This bill increases the funding for Minnesota's Workforce Housing Development Program from $2 million to $17 million. The additional money is intended to help build or improve homes that are affordable for lower-income workers, including both rental units and owner-occupied houses. By raising the annual budget base to $17 million starting in fiscal year 2028, the legislation provides more resources for the program to operate. This change directly affects the state agency responsible for administering the housing fund and the communities that rely on these affordable housing options.
This bill establishes the SAVE Minnesota Act, which requires voters to present a specific photo identification card to register to vote and to cast their ballots. To obtain this new voter identification card, applicants must provide proof of their U.S. citizenship and may receive certain vital records, such as birth certificates, without a fee. The legislation also creates a new voter identification card program, modifies existing driver's license requirements, and sets up a process for handling provisional ballots. Additionally, the bill includes funding provisions to support the administration of these new election procedures and establishes a children's trust fund.
This bill requires regulators in Minnesota to accept specific, recent evidence when checking if a property's subsurface sewage treatment system is working correctly. It mandates that officials use the most reliable data available, such as lab-tested groundwater samples or measurements of soil depth, provided the results are less than two years old. Property owners can now submit these existing records to prove compliance without undergoing new, potentially invasive testing, as long as the agency follows a set priority for which data to trust. Additionally, the law ensures that owners are notified of their rights at least 90 days before any official notice of noncompliance is issued.
This bill creates a new type of state funding called seasonal tax base replacement aid for Minnesota school districts that face significant property value fluctuations due to seasonal tourism. The aid is calculated based on the percentage difference between a district's permanent property values and its lower winter property values, with districts needing at least a 15% seasonal drop to qualify. The funding will be distributed starting in fiscal year 2027 and will be used to reduce the amount of property taxes districts must levy to meet their state funding requirements. The legislation also appropriates $3.422 million from the state's general fund to support this new aid program in 2027.
This bill amends existing Minnesota law to update the local sales tax authorization for the City of Virginia. It allows the city to collect up to one percent in sales tax revenue specifically to fund the renovation of the Miner's Memorial recreation complex and the conversion of the city's steam system. The legislation also permits the city to issue up to $30 million in bonds to help pay for these projects without needing a separate voter approval. The tax is set to expire on December 31, 2055, or earlier once the city has collected enough funds to cover all project costs and bond interest.
This bill authorizes the city of Champlin to impose a local sales tax of up to 0.5% to fund a new indoor athletic facility. If approved by voters, the city would use the tax revenue to cover collection costs and finance up to $18 million in construction expenses through bonds. The tax would automatically expire after 30 years or once the project costs are fully paid, with any remaining funds going to the city's general fund.
This bill creates a new 100% tax on money obtained through fraud by individuals or organizations, regardless of whether they have already paid fines or restitution. It applies to those convicted by a court, those identified by the state revenue commissioner as having committed fraud, and anyone paid to help facilitate such fraudulent activities. The revenue collected from this tax must be used exclusively to provide relief for state income or property taxes. The law takes effect retroactively for fraud cases determined after December 31, 2019.
This bill authorizes the issuance of up to $5.5 million in state bonds to fund road improvements at the intersection of U.S. Highway 61 and Washington County State-Aid Highway 32 in Forest Lake. The allocated money will be used for preliminary and final design, engineering, land acquisition, and construction of a roundabout and related traffic safety enhancements. Once approved, the state will sell these bonds to generate the necessary funds, which must be deposited into a specific highway fund account before being spent on the project. The legislation takes effect immediately upon final passage by the legislature.
This bill authorizes the sale of up to $10.3 million in state bonds to fund improvements at the Thief River Falls Airport. The funds will be used to extend and relocate the airport runway, build a new taxiway extension, update navigation systems, and reconstruct a section of a nearby county highway. The money will be provided directly to the airport authority through a grant from the state commissioner of transportation. Once passed, the state will issue the bonds to raise the necessary capital for these infrastructure projects.
This bill makes it a felony to force or coerce a pregnant girl under 18 into seeking or obtaining an abortion, defining coercion as a broad range of actions including threats, financial pressure, or exploiting vulnerabilities. It also requires hospitals and clinics to screen patients for signs of human trafficking involving minors and mandates that certain information be displayed at abortion facilities. Additionally, the law creates a new legal cause of action for wrongful death resulting from an abortion and directs the state health commissioner to create rules implementing these measures. The legislation directly affects healthcare providers, law enforcement, and families by establishing stricter penalties and reporting requirements related to minors and reproductive health.
This bill requires Minnesota school districts and charter schools to adopt evidence-based safety plans that are developed with input from students, parents, teachers, and law enforcement. It establishes a new anonymous threat reporting system and creates a School Safety Center at the Department of Public Safety to provide model plans and consulting services to schools. The legislation also modifies rules regarding when firearms are allowed on school property and provides additional funding for student support personnel.
This bill creates a sales tax exemption for nonprofit carshare organizations in Minnesota, allowing them to purchase vehicles and related items for their services without paying sales tax. To qualify, an organization must be a nonprofit whose main goal is providing carshare services and must be federally recognized as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. The exemption does not cover purchases of prepared food, candy, soft drinks, alcoholic beverages, or taxable cannabis products. This change will take effect for sales and purchases made after June 30, 2026.
