.85 percent tax rate for income exceeding the new highest threshold. Additionally, the bill provides increased funding to local governments and counties to offset the revenue changes. These adjustments are designed to take effect for taxable years beginning after December 31, 2025.
This bill modifies Minnesota law to allow county commissioners to enter into agreements with other government units for services that those units are authorized to provide themselves, even if the county does not currently have the specific power to perform that service. The legislation also mandates that county sheriffs must sign agreements with federal agencies to carry out authorized federal functions without needing prior approval from the county board. By creating these exceptions to the usual requirement that all parties in an agreement must share common powers, the bill expands the ability of local governments to collaborate on service delivery and fulfill federal mandates.
This bill directs the Commissioner of Management and Budget to create a program allowing Minnesota state employees to save for their children's future through a "Launch Account." Under the new rules, employees could voluntarily contribute part of their own pay and redirect their employer's matching retirement contributions into this special savings account. The program must be available to all state employees by July 2026 and requires participants to open an account by designating a parent or guardian as the account holder. This legislative change aims to help state workers build long-term financial security for their dependents without costing the state additional money.
This bill establishes two new advisory groups in Minnesota: an Advisory Council on Community Collaboration, Stability, and Preparedness and a Minnesota Common Ground Task Force. The council will include representatives from law enforcement, local governments, behavioral health, and community organizations to study how to better prepare for civil unrest and political instability. These groups will work together to develop strategies for building trust, improving communication, and creating toolkits for de-escalation during times of community tension. The bill also requires these groups to hold public meetings and submit annual reports to the governor and the legislature, with funding provided to support their operations.
This bill establishes the Minnesota Imagination Library program to provide free age-appropriate books to children from birth to age five who reside in the state. The initiative will be managed through a partnership with the Dollywood Foundation, where the state covers 50 percent of the book and mailing costs while local community partners provide the remaining 50 percent. A statewide nonprofit organization will be selected to coordinate operations and help local affiliates reach enrollment goals for at least half of eligible children by fiscal year 2029. Additionally, the Department of Education must submit annual reports on enrollment numbers and the program's impact on kindergarten readiness data.
This bill expands the legal definition of a "disorderly house" in Minnesota to include commercial establishments where high-risk sexual activities occur habitually, provided the owner or manager knows about them. The legislation specifically defines "high-risk sexual conduct" as activities likely to spread diseases through bodily fluid exchange, such as anonymous sex or sex with multiple partners. While the law already covers places involved in prostitution, gambling, or drug sales, this change adds a new category targeting venues facilitating unsafe sexual behavior. The new provisions will take effect on August 1, 2026, and apply to crimes committed on or after that date.
This bill creates two new groups in Minnesota: an Advisory Council on Community Collaboration, Stability, and Preparedness and a Minnesota Common Ground Task Force. The council brings together representatives from local governments, law enforcement, behavioral health, and community organizations to work on preventing civil unrest and improving communication during times of tension. These groups will meet publicly, develop toolkits for community leaders, and submit annual reports to the governor and legislature on their findings and recommendations. The legislation also includes funding to support these efforts and establishes a civil health dashboard to track relevant data.
This bill establishes the Minnesota Imagination Library program, which provides free age-appropriate books to children from birth to age five. The program will be run by a partnership between the state Department of Education and the Dollywood Foundation, utilizing local nonprofits, school districts, or libraries to distribute books. To receive state matching funds, local partners must contribute 50% of the costs for books and mailing while enrolling children in their areas. The state will provide the other 50% match and select a nonprofit to manage daily operations and marketing goals. The bill also requires annual reports on enrollment numbers and the program's impact on kindergarten readiness, along with funding for the fiscal years 2027 through 2029.
This bill modifies the process for actively licensed peace officers in Minnesota to purchase firearms. Instead of a standard permit, officers may present their official badge or government identification along with photo ID to prove employment. The law treats this identification as equivalent to the permit typically required for civilian firearm purchases. This policy change applies only to officers currently employed within the state.
This bill expands consumer protections for insurance and financial products in Minnesota while specifically banning virtual-currency kiosks. It prohibits the installation and operation of automated virtual-currency exchange terminals by January 1, 2027, and requires operators to remove existing kiosks by December 31, 2026. The law also mandates that operators refund customers' virtual currency holdings unless alternative access methods remain available, with refunds issued in either U.S. dollars or cryptocurrency within 30 days of request. Additionally, the bill strengthens mortgage loan servicing standards, adds student loan borrower protections, and requires certain notices to the commissioner of commerce. These changes directly affect insurance companies, financial institutions, mortgage servicers, and consumers across Minnesota.
This bill modifies Minnesota telecommunications regulations to update rules for telephone companies, primarily affecting service providers and their customers. It clarifies requirements for law enforcement access to call information, simplifies reporting obligations for phone companies, and establishes discounted rates for schools and libraries through the federal E-rate program. The legislation also mandates that residential customers receive clear pricing notices for all available service options and allows companies to use electronic communication for these notices if customers opt in. Additionally, the bill repeals several outdated statutes related to public payphones and other legacy telecommunications provisions.
