Sen. Nick Frentz

Maddy summaryThis bill proposes to direct $2 million annually from electronic pull-tab gambling revenue to support the Minnesota-bred Thoroughbred industry starting in fiscal year 2027. The funds would be given to the Minnesota Racing Commission to increase race purses for local horse races and provide financial incentives to breeders and owners. Additionally, the bill maintains existing rules that allocate a portion of pull-tab revenue to problem gambling treatment and awareness programs. Although the legislation was introduced in April 2026, it was withdrawn and not passed into law.

Maddy summaryThis bill, known as the Safe Battery Collection and Recycling Stewardship Act, establishes a new program in Minnesota to manage the recycling of specific portable and medium-format batteries. It directly affects manufacturers and organizations that produce or sell battery-containing products, requiring them to create and follow approved stewardship plans for proper disposal. The legislation creates an advisory task force to oversee the program and sets up a system for civil penalties to ensure compliance with these new rules. Additionally, the bill repeals several existing sections of state law related to electronics recycling to make way for this updated framework.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes a new special license plate program called "Minnesota Main Streets" for vehicle owners in Minnesota who wish to support local community initiatives. To qualify, vehicle owners must pay standard registration fees and contribute at least $30 annually to a dedicated account, with the plate design featuring the phrase "Legendary Landmarks" to celebrate Minnesota's historic sites and commercial districts. The collected contributions will fund the Minnesota Main Streets program through the commissioner of public safety, while the plates can be transferred to another eligible vehicle owned by the same person for a $5 fee. The program will become effective on January 1, 2027, allowing qualifying vehicle owners to display these plates starting from that date.

Maddy summaryThis bill allows Minnesota credit unions to obtain share insurance from approved credit union share guaranty corporations in addition to or instead of the National Credit Union Administration Share Insurance Program. It requires credit unions to maintain insurance on member accounts, with guaranteed amounts of at least the account balance but not exceeding $250,000 or the NCUA limit, whichever is greater. The legislation gives the commissioner of commerce authority to examine and assess share guaranty corporations, and prohibits credit unions from voluntarily switching off NCUA insurance without commissioner approval. Credit unions must secure insurance commitments before receiving approval to operate.

Maddy summaryThis bill modifies the rules for retired teachers in Minnesota who have not yet started receiving their pension benefits. It allows members who stopped teaching before June 30, 2025, to choose a specific retirement calculation method that uses a normal retirement age of 65, regardless of whether they return to work. The legislation also clarifies that returning teachers must earn at least half a year of new service to qualify for any future benefit improvements. These changes take effect immediately upon the bill's final passage.

Maddy summaryThis bill updates Minnesota state retirement laws to officially include the local government probation and telecommunicator retirement plan in various existing statutes. It ensures that public employees earning over $425 per month are automatically enrolled in the appropriate retirement plan, which now covers probation officers and telecommunicators alongside other public sector workers. The legislation also clarifies which specific roles, such as election judges and certain temporary staff, remain excluded from mandatory participation. By amending multiple sections of the Minnesota Statutes, the bill standardizes how different government agencies reference and manage this specific retirement system.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates a new retirement subplan within the Minnesota State Retirement System specifically for probation officers and public safety telecommunicators. It allows these employees to retire with full benefits at age 60, which is earlier than the standard retirement age for general state employees. The cost of these additional benefits will be shared between the workers and their employers. The legislation also sets up a committee to manage the subplan and updates state laws to include these new provisions.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates a new retirement plan specifically for Minnesota probation officers and public safety telecommunicators to recognize the high-stress nature of their work. Under the plan, these employees would be eligible for earlier retirement at age 60 and receive larger pension annuities than those in the standard state employee plan. The additional cost of these enhanced benefits would initially be paid by the employees themselves rather than the employers. The legislation also establishes a new retirement fund and defines which specific roles, such as those directly supervising offenders or coordinating emergency calls, qualify for coverage.

Maddy summaryThis bill allocates $2,235,000 in state funds to South Central College to improve classroom and laboratory facilities for its dental assisting program at the North Mankato campus. To finance this project, the state will issue bonds with a maximum amount of $2,235,000, which will be repaid over time through future bond proceeds. The funds are designated for designing, renovating, and equipping the necessary educational spaces to support the program's operations.

Maddy summaryThis bill authorizes the replacement of the boiler system at South Central College's North Mankato campus by providing $6.925 million in funding. The money will come from a state bond sale, which the commissioner of management and budget is directed to issue. The funds are specifically designated for designing, constructing, and equipping the new boiler system for the college.