Sen. Mark Johnson

Maddy summaryThis bill appropriates $988,000 from state bond proceeds to fund a new well and pump house facility in Middle River, Minnesota, to provide safe, clean drinking water to residents. It authorizes the state to sell bonds up to this amount to cover the costs of designing, constructing, and equipping the water infrastructure. The funds would be granted to the city of Middle River through the Public Facilities Authority. The bill focuses on capital investment for municipal water infrastructure, with no policy changes beyond this specific funding authorization.

Maddy summaryThis bill appropriates $734,000 from state bond proceeds to fund the replacement of water storage tanks in the city of Kennedy. The funds will cover predesign, design, engineering, and construction costs for the project. The state will sell bonds up to this amount to raise the money, as authorized under Minnesota law. The city of Kennedy directly benefits as the recipient of the grant. The bill takes effect the day after final enactment.

Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution honors specific Minnesota Senate employees who have completed five legislative sessions for their professional commitment to state government. The bill directs the Secretary of the Senate to organize a ceremony in the Senate Chamber on February 23, 2026, to formally commend these individuals. Additionally, it requires the creation of an official enrolled copy of the resolution for public display within the Senate offices. This measure serves as a ceremonial acknowledgment rather than establishing new laws or altering government operations.

Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution formally honors specific Minnesota Senate staff members who have completed five, ten, fifteen, twenty, twenty-five, or thirty-five years of dedicated service. The bill lists the names of these employees by their years of tenure and directs the Secretary of the Senate to create an official copy of the resolution for public display. A ceremony to recognize their contributions is scheduled to take place in the Senate Chamber on February 23, 2026. This measure serves as a commemorative acknowledgment rather than establishing new laws or funding.

Maddy summarySF 3789 authorizes the city of Roseau to impose a 0.5% local sales tax, subject to voter approval, to fund specific public projects. The tax revenues must cover the renovation of the Roseau Memorial Arena ($4.3 million) and construction of a new community and wellness center ($8.2 million), plus related bond costs. The city may issue up to $12.5 million in bonds to finance these projects without triggering standard debt limits or requiring additional voter approval for the bonds. The tax expires after 30 years or when project costs are fully covered, whichever comes first. This bill directly affects Roseau residents through the new tax and city finances through dedicated project funding.

Maddy summarySF 3790 appropriates $6.5 million from state bonds to fund the construction of a new education learning center in East Grand Forks for Area Special Education Cooperative No. 997. The center will serve students with autism, cognitive disabilities, emotional/behavioral disorders, and other specific educational needs, including a Level IV regional program. The bill authorizes the state to issue bonds to cover the full cost without requiring local matching funds. This funding directly supports students with special needs and the cooperative providing their education services.

Maddy summarySF 3667 allows Minnesota school districts and charter schools to use student support aid funds to cover costs for certain licensed special education teachers. It expands the definition of "student support services personnel" to include teachers licensed as academic and behavioral strategists or specialists in developmental disabilities, emotional/behavioral disorders, learning disabilities, or autism spectrum disorders. The bill specifies that this aid can be used to create new positions, increase part-time roles, or make temporary hires permanent for these teachers. Additionally, it clarifies that costs paid under this provision won't count toward special education expenditure calculations.

Maddy summarySF 3668 appropriates $2,093,000 from state bond proceeds to renovate and repair the Minnesota Department of Agriculture potato inspection facility in East Grand Forks, including hazardous materials abatement. The bill authorizes the state to issue bonds up to this amount to fund these capital improvements, which are separate from a prior 2023 appropriation for the same project. This facility is responsible for inspecting potatoes, a key agricultural product in Minnesota, directly supporting farmers and the state's agricultural industry. The funding mechanism ensures the facility can undergo necessary upgrades without immediate budgetary impact on annual appropriations.