Sen. Steve Green

Maddy summaryThis bill updates Minnesota law to make records from the state guardian ad litem program available to the public under specific access rules. It directly affects the State Guardian Ad Litem Board and the Supreme Court by requiring the Board to follow established procedures for releasing these documents. The change ensures that information related to the program is handled consistently with other judicial records, while still allowing the Board to suggest updates to these rules.

Maddy summaryThis bill allocates $4 million from the state airports fund to the Duluth Airport Authority for upgrading the Duluth International Airport's air traffic control tower and base building. The funding covers the design and construction of new facilities, including office spaces and equipment rooms, as well as site preparation, utility installation, and the replacement of an existing fuel tank. A portion of these funds must be used to match federal contributions for the project, and the money is restricted from being used for administrative costs. This one-time appropriation is available for use until June 30, 2028, and is in addition to previously approved funding for the same initiative.

Maddy summaryThis bill grants a property tax exemption to the United Way of Bemidji Area for real estate acquired on August 1, 2025, ensuring the organization does not pay taxes on that property in 2026. To receive this benefit, the United Way must submit an application to the county assessor by August 1, 2026, and the state will cover the resulting tax shortfall from its general fund. Additionally, the bill requires the county auditor to issue a refund for any property taxes the United Way already paid for the 2026 tax year. The legislation is effective immediately upon final passage and applies specifically to the United Way of Bemidji Area in Beltrami County.

Maddy summaryThis bill clarifies Minnesota laws regarding public waters and public drainage systems by updating procedures for repairs and work in these areas. It allows drainage authorities to proceed with repairs more efficiently when existing records are available, while requiring commissioner notification and review only when records are missing. The bill also creates exceptions to public-waters-work permit requirements for certain drainage system repairs and projects that do not substantially affect public waters. Additionally, it establishes a process for resolving conflicts between wetland management goals and drainage system maintenance needs.

Maddy summaryThis bill removes the standard four-year time limit for filing medical malpractice lawsuits involving gender-affirming care for minors in Minnesota. It defines gender-affirming care specifically as medical or surgical interventions, such as hormone therapy or puberty blockers, intended to affirm a minor's perceived gender identity. Consequently, patients or former patients can file these specific claims at any time, regardless of when the alleged error occurred. The law applies only to cases involving minor children and does not change the statute of limitations for other types of medical malpractice.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates a new "Taxpayer Refund Account" to hold undesignated money the state recovers through civil settlements, fraud actions, overpayments, fines, and certain criminal restitution payments. When these funds are collected, state agencies must transfer them to the Department of Management and Budget within 60 days, where they will be kept separate from other state money. At the end of each legislative session, if the account balance exceeds $300 million, the state will issue direct tax refunds to individual Minnesota taxpayers based on a formula set by the commissioner. The law takes effect on July 1, 2026, and applies only to recovered funds received on or after that date.

Maddy summaryThis bill allows older hunters in southern Minnesota to use motorized boats for waterfowl hunting in specific wildlife management areas. It permits individuals aged 65 and older to operate these boats during the hunting season if they follow existing safety rules and stay within the designated region south of U.S. Highway 10. The legislation also requires the state's natural resources commissioner to inform the federal government about this new permission and ask for matching rules in federal hunting zones.

Maddy summaryThis bill modifies Minnesota's timber permit laws to improve transparency and provide flexibility for landowners. It requires the state to include a specific assessment of frozen ground access needs in timber sale lists and mandates that permits for such tracts last at least four years, ending on May 31 of the fifth year. Additionally, the legislation creates a new process allowing holders of existing unexpired permits to request a one-year extension without penalty or interest, provided they are not delinquent on payments or have active trespass violations. These changes directly affect state timber purchasers and the Department of Natural Resources by altering permit duration requirements and extension procedures.

Maddy summaryThis bill eliminates the Minnesota Climate Innovation Finance Authority, a state agency established to fund clean energy and environmental projects through grants, loans, and other financing tools. The legislation transfers any outstanding debt obligations from the authority to the commissioner of management and budget by June 30, 2026, and repeals the existing statute that created the authority. The changes take effect immediately upon enactment, with the repeal of the authority's enabling law occurring on July 1, 2026.

Maddy summaryThis bill, known as the Zywiec Act, prohibits healthcare providers in Minnesota from offering gender-affirming medical treatments like hormone therapy or puberty blockers to minors under 18. It also bans public health funds from being used for such care and restricts counseling that encourages a minor to identify as a gender different from their biological sex. The law allows exceptions for treating medical conditions unrelated to gender identity and for necessary surgical interventions for intersex conditions. Healthcare providers who violate the ban face severe penalties including fines of at least $500,000, license revocation, and up to ten years in prison. The legislation takes effect on July 1, 2026.