Sen. Bill Weber

Maddy summaryThis bill appropriates $4 million from state bonds to fund Phase 2 of a new highway maintenance facility in Murray County (Slayton). The funds will build and equip a facility to store highway maintenance equipment, chemicals, and supplies, including power systems and safety improvements for traffic and stormwater management. The state will issue bonds to cover the cost, with the money directly going to Murray County’s highway department for construction. The project specifically upgrades infrastructure for county highway maintenance operations.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates a tax deduction for licensed family child care providers in Minnesota. It allows them to subtract their business income from their taxable income when filing state taxes, directly benefiting providers operating under Minnesota's licensing rules (chapters 142B and 9502 of Minnesota Rules). The key provision adds "Family child care provider income" as a specific subtraction in the state tax code, reducing taxable income for qualifying providers. This change takes effect for tax years beginning after December 31, 2024.

Maddy summaryThis bill appropriates $3.9 million from state bond proceeds to fund infrastructure improvements in Ruthton, Minnesota. The funds will directly support the city's replacement of aging water and sewer systems, construction of a new water tower, and reconstruction of city streets. The money is authorized through state bond sales under Minnesota Statutes, with the Public Facilities Authority administering the grant to Ruthton for design and construction. The project targets specific municipal infrastructure upgrades to address aging systems affecting local residents.

Maddy summaryThis bill appropriates $3.15 million from state bond funds to repair two specific segments of the Casey Jones State Trail: the first three miles east from the Pipestone Trailhead (including the trailhead) and the Currie Loop segment. It authorizes the state to issue bonds up to this amount to cover the costs, following standard bond procedures under Minnesota law. The funds will be used to engineer, reconstruct, and rehabilitate these trail sections, improving infrastructure for public use. This is a procedural funding measure focused solely on trail maintenance, not a broader policy change affecting residents or businesses.

Maddy summaryThis bill modifies Minnesota's definition of "public waters" to clarify which water bodies require public access or management. It adds specific criteria, such as watercourses over two square miles and designated trout streams, while explicitly stating that public waters aren't determined by land ownership or historical navigability. The bill also eliminates a $1 million annual appropriation for updating the public waters inventory map (previously funded through 2032), removing the dedicated funding stream for this process. These changes directly affect landowners, local governments, and state agencies managing water resources, as they redefine which water bodies fall under public management rules.

Maddy summaryThis bill increases the maximum tax credit available for long-term care insurance premiums in Minnesota. It raises the annual credit cap from $100 (for individuals) and $200 (for married couples) to $250 (for individuals) and $500 (for married couples filing jointly). The credit remains 25% of premiums paid, but the new limits apply to each qualified beneficiary. This change directly affects Minnesotans who purchase qualifying long-term care insurance policies and file state taxes. The amendment takes effect for taxable years beginning after December 31, 2024.

Maddy summaryThis bill modifies Minnesota's licensing standards for child care centers by updating requirements for staff qualifications, ratios, and group sizes. It establishes specific education and experience options for directors (e.g., 24 quarter credits for some credentials), requires all staff to be at least 16 years old, and mandates that substitutes and unsupervised volunteers complete training and background checks. The bill repeals existing Minnesota Rules about staff ratios and group size standards while preserving the core structure for child care center operations. These changes directly affect licensed child care centers, their directors, and all staff members providing direct care to children.

Maddy summaryThis bill modifies Minnesota's tax credit for stillbirths, allowing eligible parents to claim a $2,000 credit against their state income tax for each stillbirth. It directly affects residents and certain nonresident spouses of military/UN personnel who experienced a stillbirth, defined as a birth requiring a fetal death report under state law. Key changes clarify eligibility (including out-of-state birth certificates), specify the credit applies only in the year of the stillbirth, and make the amendment retroactive to 2016. The bill also extends the deadline for claiming refunds for eligible past tax years (2016-2021) until January 1, 2026.

Maddy summaryThis bill updates Minnesota's definition of "sustainable aviation fuel" in statute. It specifies that the fuel must achieve at least a 50% reduction in life cycle greenhouse gas emissions compared to fossil jet fuel, using either the Argonne National Laboratory's GREET model or the International Civil Aviation Organization's methodology. The definition explicitly excludes fuel derived from palm fatty acid distillates and lists acceptable feedstocks like biomass, captured carbon, and green hydrogen. This definition directly affects producers and blenders of sustainable aviation fuel who qualify for tax benefits under Minnesota law.

Maddy summaryThis bill appropriates $4.5 million for each of fiscal years 2026 and 2027 to fund grants for Minnesota gas stations (retail petroleum dispensers) to upgrade equipment for dispensing E25 biofuel blends. Eligible stations must be located in Minnesota, have no more than 15 dispensing sites, and use grants to replace non-certified equipment. Grants cannot exceed $200,000 per station, with unused 2026 funds carrying over to 2027, and the annual appropriation reducing to $3 million after 2027. The Agriculture Commissioner must annually report on grant usage, including project types, geographic distribution, and support for minority/female-owned businesses.