Rep. Dan Wolgamott

Maddy summaryThis bill allocates $1.5 million from the state's general fund to the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system for fiscal year 2027. The money is designated for purchasing and maintaining automated identity verification software to detect and prevent enrollment fraud. This funding will support the acquisition, implementation, ongoing support, and maintenance of systems that verify student identities during the enrollment process. The legislation directly affects the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities Board of Trustees and the institutions within the system.

Maddy summaryHF 3468 permits individuals injured due to a failure to render aid in specific legally defined circumstances to file a civil lawsuit. It directly affects victims who were not assisted when required by existing law, allowing them to seek compensation for damages, court costs, and attorney fees. The bill amends Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 609.662, by adding a new civil action provision. This change takes effect on August 1, 2026, applying to cases arising on or after that date.

Maddy summaryThis bill modifies how Minnesota calculates financial aid eligibility by changing the percentage of parental and student contributions counted as family responsibility. It eliminates the previous tuition and fee maximums that capped how much aid could cover college costs, replacing them with allowances based on actual institutional charges or state averages. The legislation also adjusts the cost of attendance calculation for students attending part-time and clarifies which specific fees are included in financial aid determinations. These changes directly affect students, families, and colleges by altering the formulas used to determine state grant amounts and overall financial aid packages.

Maddy summaryThis bill authorizes the city of St. Cloud to impose a local sales and use tax of 0.25% to fund a specific project. The revenue generated must be used to cover the costs of collecting the tax and to finance up to $7 million for an outdoor water park next to the St. Cloud Aquatics Center. Before the tax can be implemented, city voters must approve it in an election, and the city may also issue bonds to help pay for the park without being subject to standard debt limits. The tax will automatically expire after three years or once the city council determines enough money has been collected to complete the project.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates the Minnesota Business Recovery Loan Program to help businesses that have suffered financial losses due to increased immigration enforcement activities in the state. It appropriates $100 million in fiscal year 2026, with $18 million designated for zero-interest loans to businesses in greater Minnesota and $82 million for zero-interest loans to businesses in the seven-county metropolitan area through nonprofit lenders. To qualify, businesses must be located in Minnesota, owned by state residents, demonstrate a revenue loss of more than 30 percent between enactment and December 1, 2025, and show that losses resulted from staffing shortages, reduced customer access, or other immigration enforcement-related factors. The program provides loans ranging from $25,000 to $200,000 depending on business size and location, which must be used exclusively for business operations in Minnesota and cannot be used to repay prior debt or for real estate speculation.

Maddy summaryHF 3564 extends deadlines for specific parks and trails grants awarded under Minnesota's parks and trails fund. It extends funding availability for five projects: the Mesabi Trail (St. Louis/Lake Counties), Oxbow Park (Olmsted County), Kraemer Lake/Wildwood County Park (Stearns County), Plum Creek Park (Redwood County), and Robinson Quarry Park (Sandstone) through June 30, 2027 or 2028. The bill also modifies the Greater Minnesota Regional Parks and Trails Commission's structure, including changing how its chair is elected from annual to biennial and updating reporting requirements. These changes ensure existing grant projects can continue using allocated funds beyond their original deadlines.

Maddy summaryHF 2100 modifies Minnesota school funding by increasing the amount school districts can raise locally through optional levies starting in fiscal year 2027. It raises the first-tier local revenue from $300 to $400 per adjusted pupil unit (for 2027+), while adjusting second-tier levy limits to $671,345 per pupil unit by 2027. The bill also reduces referendum allowances by $424 from previous calculations and sets new limits for future years. These changes directly affect all Minnesota public school districts in their local revenue generation. The bill appropriates funds for the Department of Education and general education aid for fiscal years 2026-2027.

Maddy summaryThis 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.

Maddy summaryThis bill authorizes the state to issue up to $3.15 million in bonds to fund the St. Cloud Mississippi Riverwalk Connection Project. The money will be given to the city of St. Cloud to design, build, and equip a public walkway along the river, including trails, lighting, and shoreline improvements. The funds are intended for construction and related infrastructure work, and the law takes effect immediately upon passage.

Maddy summaryThis bill authorizes the state to issue up to $3.4 million in bonds to fund infrastructure improvements for the 5th Avenue South Campus and Downtown Connection project in St. Cloud. The funds will be used to acquire land rights and to design, build, and equip public infrastructure for the project. The money will be distributed as a grant to the city of St. Cloud through the commissioner of employment and economic development. This legislation takes effect immediately upon final passage.