Sen. Steve Drazkowski

Maddy summarySF 2677 requires Minnesota state agencies to include a specific clause in contracts with the federal government when administering federal funds. This clause authorizes the state to withhold payments from recipients if state officials have a reasonable suspicion that the recipient obtained the funds through intentional or deceptive acts for an unlawful benefit. The bill directly affects state agencies managing federal programs and the recipients of those federal funds. It becomes effective the day after enactment and applies to all new contracts signed on or after that date.

Maddy summarySF 2721 modifies the timeline for delivering property tax notices in Minnesota. It changes the required delivery period from "after November 10 and on or before November 24" to "after October 18 and on or before November 1" each year. This bill directly affects all Minnesota property taxpayers who receive annual tax notices from county auditors. The notice content - including tax amounts, proposed levies, meeting details, and parcel-specific data - remains unchanged; the only modification is the earlier delivery date for these notices.

Maddy summarySF 105 modifies Minnesota's property tax refund program by expanding the definition of "income" used to determine eligibility. The bill adds specific non-taxable income sources - such as cash public assistance, certain pensions, workers' compensation, disability payments, and Roth retirement distributions - to the calculation of taxable income for the refund. This change directly affects Minnesota residents applying for the property tax refund who receive these previously excluded income types. The amendment ensures these payments are included in the income calculation, potentially impacting eligibility for the refund under the state's current rules. (Bill: SF 105, Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 290A.03, subdivision 3)

Maddy summarySF 1268 prohibits local governments (like cities and counties) from requiring minimum parking spaces for new residential, commercial, or industrial developments. This bill directly affects developers and property owners by removing a common local zoning requirement. Key provisions ban mandatory off-street parking minimums, except for disability parking spaces required under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or nonbinding recommendations. The law changes current practice by giving local governments less control over parking requirements for new construction.

Maddy summaryThis bill (SF 2663) modifies funding for Minnesota's soil and water conservation districts by shifting the source from the general fund to the clean water fund and increasing annual funding. Starting in 2025, $20 million annually will be appropriated from the clean water fund (up from $15 million previously from the general fund) to pay conservation district aid. The change directly affects soil and water conservation districts that receive state aid for local conservation projects. The bill amends Minnesota Statutes section 477A.23, effective for payments made in 2025 and later.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires state employees, including those at the University of Minnesota, to report suspected fraud involving public funds or property. It mandates written reports to the legislative auditor and attorney general when employees discover or suspect theft, embezzlement, or misuse of public funds. Employees who fail to report face disciplinary action, including a two-year salary freeze. Additionally, employees who knowingly disburse fraudulent payments they don't personally benefit from lose eligibility for promotions or wage increases for two years.

Maddy summarySF 2676 requires all Minnesota state employees to complete annual training on preventing, recognizing, and reacting to fraud or misuse of state funds. The commissioner of management and budget must provide this training, which includes explaining legal reporting requirements for fraud and the consequences of failing to report. Employees must sign an acknowledgment confirming they have completed the training and understand their obligations. This bill directly affects every state employee handling or accessing state funds.

Maddy summarySF 2673 repeals Minnesota's program allowing families to receive advance payments of the child tax credit during the year instead of waiting for a tax refund. It removes the option for taxpayers to elect advance payments under Minnesota Statutes §290.0661, subdivisions 8 and 9, effective for tax years beginning after December 31, 2025. This means families will no longer be able to receive monthly or quarterly child tax credit payments and must instead claim the full credit when filing their annual state income tax return. The bill directly affects Minnesota households that currently choose to receive advance payments of the state child tax credit.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends Minnesota's economic interest disclosure rules to require state officials and candidates to report the date of purchase or sale for any stock holdings valued over $10,000. It directly affects public officials, including legislators and appointees, who must disclose such stock transactions as part of their annual financial filings. The key change adds transaction dates to existing disclosure requirements for stocks, which previously only required listing the stock name and value. This update aims to provide more detailed transparency about when officials acquire or sell significant stock investments. The requirement applies to both the individual and their spouse's holdings during the reporting period.

Maddy summaryThis bill eliminates a requirement that Minnesota's state budget forecast must account for inflation when estimating expenditures. Specifically, it amends state law to state that expenditure estimates must not include an allowance for inflation, shifting how the state projects future costs. The bill also adds a consultation process requiring the budget commissioner to consult with legislative finance committee leaders and fiscal staff at least three weeks before releasing the forecast, and to notify them of any changes to forecast variables two weeks prior. This directly affects state budget forecasters, finance committees, and legislative fiscal staff in preparing the annual state budget. The change simplifies the forecast process by removing inflation adjustments from expenditure calculations.