Sen. Jason Rarick

Maddy summarySF 307 appropriates $1,575,000 from state bond proceeds to fund the predesign, design, and construction of sewer main lining in Moose Lake. The city of Moose Lake directly receives this grant through the Public Facilities Authority. The bill authorizes the state to issue up to $1.575 million in bonds under Minnesota law to cover this cost. This is a capital investment project focused on upgrading the city's sewer infrastructure.

Maddy summaryThis bill increases presumptive sentence lengths by 25% for certain criminal sexual conduct offenses under Minnesota Statutes (sections 609.342-609.3458) committed on or after August 1, 2025. It directly affects individuals convicted of these specific crimes, excluding cases where the offender held a position of authority over the victim (e.g., a supervisor or teacher). The Sentencing Guidelines Commission must implement this change in the 2025 sentencing grid, applying the longer sentences to new convictions after the effective date. The increase applies to all listed offenses except those involving authority figures, as specified in the bill.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires health insurance companies in Minnesota to pay nurse practitioners and physician assistants the same reimbursement rate as physicians for identical covered services. It directly affects health plan companies and healthcare providers who work as advanced practice nurses or physician assistants. The key provision mandates equal payment for the same service, eliminating rate disparities between these provider types. The law takes effect January 1, 2025, applying to all covered services provided on or after that date.

Maddy summaryThis bill increases financial aid for Minnesota school districts that have recently consolidated. It raises the consolidation transition aid rate from $200 to $424 per resident student unit in the consolidation year, and from $100 to $212 in the following year. The change specifically affects districts that consolidated on or after July 1, 1995, with a cap of 1,500 student units for calculating aid. If funding is insufficient, the bill prioritizes paying districts the full aid amount for the year immediately following consolidation before distributing remaining funds to the first year of consolidation.

Maddy summaryThis bill appropriates $7 million from state bonds to fund specific infrastructure improvements in Pine City's wastewater treatment system. The funds will directly support the city's renovation of a wastewater pond, including repairs to riprap, aeration systems, outfall lines, and installation of a new pond liner. The state will issue bonds under Minnesota law to cover the cost, with the money granted to Pine City for these designated construction projects. This is a direct funding mechanism for a local public works project, not a broad policy change.

Maddy summaryThis bill appropriates $945,000 from the general fund to reimburse Esko Independent School District No. 99 for costs incurred after June 1, 2023, related to removing and replacing American Indian mascots on school facilities and equipment. It covers expenses like uniforms, signage, flooring, and athletic field surfaces to comply with Minnesota Statutes section 121A.041. The funds are available until June 30, 2028, and represent a one-time appropriation for this specific district. The bill directly affects Esko ISD No. 99 by providing financial support for mandated mascot changes.

Maddy summaryThis bill appropriates $2.5 million from state bonds to fund the construction of a campground and recreational area in Brookston, Minnesota. The funds will cover preliminary planning, design, site work, and building a campground with a road, boat launch, utilities, green space, and a community center. The city of Brookston directly receives the grant, and the state will issue bonds to cover the cost under existing bond authority. The project is exempt from certain standard appropriation requirements under state law.

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits state funding for the proposed Northern Lights Express high-speed rail project between Minneapolis and Duluth. It bans the Commissioner of Transportation and the Metropolitan Council from spending any state or federal money on studying, planning, engineering, or constructing this project. The law directly affects state agencies responsible for transportation funding and project development, preventing them from advancing the rail initiative using public funds. The prohibition applies to all project phases and includes any federal funds that might support the effort.

Maddy summaryThis bill appropriates state funds to extend the Shorewood Park Sanitary Sewer District to 20 homes on Rush Lake and expand sewage treatment facilities in Chisago County. It authorizes the sale of state bonds to finance the project, including preliminary planning, design, and construction of the sewer extension and a new treatment pond. The funds are contingent on matching local contributions for both the sewer extension and treatment facility. The bill directly affects residents in the Shorewood Park area seeking improved sewer service and Chisago County as the project recipient.