Maddy summaryThis bill modifies Minnesota's gambling laws by increasing the maximum cash prize for paddle tickets from $70 to $200 and raising the maximum ticket price from $2 to $5. It directly affects gambling organizations that sell paddle tickets, which are a type of lottery game. The changes are made to Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 349.211, subdivision 2b, which governs paddlewheel prizes.
Maddy summaryThis bill modifies prize and ticket limits for paddlewheel gambling in Minnesota. It directly affects organizations that operate paddlewheel games by changing the maximum cash prize to $70 and setting a merchandise prize limit at $200 fair market value. The legislation also increases the maximum ticket price from $2 to $5. These changes update Minnesota Statutes 349.211, subdivision 2b to reflect the new gambling regulations.
Maddy summaryHF 1849 proposes a constitutional amendment to limit Minnesota's governor and lieutenant governor to two terms each. If approved by voters in 2026, the amendment would change the state constitution to state that no person may be elected more than twice to either office. The amendment requires a statewide vote at the 2026 general election with a specific ballot question asking voters to approve term limits beginning in 2030. This change would affect all future governors and lieutenant governors, but would not apply to terms served before 2030.
Maddy summaryHF 2178 appropriates $2.5 million from state bond proceeds to fund specific infrastructure projects in Cohasset. The grant will support the city's water tower rehabilitation, city-wide extensions of water, sanitary sewer, and storm sewer systems, and associated street reconstruction. The state will issue bonds up to $2.5 million to provide this funding, as authorized under Minnesota bonding laws. This bill directly affects Cohasset's public infrastructure by providing dedicated capital funding for these projects. The funding mechanism is purely financial, with no new policy requirements or regulations.
Maddy summaryThis bill proposes adding a new section to the Minnesota Constitution that explicitly states a preborn child has a right to life. It defines a preborn child as a living human fetus from fertilization until live birth and requires voter approval at the 2026 general election for the amendment to take effect in 2027. The text includes specific language ensuring that medical treatment to save a pregnant person's life or the removal of a nonviable or deceased fetus remains allowed.
Maddy summaryThis bill temporarily suspends the state motor fuels tax in Minnesota for a specific period in 2026, directly affecting drivers, fuel retailers, and businesses that purchase gasoline and diesel. Under the legislation, the tax rate is set to zero cents per gallon or per thousand cubic feet for all fuel types during the designated timeframe, which begins shortly after the bill is enacted and ends in early September 2026. To offset the lost revenue from this suspension, the state will transfer money from its general fund to the Department of Transportation to cover the costs that would have been collected from fuel taxes. The bill also allocates a one-time appropriation to the Department of Revenue to cover the administrative expenses required to implement this temporary tax pause.
Maddy summaryThis bill establishes a "Parent's Bill of Rights" in Minnesota to protect the authority of parents over their minor children's upbringing, education, and healthcare. It mandates that government entities and schools cannot interfere with parental decisions regarding education methods, moral training, medical consent, and the privacy of school and medical records. The law also requires written parental consent before biometric scans, DNA collection, or recording a child, with specific exceptions for emergencies or legitimate security needs. Additionally, it prohibits employees from pressuring children to hide information from parents or from discriminating against parents who exercise these rights.
Maddy summaryThis bill makes it a crime to digitally alter or generate images of identifiable people to show intimate parts they did not originally have, provided the result looks realistic enough that a reasonable person would believe it is real. It directly affects anyone who intentionally creates such non-consensual "nudified" photos or videos, classifying the act as a felony punishable by up to two years in prison or a fine of $4,000, or both. The law defines "nudify" specifically as changing an image to depict an intimate area not present in the original while maintaining a realistic appearance that deceives viewers. This provision will only take effect on August 1, 2026, and applies to offenses committed on or after that date.
Maddy summaryThis bill modifies licensing inspection requirements for child care providers and establishes new program integrity requirements for Minnesota's child care assistance program. It requires the state commissioner to develop performance measures that focus on reducing inequities, improving coordination between programs, and minimizing administrative burdens for families. The legislation also mandates biennial reports to legislative committees detailing grants received, program objectives, and the status of achieving those goals. Additionally, the bill expands the commissioner's authority to monitor county agency performance and enforce compliance with welfare service regulations.
Maddy summaryThis bill requires Minnesota voter registration forms to include any new requirements mandated by federal law, such as asking voters to provide proof of citizenship. It directs the Secretary of State to ensure all election officials comply with federal election rules and to distribute $5 million in state funds to counties based on their 2024 voter turnout to help cover costs associated with these new federal mandates. The legislation also mandates that the Secretary of State submit annual reports to the legislature confirming that the state and local officials are meeting these federal obligations.
