This bill exempts sales and use taxes on construction materials, supplies, and equipment used to build, remodel, expand, or improve county courthouse facilities in Minnesota. To implement this exemption, the law requires tax collectors to charge the standard sales tax first and then refund the amount, ensuring the process remains consistent with other existing tax exemptions. The changes apply to projects involving new construction as well as upgrades to existing courthouse buildings and become effective for purchases made after June 30, 2026.
This bill directs Minnesota's commissioners of health and agriculture to create a plan for regulating mobile food vendors, such as food carts and temporary stands. The proposed regulations must simplify oversight by reducing duplicate rules between state and local governments while ensuring food safety across the entire state, including Tribal lands. By January 1, 2027, the commissioners must submit a report detailing their plan, required legal changes, budget impacts, and implementation timelines to legislative leaders. To fund this work, the bill appropriates $95,000 from the state's general fund for a one-time period in fiscal year 2027.
This bill authorizes the issuance of up to $2.79 million in state bonds to fund road improvements on Trunk Highway 24 in Wright County. The funds will be used to design and build two roundabouts at specific intersections near the city of Clearwater. Once the bonds are sold, the money will be placed in a dedicated fund to cover the eligible costs of the construction project. The legislation takes effect immediately upon final passage by the legislature.
This bill modifies Minnesota's vehicle transfer rules, title procedures, and peace officer death benefits while also eliminating a specific audit of the driver and vehicle services information system. It requires owners to remove disability plates when selling a vehicle and restricts transferring those plates to replacement vehicles unless they are owned or primarily operated by a permanently disabled person. The legislation also authorizes the issuance of electronic certificates of title and allows for the electronic transmission of lien data by financial institutions, provided certain security standards are met. Additionally, the bill adjusts how title documents are delivered to owners or secured parties and includes provisions to modify death benefits for peace officers. These changes are set to take effect on January 1, 2027, or July 1, 2027, depending on the specific section.
This bill allocates $4 million in state funds to design the STREAMS regional wastewater treatment facility. The funding will be distributed as grants to the cities of Winthrop, New Auburn, and Lafayette through the Public Facilities Authority. To finance this appropriation, the state will issue up to $4 million in bonds from the bond proceeds fund. The bill takes effect the day following its final passage.
This bill appropriates $250,000 in state funding for fiscal year 2027 to support the St. Paul Art Collective. The funds are managed by the Minnesota Humanities Center and designated for grants to help sustain and expand community arts infrastructure in the Twin Cities area. The money will be used for staffing, artist fees, and events like the St. Paul Art Crawl to improve public access to the arts and support local artists. The legislation aims to strengthen neighborhood identity and civic life across St. Paul and the greater metropolitan region through cultural programming.
This bill removes the existing ban on conversion therapy for minors and vulnerable adults in Minnesota, allowing mental health practitioners to offer such services to these groups again. The legislation repeals the specific statutes that previously prohibited mental health professionals from attempting to change an individual's sexual orientation or gender identity with clients under 18 or those classified as vulnerable adults. While the bill eliminates the prohibition, it retains the legal definition of conversion therapy, which excludes counseling that supports gender transition or provides acceptance and coping strategies without seeking to alter sexual orientation or gender identity.
This bill requires that cement, concrete, and steel used in state-funded infrastructure, transportation, housing, and public facility projects be manufactured in the United States. The law applies to all procurement contracts authorized after its enactment and defines "made in the United States" as materials where foreign components cost less than five percent of the total. Agencies may grant waivers if such materials are unavailable, would increase project costs by more than 25 percent, or are needed for an emergency, with all waivers published online within 30 days. Additionally, the bill directs state officials to provide guidance on these requirements and update policies to offer a bid preference to projects committing to using products made in Minnesota.
This bill modifies Minnesota laws to regulate large data centers by adjusting how they are evaluated for water use, electricity sales, and certain fees. It establishes a process where the state agency can request specific water usage details from facilities that consume over 100 million gallons annually to assess local water availability, while exempting qualified large-scale data centers from these requirements if they meet specific filing deadlines or location criteria. The legislation also defines technical terms like "emergency backup generator" to ensure facilities can operate independently of the main power grid and directs utilities to offer a special tariff for clean energy and capacity needs. Additionally, the bill allows state boards to adopt alternative environmental review methods that are more efficient than standard impact statements for certain development projects.
This bill creates a new criminal offense for intentionally disrupting worship services at religious establishments in Minnesota. It applies to individuals who enter a clearly marked place of worship with the goal of interrupting a scheduled service and commit a crime there. A first-time violation is classified as a gross misdemeanor, while repeat offenders face felony charges 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 visibly identified by a sign or other clear means. These provisions will take effect on August 1, 2026.
This bill authorizes the issuance of up to $25 million in state bonds to fund the second phase of construction at 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 located on Chicago Avenue. Once approved, the state will sell these bonds to generate the necessary capital for the project, which is expected to expand the facility's capacity for serving residents.
This bill modifies Minnesota's regulations to change how many pharmacy technicians a single pharmacist can supervise, moving from a fixed limit of three to a requirement that the Board of Pharmacy must not set ratios higher than three to one. It removes the previous option for individual pharmacies to petition the board for exceptions to this limit, instead making the three-to-one ratio a strict standard for all pharmacies in the state. The legislation also clarifies that a pharmacist is responsible for all work performed by technicians under their direct supervision, while allowing one extra technician if they hold a valid national certification. These changes directly affect pharmacy owners, pharmacists, and pharmacy technicians by standardizing staffing rules across the state.
