Sen. John Jasinski

Maddy summaryThis bill extends the validity period for temporary vehicle permits issued to nonresidents from 31 days to 60 days. It directly affects nonresidents purchasing vehicles in Minnesota who need to transport them out of state. The key change modifies Minnesota Statutes sections 168.091 and 168A.11 to update the permit duration from "31 days" to "60 days" from the sale date. Dealers must still issue the permit, remove license plates, and notify the state electronically within 48 hours. The change takes effect October 1, 2025.

Maddy summarySF 1182 would allow Minnesota cities to authorize "social districts" where people can consume alcohol purchased from nearby licensed venues, but not buy or sell it in those areas. The bill requires cities to define district boundaries, hours, and safety signs, and mandates that all consumed alcohol must be in non-glass containers (max 16 oz) with specific labeling. It directly affects cities that adopt the program, on-sale liquor license holders (like bars), and the public who can consume alcohol in designated zones. Cities must also report on the program's impact to legislators within two years, including community feedback and safety concerns.

Maddy summarySF 950 streamlines title processing for salvage vehicles after insurance claims. It allows Minnesota-insured insurers to apply for a vehicle title (salvage or regular) if the owner fails to provide the title within 15 days after claim payment, provided the insurer first gives 15 days' written notice to the owner and any lienholders. For vehicles sold at salvage auctions, the bill requires insurers to notify auction companies if they won't keep the vehicle, then mandates the auction company to send two 14-day-apart notices to the owner/lienholders, giving them 30 days to reclaim the vehicle (paying fees) before it becomes auction company property. This directly affects insurers, vehicle owners, lienholders, and salvage auction companies by clarifying title transfer steps and clearing financial claims when titles aren't provided.

Maddy summarySF 1282 would require mandatory minimum fines for street racing violations in Minnesota. It directly affects drivers convicted of street racing (operating vehicles to compare speeds on public roads), setting specific fines: $300 for first offenses, $550 for repeat violations within ten years, and $850 for two or more prior violations within ten years. The bill amends Minnesota Statutes section 169.13 to establish these fixed penalty amounts, replacing previous discretion for judges in setting fines for this offense. The law would take effect August 1, 2025, applying to violations occurring on or after that date.

Maddy summaryThis bill appropriates $40.8 million in state bond funds to construct bridges and interchanges on Interstate 35 at Dakota County State-Aid Highway 50 (CSAH 50) in Lakeville, Minnesota. It covers environmental analysis, design, right-of-way acquisition, and construction of two bridges over CSAH 50 plus associated ramps. The funds will come from bonds sold by the state under Minnesota law, with proceeds deposited into the trunk highway fund. The project directly affects Lakeville residents and commuters using this specific I-35 interchange by improving traffic flow and safety at the intersection.

Maddy summaryThis bill modifies Minnesota's public land survey system monument grant program by changing how counties and tribal governments are prioritized for funding. It establishes new criteria favoring applicants demonstrating financial need and meeting one of three conditions: preserving monuments at risk of destruction, having low certified monument corners, or showing remonumentation supports economic development. The bill appropriates $10 million for fiscal year 2026 (with $10 million annually for 2027-2028) to fund these grants, plus $350,000 yearly for program administration. The changes take effect July 1, 2025.

Maddy summaryThis bill provides a refundable sales tax exemption for construction materials used in renovating Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport. Contractors and subcontractors purchasing eligible materials between July 1, 2023, and January 1, 2028, will pay the standard sales tax upfront but receive a refund from the state. The exemption applies retroactively to purchases made after June 30, 2023, with refunds unavailable before July 1, 2025. The state will fund these refunds using general fund appropriations.

Maddy summaryThis bill authorizes and appropriates funds to pay deputy registrars for processing vehicle registration transactions where no fee is charged. It requires the state to distribute $9 per no-fee renewal and $13 per other no-fee transaction (like corrections) to deputy registrars quarterly. The funds come from the driver and vehicle services operating account, covering transactions where fees were waived due to errors or refunds. This directly affects local deputy registrars who handle vehicle registrations without charging standard fees.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends Minnesota's motor vehicle sales tax exemptions to add 12 new categories of exempt purchases. It specifically exempts vehicles used by veterans with total service-connected disabilities (section 16), mobile medical units operated by federally qualified health centers (section 15), vehicles in job opportunity building zones (section 13), lease-to-own purchases from 501(c)(3) charities (section 14), and certain nonprofit educational vehicles (section 6). These changes directly affect veterans, healthcare providers, businesses in designated zones, and charitable organizations. The bill modifies existing law without removing current exemptions, focusing solely on expanding who qualifies for tax relief on vehicle purchases.

Maddy summaryThis bill redirects specific sales tax revenues to the highway user tax distribution fund. It requires that 43.5% of sales tax revenue from motor vehicle repair and replacement parts (including tires, fluids, and accessories) be deposited into the highway fund each year, with the percentage increasing gradually through 2033. It also mandates that estimated sales tax revenue from short-term vehicle rentals (28 days or less) be deposited into the highway fund based on prior year's deposits. The bill directly affects businesses selling motor vehicle repair parts and short-term vehicle rental services in Minnesota.