Sen. Mark Koran

Maddy summaryThis bill (SF 3308) clarifies that inmates in Minnesota county jails are eligible for state-funded medical assistance (not federal) and MinnesotaCare. It amends statutes to explicitly state that county jail inmates meet eligibility requirements for these programs, removing previous barriers. Key provisions require counties to cover medical services for inmates at state-set rates, allow counties to seek reimbursement from inmates who can pay, and permit counties to help inmates apply for these benefits. The bill directly affects county jail inmates and county correctional facilities, ensuring they can access state health coverage during incarceration.

Maddy summaryThis bill appropriates $1,500,000 from state bond proceeds to fund sewer system upgrades in Taylors Falls. The funds will be provided to the city through the Public Facilities Authority for designing, constructing, and equipping new sewer infrastructure. The state will issue up to $1.5 million in bonds under Minnesota law to cover this cost. The project directly affects Taylors Falls residents by improving their local wastewater infrastructure.

Maddy summarySF 3267 prohibits current Minnesota legislators and executive branch appointees from accepting any compensation from nonprofit organizations that receive state grant funding. The bill amends Minnesota Statutes to add this restriction to existing ethics rules for legislators (section 3.084) and executive appointees (sections 15.0597 and 15.06). It directly affects government officials who might otherwise earn income from nonprofits receiving state grants. This policy change aims to prevent potential conflicts of interest by banning such financial ties during official service.

Maddy summarySF 3269 eliminates the authority to collect tolls on most Minnesota highways, except for existing toll facilities and specific lanes added after 2007. It changes the fee structure for dynamic shoulder lanes and high-occupancy vehicle lanes to prohibit charging single-occupant vehicles, making these lanes free for drivers traveling alone. The bill also reallocates user fee revenue from toll collections and appropriates funds for transportation projects, with all changes effective July 1, 2025.

Maddy summarySF 3261 proposes a constitutional amendment to change who appoints a lieutenant governor when the position becomes vacant. Currently, Minnesota law requires the Senate's presiding officer to make this appointment; the bill would allow the governor to appoint a replacement instead. If approved by voters in the 2026 general election, this change would take effect, altering the process for filling lieutenant governor vacancies. The amendment specifically targets Article V, Section 5 of the Minnesota Constitution, without affecting the lieutenant governor's duties or compensation. This is a procedural change requiring voter approval, not a substantive policy shift.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes a Consumer Protection Restitution Account to handle funds recovered by the Minnesota Attorney General in consumer enforcement actions. It requires 50% of money recovered in such cases (that isn't designated for specific compensation) to be deposited into this account, while the other 50% goes to the general fund. The account funds are used to distribute unpaid restitution to eligible consumers (victims of unlawful business practices) who have final court orders but haven't received compensation, prioritizing cases with the oldest final orders. This directly affects consumers who were victims of fraud or deceptive practices and the Attorney General's office managing these funds.

Maddy summarySF 2819 establishes Minnesota's first state-defined standards for "green burials," requiring bodies to be unembalmed or use only nontoxic embalming, placed in biodegradable containers without burial vaults, and handled with universal precautions. It mandates refrigeration or dry ice storage for unembalmed bodies (max 6 days refrigerated, 4 days dry ice) and sets strict location rules for green burial plots, including 50-foot setbacks from property lines and water sources. The bill also increases the percentage of cemetery lot sale proceeds (from 20% to 25%) and mausoleum burial space proceeds (10%) dedicated to permanent care funds. These requirements apply to all cemeteries, funeral facilities, and public cemeteries offering green burial options.

Maddy summaryThis bill clarifies that direct primary care agreements (where patients pay a periodic fee for primary care services) are not considered health insurance or subject to insurance regulations. It defines a "direct primary care agreement" as a written contract between a patient and provider that includes specific terms: no termination fees, clear periodic fees for defined services, prohibition on extra charges for included services, and a prominent statement that it is not insurance. The bill exempts these agreements and providers from Minnesota's insurance regulations (chapters 60A-72A) when the agreement meets all defined requirements. It applies to agreements issued, offered, or renewed on or after July 1, 2025.

Maddy summarySF 3107 regulates charitable bail organizations in Minnesota by requiring judges to set cash bail amounts no lower than private surety bonds (Section 1). It defines "charitable bail organizations" as 501(c)(3) nonprofits that accept public donations to post bail for others, prohibiting them from posting bail for individuals charged with violent offenses or those with recent violent convictions (Section 2). Organizations must register with the state court administrator, submit annual reports on defendants helped and funds posted, and provide public data on their activities (Section 2, paragraphs f-g). This bill directly affects charitable bail groups, courts, and defendants seeking pretrial release, with compliance requirements starting in 2026.

Maddy summarySF 650 modifies Minnesota's annexation election rules to create a two-year waiting period after an annexation vote is defeated. It prevents new annexation proceedings for the same area from being initiated within two years unless a majority of property owners petition for it and abutting townships/municipalities support the effort. The bill also updates election procedures, requiring notices to be posted 20 days before voting and published in local newspapers for two weeks, with elections held 30-90 days after the order. These changes apply directly to property owners, municipalities, and townships involved in annexation disputes. The bill aims to prevent repeated, contested annexation attempts without broader community support.