Sen. Bill Weber

Maddy summaryThis bill authorizes the city of Buffalo to establish a five-member public utilities commission through a city ordinance. It specifies that the city council appoints all commission members (with no more than two from the council itself), sets three-year terms with staggered appointments, and requires the ordinance to adopt relevant state statutes governing such commissions. The bill directly affects Buffalo residents by creating a local body to oversee public utility regulations, such as water, gas, or electricity services within the city. The commission's structure and appointment process are defined by the bill, aligning with existing state law for similar commissions. (1.5 sentences)

Maddy summaryThis bill requires all public Minnesota colleges and universities to maintain a supply of naloxone (an opiate overdose reversal drug) on every campus building, with at least two doses of nasal naloxone available per building. It mandates that campus health staff and other designated personnel (like nurses and emergency responders) receive training to administer naloxone during overdose emergencies. The law also directs the state health department to provide training resources, such as videos, to help institutions implement the policy. The requirement takes effect for the 2025-2026 academic year.

Maddy summaryThis bill eliminates dollar limits on tax credits for Minnesota agricultural landowners who sell or rent property to beginning farmers. Currently, credits are capped at $50,000 for land sales and $7,000 annually for cash rent; the bill removes these maximums. It directly affects agricultural property owners and beginning farmers by allowing credits to scale with transaction value without annual caps. The change applies to credits under Minnesota Statutes sections 41B.0391 and 290.06, effective for taxable years beginning after December 31, 2024.

Maddy summaryThis bill appropriates $300,000 per county (totaling $1.5 million) from the general fund for fiscal year 2026 to five specific Minnesota counties - Rock, Jackson, Lac qui Parle, Roseau, and Red Lake - to participate in the statewide ARMER public safety radio system. Each county must provide a 50% nonstate match ($150,000) to receive the grant, which must be used exclusively for purchasing or upgrading portable, mobile, or related radio equipment compatible with the ARMER system. The funding is a one-time appropriation, not renewable, and directly affects these counties’ emergency communication capabilities. It does not change existing law but provides targeted financial support for equipment upgrades.

Maddy summaryThis bill removes the refundability of Minnesota's child tax credit and working family credit. It directly affects low-income families who currently receive these credits as cash refunds if their tax liability is less than the credit amount. The key change is that these credits will no longer be refundable - meaning families who owe no state income tax will no longer receive the credit as a payment, only as a reduction against tax liability. The bill repeals existing refundability provisions in Minnesota Statutes (sections 290.0661, subdivisions 6 and 8; and 290.0671, subdivision 4). It takes effect for taxable years beginning after December 31, 2024.

Maddy summaryThis bill increases Minnesota's funding cap for tax credits supporting sustainable aviation fuel producers. It raises the annual allocation limit from $2.1 million to $10 million for fiscal years 2026 through 2029 (up from $2.1 million to $10 million annually). The change applies directly to companies producing sustainable aviation fuel within Minnesota, making more funding available for their tax credits. The amendment modifies Minnesota Statutes section 41A.30, adjusting the annual spending limit for this specific credit program. The change takes effect after final enactment.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates tax credits for businesses in Minnesota to support industrial development and infrastructure. It allows eligible businesses in qualifying locations (like rural counties, industrial parks, or near rail lines) to claim up to 10% of qualifying construction costs ($8 million max) or 50% of new rail infrastructure costs ($4 million max) against state taxes. Projects must apply for credit approval, and total annual credits are capped at $50 million. Unused credits can be carried forward for up to five years or transferred to other Minnesota taxpayers via written agreement.

Maddy summaryThis bill (SF 2102) amends Minnesota Statutes to remove eligibility for the state's Working Family Credit for taxpayers who use an Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) instead of a Social Security number. It directly affects non-citizen or undocumented immigrant taxpayers who qualify for the federal Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) but lack a Social Security number. The key provision changes Section 290.0671 of Minnesota law to require a Social Security number for claiming the credit, effectively barring ITIN holders from accessing this state tax benefit. The change applies to tax years beginning after December 31, 2024, and does not alter the credit amount or other eligibility rules.

Maddy summaryMinnesota Senate File 2115 modifies rules for historic building rehabilitation tax credits by allowing a second assignment of credit certificates. It directly affects developers and businesses that qualify for these credits, enabling the original recipient to transfer the credit to a second party before claiming the first payment. The key change requires both the initial assignee and any subsequent assignee to notify the state commissioner within 30 days of each transfer. This expands prior rules that only permitted one assignment, while maintaining that credit amounts equal 100% of the federal credit (or 90% for grants) and must be claimed within three years of the allocation certificate.

Maddy summaryThis bill appropriates $4.35 million in state bond funds to the city of Wilder for wastewater system improvements. It authorizes the construction of a new gravity collection system, a lift station, and a force main to connect Wilder's wastewater treatment to the city of Windom for regional service. The funds will cover property acquisition, design, engineering, and construction costs. The state will issue bonds up to $4.35 million to finance this project, which directly affects Wilder's infrastructure and its partnership with Windom. The bill becomes effective upon final enactment.