Sen. Liz Boldon

Maddy summaryThis bill requires Minnesota cities, towns, and home rule charters to provide a copy of the attorney general's landlord-tenant guide when issuing or renewing a rental license. Landlords must receive either a physical copy or a digital link to the guide at the time of license issuance or renewal. The requirement applies directly to local governments that issue rental licenses and affects both landlords (who must provide the guide) and tenants (who receive the guide). The bill mandates this as a standard step during license processing, using the existing attorney general's guide as the resource. It does not change tenant or landlord rights but ensures access to the guide at a key administrative point.

Maddy summaryThe context provided does not include the actual text, provisions, or specific changes proposed in SF 3069. While the bill title indicates it modifies absentee voting provisions, the "Recent Actions" section only notes its introduction and referral to the Elections committee, with a reference to "See SF3045" on June 24, 2025. Without details on the proposed modifications, affected groups, or key mechanisms, a factual summary cannot be created. To understand this bill, the full text of SF 3069 or SF 3045 should be consulted.

Maddy summarySF 2298 is a comprehensive housing bill that combines new policy measures with funding to address homelessness and housing stability. It directly affects housing providers, local governments, and individuals experiencing or at risk of homelessness by expanding support programs and allocating state funds. Key provisions include increasing funding for emergency shelter beds, creating new rental assistance programs for vulnerable tenants, and establishing requirements for local housing plans. The bill, now law after gubernatorial approval on May 23, 2025, focuses on preventing homelessness through both financial resources and structural policy changes.

Maddy summaryThis bill reduces state aid to counties, cities, and towns for local government programs by the amount of lobbying expenses they report under Minnesota law. Specifically, it lowers certified aid payments (for counties under Minn. Stat. §477A.0124, cities under §477A.013, subd. 9, and towns under §477A.013, subd. 1) by the total lobbying costs reported directly or as part of dues paid to local government associations. The reduction cannot lower aid below zero, and the rule applies to aid payments starting in 2026. It directly affects all local governments receiving these specific state funds based on their lobbying expenditure reports.

Maddy summarySF 3542 is a symbolic resolution from the Minnesota legislature, not a binding law. It urges the U.S. Congress to exercise its constitutional authority to oversee the Executive branch and protect constitutional rights, citing concerns about executive overreach. The resolution directs Minnesota's Secretary of State to transmit copies to congressional leaders and Minnesota's federal representatives, but contains no new policy requirements or funding changes. As a memorial resolution, it expresses legislative opinion rather than creating enforceable obligations.

Maddy summaryThis bill proposes amending the Minnesota Constitution to guarantee all persons equal rights under state law and prohibit discrimination based on race, color, national origin, ancestry, disability, or sex - including protections related to pregnancy, gender identity/expression, and sexual orientation. It would require state actions denying equal rights to use the "least restrictive means" to achieve a "compelling governmental interest." If approved by voters in 2026, the amendment would take effect January 1, 2027, applying to all state agencies and political subdivisions. The measure does not change existing anti-discrimination laws but codifies these protections directly into the state constitution.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends Minnesota Statutes to redefine "agricultural land" for property tax classification purposes. It specifies that agricultural land must be at least 10 contiguous acres used for agriculture in the prior year, or land used for intensive livestock confinement (excluding land used solely for grazing). This change affects landowners seeking lower agricultural tax rates by clarifying eligibility criteria for property classification. The bill does not alter tax rates but adjusts which properties qualify for the agricultural classification under current law.

Maddy summarySF 3530 establishes a state licensure requirement for certified child life specialists in Minnesota, effective July 1, 2029. It requires individuals to hold a valid license from the Board of Social Work to practice independently or provide services to Minnesota residents, meaning they must first be certified by the Child Life Certification Commission and meet the Board's standards. The Board will set rules for licensure, continuing education, and disciplinary actions, and must create an advisory council by January 1, 2028. Violations of these rules may result in civil or criminal penalties.

Maddy summarySF 906 appropriates $5 million from the general fund to the Housing Finance Agency for a one-time grant program supporting housing infrastructure projects in Greater Minnesota (outside the Minneapolis-St. Paul metro area). The funds will be used to provide grants for housing development projects, specifically under Minnesota Statutes section 462A.395. This bill directly affects housing providers and communities in Greater Minnesota by providing targeted funding for infrastructure needs. The key mechanism is a single fiscal year 2026 appropriation to expand housing development resources in underserved regions.

Maddy summaryThis bill modifies Minnesota's property tax classification system for agricultural land. It clarifies what qualifies as "agricultural land" for Class 2a (farm property) and Class 2c (managed forest land) by including adjacent land features like sloughs, windbreaks, or land impractical to value separately. Class 2c managed forest land, requiring a forest management plan, now qualifies for a reduced tax rate of 0.65% (down from 1% for standard Class 2a). This primarily affects rural property owners, including farmers and forest landowners, who may qualify for lower tax rates by meeting the new classification criteria.