Minnesota Bills

in committee · Minnesota · House Apr 9, 2026

HF 4829: Provisions to support deployment of energy storage added and modified, Public Utilities Commission directed to issue an order, utilities required to install an energy storage system, incentive program established, and money appropriated.

This bill directs Minnesota's Public Utilities Commission to establish rules and targets for the installation of energy storage systems by electric utilities. It requires utilities to install storage when upgrading power lines and mandates a statewide capacity goal of at least 3,000 megawatts by 2036. The legislation also clarifies how customer-owned solar and battery systems are measured for grid connection and creates a new compensation program to pay these customers for the energy they provide back to the grid. Additionally, the bill appropriates funds to support these initiatives and sets specific deadlines for the commission to issue necessary orders and tariffs.

Topics ✓ Energy

in committee · Minnesota · House Apr 9, 2026

HF 4885: Agriculture policy and funding modified, reports required, and money appropriated.

This bill modifies Minnesota's agricultural funding and policy by adjusting budget allocations for various programs. It increases financial support for soil health assistance, livestock and crop damage compensation, laboratory equipment, and meat inspection services. The legislation also establishes new grants to help counties fund agricultural inspectors and creates a program to evaluate the effectiveness of specific soil and water conservation initiatives.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Environment

in committee · Minnesota · House Apr 9, 2026

HF 4877: Local government probation and telecommunicator retirement plan established, money transferred, and money appropriated.

This bill creates a new retirement plan specifically for Minnesota probation officers and public safety telecommunicators to recognize the high-stress nature of their work. Under the new system, these employees can retire as early as age 60 and receive larger annuities than those available under the standard employee retirement plan. The legislation establishes a separate fund to manage these benefits and requires employees to initially cover the additional costs associated with their enhanced retirement packages.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Criminal Justice ✓ Labor & Employment

in committee · Minnesota · House Apr 9, 2026

HF 4904: Northgate Development, LLC grant funding provided for workforce training for employment in renewable energy and related construction, and money appropriated.

This bill allocates $4 million from the state's general fund to Northgate Development, LLC to provide workforce training for people facing barriers to employment in renewable energy and related construction sectors. The funding will support the Regional Apprenticeship Training Center in Minneapolis by covering facility costs, curriculum development, equipment purchases, and services such as job placement and program evaluation. Eligible training areas include solar, wind, and geothermal systems, energy efficiency improvements, battery storage, electric vehicle charging infrastructure, and grid management technologies. The legislation requires the program to prioritize outreach to residents of underserved communities and individuals who face challenges in finding work.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Energy ✓ Labor & Employment

in committee · Minnesota · House Apr 9, 2026

HF 4869: State general levy established for residential homestead property, and city aid formula modified.

This bill establishes a new state general levy specifically for residential homestead property in Minnesota, which will be collected starting with taxes payable in 2027. The legislation creates a formula where the amount levied on homeowners is calculated to ensure cities receive a specific level of state aid, replacing the previous method that excluded homesteads from this specific tax pool. Additionally, the bill modifies how state aid is distributed to cities by guaranteeing that each city receives an amount equal to its unmet need or its prior year's certified aid, whichever is greater. These changes aim to adjust the funding structure for local governments while introducing a dedicated tax source for residential properties.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

in committee · Minnesota · House Apr 9, 2026

HF 4879: Local government probation and telecommunicator retirement plan retirement references revised.

This bill updates Minnesota state retirement laws to officially include the local government probation and telecommunicator retirement plan alongside other existing public employee plans. It directly affects public employees by clarifying who must join a retirement plan based on their salary and job duties, specifically adding probation officers and telecommunicators to the list of covered workers. The legislation amends numerous existing statutes to ensure these new plan references are consistent across different sections of the law. By integrating this specific plan into the broader retirement framework, the bill standardizes how various government workers are classified for pension purposes.

Topics ✓ Labor & Employment

in committee · Minnesota · House Apr 9, 2026

HF 4932: Veterans; a general fund appropriation canceled.

This bill cancels a specific funding allocation of $0 from the state's general fund that was originally designated for veterans under the 2025 budget. The cancellation takes effect immediately upon the bill's final passage and remains in force until June 30, 2026. As a procedural measure, the legislation does not alter any existing programs or services but simply removes a previously approved line item from the budget.

Topics ✗ Budget & Taxes ✗ Veterans

in committee · Minnesota · House Apr 9, 2026

HF 4903: Youth Stabilization Program grant funding provided, report required, and money appropriated.

This bill allocates $1.47 million from the state's general fund to support the Youth Stabilization Program, which aims to improve financial literacy education for Minnesota students from kindergarten through grade 12. The funding is designated for Build Wealth Minnesota to develop and distribute research-based curriculum, assist school districts in integrating these lessons into their existing courses, and provide instructional support to teachers. Additionally, the legislation requires the grant recipient to submit a detailed report by October 1, 2028, detailing how the funds were used and the outcomes achieved for participating schools and students.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Education

in committee · Minnesota · House Apr 9, 2026

HF 4907: Motor vehicle registration tax modified, and money transferred.

This bill modifies how Minnesota calculates registration taxes for passenger cars and hearses by lowering the tax rate based on the vehicle's manufacturer's suggested retail price. It changes the tax calculation for new vehicles registered on or after November 16, 2020, and reduces the percentage of the vehicle's value taxed for each subsequent year of ownership. The legislation also establishes a process to transfer money from the state's general fund to the highway user tax distribution fund to cover any revenue shortfall caused by these tax reductions.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Transportation

Patti Anderson (R) · 34 co-sponsors

in committee · Minnesota · House Apr 9, 2026

HF 4836: Employer required to provide notice to employees of federal immigration inspection, employers prohibited from allowing federal immigration officers into nonpublic work areas, and penalties imposed.

This Minnesota bill requires employers to inform their employees within 72 hours if a federal immigration agency plans to inspect their employment records. It also prohibits employers from allowing federal immigration officers into nonpublic areas of their business, such as offices or storage rooms, unless the officers present a valid court warrant. To enforce these rules, the state will provide a standard notice template for businesses to use, and employers face civil fines ranging from $2,000 to $10,000 for failing to comply with the notification or access restrictions. The law directly impacts businesses in Minnesota and aims to ensure workers are aware of federal inspections while limiting unauthorized access to private workspaces.

Topics ✓ Immigration ✓ Labor & Employment

in committee · Minnesota · House Apr 9, 2026

HF 4923: Cottage Grove; refundable exemption provided for construction material for clean water infrastructure.

This bill creates a refundable sales tax exemption for construction materials used in the TH 61/80th Street Rehabilitation Project in Cottage Grove. It applies to purchases made between March 31, 2026, and January 1, 2028, allowing the city to buy supplies for this specific road repair without paying sales tax upfront. The state will collect the tax normally and then reimburse the city from the general fund, ensuring the project does not face a cash flow burden. This measure directly affects the City of Cottage Grove by reducing its costs for a planned infrastructure improvement.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Transportation

in committee · Minnesota · House Apr 9, 2026

HF 4914: Fraud risk scoring and fraud risk score benchmarks required for grants to political subdivisions, pilot program established, and report required.

This bill requires the state auditor to assign fraud risk scores to Minnesota political subdivisions at least every two years based on their internal controls and financial practices. To qualify for state grants, local governments must meet a minimum benchmark score, though they can submit a plan for improvement if they fall short. The legislation also mandates a public online dashboard to display these scores and establishes a 18-to-24-month pilot program to test the system before full implementation.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

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