Sen. Nick Frentz

Maddy summaryThis bill modifies Minnesota's Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA) rules for public employees and retirees. It repeals additional employer retirement contributions once PERA's assets reach 98% of its financial obligations, effective after March 31 of the year following the actuarial report. It also increases postretirement cost-of-living adjustments (COLAs) for retirees, capping annual increases at 1.5% unless federal Social Security adjustments exceed 2%, in which case COLAs would match 50% of that federal adjustment. These changes affect all current and future PERA members and retirees, with the COLA adjustments taking effect January 1, 2026.

Maddy summaryThis bill appropriates $35 million from state bond proceeds to fund Minnesota town roads and bridges, directly affecting local town governments that maintain these infrastructure assets. It allocates $25 million specifically for town roads and $10 million for town bridges, to be distributed by the state transportation commissioner per existing law. The funding will be provided through the sale of up to $35 million in state bonds, following established bonding procedures under Minnesota statutes.

Maddy summarySF 3078 appropriates $5 million from Minnesota's arts and cultural heritage fund to cover costs for hosting the 2025-2026 World Junior Hockey Championships in Minnesota. The funds, available until June 30, 2027, are allocated to Minnesota Sports and Events, the organization managing the event. This bill directly provides financial support for the tournament's operational expenses during its December 2025 and January 2026 dates. It is a straightforward funding measure with no policy changes beyond the allocation of existing state resources.

Maddy summarySF 757 would authorize mobile sports betting and fantasy contests in Minnesota, establishing a state licensing system for operators. It prohibits local governments from banning these activities, requires operators to pay taxes on winnings, and sets rules for responsible gambling. The bill specifically excludes horse racing and high school sports from coverage while clarifying that skill-based fantasy contests remain legal. It affects licensed operators (including tribal casinos under existing compacts), consumers aged 21+, and local jurisdictions that can no longer restrict these services.

Maddy summarySF 1575 establishes Minnesota's Biofertilizer Water Preservation Program to improve water quality by incentivizing farmers to reduce nitrogen fertilizer use. The program provides qualifying farmers with annual payments of at least $5 per acre for verified reductions of 15% or 30 pounds of commercial nitrogen fertilizer per acre (whichever is less) when using approved biofertilizers like soil amendments or nitrogen-fixing products. The commissioner of agriculture must develop the program, determine qualifying products, and administer the $5 million in fiscal year 2026 funding appropriated for this purpose. Farmers must submit crop nutrient management plans showing reduced fertilizer use to participate, with the program requiring biennial reviews to adjust reduction targets and expand eligible products.

Maddy summaryThis bill appropriates $150,000 from the general fund for fiscal year 2026 to grant to Boys & Girls Clubs of the Twin Cities. The funds are specifically for planning, predesign, and design activities to build a new club location at the Nicollet Redevelopment site in south Minneapolis. This new facility will expand out-of-school-time programs and serve as the organization's administrative headquarters. The bill directly affects Boys & Girls Clubs of the Twin Cities by providing capital for facility development.

Maddy summarySF 2855 would end Minnesota's community solar garden program by setting a fixed expiration date of July 31, 2028. The bill amends Minnesota Statutes to add a sunset provision to the program's governing law, meaning the program will no longer operate after that date. This directly affects residents and businesses participating in or planning to join the community solar garden program, which allows multiple households to share benefits from a single solar installation. The change does not alter the program's current structure but establishes a clear end date for its operation.

Maddy summarySF 3064 repeals Minnesota Statutes section 16B.98, subdivision 14, which allowed state agencies to retain up to 5% of formula grant funds or up to 10% of competitively awarded grant funds for administrative costs. This bill directly affects state agencies that manage federal or state grant programs, requiring them to spend all grant funds on program activities rather than administrative expenses. The repeal eliminates this specific authority for new grant programs enacted on or after July 1, 2023, and applies to all other grant programs managed by state agencies. It removes a longstanding provision that permitted agencies to use a portion of grant funds for overhead costs.

Maddy summaryHF 320 allows auto dealers in Minnesota to participate in designated auto shows. The bill amends state law to establish specific criteria for "auto shows" where dealers may legally exhibit vehicles, clarifying which events qualify under the new rules. It directly affects auto dealers seeking to showcase vehicles at public events and the organizers of those shows. The key mechanism creates a defined framework for permissible participation, removing prior restrictions that may have limited dealer involvement in such events. This is a procedural change focused on enabling dealer participation under clear, established conditions.

Maddy summaryThis bill appropriates $2,000 from the general fund for the Minnesota State Poultry Association in fiscal year 2026 to support youth poultry programs across Minnesota. The funds are designated specifically for promoting educational and developmental activities for young people interested in poultry farming. It is a one-time appropriation, with any unspent funds allowed to carry over into fiscal year 2027. The bill directly affects the Minnesota State Poultry Association and youth participants in its programs.