Sen. Jeremy Miller

Maddy summaryThis bill designates a specific segment of U.S. Highway 63 - from its intersection with Trunk Highway 16 to Racine's southern city limit - as the "Officer Jason B. Meyer Memorial Highway." It requires the state transportation commissioner to install appropriate signage along this route. The bill is purely commemorative, honoring Officer Jason B. Meyer, and does not alter funding, regulations, or policy. It amends Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 161.14, to add this memorial designation.

Maddy summarySF 1175 creates a presumptive disability process for Minnesotans under 65 who need medical assistance but haven't been formally determined disabled by Social Security. It requires state agencies to refer applicants meeting Supplemental Security Income (SSI) criteria but not yet classified as disabled to a state medical review team for a disability determination. This allows faster access to medical assistance while awaiting formal disability verification, directly affecting disabled Minnesotans under 65 who face delays in eligibility. The bill amends Minnesota Statutes to establish this process, effective July 1, 2025.

Maddy summarySF 866 requires Minnesota's commissioner of veterans affairs to provide grave markers for veterans upon request from county veterans service officers or approved veterans organizations. It amends Minnesota Statutes section 197.23, making the provision of markers mandatory (replacing "may" with "shall") within available funds. The bill appropriates specific funding for fiscal years 2026 and 2027 to cover these markers, which must permanently mark veterans' graves within Minnesota. This directly affects veterans' families and the commissioner's office by establishing a funded process for grave markers.

Maddy summaryThis bill appropriates $36.5 million from state bonds to fund a new regional public safety facility in Winona. The funds will cover acquiring land, designing, constructing, and equipping a single building to house Winona's police, fire, and sheriff departments (and potentially ambulance services) in one location. The state will issue bonds up to $36.5 million to finance this project, with the money administered through the commissioner of public safety to the city of Winona. This directly affects Winona city officials and public safety agencies by providing capital for a shared facility.

Maddy summaryThis bill appropriates $1,993,000 from state bonds to fund the rehabilitation of the historic Forestville bridge in Fillmore County. The funds will be provided to Fillmore County through a grant administered by the commissioner of natural resources for the bridge's design, engineering, and construction. The state will issue bonds up to this amount under existing bond authority to finance the project. The bill directly affects Fillmore County and the preservation of a specific historic bridge structure.

Maddy summaryThis bill increases the maximum tax credit available for long-term care insurance premiums in Minnesota. It raises the annual credit cap from $100 (for individuals) and $200 (for married couples) to $250 (for individuals) and $500 (for married couples filing jointly). The credit remains 25% of premiums paid, but the new limits apply to each qualified beneficiary. This change directly affects Minnesotans who purchase qualifying long-term care insurance policies and file state taxes. The amendment takes effect for taxable years beginning after December 31, 2024.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires Minnesota's health commissioner to periodically update the list of genetic tests used to screen for heritable or congenital disorders, ensuring the list reflects medical advances and improves public health. Specifically, it mandates adding metachromatic leukodystrophy (MLD) testing to the required screening panel. The revision process must consider factors like test accuracy, treatability of the disorder, and severity of health impacts. This directly affects newborns and infants in Minnesota who undergo routine screening, as well as healthcare providers administering these tests. The change is effective immediately upon the commissioner's revision, with no additional rulemaking requirements.

Maddy summaryThis bill authorizes Winona County to negotiate a supplementary monthly rate of up to $750 per bed for up to 53 additional beds in five specific mental health facilities. It applies to housing support providers in Winona County offering permanent supportive housing for adults with mental health and substance use disorders. The supplementary rate, effective July 1, 2025, operates alongside existing room-and-board rates but cannot exceed the $750 cap (including inflation adjustments). This directly affects Winona County agencies and the five designated facilities serving this population.

Maddy summarySF 185 increases property tax relief for Minnesota veterans with service-connected disabilities. It raises the homestead market value exclusion from $150,000 to $250,000 for veterans with a 70% or higher disability rating, and from $300,000 to $450,000 for veterans with a total (100%) permanent disability. The bill also allows surviving spouses of qualifying veterans to continue receiving the higher exclusion amount ($450,000) if they reside in the home and meet specific conditions. Primary family caregivers approved by the VA may also qualify for the exclusion on the veteran's homestead. This policy directly affects veterans, their spouses, and designated caregivers who own qualifying property in Minnesota.

Maddy summarySF 1124, the "Minnesota Sports Betting 3.0 Act," legalizes and regulates state-licensed sports betting and fantasy contests for Minnesotans aged 21+. It authorizes mobile sports betting through licensed operators, prohibits local governments from banning betting venues, and establishes tax rates on wagering revenue. The bill defines key terms (like "athletic event" excluding horse racing and high school sports), requires operators to maintain mobile betting accounts, and mandates reporting to the state. It also includes provisions for amateur sports grants and modifies existing gambling tax structures.