Sen. Steve Green

Maddy summarySF 1887 requires that any real estate purchase using state funds must be approved by both the Minnesota legislature during a regular session and the county board of commissioners where the property is located. If the property spans multiple counties, all affected county boards must approve the purchase. County boards may instead refer the decision to a public vote via ballot question. This bill directly affects state agencies and local governments that use state money to acquire land, ensuring major property purchases have legislative and local oversight.

Maddy summarySF 1771 would repeal Minnesota's Paid Leave Law, which was enacted in 2024. The bill specifically repeals all provisions of Minnesota Statutes 2024, sections 268B.001 through 268B.30, that established the paid leave program. It also requires transferring any unspent funds from the family medical leave account to the state's general fund. This repeal would end the state's paid leave benefits program, affecting workers who would have been covered under the law and employers who contributed to the program. The changes would take effect on July 1, 2025.

Maddy summaryThis bill allows landowners or occupants to kill elk causing property damage without a permit. It amends Minnesota law to specifically include elk under the existing provision for taking animals causing damage (previously covering animals like raccoons but not elk). Landowners may kill elk without a license, except using artificial lights during closed season or poison, and must notify a conservation officer within 24 hours of the kill. This directly affects Minnesotans with elk-related property damage on their land.

Maddy summarySF 1586, the Minnesota Elections Integrity Act, requires photo identification for both voter registration and voting in Minnesota. It creates a state-issued voter identification card (available without fee for those needing it for voting) and establishes provisional ballots for voters without ID. The bill also mandates ID verification for individuals assisting voters at polling places or acting as agents for absentee voters, while increasing criminal penalties for certain election-related violations. These provisions apply directly to all Minnesota voters participating in elections. The bill takes effect June 1, 2026.

Maddy summarySF 1396 prohibits Minnesota's Pollution Control Agency commissioner from adopting rules that apply exclusively to construction and demolition landfills. The bill amends Minnesota Statutes section 115A.06 to bar rules targeting facilities handling only construction debris (like wood, concrete, or shingles) or specific industrial waste from construction material manufacturing. This directly affects the commissioner's authority to create targeted regulations for these specific landfill types. The provision applies to all proposed or adopted rules not yet effective as of the bill's enactment date.

Maddy summaryThis bill repeals Minnesota's electric-assisted bicycle rebate program (Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 289A.51). It removes a program that provided rebates of up to $1,500 for eligible residents purchasing new e-bikes and qualifying accessories, based on income thresholds (e.g., 75% rebate for incomes under $50,000 for joint filers). The repeal eliminates the entire program, including income-based rebate calculations and the requirement for applicants to submit adjusted gross income documentation. This affects residents who previously qualified under the program but no longer have access to this specific state financial incentive.

Maddy summaryThis bill transfers responsibility for the Old Williams School property from Lake of the Woods County to the Commissioner of Natural Resources, who must manage its maintenance and use. It requires the Commissioner, in consultation with the Pollution Control Agency, to submit a report by February 1, 2026, detailing cleanup, maintenance, and usage options for the site. The bill directly affects Lake of the Woods County (removing its management duty) and state agencies managing the property. It does not alter land use policies but clarifies administrative oversight for this specific site.

Maddy summarySF 1433 requires Minnesota electric utilities to obtain explicit customer consent before implementing time-of-use rate programs. These programs charge different electricity prices based on the time of day (e.g., higher during peak hours). The bill mandates that utilities provide a clear, 12-point boldface form explaining the program, stating that opting in is not required (customers remain on current rates if they decline), and confirming written consent is needed to install necessary equipment. This directly affects residential and business customers receiving electric service in Minnesota who may be offered these new rate structures.

Maddy summarySF 58 exempts cooperative electric associations from Minnesota's clean energy standards, including requirements for eligible renewable energy, solar power, carbon-free electricity, and distributed solar. This directly affects rural electric cooperatives that provide power to communities, allowing them to avoid specific renewable energy mandates. The bill amends Minnesota Statutes 216B.1691 to add this exemption, noting it applies only "to the extent authorized by federal law." It does not change existing obligations for other utilities like investor-owned companies or municipal power agencies.

Maddy summaryThis bill repeals two key provisions related to pollinator conservation in Minnesota. It eliminates the statutory funding for the "Pollinator Account" (ending annual appropriations for habitat projects) and repeals the "Lawns to Legumes" grant program (which provided financial assistance for planting pollinator-friendly native vegetation in residential and community spaces). The law removes both the funding mechanism and the program, effective July 1, 2025. These changes directly affect the Board of Water and Soil Resources (which managed the programs) and communities or individuals previously eligible for the grants. The bill makes no new policy changes but removes existing funding and program structures.