Sen. Bill Weber

Maddy summaryThis bill appropriates $4,021,000 in state bond funds to the city of New Ulm for specific infrastructure improvements. It directly affects New Ulm residents by funding the design, construction, and equipment for a gravity sewer flow system, replacement of a water main, removal of a lift station, and replacement of surface amenities. The funds will come from state bonds sold under Minnesota law, with the money provided as a grant to the city through the Public Facilities Authority. The project aims to upgrade the city's water and sewer infrastructure systems.

Maddy summarySF 133 expands how Minnesota school districts and charter schools can use student support personnel aid. The bill amends Minnesota Statutes 124D.901, allowing districts to hire or contract for licensed student support staff (like counselors, psychologists, or nurses) when they cannot fill full-time positions with the aid. It also permits using the aid to make temporary pandemic relief-funded positions permanent or to increase part-time positions. This change applies to aid used for fiscal year 2026 and later. The bill directly affects school districts managing student support staff budgets.

Maddy summarySF 769 modifies Minnesota's tax exemption for certain data centers by expanding eligibility for sales tax exemptions on enterprise IT equipment, software, and electricity use. The bill defines three qualifying categories: standard data centers (requiring $30 million in investment over 48 months), refurbished data centers ($50 million over 24 months), and large-scale data centers (with specific connectivity requirements). Facilities must meet size thresholds (25,000+ sq ft), security standards (like biometric access), and infrastructure criteria (uninterruptible power, fire systems) to qualify. This directly affects large data center operators investing in Minnesota facilities that meet these specific construction, investment, and operational requirements. The exemption applies to equipment purchases and electricity, with tax refunds handled per existing statutes.

Maddy summaryThis bill appropriates $3.6 million from state bond proceeds to fund the replacement of aging storm sewer infrastructure and street reconstruction in the city of Revere. The funds will be provided as a grant to Revere through the Public Facilities Authority for design, construction, and equipment. The state will issue bonds up to $3.6 million to cover the cost, following standard bond procedures under Minnesota law. The project directly affects Revere residents by addressing failing municipal infrastructure.

Maddy summaryThis bill exempts income earned by certain nonresident employees from Minnesota income tax. It applies to workers who live in another state (returning monthly), work in Minnesota for 30 days or fewer annually, perform duties in multiple states, and whose home state offers similar tax relief or has no income tax. Employers must maintain time/attendance records to verify compliance, and penalties for failing to withhold tax are waived if employers follow specific record-keeping procedures. The exemption applies to income earned after December 31, 2025.

Maddy summaryMinnesota Senate File 639 prohibits cities, counties, townships, and school districts from adopting or enforcing ranked-choice voting (RCV) for local elections. The bill bans any local rule, ordinance, or charter provision that establishes RCV - a system where voters rank candidates by preference - or similar voting methods. It specifically states that such local efforts would be void, applying to all local offices within these political subdivisions. The law takes effect the day after final enactment for elections held on or after that date.

Maddy summarySF 668 amends Minnesota Statutes to clarify which National Guard and reserve military compensation qualifies for a state income tax subtraction. It specifically defines "active service" for tax purposes, including state active duty during disasters or under federal programs, and adds North Dakota, South Dakota, Iowa, and Wisconsin as qualifying neighboring states for certain service. This change directly affects Minnesota National Guard members, reserve military personnel, and those from qualifying neighboring states serving in active duty roles. The revised rules apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2024. The bill makes the tax deduction rules more precise without altering the deduction amount itself.

Maddy summarySF 501 expands Minnesota's education tax credit to cover additional expenses for families with children enrolled in career and technical education (CTE) programs. It specifically adds eligible costs including transportation for CTE program participation, required student organization fees, and program-specific equipment (like tools or uniforms). The bill also clarifies that transportation expenses must be for non-profit providers adhering to civil rights laws. This change applies to tax returns filed for 2025 and later, directly benefiting Minnesota families using the credit for CTE program costs.

Maddy summarySF 500 appropriates $5 million from the state general fund to Operation Prairie Venture, a nonprofit organization, for the predesign, construction, furnishing, and equipping of a new assisted living and memory care facility in Slayton. The funding is a one-time grant intended to support the development of this specific facility, directly benefiting the nonprofit and future residents of Slayton who require memory care services. The bill specifies that the funds are available until the project is completed or abandoned, in accordance with state grant rules. This is a funding measure, not a policy change, focusing solely on financing the facility's development.

Maddy summaryThis bill (SF 49) amends Minnesota property tax law to add new exemptions for certain leased land used in business. It exempts property leased for specific purposes like airport hangars used for aircraft storage/repair, concessions in public parks or airports, cooperative farming agreements, and conservation grazing - directly affecting businesses leasing land for these activities. The key provision removes the requirement for lessees to pay taxes on such property, which would otherwise apply to leased business property. The changes take effect for 2026 property taxes.