Minnesota Bills

died · Minnesota · House Apr 27, 2026

HF 4057: Miscellaneous technical corrections to laws and statutes made; erroneous, obsolete, and omitted text and references corrected; and redundant, conflicting, and superseded provisions removed.

This bill makes technical corrections to various Minnesota state laws by fixing errors, removing outdated text, and eliminating redundant or conflicting provisions. It directly affects government agencies and individuals subject to the corrected statutes, including those involved in welfare services, cannabis regulation, and ombudsperson oversight. The key mechanism involves amending specific sections of the Minnesota Statutes to update references, correct wording, and streamline legal language without changing the underlying policy intent. These changes aim to improve the accuracy and clarity of existing laws while maintaining their original purpose.

in committee · Minnesota · House Apr 27, 2026

HF 3899: Description of wild rice as state grain amended.

This bill updates Minnesota's state grain designation to formally recognize wild rice, including its scientific names and both the English and Ojibwe terms for the plant. It amends state statutes to declare wild rice as the official state grain and establishes a policy recognizing the inherent right of uncultivated wild rice to exist and thrive in Minnesota. The legislation also allows a photograph of wild rice to be displayed in the Office of the Secretary of State. This change affects state government records and official symbols while honoring Indigenous language and cultural significance.

in committee · Minnesota · House Apr 27, 2026

HF 4223: Strengthen Minnesota homes program modified, and money appropriated.

This bill modifies Minnesota's Strengthen Minnesota Homes program to expand how grant funds can be used and to prioritize assistance for lower-income homeowners. It allows grant money to be combined with repairs from wind or hail damage, requires projects to be completed within six months, and mandates that recipients receive insurance premium discounts or rate reductions. The legislation also directs the state to give preference to applicants earning at or below 115 percent of the area median income and appropriates $35 million for the program in fiscal year 2026.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Energy ✓ Housing

in committee · Minnesota · House Apr 27, 2026

HF 4489: Marked Trunk Highway 7 improvements funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.

This bill authorizes the issuance of up to $11 million in state bonds to fund improvements to Marked Trunk Highway 7 in several cities including Chanhassen, Deephaven, Excelsior, Greenwood, Minnetonka, Minnetrista, Shorewood, and St. Bonifacius. The funds will be used for planning, design, engineering, environmental analysis, property acquisition, and construction work as part of planned highway maintenance. The commissioner of transportation will receive the money from the trunk highway fund's bond proceeds account to carry out these projects, while the commissioner of management and budget is responsible for selling and issuing the bonds according to state law.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Transportation

in committee · Minnesota · Senate Apr 27, 2026

SF 4628: State agencies requirement to include a summary page in all requests for proposals

This bill requires Minnesota state agencies to include a one-page summary on the first page of every request for proposals starting October 1, 2026. The summary page must provide vendors with essential information such as project scope, budget range, eligible applicants, payment details, and evaluation criteria in plain language. A standardized template will be developed for all agencies to use, ensuring consistency across state procurement processes. This change aims to help potential vendors quickly assess whether they can meet the requirements before investing time in preparing full proposals.

in committee · Minnesota · House Apr 27, 2026

HF 4372: Meat processing training and retention incentive grantees allowed more time to complete projects.

This bill extends the deadline for meat processing training and retention incentive grant recipients to complete their projects, providing them with additional time to fulfill program requirements. It directly affects agricultural organizations and businesses that received funding under Minnesota's meat processing training and retention incentive programs. The legislation amends existing state law to modify the timeline for project completion without changing the funding amounts or eligibility criteria. This adjustment aims to accommodate potential delays in project implementation while maintaining the original financial support structure for these agricultural initiatives.

in committee · Minnesota · House Apr 27, 2026

HF 3896: Operation of watercraft in a manner that threatens uncultivated wild rice beds prohibited.

This bill prohibits operating motorized watercraft in uncultivated wild rice beds in Minnesota, directly affecting boaters and watercraft operators in affected waterways. The law requires that any watercraft entering these areas must be propelled by hand, such as a canoe or skiff, and bans operating at speeds greater than slow-no-wake within 150 feet of uncultivated wild rice beds. These restrictions aim to protect wild rice habitats from damage caused by boat motors and wake. The bill amends existing Minnesota statutes to add these specific protections for uncultivated wild rice beds.

Topics ✓ Environment ✗ Transportation

in committee · Minnesota · Senate Apr 27, 2026

SF 4755: Marked Trunk Highway 13 and associated local roads improvements appropriation and bond issuance authorization

This bill authorizes the issuance of state bonds to fund road improvements along Marked Trunk Highway 13 in Savage and Burnsville, Minnesota. The legislation allocates $18.4 million for intersection upgrades at specific local streets and an additional $50.1 million for broader highway improvements in the area. Funds will be used for property acquisition, engineering design, and construction work, with the state transportation commissioner responsible for distributing the money. The bill requires the sale of state bonds to raise the necessary capital and takes effect immediately upon final passage.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Transportation

died · Minnesota · Senate Apr 27, 2026

SF 4634: Film production credit modification

This bill modifies Minnesota's film production tax credit program by expanding eligibility criteria and increasing the maximum credit percentage. It directly affects film and television production companies operating in Minnesota by allowing them to claim up to 40 percent of eligible production costs, with an additional 5 percent available if the project employs Minnesota residents in key creative roles, films outside the seven-county metro area, or hires a majority of local crew members. The legislation also lowers the minimum spending threshold for qualifying projects from $1 million to $400,000 and adds $150,000 for television commercials and Minnesota script productions, while defining new categories for key creative roles and below-the-line crew positions. Credits are issued on a first-come, first-served basis with an annual cap of $24.95 million, and projects must include visible promotion of Minnesota in their end credits to qualify.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

in committee · Minnesota · House Apr 27, 2026

HF 4472: School districts and charter schools required to complete an annual health insurance survey, reports required, and money appropriated.

This bill requires Minnesota school districts and charter schools to complete an annual health insurance survey and submit detailed reports to the Legislative Budget Office. The surveys must include information on employee counts, insurance premiums paid, plan details, prescription costs, and any compensation paid to insurance brokers or agents. The Legislative Budget Office will compile this data into a public report by December each year, making the information available online in a standardized format. The bill also includes provisions for legal action against schools that fail to submit the required information.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Education

in committee · Minnesota · Senate Apr 27, 2026

SF 4898: Legislative email, telephone numbers, and office space usage restrictions provisions

This bill restricts how members, officers, and employees of the Minnesota Senate and House of Representatives can use legislative resources like email addresses, telephone numbers, and office space. It prohibits assigning legislative email addresses or phone numbers to anyone who is not a legislator, officer, or employee, and limits the use of assigned member phone numbers to the member and their authorized staff. The bill also requires written notification to caucus leaders before allowing contractors or non-employees to occupy legislative office space. Enforcement of these rules will be handled through legislative rules rather than court intervention, with no judicial authority to enforce or penalize violations.

in committee · Minnesota · House Apr 27, 2026

HF 4656: Community tree-planting grants funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.

This bill authorizes the issuance of state bonds to fund community tree-planting grants through the Metropolitan Council in Minnesota. It appropriates up to $5,000,000 from bond proceeds to support these grants, which will help communities plant trees. The bill requires the commissioner of management and budget to sell and issue state bonds following established legal procedures. Funding becomes available immediately after the bill is enacted, allowing the Metropolitan Council to distribute grants to eligible communities for tree-planting projects.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Environment

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