Minnesota Bills

in committee · Minnesota · Senate Apr 7, 2026

SF 4972: PROMISE grant program provisions modifications

This bill modifies Minnesota's PROMISE grant program to provide financial assistance to small businesses operating in communities impacted by economic challenges or racial discrimination. To qualify, a business must be located in Minnesota, have annual revenue of $750,000 or less, and meet specific criteria regarding its location or the taxpayer's residence. The legislation establishes a tiered funding structure where grants range from $10,000 to $50,000 based on the business's prior year revenue and gives preference to those demonstrating financial hardship or operating since 2021. Funds received can be used for essential operational expenses such as payroll, rent, utilities, and equipment, with a limit of one grant per business unless additional documentation proves higher revenue levels.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

in committee · Minnesota · House Apr 7, 2026

HF 4791: Silver Creek; sanitary sewer infrastructure improvements and street reconstruction funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.

This bill authorizes the issuance of up to $6 million in state bonds to fund infrastructure projects in the town of Silver Creek. The funds will be used to design, engineer, and construct improvements to the town's sanitary sewer system, which also includes the reconstruction of city streets. The money will be provided as a grant to the town through the Public Facilities Authority once the bonds are sold. The legislation takes effect immediately upon final enactment.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Transportation

in committee · Minnesota · House Apr 7, 2026

HF 4799: School safety video analytics grant program established, report required, and money appropriated.

This bill creates a voluntary grant program in Minnesota to help schools purchase and set up video analytics software designed to improve safety. Eligible recipients include public school districts, charter schools, and nonpublic schools, which can use the funds for software that detects threats, monitors restricted areas, and sends real-time alerts without needing to buy new cameras. The program includes strict privacy rules, such as default facial masking and limits on facial recognition, while requiring schools to report on how the technology improves safety outcomes. The state will provide at least six grants to schools in the metro area and six to those outside it, with a report due by January 2027 to track the program's progress.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Education ✓ Technology

in committee · Minnesota · House Apr 7, 2026

HF 4831: Provider-based clinics required to obtain and use a unique National Provider Identifier (NPI) for reimbursement claims, and data submitted as all-payer claims data required to include a provider-based clinic's unique NPI.

This bill requires provider-based clinics in Minnesota to obtain and use their own unique National Provider Identifier (NPI) on all health reimbursement claims. These clinics are defined as off-site facilities owned by hospitals that primarily offer diagnostic and therapeutic care, excluding those that only provide services like pharmacy or lab testing. The law also mandates that any data submitted as all-payer claims information must include this distinct clinic identifier, separate from the hospital's ID. By updating state statutes, the measure aims to improve data accuracy and tracking for these specific medical sites, with an effective date of January 1, 2027.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

in committee · Minnesota · Senate Apr 7, 2026

SF 4991: Digital geographic information system mapping for school facilities ongoing maintenance appropriation

This bill appropriates $1,102,000 from the state's general fund in fiscal year 2027 to support the maintenance of a digital mapping system for school facilities. The money will be distributed by the commissioner of public safety to regional emergency communications boards to ensure the system remains operational. This funding is designated as a one-time allocation available until spent and directly impacts the upkeep of geographic data used for school safety planning.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Education ✓ Technology

in committee · Minnesota · House Apr 7, 2026

HF 4792: Ely; nursing facility onetime rate add-on provided, and money appropriated.

This bill allocates $250,000 from the state's general fund to provide a one-time financial adjustment for the Boundary Waters Care Center, a nursing facility in Ely. The funds are designated specifically to increase the facility's operating rate without requiring any matching money from federal sources. This action is a single, non-recurring appropriation intended to support the facility's budget for the 2027 fiscal year.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Healthcare

in committee · Minnesota · House Apr 7, 2026

HF 4815: Minnesota State Colleges and Universities campuses infrastructure demolition and site restoration funding provided, and money appropriated.

This bill allocates $25 million from the state's general fund in fiscal year 2027 to the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system. The money is designated for the demolition of obsolete and underutilized buildings and infrastructure across the system's campuses. Additionally, the funds will be used to restore the vacant sites left behind by these demolitions. The primary goal is to lower ongoing operations, maintenance, and capital renewal costs for the colleges.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Education

in committee · Minnesota · House Apr 7, 2026

HF 4849: Hennepin County authorized to impose local sales tax.

This bill authorizes Hennepin County to collect a new local sales tax of up to one percent, which will be added to existing local taxes. The revenue generated from this tax must be used exclusively to support a designated nonstate government teaching hospital and trauma center in the county. Funds collected can finance the construction and improvement of the facility, cover unpaid medical bills, pay operating costs, and help fund related infrastructure projects. Additionally, the bill allows the county to issue bonds without holding a public election to help pay for these projects. The tax will only begin applying to purchases made after September 30, 2026.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Healthcare

in committee · Minnesota · House Apr 7, 2026

HF 4803: Electronic visit verification requirements modified.

This bill modifies Minnesota's electronic visit verification rules for home and community-based human services. It updates the required data points to include specific details about the service provider and adds a new requirement for the recipient or their guardian to digitally attest to the accuracy of the information. Additionally, the legislation directs the state commissioner to create flexible methods for collecting these attestations while maintaining the legal warning that false information is a federal crime. The changes apply to various service types, including personal care, home health, and other programs designated by the state commissioner.

in committee · Minnesota · House Apr 7, 2026

HF 4838: State employees and legislators precluded from taking employment with grant recipients in certain situations, and definition of serious crime amended for purposes of recalling a state officer.

This bill establishes employment restrictions for former state employees and legislators to prevent conflicts of interest regarding government grants. It prohibits these individuals from working for companies they helped select for grants, rank for funding, or audit within 12 months of leaving their public roles. Additionally, the law bars employers from hiring former state staff or legislators who voted to grant money to that specific employer during their time in office. Violations of these rules are classified as criminal offenses, and any grants awarded in breach of the law must be repaid while the offending employer faces a one-year ban on receiving state funding. The bill also updates the legal definition of a "serious crime" used to recall state officers by including specific misdemeanors involving assault, dishonesty, and drug offenses.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

in committee · Minnesota · Senate Apr 7, 2026

SF 4970: Electronic visit verification requirements modification

This bill modifies Minnesota's electronic visit verification rules for home and community-based human services, such as personal care and home health assistance. It updates the required data points to include the full names and titles of service providers and adds a mandatory digital signature from the service recipient or their guardian confirming the accuracy of the information. The legislation also directs the state commissioner to create flexible methods for collecting these signatures that accommodate the needs of recipients, guardians, and parents. These changes apply to providers and agencies delivering the specified services and aim to ensure more accurate documentation while maintaining accessibility for vulnerable populations.

in committee · Minnesota · House Apr 7, 2026

HF 4846: Organizations authorized to use grant awards to pay administrative costs for the Lights On program.

This bill allows nonstate organizations contracted to run the Lights On program to use grant funds for administrative costs, whereas counties, cities, and law enforcement agencies remain prohibited from doing so. To qualify, these organizations must submit a separate, itemized list of administrative expenses paid with the grant money in their required reports. The legislation also mandates that all applicants maintain records of vouchers and expenses related to the awarded funds. This change takes effect the day after the bill is finalized.

Topics ✓ Transportation

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