Sen. Gary Dahms

Maddy summaryThis bill appropriates $4 million in state bond funds to the city of Russell for replacing aging water, sewer, and street infrastructure. It authorizes the sale of state bonds to cover the cost, with funds specifically designated for designing, constructing, and equipping upgrades to the city's water distribution system, sanitary sewer system, storm sewer system, and street reconstruction. The funds will be provided through the Public Facilities Authority to the city of Russell. The bill directly affects Russell residents by addressing critical infrastructure needs in their community.

Maddy summaryThis bill modifies the state appropriation for the City of Marshall's MERIT (Minnesota Emergency Response and Industrial Training) Center. It specifies a $2,250,000 grant for the city to design, construct, and equip a 50-yard and 300-yard firearms range, support buildings, and a live-burn structure at the center. The funding is tied to Phase 3 of the center's Master Development Plan. The bill directly affects the City of Marshall by providing state funds for specific infrastructure improvements at the MERIT Training Center.

Maddy summaryThis bill appropriates $4,021,000 in state bond funds to the city of New Ulm for specific infrastructure improvements. It directly affects New Ulm residents by funding the design, construction, and equipment for a gravity sewer flow system, replacement of a water main, removal of a lift station, and replacement of surface amenities. The funds will come from state bonds sold under Minnesota law, with the money provided as a grant to the city through the Public Facilities Authority. The project aims to upgrade the city's water and sewer infrastructure systems.

Maddy summarySF 133 expands how Minnesota school districts and charter schools can use student support personnel aid. The bill amends Minnesota Statutes 124D.901, allowing districts to hire or contract for licensed student support staff (like counselors, psychologists, or nurses) when they cannot fill full-time positions with the aid. It also permits using the aid to make temporary pandemic relief-funded positions permanent or to increase part-time positions. This change applies to aid used for fiscal year 2026 and later. The bill directly affects school districts managing student support staff budgets.

Maddy summaryThis bill appropriates $3.6 million from state bond proceeds to fund the replacement of aging storm sewer infrastructure and street reconstruction in the city of Revere. The funds will be provided as a grant to Revere through the Public Facilities Authority for design, construction, and equipment. The state will issue bonds up to $3.6 million to cover the cost, following standard bond procedures under Minnesota law. The project directly affects Revere residents by addressing failing municipal infrastructure.

Maddy summaryThis bill updates Minnesota's legal requirements for gasoline and ethanol specifications to align with current industry standards. It revises references in state law from outdated ASTM specifications (like D4814-11b and D4806-04a) to the latest versions (D4814-24a for gasoline and D4806-21a for ethanol). The bill requires that ethanol used in gasoline must meet the updated ASTM standard and that gasoline-ethanol blends comply with the new specifications. This affects gasoline producers, blenders, and ethanol manufacturers who must adhere to these revised technical requirements.

Maddy summaryThis bill appropriates $795,000 from the arts and cultural heritage fund to replace the historic band shell at Marshall Liberty Park. The city of Marshall must contribute $100,000 toward the project's total cost. The funds are specifically for a physical infrastructure project in Marshall, directly benefiting the city's park and its community events.

Maddy summaryThis bill (SF 49) amends Minnesota property tax law to add new exemptions for certain leased land used in business. It exempts property leased for specific purposes like airport hangars used for aircraft storage/repair, concessions in public parks or airports, cooperative farming agreements, and conservation grazing - directly affecting businesses leasing land for these activities. The key provision removes the requirement for lessees to pay taxes on such property, which would otherwise apply to leased business property. The changes take effect for 2026 property taxes.

Maddy summaryThis bill appropriates $500,000 for fiscal year 2026 and $500,000 for fiscal year 2027 from the general fund to provide grants to the Minnesota Agricultural Education and Leadership Council. The funds will support the Council's existing programs under Minnesota Statutes, chapter 41D. The bill directly affects the Council and the agricultural education initiatives it administers across Minnesota. It does not create new programs but provides dedicated funding for current activities. The appropriation is a straightforward budget allocation with no new policy provisions.

Maddy summarySF 335 appropriates $15.567 million from state bonds to fund specific campus improvements at Minnesota West Community and Technical College. The funds will design, renovate, and equip nursing and peace officer training spaces at Granite Falls and Worthington campuses, plus student services space at Granite Falls. The bill authorizes the state to sell bonds up to this amount to cover these capital investments, as permitted under Minnesota law. This directly affects Minnesota West Community and Technical College and its Granite Falls and Worthington campuses.