This bill repeals existing tax exemptions for aircraft sales and modifies how the revenue from those sales is handled. It removes exemptions for specific transactions involving aircraft and flight equipment that were previously protected from sales tax. Additionally, the bill changes the destination of tax revenue collected from taxable aircraft sales, directing it to the commissioner of education instead of the state airports fund. These changes will take effect for sales and purchases made after June 30, 2026.
This bill extends the deadline for using certain grant funds allocated to the Office of Justice Programs in Minnesota, specifically updating the expiration date for the Crossover and Dual-Status Youth Model Grants to December 31, 2026. The legislation amends existing statutes to allow these funds, which support programs for youth involved in both child welfare and juvenile justice systems, to remain available for a longer period than originally set. By adjusting the timeline, the bill ensures that local governments can continue to utilize the money for these specific youth services without interruption. The text also lists various other appropriations for domestic violence housing, victim services, and restorative practices, though the primary function of this specific act is to modify the usage period for the youth-related grants.
This bill authorizes the Koochiching County Board to divide Independent School District No. 363, South Koochiching, based on a petition signed by eligible voters. To start the process, residents must submit a petition by July 1, 2027, which triggers a hearing where the county board decides whether to split the district. If the board approves the division, the school district board can accept the plan without a vote, or the matter can go to a public election for voter approval. The law also outlines specific steps for handling the district's debt and setting an effective date for the split, with oversight from the state commissioner of education.
This bill establishes a new gross receipts tax on lodging facilities and pay television services within Minnesota. It requires businesses that sell rooms or pay TV subscriptions to report and remit taxes on their total sales, with the option to collect the tax directly from customers if it is clearly listed on their receipts. The law includes provisions for calculating taxes on bundled transactions and offers a credit for taxes already paid to other states on the same sales. Additionally, the bill outlines how lodging facilities must file returns and handle refunds, penalties, and interest related to this new tax.
This bill appropriates state funds and authorizes the issuance of bonds to finance capital projects for Minnesota's state forest lands. It directly affects the Department of Natural Resources and the 60 listed state forests, including Badoura, Paul Bunyan, and White Earth State Forests. The legislation defines key terms like reforestation and state forest land to guide how funds will be used for activities such as planting native trees, site preparation, and forest protection. By authorizing bond sales, the bill enables the state to borrow money for long-term forest management improvements without immediately raising taxes.
This bill allocates $131 million from the state's general fund to support Minnesota's state grant program for higher education in fiscal year 2027. The funding is designated as a one-time appropriation and will be managed by the commissioner of the Office of Higher Education. This measure directly affects students receiving state financial aid and the institutions administering the grant program. The legislation provides additional resources without specifying how the funds will be distributed among recipients.
This bill creates a new high school diploma in Minnesota specifically for veterans who did not complete high school before joining the military. It allows the state education commissioner to award a standard diploma to eligible veterans who served in the Korean Conflict, Vietnam War, or left high school to join active duty, provided they were honorably discharged and have a Minnesota connection (current resident, former student, or resident at time of death). The diploma is based on military service knowledge and experience, not traditional coursework. The Department of Education and Veterans Affairs will collaborate to assist veterans with applications.
SF 4069 updates definitions in Minnesota's veterinary practice laws to clarify terminology for professionals and facilities. It adds specific definitions for terms like "accredited program of veterinary technology," "client," "consent," "dispensing," and "emergency stabilization" while expanding the definition of "animal" to include nonhuman mammals, birds, fish, and reptiles. These changes standardize how veterinary care, drug use, and patient interactions are legally described under Minnesota Statutes. The bill directly affects veterinarians, veterinary technicians, pharmacies, and animal care facilities by providing clearer regulatory language. (Note: This is a definitional bill with no substantive policy changes described in the text.)
This bill (SF 2638) modifies Minnesota's water well regulations to create a new process for granting variances related to geothermal systems. It directly affects applicants installing submerged closed loop heat exchangers (used for heating/cooling buildings) who face challenges meeting standard well-spacing requirements. The bill requires the commissioner to consider variance requests if strict compliance would create an undue burden, specifically evaluating factors like optimal well spacing for thermal performance and minimizing piping to reduce energy loss. It does not change existing rules but adds this specific variance pathway for geothermal systems.
This bill allows patients in Minnesota hospitals, hospice facilities, and birth centers to use electronic monitoring devices in their rooms to help prevent abuse. It specifically applies to vulnerable patients - including the elderly, young children, individuals with disabilities, neurodivergent conditions, or impaired cognition - during stays longer than 24 hours. The policy follows existing rules for such devices, enabling patients to install them without facility permission. This change directly affects patient safety during extended care stays in covered facilities.
This bill authorizes the state to issue up to $3.5 million in bonds to fund infrastructure improvements for Saint Paul Regional Water Services. The funds will be used to repair and upgrade the Fridley pump station, including its electrical, mechanical, and piping systems, as well as water pumps and motors. Additionally, the legislation sets aside money for a separate appropriation to replace lead drinking water service lines, though the specific dollar amount for this second part is currently blank in the text. The bill directs the state's commissioner of management and budget to sell these bonds and provide grants to the water services provider once the legislation is enacted.
This bill modifies Minnesota's correctional industries program to increase transparency and fairness when state prisons contract with private businesses. It requires the Minnesota Correctional Industries Corporation (MINNCOR) to clearly separate and report costs related to inmate labor versus private business operations, while also disclosing how confinement fees impact its profitability. Key provisions mandate that MINNCOR use prevailing wage rates for inmate work, prohibit using inmate labor to subsidize private companies, and ensure contracts do not displace existing local workers or exceed a 70% inmate labor threshold. Additionally, the program must charge fair market rates for the use of prison space and storage, and all wage data must be posted publicly on MINNCOR's website.
