Maddy summaryThis bill designates iron ore as the official state mineral of Minnesota. It requires the Office of the Secretary of State to keep a photograph and a typical specimen of iron ore on file. The legislation adds a new section to the Minnesota Statutes to establish this designation.
Maddy summaryThis bill creates a new crime called disruption of worship services in Minnesota, targeting individuals who enter religious buildings with the intent to disrupt scheduled services by committing a crime. The law defines a religious establishment as a building used for worship that is clearly marked with a sign or other identifier. First-time offenders face gross misdemeanor charges, while repeat offenders could be charged with a felony punishable by up to five years in prison or a fine of $10,000 or both. The provisions take effect on August 1, 2026, and apply only to crimes committed on or after that date.
Maddy summaryThis bill requires publicly funded state and local correctional facilities in Minnesota to check the immigration status of certain noncitizens and notify U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement when they are housed there. The law applies to individuals in pretrial confinement, those convicted of felonies, and people committed to mental health institutions, mandating that facility officers immediately report nationality, conviction details, commitment duration, citizenship country, and last entry information to federal immigration authorities. Additionally, the bill requires a one-time review of all felony inmates in public facilities by July 1, 2026, to identify any noncitizens and report their status to federal officials. This policy change directly affects correctional facilities, sheriffs, and county officials who manage public institutions, while requiring them to share specific inmate information with U.S. immigration officers.
Maddy summaryThis bill authorizes the issuance of state bonds to provide $4.2 million in funding for improvements to the wastewater treatment facility in Eveleth, Minnesota. The money will be used to design, construct, and equip filtration systems while rehabilitating aging infrastructure to meet environmental regulations for phosphorus and mercury levels in wastewater. The state will issue bonds through the commissioner of management and budget to secure the necessary funds for these capital improvements. The legislation directly affects the city of Eveleth and its wastewater treatment operations by enabling critical infrastructure upgrades.
Maddy summaryHF 3562 modifies Minnesota's motor vehicle registration tax for passenger cars and hearses. It reduces the tax rate from 1.54-1.575% to 1.25-1.285% of a vehicle's manufacturer's suggested retail price (MSRP), depending on whether the vehicle was first registered in Minnesota before or on/after November 16, 2020. The tax amount decreases each year based on the vehicle's age (e.g., 100% of MSRP in year one, dropping to 10% in year ten), then becomes a flat $20 annually after the 10th year. This bill directly affects Minnesota vehicle owners paying registration fees for passenger cars and hearses, effective for registrations starting January 1, 2027.
Maddy summaryHF 275 modifies Minnesota's trapping regulations by changing how often certain traps must be checked. It allows body-gripping traps and snares (that can't drown animals) to be tended only once every third calendar day, instead of daily. The bill also permits foot-encapsulating traps within 50 feet of water without special permits during mink and muskrat season, while maintaining other restrictions. These changes replace an existing rule requiring daily snare checks (Minnesota Rules 6234.2400, subpart 10), directly affecting fur trappers and wildlife management practices.
Maddy summaryThis bill authorizes the Cloquet Area Fire District in Minnesota to collect a local sales tax of up to 0.5% in the cities of Cloquet and Scanlon, with voter approval required before implementation. The tax revenue would be used to fund the construction of a new ambulance and fire station, with up to $31 million available for the project and related bond debt service. The tax would expire after 20 years or once the project is fully funded, whichever comes first, and any remaining funds would go to the district's general fund.
Maddy summaryThis bill temporarily exempts St. Louis County from a state requirement that property plats include a tax certification from a county official. Under current rules, property plats must show that current year taxes are paid and no delinquent taxes are owed, but this legislation removes that requirement for the county. The exemption applies only to plats in St. Louis County and is set to expire on October 1, 2026. The bill takes effect the day after it is enacted.
Maddy summaryThis bill requires the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency to create and maintain a website where the public can track the status of environmental permit applications. The tool will display specific details such as facility names, permit types, and dates when each step of the review process is completed. It directly affects applicants seeking permits and members of the public who want transparency into agency processing timelines. The commissioner must establish this system immediately after the bill is enacted and continue to improve it over time.
Maddy summaryThis bill authorizes St. Louis County to sell two specific parcels of land through private sales instead of public auctions. The first parcel consists of tax-forfeited land, while the second includes county-owned fee lands in Brookston. The legislation requires that all land conveyances use forms approved by the attorney general, who may correct any errors in the land descriptions. St. Louis County determined that private sales would best serve its interests, with the tax-forfeited land sale specifically aimed at resolving a structure encroachment issue. This change allows the county to bypass standard competitive bidding requirements for these particular properties.
