Sen. John Jasinski

Maddy summarySF 2095 prohibits the Minnesota Division of Driver and Vehicle Services from listing specific surcharge details or fee differences (like the $1 surcharge or variations between in-person and online transactions) on vehicle registration renewal notices or related materials. The bill amends Minnesota Statutes section 168.33, subdivision 7, to require that such information not be advertised, promoted, or referenced on renewal notices, accompanying materials, or the agency's website - except when completing a transaction. This change directly affects vehicle owners receiving renewal notices, as they will no longer see these fee breakdowns. The provision takes effect October 1, 2025, for notices issued on or after that date.

Maddy summarySF 2096 authorizes the state to issue $400 million in bonds to fund Minnesota's Corridors of Commerce program, which focuses on transportation infrastructure. The bill appropriates these bond proceeds to the commissioner of transportation for highway projects, with up to 17% allocated for program administration. Funds will be deposited into the trunk highway fund and used under Minnesota Statutes, section 161.088. This bill directly affects state transportation planning and highway funding mechanisms.

Maddy summaryThis bill modifies Minnesota's Department of Transportation (DOT) efficiency requirements, specifically changing how savings from transportation funding are used. It amends statutes to allow DOT to reallocate up to 17% of certain appropriations for program delivery and project selection, and expands the types of funds that can support the "corridors of commerce" program for highway construction and maintenance. The changes affect DOT operations and local governments participating in the corridors program by providing more flexibility in using efficiency savings. The bill takes effect July 1, 2025, applying to funds reallocated after that date.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires the Minnesota Department of Public Safety to establish new road skills examination stations for class D driver's licenses in cities with populations over 70,000, specifically naming Blaine, Bloomington, Brooklyn Park, Lakeville, Maple Grove, and Woodbury. It appropriates funds from the driver and vehicle services account to develop these new stations and cover their operating costs, excluding existing stations. The requirement applies to stations opening on or after August 1, 2025. This directly affects drivers in those six cities who need to take road skills tests for their licenses. The bill mandates new station locations based on population data from the Minnesota State Demographic Center.

Maddy summaryThis bill appropriates $10 million for each of fiscal years 2026 and 2027 to fund two existing Minnesota programs: the Safe Routes to School Program (under Minn. Stat. § 174.40) and the Active Transportation Program (under Minn. Stat. § 174.38). The funds, directed to the Commissioner of Transportation, support projects that improve walking and biking infrastructure near schools and for community active transportation. It directly affects school districts, local communities, and transportation planners who implement these specific infrastructure improvements. This is a funding measure with no new policy requirements, solely providing budget authority for established programs.

Maddy summaryThis bill appropriates $2.4 million from state bonds to fund improvements at intersections along U.S. Highway 14 in Byron, Minnesota. The funds will cover environmental analysis, design work, and eventual construction of grade-separated interchanges (replacing at-grade intersections and traffic signals) at key points including Highway 14's intersections with Olmsted County State-Aid Highways 3 and 5. The project directly affects Byron residents, commuters, and drivers using this corridor by aiming to improve traffic flow and safety. The bond proceeds must first be used for planning and design before funding construction of the interchanges and associated infrastructure.

Maddy summarySF 1958 authorizes the issuance of state bonds to fund $552 million in capital projects across Minnesota's public colleges and universities. The bill directs specific allocations to 14 institutions for renovations, new construction, and demolition of outdated facilities - such as $87.9 million for Mankato State's Armstrong Hall replacement and $75.6 million for Winona State's new student services building. These projects include modernizing classrooms, labs, student services spaces, and career-focused facilities like transportation centers and nursing programs. The funds come from bond proceeds, with debt service payments covered by the state's bond fund, directly supporting campus infrastructure upgrades for students and staff at these institutions.

Maddy summarySF 2028 allows Minnesota students to take a combination of online, teleconference, and in-person driver's education classes, provided all instruction comes from a single licensed provider. The bill requires that the curriculum remains identical across all formats and that the provider is authorized by the state to offer multiple teaching methods. This policy applies to driver's education programs starting on or after August 1, 2025, directly affecting students and licensed driver's education providers in Minnesota. It expands instructional flexibility while maintaining consistent educational standards.

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits undocumented noncitizens from receiving state-funded financial aid in Minnesota. It specifically bars state tax revenue payments, grants, loans, or subsidies for higher education from being provided to noncitizens who are not lawfully present in the U.S. The policy applies to all state financial aid programs, including the North Star Promise scholarship, and takes effect for the fall 2025-2026 academic year. It directly affects undocumented noncitizen students seeking state financial assistance for college.

Maddy summaryThis bill modifies Minnesota's driver's license application requirements by expanding the list of acceptable documents to prove identity, date of birth, and name changes. It adds specific documents like REAL ID-compliant licenses, U.S. passports, certified birth certificates, immigration documents (e.g., I-551 cards), and court-ordered name change proofs (marriage certificates, divorce decrees). Applicants must now provide unaltered, legible documents from the approved list. The changes directly affect anyone applying for or renewing a Minnesota driver's license or ID card who relies on these alternative documents. The bill does not alter license revocation rules, which remain unchanged in section 171.17.