Minnesota Bills

in committee · Minnesota · House Apr 13, 2026

HF 4961: Local Initiatives Support Corporation Duluth office grant funding provided, and money appropriated.

This bill allocates $1.5 million from the state's general fund to support the Local Initiatives Support Corporation's Duluth office in fiscal year 2027. The funding is intended to promote economic growth in northeast Minnesota by strengthening local community organizations and improving commercial areas. The money can be used for workshops, networking events, staff support, and providing loans to businesses, but it is designated as a one-time appropriation.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

in committee · Minnesota · Senate Apr 13, 2026

SF 4186: Definitions and registration requirements modification for motorized bicycles and motorcycles powered by electric motors

This bill updates Minnesota laws to clarify how high-speed electric vehicles, often called E-Motos, are classified and regulated based on their motor power and speed. It requires dealers selling certain electric motorized bicycles and motorcycles to hold a dealer license and explicitly prohibits vehicles not defined in state law from being operated on public roads. The legislation also allows some off-highway motorcycles to be registered for road use if they are modified with safety features like mirrors and lights, while excluding specific off-road vehicles such as go-carts and dune buggies from this registration option. These changes aim to provide clearer legal definitions for electric motorized devices without altering regulations for traditional electric-assisted bicycles.

Topics ✓ Transportation

in committee · Minnesota · Senate Apr 13, 2026

SF 4336: The Cookie Cart grant appropriation

This bill allocates $500,000 from the workforce development fund to provide a one-time grant to The Cookie Cart, a nonprofit bakery in Minnesota. The funding is intended to support an earn and learn program for youth aged 14 to 18, combining classroom instruction with on-the-job training in life, leadership, and employment skills. The money will be managed by the commissioner of employment and economic development and is designated for fiscal year 2027.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Education ✓ Labor & Employment

in committee · Minnesota · Senate Apr 13, 2026

SF 4308: City of Lanesboro local sales and use tax imposition authorization

This bill authorizes the City of Lanesboro to impose a local sales and use tax of up to 0.5% if approved by voters at a future election. The tax revenue would specifically fund two projects: $500,000 for improvements to Sylvan Park and $2,000,000 for road improvements on Trunk Highway 250. The legislation also allows the city to issue up to $2.5 million in bonds to help finance these projects, with the tax revenue potentially used to pay bond interest and principal. The tax would expire after 30 years or once the city determines sufficient funds have been collected to cover the approved project costs and related expenses.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Transportation

in committee · Minnesota · Senate Apr 13, 2026

SF 4162: City of Cass Lake fire station bond issue and appropriation

This bill authorizes the state to issue up to $10 million in bonds to fund a new fire station for the city of Cass Lake. The funds will be used to build, furnish, and equip a facility that replaces the existing fire hall, including spaces for living quarters, administration, vehicle storage, and decontamination areas to enhance firefighter safety. The commissioner of public safety will receive a grant from the bond proceeds fund to carry out the project, while the commissioner of management and budget will handle the bond sale process. The legislation takes effect the day after it is finalized.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Labor & Employment

in committee · Minnesota · Senate Apr 13, 2026

SF 4378: Commissioner of health appropriation for Youth and AIDS projects

This bill appropriates $350,000 for each of fiscal years 2026 and 2027 from the state's general fund to support Youth and AIDS Projects. The money will be given to the University of Minnesota Foundation to create and test nonmedical support services for Black males aged 15 to 34 who are at high risk for HIV. These services include case management and support without medical intervention, and the program must evaluate how well these status-neutral strategies work. The legislation directly affects the commissioner of health and the designated foundation, while targeting a specific demographic group for HIV prevention efforts.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Healthcare

in committee · Minnesota · House Apr 13, 2026

HF 4289: Parent allowed to request one free certified birth record per child.

This bill allows parents in Minnesota to request one free certified birth record for each of their children, starting on July 1, 2027. The change would remove the current fee for that first official copy while any additional certified records would still require payment. It applies to parents listed on a child's birth certificate and affects the state registrar and local offices that issue these documents. The legislation amends existing Minnesota statutes to specify this fee waiver without altering other birth record requirements.

in committee · Minnesota · House Apr 13, 2026

HF 3922: Fair pricing in community pharmacy reimbursement required.

This bill requires community pharmacies in Minnesota to receive reimbursement for prescription drugs that is at least equal to the National Average Drug Acquisition Cost or Wholesale Acquisition Cost, plus a professional dispensing fee adjusted for inflation and operational costs. It directly affects pharmacy benefit managers, managed care organizations, and community pharmacies by prohibiting below-cost reimbursements, banning negative adjustments like transaction fees, and ensuring PBM-owned pharmacies cannot receive higher rates than independent community pharmacies for the same prescriptions. The law also excludes federal 340B program participants from these reimbursement requirements, allowing them to follow existing federal and state rules instead.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

in committee · Minnesota · House Apr 13, 2026

HF 3891: Clean water funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.

This bill authorizes the issuance of up to $225 million in state bonds to fund clean water infrastructure improvements. The funds will be distributed through grants and loan matching programs to eligible municipalities for projects addressing emerging contaminants, water infrastructure upgrades, and point source pollution control. The legislation directs $22 million toward emerging contaminants, $19 million to match federal grants for water and drinking water revolving funds, $60 million for general water infrastructure grants, and $124 million for point source implementation projects. All funding is designated for qualified capital projects that must be approved under existing state statutes.

Topics ✓ Environment

in committee · Minnesota · Senate Apr 13, 2026

SF 4559: Electronic voting system definition modification and certain voting system rules and instructions to be made available and acknowledged by a voter using mobile phone technology authorization

This bill modifies Minnesota election laws to formally define and regulate the use of mobile voting technology, allowing voters in jurisdictions that authorize it to receive and submit ballots via mobile devices. It updates state statutes to include mobile voting technology within the definition of electronic voting systems and establishes specific security requirements such as multifactor authentication, encryption during transmission, and the ability to print ballots in standard formats. The legislation also requires that voting rules and instructions be made conspicuously available to voters using mobile technology before they cast their ballots, while permitting municipalities to test experimental electronic voting systems without permanent adoption.

Topics ✓ Technology

in committee · Minnesota · Senate Apr 13, 2026

SF 4650: Individual income tax subtraction for income earned by senior taxpayers established

This bill proposes to create a tax subtraction for income earned by Minnesota residents who are 65 years of age or older. It would allow eligible senior taxpayers to exclude certain income from their taxable income when calculating their individual income tax liability. The provision applies to single taxpayers aged 65 or older and to married couples filing jointly if at least one spouse meets the age requirement. The bill would take effect for taxable years beginning after December 31, 2025.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

in committee · Minnesota · Senate Apr 13, 2026

SF 4647: City of Caledonia local sales and use tax imposition authorization

This bill authorizes the city of Caledonia to impose a 0.25% local sales and use tax if approved by voters in a special election. The tax revenue would be used to cover tax collection costs and fund up to $1.6 million for building a Public Safety Center. The city could also issue bonds to finance the project, with the tax revenue serving as repayment security. The tax would expire after ten years or once the project costs are fully covered, whichever comes first.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

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