Sen. Steve Green

Maddy summaryThis bill provides a specific calculation for determining the base year formula aid that the City of Northern will receive in 2027. It directs the state to use a fixed amount of $116.91 multiplied by the city's 2024 population when calculating the 2026 aid figure needed for the 2027 payment. The legislation directly affects the City of Northern by establishing this formula for its upcoming state aid allocation. This change is part of the state's broader system for distributing funding to local governments based on population and prior aid amounts.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires trails in Minnesota that receive state funding for nonmotorized use to be officially designated for that purpose before allowing nonmotorized vehicles on them. It affects local governments, trail managers, and trail users by adding a new requirement that funded trails must go through a formal designation process to permit nonmotorized access. The legislation modifies existing state statutes to ensure that trails receiving state grants-in-aid are explicitly authorized for nonmotorized use, preventing motorized vehicles from operating on trails designated solely for nonmotorized use while allowing exceptions for motorized wheelchairs and electric-assisted bicycles.

Maddy summaryThis bill increases funding for the Minnesota Department of Agriculture and modifies how certain agricultural programs are financed. It directly affects farmers, ranchers, county agricultural inspectors, and the state agency that manages these programs. The legislation raises the total appropriation for agriculture from $58,957,000 to $59,306,000 for 2026 and 2027, with specific increases for soil health assistance, livestock and wildlife damage compensation, laboratory equipment, meat inspection services, and county inspector grants. Key provisions include allowing the commissioner to use a percentage of funds for administrative costs, extending grant availability dates, and adjusting compensation amounts for livestock destroyed by wolves and elk.

Maddy summaryThis bill exempts Beltrami County from paying its usual 25% cost-share for state disaster assistance related to a specific storm event. It requires the state to reimburse the county for 100% of eligible costs incurred due to the storm covered under Emergency Executive Order 25-06. The exemption applies retroactively to costs dating from June 21, 2025. This directly affects Beltrami County by eliminating its financial responsibility for recovery expenses under the state's disaster relief program.

Maddy summarySF 3933 modifies Minnesota's rules for spending from the "emerging issues account," which funds unexpected environmental projects aligning with the commission's strategic plan. The bill requires that any expenditure from this account must now receive approval from both the governor and the chairs/ranking members of the legislative committees overseeing environment and natural resources finance, in addition to the commission's recommendation. Previously, the commission only needed a 15-member affirmative vote to recommend such spending. This change adds a layer of legislative oversight before funds can be used for unforeseen environmental needs. The bill directly affects the environmental commission when accessing these emergency funds.

Maddy summaryThis bill proposes a constitutional amendment allowing Minnesota's governor to declare a state emergency for specific threats like natural disasters, cyber attacks, or hazardous materials incidents. The governor could initially declare such an emergency for up to seven days, after which the legislature must vote (by majority in both chambers) to extend it for up to 30 additional days. The governor must immediately notify legislative leaders and publicly file the declaration. If the legislature fails to extend the emergency within the seven-day window, it automatically ends. This amendment requires voter approval in the 2026 general election to take effect.

Maddy summarySF 3926 amends Minnesota law to protect hospital and clinic security officers by adding them to the list of individuals who are legally shielded from physical assault. The bill makes assaulting a security officer working in a hospital or clinic a gross misdemeanor, and if the assault causes demonstrable bodily harm, it becomes a felony punishable by up to three years in prison or a $6,000 fine. This directly affects security personnel in these facilities, extending the same legal protections previously granted to firefighters, emergency medical staff, and health care workers in emergency departments. The law will take effect on August 1, 2026.

Maddy summarySF 3913 modifies conflict of interest rules for members of Minnesota's Legislative-Citizen Commission on Minnesota Resources. It prohibits commission members from serving as project managers or receiving financial compensation from proposals they review, and bars them from voting on land purchases involving organizations where they have a direct financial interest. The bill also adjusts voting requirements for land acquisitions under section 116P.18 by removing an exception that previously required 11 commission members to approve purchases. These changes directly affect commission members, their financial relationships, and the review process for proposals funded by the trust fund. The bill takes effect immediately upon enactment.

Maddy summaryThis bill cancels $117 million in funding previously allocated for the Minneapolis-Duluth Northern Lights Express passenger rail project and redirects that exact amount to expand U.S. Highway 169 from two lanes to four lanes between Taconite and Pengilly. The appropriation covers construction costs including design, environmental analysis, property acquisition, and building the highway segment. This change directly affects communities along Highway 169 in that corridor and the passenger rail project's funding. The funds are available until June 30, 2029, for this specific highway project.

Maddy summarySF 3927 reduces Minnesota's watercraft licensing fees across multiple categories, directly affecting boat owners, renters, dealers, and nonprofits. Key changes include lowering the standard fee for small watercraft (19 feet or less) from $59 to $27, cutting personal watercraft fees from $85 to $37.50, and reducing fees for sailboats ($23 to $10.50) and larger commercial vessels. The bill repeals a definition of "other commercial operation" and takes effect July 1, 2026, lowering costs for all license holders under the revised fee structure.