This bill authorizes the state to issue up to $3.5 million in bonds to fund infrastructure improvements for the city of South Haven. The funds will be used to upgrade the city's clean water systems by adding treatment filters and replacing water mains, while also reconstructing roads to prevent flooding at the main lift station and repairing city streets. The commissioner of management and budget is directed to sell these bonds and provide the money to the Public Facilities Authority for the project. The legislation takes effect immediately upon final passage.
This bill proposes allocating $5 million from the state's general fund in fiscal year 2027 to support Twin Cities Public Television. The funds are designated for a grant to help the organization lease property in St. Louis Park and build a museum featuring interactive, immersive, and multimedia exhibits. The money will be released only after the state confirms that non-state funding has been secured to finish the project, and it is intended as a one-time payment. The legislation directly affects Twin Cities Public Television and the city of St. Louis Park by providing financial assistance for this specific construction and development initiative.
This bill requires insurance companies in Minnesota to accept an individual taxpayer identification number instead of a Social Security number when processing new coverage applications. The law mandates that insurers must explicitly state on their application forms that they accept these alternative numbers if they ask for identification. This change takes effect on January 1, 2026, and applies to any insurance policies offered, issued, or renewed on or after that date. The primary impact is on consumers who may prefer or need to use an individual taxpayer identification number rather than a Social Security number for their insurance records.
This bill, titled the "Yes in God's Back Yard (YIGBY) Housing Act," restricts Minnesota municipalities from enforcing zoning laws that significantly hinder religious organizations from building affordable housing on land they have owned for at least one year. It requires local governments to temporarily pause enforcement of such regulations upon receiving a written notice from a religious institution and then conduct a legal review to ensure the rules are the least restrictive means of serving a compelling government interest. If a municipality determines its rules violate these standards, it must adjust or suspend their application, while the bill also grants religious institutions the right to sue for damages and attorney fees if their rights are infringed.
This bill clarifies laws regarding public waters and public drainage systems in Minnesota to streamline repair processes and reduce regulatory burdens. It allows drainage authorities to proceed with repairs without commissioner approval when existing records are available, while requiring a notification process and a 60-day review period for repairs lacking such records. The legislation also expands the list of activities that do not require a public-waters-work permit, specifically adding repairs to lawfully established drainage systems and culvert replacements that do not impact trout streams. Additionally, it mandates that the state consider designated wetlands as part of existing drainage systems if their management interferes with authorized drainage functions.
This bill establishes a grant program to provide funding for student and staff safety improvements at schools. The Department of Public Safety's School Safety Center will distribute these grants to qualifying public, charter, and nonpublic schools. Each eligible school may receive up to $500,000 for authorized safety projects, provided they demonstrate additional funding sources. The legislation requires that at least half of the grants be awarded to schools located outside the seven-county metropolitan area. Funding is allocated from the state general fund for fiscal year 2027 and remains available until June 30, 2029.
This bill requires Minnesota school boards to establish a formal process for including student representation when advising on board matters. The law mandates that students have a voice in school governance starting with the 2026-2027 school year. By changing the current language from "encouraged" to "must," the legislation ensures that student input becomes a mandatory part of the decision-making framework for school boards.
This bill allocates state funding in fiscal year 2027 to the Pollution Control Agency to conduct a study on critical materials found in Minnesota's waste stream. The study will estimate the volume of products containing these materials, measure how much is currently recovered through recycling, and assess the total amount present in waste. The commissioner must complete the research and submit the findings to legislative committees by October 1, 2028. "Critical materials" are defined as specific resources listed by the U.S. Department of Energy that are essential for national security and economic stability.
This bill authorizes the issuance of up to $25 million in state bonds to fund the second phase of the Avivo regional treatment, career, and employment center in Minneapolis. The funds will be used by Hennepin County for design, site preparation, environmental cleanup, renovation, new construction, and equipping the campus. The legislation is designed to support the expansion of this facility, which provides services for individuals with disabilities.
This bill creates a state tax credit for Minnesota taxpayers who donate money to women's pregnancy centers, which are defined as organizations that support pregnant women in carrying their pregnancies to term. The credit allows individuals and businesses to reduce their state income, corporate franchise, and insurance premiums taxes by up to $50,000 for each qualifying contribution, with any unused amount carried forward to the next tax year. To prevent double benefits, the law prohibits claiming this credit if the donor has already taken a specific state deduction for the same gift. The state's tax commissioner must maintain an official list of eligible centers, and the new provisions will take effect for tax years starting after December 31, 2025.
This bill prohibits local elected officials in Minnesota from signing nondisclosure agreements related to potential data center projects within their jurisdictions. The law defines "local elected officials" to include city council members, mayors, county commissioners, and similar roles, while specifying that "data center" refers to the definition provided in existing state statutes. Any agreement violating this rule would be automatically considered void and unenforceable, though the rest of the contract would remain valid, and officials who sign such prohibited contracts must publicly disclose them. The restrictions apply only to agreements entered into on or after August 1, 2026.
This bill creates a new crime in Minnesota specifically for disrupting worship services at religious establishments. It applies to individuals who enter a clearly identified place of worship with the intent to interfere with a scheduled service and commit a crime there. A first offense is classified as a gross misdemeanor, while a second or subsequent violation becomes a felony punishable by up to five years in prison or a fine of $10,000. The law defines a religious establishment as a building used for worship that is marked with a sign or other clear identification. These provisions will take effect on August 1, 2026, and only apply to crimes committed on or after that date.
