Sen. Nick Frentz

Maddy summaryThis bill limits late fees charged by homeowner associations in Minnesota's condominiums, cooperatives, and planned communities. It requires associations to adopt written policies outlining fine amounts, collection procedures, and disclosure practices to members. Associations must also provide clear disclosures about fees and collection methods before imposing charges. These changes apply to all common interest communities governed by Minnesota Statutes sections 515B.3-102, 515B.3-115, and related provisions.

Maddy summaryThis bill appropriates $7 million from Minnesota's general fund for a one-time grant to the city of Chaska through Explore Minnesota. The funding is intended to attract and cover costs for hosting a package of future PGA of America championship events, including at least one men's and one women's tournament. It does not create new regulations or alter existing laws, but provides specific financial support for economic development tied to these sporting events. The grant is available until June 30, 2027.

Maddy summarySF 3866 exempts certain non-fuel products from Minnesota's retail delivery fee for fuel transactions. It adds definitions to clarify that diesel exhaust fluid (a urea-water mixture for emissions systems) and fuel lubricants (like motor oil and transmission fluid) are not considered "fuel" under state law. This means retailers selling these specific products won't be charged the standard delivery fee applied to actual fuel sales. The bill directly affects businesses that sell these items as part of vehicle maintenance, not fuel retailers. The change is purely definitional, reclassifying these products to remove them from the fee structure.

Maddy summaryThis bill modifies reporting requirements for gas utilities when seeking rate increases. It requires utilities to provide detailed, itemized reports of travel, entertainment, and executive expenses (including dates, amounts, and business purposes) in rate case filings. The bill eliminates a sunset provision that previously limited the recovery of gas utility infrastructure costs to a specific timeframe. These changes apply directly to gas utilities filing rate cases with Minnesota's Public Utilities Commission.

Maddy summaryThis bill appropriates $84 million from state bond proceeds to fund a new campus center at the University of Minnesota Saint Paul campus. The funds will cover predesign, construction, renovation, and related infrastructure work, including site preparation and utility upgrades. The University of Minnesota must cover the remaining one-third of project costs using its own resources. The state will issue bonds up to $84 million to provide this funding, as authorized under Minnesota law.

Maddy summarySF 3966 appropriates $100 million from state bond proceeds to fund the University of Minnesota's Higher Education Asset Preservation and Replacement (HEAPR) program. The bill authorizes the state to sell up to $100 million in bonds to cover this funding, directly affecting the University of Minnesota Board of Regents, which will manage the infrastructure projects. Key provisions include using bond funds for preserving and replacing campus assets under Minnesota Statutes §135A.046, with the bond sale following state bond procedures. This is a funding mechanism for campus infrastructure upgrades, not a new policy affecting broader public programs.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends Minnesota law to allow personal watercraft use to begin at 8:00 AM instead of 9:30 AM. It directly affects owners and operators of personal watercraft (like Jet Skis) on Minnesota lakes and waterways. The key change modifies the existing restriction that previously prohibited operation between sunset and 9:30 AM, shifting the start time to 8:00 AM. Other requirements, such as wearing Coast Guard-approved life jackets, speed limits near shorelines, and needing a decal, remain unchanged. The bill focuses solely on adjusting the daily operating hours for personal watercraft.

Maddy summaryThis bill expands eligibility for Minnesota's agriculture special license plates to include "farm trucks" in addition to existing vehicle types like passenger cars, one-ton pickup trucks, motorcycles, and recreational vehicles. It directly affects Minnesota farmers who operate farm trucks by allowing them to display these plates, which require a $20 annual contribution to the Minnesota agriculture account. The key change modifies statute 168.1285 to add "farm truck" to the list of qualifying vehicles under the plate issuance rules. All other requirements - such as registration fees, tax payments, and the $20 annual contribution - remain unchanged. The bill does not alter the plate design, fees, or funding mechanisms, only broadening the vehicle classes eligible for the special plates.

Maddy summarySF 3545 modifies Minnesota's liquor licensing laws to allow specific municipalities to issue licenses to certain venues and entities. It authorizes St. Paul to grant on-sale liquor licenses to the Fitzgerald Theatre, Science Museum of Minnesota, and Union Depot without usual zoning restrictions. The bill also updates requirements for the University of Minnesota Board of Regents, allowing licenses for Northrop Auditorium, football stadiums (including TCF Huntington Bank Stadium), and up to seven other campus locations, with conditions requiring public sales through halftime during football games. These changes directly affect the University of Minnesota, St. Paul venues, state recreation facilities, and the Duluth Entertainment and Convention Center.

Maddy summarySF 3730 requires Minnesota's Commissioner of Labor and Industry to adopt rules for unvented attics and enclosed rafter roof systems in residential buildings. The bill mandates that these systems must use air-impermeable insulation with an R-30 rating (or equivalent U-Factor of 0.038) to meet energy code standards, but only if heating, cooling, and ductwork equipment is located inside the attic. This directly affects residential builders, inspectors, and property owners subject to Minnesota's State Building Code. The rulemaking will clarify specific insulation and air-sealing requirements for these roof systems, ensuring compliance with energy efficiency standards.