Maddy summaryThis bill establishes a price ceiling for specific prescription drugs in Minnesota that are subject to federal Medicare drug price negotiations. It requires drug manufacturers to stop accepting payments higher than the federal "maximum fair price" for these medications, while also ensuring pharmacies receive at least that amount or the national average cost, whichever is higher. To enforce these rules, the law prohibits manufacturers from removing drugs from the market to evade price limits unless they provide advance notice, and it mandates that health plans and pharmacy benefit managers share detailed financial data with the state's Prescription Drug Affordability Board. The provisions will take effect on January 1, 2027, impacting drug manufacturers, health insurance plans, pharmacy benefit managers, and pharmacies operating in the state.
Rep. Brad Tabke
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Maddy summaryThis bill creates a temporary Minnesota Entrepreneurship Task Force to evaluate and improve the state's business environment. The group will consist of the commissioner of employment and economic development and ten appointed members representing entrepreneurs, business owners, labor, education, and financing experts. Their main duties include assessing current programs, identifying barriers to starting a business, and proposing reforms to streamline licensing and permitting processes. The task force must submit a final report with its findings and recommendations by February 15, 2028, after which the group will dissolve.
Maddy summaryThis bill extends the deadline for filing vehicle title transfers in Minnesota from 10 days to 20 days, giving car buyers and dealers more time to complete paperwork after a sale. It also updates eligibility requirements for rental vehicle license plates by defining auto rental companies as businesses that primarily rent at least 50 vehicles at daily rates. The legislation clarifies that dealers must submit title applications and related taxes within 20 days of selling a vehicle to Minnesota customers, while exempting sales to out-of-state buyers. These changes apply to vehicle owners, dealers, and rental companies operating under Minnesota law.
Maddy summaryHF 1082 establishes the Minnesota Victims of Crime Account, funded by increased fees/penalties from criminal cases and additional general fund transfers. It appropriates specific funds for fiscal years 2026-2027 to provide grants to organizations that received crime victim service grants in 2024. These grants must support direct services for victims of sexual assault, domestic violence, child abuse, and general crime - including client assistance, housing supports, culturally responsive programming, and prevention efforts like restorative justice. The bill requires services to prioritize underserved communities and reflect Minnesota’s diversity, with up to 10% of funds allowed for grant administration.
Maddy summaryThis bill modifies how Minnesota calculates registration taxes for passenger automobiles and hearses, directly affecting vehicle owners and dealers. It establishes a new tax rate of 1.575 percent based on the manufacturer's suggested retail price for vehicles registered on or after November 16, 2020, while maintaining a slightly lower rate for older registrations. The legislation introduces a tiered tax devaluation schedule that reduces the taxable value of a vehicle by a specific percentage each year it remains in use, with the reduction amount varying depending on the vehicle's price range. Additionally, the bill clarifies that the tax calculation excludes the cost of optional accessories and destination charges, except for pre-2020 registrations.
Maddy summaryThis bill introduces new regulations in Minnesota to restrict the ownership and sale of semiautomatic military-style assault weapons and large-capacity magazines, while also banning the sale of binary trigger systems. It expands criminal penalties for possessing dangerous weapons in schools and for negligently storing firearms, and it specifically criminalizes the manufacture and sale of untraceable "ghost guns." Additionally, the legislation strengthens the state's extreme risk protection order system, requires law enforcement to report firearm discharges more comprehensively, and allocates funding to support public awareness campaigns and mental health services.
Maddy summaryHF 3024 establishes a "Foster Youth Bill of Rights" in Minnesota for children and youth in foster care, including those up to age 21 in extended foster care. It guarantees specific rights, such as receiving care matching what non-foster youth peers receive, protection from abuse (including verbal harassment and hate speech), access to belongings, and culturally appropriate services. The bill explicitly prohibits physical discipline, chemical restraints, excessive medication, group punishment, and neglect that denies these rights. These provisions aim to standardize care quality and ensure foster youth receive support aligned with their age, development, and cultural background.
Maddy summaryHF 1597 establishes a task force to design a public alert system for hit-and-run accidents causing injury or death in Minnesota. The task force, composed of public safety officials, law enforcement representatives, and community stakeholders, must collect data on such incidents, study similar systems in other states, and develop procedures for triggering alerts based on injury severity (bodily harm, great bodily harm, or death). It must submit recommendations to the legislature by January 15, 2026, including funding and legislative proposals for implementing the alert system. The bill appropriates unspecified funds from the general fund for the task force's work during fiscal year 2026.
Maddy summaryThis bill creates a new Greenhouse Gas Pollution Superfund in Minnesota to address climate change impacts. It establishes a program that requires fossil fuel companies responsible for over one billion metric tons of emissions between 1995 and 2026 to pay into a dedicated account. The collected funds will be used to finance climate change adaptation projects for state, local, and Tribal governments, as well as for disadvantaged communities. The bill defines specific terms like "responsible party" and "covered greenhouse gas emissions" to determine which companies must contribute and what types of projects can receive funding.
Maddy summaryThis bill modifies several Minnesota transportation laws, including raising the cost threshold for major highway projects from $15 million to $30 million in metropolitan areas and from $5 million to $15 million in nonmetropolitan areas. It also prohibits the silencing of railroad crossing bells at any crossing with an active warning system and removes state authorization to maintain the Piney-Pinecreek Border Airport in Roseau County. Additionally, the bill repeals highway designations for the Hiawatha Pioneer Trail and makes technical corrections to existing transportation statutes.