Maddy summaryHF 3802 amends Minnesota's energy certificate of need exemptions, removing the requirement for certain energy projects to seek state approval. The bill specifically exempts projects like wind/solar facilities (including repowering projects that don't exceed capacity limits), transmission line upgrades (e.g., converting to natural gas or increasing efficiency by ≤10%), and energy storage systems from the standard review process. It also clarifies exemptions for small transmission lines (≤1 mile) and upgrades using existing rights-of-way. These changes directly affect energy developers and utilities building or modifying infrastructure, streamlining approval for projects that align with existing state energy policies. The bill focuses on updating technical definitions and scope rather than creating new regulatory requirements.
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Maddy summaryThis bill allocates $5.5 million from Minnesota's environment and natural resources trust fund to support a demonstration project at the Lyon County Regional Landfill. The funds are designated for the Pollution Control Agency to grant money to Lyon County for constructing a system that treats landfill leachate to remove PFAS, chloride, and other contaminants. The primary goal of this one-time appropriation is to protect groundwater from potential contamination. The legislation does not authorize any new taxes or change existing laws, but rather directs specific existing funds toward this environmental initiative.
Maddy summaryThis bill allocates $5.5 million from the Clean Water Fund to support a demonstration project in Lyon County aimed at treating landfill leachate. The funds will be used to construct a system that removes contaminants such as PFAS, chloride, and other pollutants from groundwater near the Lyon County Regional Landfill. This one-time appropriation is intended to protect local water supplies by testing a new method for cleaning contaminated water before it enters the environment. The legislation directly affects the Pollution Control Agency, which will administer the grant, and the residents of Lyon County who rely on the region's groundwater.
Maddy summaryThis bill modifies how evidence is handled in Minnesota Tax Court cases involving property tax valuations. It requires government officials to prove their property valuations are correct rather than assuming they are valid, and it allows comparable property sales and assessed valuations to be used as evidence in court. The changes apply to cases filed on or after January 1, 2027, and affect taxpayers, property assessors, and government units involved in property tax appeals.
Maddy summaryThis bill creates a new tax in Minnesota that targets individuals and organizations convicted of fraud or those identified by the state revenue commissioner as having obtained money through deceitful means. The tax requires anyone who has successfully defrauded state programs to pay back 100 percent of the stolen amount, regardless of any existing fines or restitution already ordered by courts. The state revenue commissioner is tasked with investigating suspected fraud, setting up a system to collect these payments, and ensuring the recovered funds are used specifically for income and property tax relief. The law applies retroactively to fraud cases determined after December 31, 2019, and also covers people who were paid to help commit the fraud.
Maddy summaryThis 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.
Maddy summaryHF 1531 permanently removes the June 30, 2025, expiration date from Minnesota's law allowing crossbow hunting and fishing during regular archery seasons. This change affects hunters targeting deer, bear, turkey, common carp, or native rough fish using crossbows during designated seasons. The bill amends Minnesota Statutes section 97B.037 by deleting the sunset provision, making the crossbow allowance permanent. Hunters must still meet standard requirements, including valid licenses and crossbow specifications under section 97B.106.
Maddy summaryThis bill establishes a one-time property tax refund program for Minnesota property owners who paid eligible taxes in 2026, affecting residential, agricultural, and commercial property classifications. The program allocates $4 billion from the state general fund to provide refunds based on a percentage calculated by the Department of Revenue, with applications accepted between July 15 and September 15, 2026. Any unclaimed refund amounts will automatically be converted into property tax credits for 2027 on the properties where no refund was requested. The legislation defines specific property categories eligible for the refund and sets clear deadlines for application processing and payment distribution.
Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits drug manufacturers from restricting how 340B prescription drugs are delivered to participating hospitals and clinics. It directly affects healthcare facilities enrolled in the federal 340B program, which provides discounted drugs to safety-net providers. The key provision bans delivery restrictions and classifies violations as "unfair or deceptive trade practices," allowing the attorney general to enforce the law. The bill also removes an expiration date (previously set for July 2027) that would have ended the restrictions.
Maddy summaryHF 5 modifies Minnesota's tax structure by repealing the retail delivery fee and establishing an "unlimited Social Security subtraction," allowing taxpayers to subtract all their Social Security benefits from state taxable income. It redirects transportation funding by creating a "transportation advancement account" and requires specific distribution percentages: 36% to metropolitan counties, 28% to county highway funds, 23% to larger cities, 34% to small cities, 15% to town roads, and 1% to food delivery support. The bill also mandates tax analysis and reporting requirements for transportation funding impacts and modifies several tax statutes, including those governing Social Security benefit subtractions. These changes directly affect Minnesota taxpayers, local governments, and transportation agencies, effective July 1, 2025.