Sen. Jeremy Miller

Maddy summaryThis bill appropriates $400,000 from the state's general fund in fiscal year 2027 to provide a grant for repairing the historic Pickwick Mill Dam in Winona County. The funds are designated for Pickwick Mill Inc. and will be administered by the commissioner of natural resources to cover improvements and repairs to the dam structure. This one-time appropriation is available until the project is completed or abandoned, following state statutes governing such funds. The measure directly affects the dam owner and the local community by providing financial support for infrastructure maintenance.

Maddy summaryThis bill authorizes the issuance of up to $6 million in state bonds to fund construction of the Root River State Trail between Preston and Carimona. The appropriated funds will be used by the commissioner of natural resources for trail development under existing state statutes. The commissioner of management and budget is responsible for selling and issuing the bonds according to state law and constitutional requirements. This measure directly affects Minnesota taxpayers through potential bond costs and provides funding for trail infrastructure in the specified region.

Maddy summaryThis bill allocates $6 million from the state's parks and trails fund to build a section of the Root River State Trail in Minnesota. The money will be used to construct the trail from Preston to Carimona and is designated for fiscal year 2027, with funds available until June 30, 2028. The appropriation is a one-time payment made to the commissioner of natural resources for project construction. This legislation directly affects the state's natural resources department and local communities along the proposed trail route.

Maddy summaryThis bill appropriates $7 million from Minnesota's general fund for a one-time grant to the city of Chaska through Explore Minnesota. The funding is intended to attract and cover costs for hosting a package of future PGA of America championship events, including at least one men's and one women's tournament. It does not create new regulations or alter existing laws, but provides specific financial support for economic development tied to these sporting events. The grant is available until June 30, 2027.

Maddy summarySF 3669 modifies Minnesota's motor vehicle registration tax for passenger cars and hearses. It reduces the tax rate from 1.54% to 1.25% for vehicles registered before November 16, 2020, and from 1.575% to 1.285% for vehicles registered on or after that date. The bill changes the annual tax calculation, lowering the percentage applied each year (e.g., from 95% to 90% in year two) until reaching a flat $20 annual tax after the 10th year of registration. This affects all Minnesota vehicle owners registering passenger cars or hearses, with changes effective for registration periods starting January 1, 2027.

Maddy summaryThis bill appropriates $78.9 million from state bond proceeds to fund specific improvements at Winona State University. It directs funds for demolishing Gildemeister and Watkins Halls and constructing a new academic building with flexible classrooms, labs, studios, and sustainable features. The state will issue bonds up to $78.9 million to cover these costs, following standard bond procedures under Minnesota law. The project directly affects Winona State University's campus infrastructure and academic facilities.

Maddy summaryThis bill appropriates $954,000 for fiscal year 2026 and another $954,000 for fiscal year 2027 from the environment and natural resources trust fund. The funds are allocated to the commissioner of agriculture for the Slow the Spread program to monitor, control, and treat spongy moth populations. The program directly affects agricultural and forested areas in Minnesota where spongy moths threaten trees and crops. This is a funding measure, not a regulatory change, focusing on managing an established pest problem through targeted control efforts.

Maddy summarySF 3152 directs Minnesota's state government to appropriate up to $20 million annually from the general fund to the Minnesota Sports Facilities Authority for stadium improvements. This appropriation is contingent on revenue from electronic pull-tabs (a type of charitable gambling) exceeding the base year (fiscal year 2024) amount. The bill requires the commissioner to calculate the annual revenue increase by March 15 each year, with funds transferred by August 1. It directly affects the Sports Facilities Authority, which uses the funds for stadium projects, and the state's revenue system for electronic pull-tab gambling. The bill does not guarantee funding - only appropriates money if revenue growth occurs.

Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution reaffirms Minnesota's commitment to its sister-state relationship with Taiwan and encourages local businesses to refer to the region by that name. It expresses support for Taiwan's ongoing negotiations with the United States to finalize a Bilateral Trade Agreement, an Avoidance of Double Taxation Agreement, and participation in the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity. The bill also highlights the economic benefits of this partnership, noting significant trade volumes and agricultural exchanges between the two areas.

Maddy summaryHF 1722 designates a specific segment of U.S. Highway 63 in Minnesota as the "Officer Jason B. Meyer Memorial Highway." The bill specifies the location as the stretch from the intersection with Trunk Highway 16 to the southerly city limit of Racine. It requires the state commissioner to install appropriate signage marking this highway segment. This is a commemorative measure honoring Officer Jason B. Meyer, with no substantive policy changes or direct impact on constituents beyond the highway designation.