Sen. Liz Boldon

Maddy summaryThis bill authorizes the issuance of up to $4 million in state bonds to fund the expansion and renovation of the History Center of Olmsted County Museum facility. The funds would be used to design, construct, furnish, and equip the museum improvements, with the money coming from the bond proceeds fund. The commissioner of management and budget is responsible for selling and issuing the bonds according to state law. The bill directly affects Olmsted County and the History Center of Olmsted County Museum by providing financial resources for facility upgrades.

Maddy summaryThis bill appropriates funds for the Minnesota Department of Human Services to modernize two critical computer systems: MAXIS, which manages public assistance casework, and MMIS, which processes Medicaid health care claims and payments. The money must be used specifically to create and implement a replacement plan for these systems, with input from counties, Tribal Nations, and health plans to ensure improvements directly benefit workers and services. The appropriation is a one-time allocation for fiscal year 2026 and cannot be used for unrelated IT projects or other departmental systems. The bill takes effect the day after it is signed into law.

Maddy summaryThis bill would ban the possession of specific semiautomatic military-style assault weapons and large-capacity ammunition magazines in Minnesota, directly affecting firearm owners and dealers. It defines prohibited weapons by listing specific models like AK-47s and AR-15s, while also including firearms with certain features such as pistol grips, folding stocks, or magazines holding more than ten rounds. The law establishes criminal penalties for violating the ban and amends existing state statutes to clarify what constitutes a prohibited weapon.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes Melissa and Mark Hortman Memorial State Park in Ramsey County, St. Paul, by designating a specific parcel of land as a state park. The park will be free for public access with no entry fees or permits required. It amends Minnesota Statutes to include the park in the state park system and allows management for historic and cultural purposes, not just natural features. The bill defines the park's boundaries and outlines management responsibilities for the commissioner of natural resources, including existing buildings and monuments within the area.

Maddy summarySF 1109 requires Minnesota insurance companies to accept an Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) instead of a Social Security Number (SSN) on new insurance applications. This directly affects insurance companies operating in Minnesota and new customers who do not have an SSN but possess an ITIN, such as certain immigrants or non-citizens. The bill amends Minnesota Statutes by adding a provision stating that if an insurer requires an SSN, it must accept an ITIN and clearly indicate this on the application. The requirement takes effect January 1, 2026, applying to all new coverage offered, issued, or renewed on or after that date.

Maddy summaryThis bill modifies how the City of Rochester can use local sales tax revenue, directing specific amounts toward economic development, street reconstruction, flood control, and a sports complex. It sets aside $50 million for an economic vitality fund, $50 million for street repairs, $40 million for flood control and water quality, and $65 million for a sports and recreation facility, with a deadline of June 30, 2026, for collecting funds for the sports complex. The legislation also adjusts the city's bonding authority to $140 million for these projects and allows the sales tax to be extended through 2049 if approved by voters, provided any extra revenue is used for public infrastructure.

Maddy summaryThis bill restricts access to licensed child care centers in Minnesota by federal immigration and customs enforcement agents. It requires these agents to present valid identification, a written statement of purpose, and a judicial warrant before entering, with approval needed from the center's license holder. The law also mandates that when access is granted, agents must limit their presence to areas where children are not present. The measure applies to all licensed and license-exempt child care centers, excluding situations where state or federal law requires entry for program administration.

Maddy summaryThis bill modifies the legal powers of various entities in Minnesota, including corporations, nonprofits, and other organizations, by clarifying that their authority comes solely from the state. It explicitly removes the power of these entities to engage in election or ballot-issue activities, such as donating money to support or oppose candidates or ballot measures, unless they are specifically registered political funds or committees. The law states that all existing entity powers are revoked and only those necessary for lawful business operations are regranted, while protecting existing contracts and legal obligations entered into before August 1, 2026. Any language in organizational documents that grants political activity powers to non-political entities is declared void under this legislation.

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits Minnesota counties, cities, and joint government entities from entering contracts with the federal government to provide detention facilities for people held under federal immigration law. It makes any existing or future agreements for this purpose void, regardless of when they were signed. The law directly affects local governments that currently or potentially provide space for federal immigration detention. It does not impact other types of detention or immigration enforcement activities.

Maddy summaryThis bill (SF 3599) updates Minnesota's eviction rules for nonpayment of rent by expanding how tenants can avoid eviction through "redemption." It allows tenants to pay overdue rent plus interest, court costs, and a limited $5 attorney fee to regain possession, using new payment options: funds from government agencies, 501(c)(3) nonprofit rental assistance programs, or third parties with verified funds. The bill also clarifies that rental payments must first cover past-due rent from prior periods before applying to current rent. It directly affects tenants facing eviction for unpaid rent and landlords in these cases, effective for actions filed after enactment.