Sen. Bill Weber

Maddy summarySF 33 modifies Minnesota's requirements for properties classified as "class 4d(1)" low-income rental housing. It updates the criteria for qualifying properties, requiring at least 20% of units to meet specific federal or state housing assistance standards (like Section 8 contracts or income-restricted tax credit projects). The bill also mandates that property owners use tax savings from this classification for eligible purposes only - such as maintenance, security, improvements, rent stabilization, or replacement reserves - and must annually certify this usage to the Housing Finance Agency. This change affects owners of qualifying low-income rental properties, effective for 2026 property assessments.

Maddy summarySF 375 modifies rules for local sales taxes in Minnesota. It requires local governments to first obtain legislative approval before seeking voter approval for new sales taxes. The bill restricts these taxes to specific capital projects (like infrastructure) that provide clear regional benefits beyond the local area, and prohibits using tax revenue for general local services. It also mandates that tax revenues be dedicated solely to approved projects, with automatic termination once funding is complete. This affects cities and counties seeking to fund projects through local sales taxes.

Maddy summarySF 363 creates a property tax exemption for specific land owned by federally recognized Indian Tribes in Minnesota. It directly affects Minnesota-based tribes that own qualifying property meeting four criteria: classified as a specific property type in 2025, located in a designated county population range (5,580-5,620) or unorganized territory under 800 people (2020 census), and owned by the tribe since January 2023. The exemption applies to properties assessed under certain classifications and takes effect for tax assessments beginning in 2026. This bill modifies Minnesota Statutes to add this exemption to existing tax rules.

Maddy summarySF 338 appropriates $2.5 million from state bonds to fund the reconstruction of 34th Street in Slayton, Minnesota, between Juniper Avenue and 160th Avenue. The funds cover predesign, design, engineering, construction, and equipment for the project. The state will issue up to $2.5 million in bonds to finance this appropriation, following Minnesota's bond laws. This bill directly affects the city of Slayton by providing funding for a specific local infrastructure project.

Maddy summaryThis bill appropriates $500,000 for fiscal year 2026 and $500,000 for fiscal year 2027 from the general fund to provide grants to the Minnesota Agricultural Education and Leadership Council. The funds will support the Council's existing programs under Minnesota Statutes, chapter 41D. The bill directly affects the Council and the agricultural education initiatives it administers across Minnesota. It does not create new programs but provides dedicated funding for current activities. The appropriation is a straightforward budget allocation with no new policy provisions.

Maddy summaryThis bill modifies Minnesota's sales tax exemption rules for land clearing equipment and services. It removes the tax exemption for short-term equipment (less than 12 months' useful life) used in landscaping, gardening, and lawn care services. It also clarifies that land clearing services for remodeling, improving, or expanding existing structures are no longer exempt from sales tax. These changes apply to sales and purchases after June 30, 2025.

Maddy summarySF 337 authorizes the state to sell $2 million in bonds to fund public infrastructure projects in Mountain Lake. The bill appropriates these funds to the city for designing and building streets, clean drinking water systems, and sanitary/stormwater sewer systems specifically to support housing expansion. The state will issue the bonds under existing state law, and the city will receive a grant from the bond proceeds to cover these infrastructure costs. This bill directly affects Mountain Lake residents and developers by improving foundational services needed for new housing construction.

Maddy summaryThis bill appropriates $1 million from state bonds to fund a water tower project for Rock County Rural Water. The funds will be used to design, construct, and equip a water tower on the west side of their water system. The state will issue up to $1 million in bonds to cover the cost, with the Public Facilities Authority managing the grant. The project directly benefits Rock County Rural Water and the residents it serves by improving their water infrastructure.

Maddy summarySF 455 creates a sales tax exemption for items purchased by qualified nonprofit outpatient rehabilitation clinics in Minnesota, directly affecting clinics that meet specific criteria. To qualify, clinics must be 501(c)(3) nonprofits providing physical, occupational, or speech therapy, serve at least 50% of patients through medical assistance or MinnesotaCare, and provide over 10,000 encounters for uninsured or state-covered patients annually. The exemption applies to purchases used for delivering rehabilitation services, excluding certain items like building materials or prepared food. This policy change removes sales tax on clinic-operating expenses for eligible facilities, aligning with existing tax exemptions for hospitals and other healthcare providers.

Maddy summarySF 340 appropriates $16 million from state bond proceeds to fund specific infrastructure projects in the city of Butterfield. The bill directs funds to the Public Facilities Authority for a grant to Butterfield for rehabilitating its wastewater treatment facility and reconstructing aging streets. It authorizes the state to issue up to $16 million in bonds under Minnesota's bond sale procedures to cover these costs. This bill directly affects Butterfield residents and local infrastructure by providing targeted funding for essential public works.