Sen. Mark Koran

Maddy summarySF 1012 appropriates $1.3 million from the general fund for wastewater infrastructure improvements at the Veterans Campground on Big Marine Lake in Washington County. The funds are designated for the Disabled Veterans Rest Camp Association to design, construct, and install new sewage systems at the campground. This one-time appropriation is available until project completion or abandonment, as specified in Minnesota law. The bill directly affects the campground's operations and the veterans who use it, with no broader policy changes beyond this specific infrastructure project.

Maddy summaryThis bill appropriates $1,331,000 from state bond proceeds to fund the design, construction, and safety upgrades for a new intersection at Washington Avenue and North Frontage Road in Stillwater. The city of Stillwater directly receives the grant funds to complete these improvements. The state authorizes the sale of up to $1,331,000 in bonds to cover the project costs, following standard state bond procedures. The funding is specifically for roadway and safety enhancements at this intersection.

Maddy summarySF 996 prohibits organizations receiving state funding from spending money on political activities. It applies to any entity, including nonprofits, that gets state money through direct appropriations, grants, or competitive funding. The law bans all campaign expenditures or political spending by these organizations, effective July 1, 2025. This directly affects nonprofits, schools, or community groups receiving state funds, preventing them from supporting political candidates or causes with public dollars.

Maddy summaryThis bill appropriates $33 million from state bonds to fund the design, construction, and equipment for up to three water treatment plants in Stillwater, Minnesota. The funds will specifically target removing PFAS chemicals (a type of water contaminant) from the city's drinking water wells. The money comes from state bond proceeds sold under Minnesota law, with the Public Facilities Authority administering the grant to Stillwater. This directly affects Stillwater residents by addressing PFAS contamination in their drinking water supply.

Maddy summarySF 759 prohibits local government entities (such as mayors, city councils, county boards, or chief law enforcement officers) from disarming peace officers who are in good standing and not under investigation or disciplinary action. The bill amends Minnesota Statutes to require that any disarming must be expressly authorized by another law, preventing unilateral decisions by local officials. It directly affects peace officers performing duties without issues and local governments making equipment-related decisions. The provision becomes effective upon final enactment.

Maddy summaryThis bill (SF 840) modifies Minnesota's water permit rules for the Mt. Simon-Hinckley aquifer. It requires new permits for drinking water use from this aquifer to include a demonstration that no other water sources are feasible, a water conservation plan using modern technology, and compliance with other water laws. For non-drinking water use (like industrial processes), permits are only allowed outside metropolitan counties and must meet the same three requirements. The bill directly affects water users, developers, and municipalities seeking new permits from this specific aquifer. It creates concrete new conditions for obtaining permits but does not change existing water rights.

Maddy summaryMinnesota Senate File 646 reduces license fees for manufacturers and wholesalers of medical gas in Minnesota. The bill amends Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 151.065, changing the fee structure from $5,500 for the first facility plus $500 for each additional facility to a flat $260 fee per facility for both initial licensing and annual renewal. This directly affects businesses that produce or distribute medical gases, such as oxygen or nitrous oxide, requiring them to pay significantly less for their state licenses. The change simplifies the fee system while lowering costs for these businesses. The bill does not alter other license fees or create new regulatory requirements.

Maddy summarySF 839 requires a parent or legal guardian to be present when a healthcare provider administers a vaccine to a minor. This directly affects minors seeking routine vaccinations and their parents or legal guardians. The bill includes an exception for vaccines where minors have consented under specific laws (sections 144.341, 144.342, or 144.3441). The law would take effect the day after final enactment.

Maddy summarySF 644 makes election judges' major political party affiliations public data in Minnesota. The bill amends state law to require appointing authorities to maintain and publish a list showing each election judge's party affiliation (or if they don't affiliate with a major party), which will be accessible to the public. This replaces a previous restriction that limited access to this information only among election judges for verifying party balance requirements. The change directly affects election judges by making their party affiliation part of public records, while repealing the prior rule that restricted its disclosure. The bill does not alter voting procedures or election outcomes.

Maddy summaryMinnesota Senate Bill 744 prohibits licensed health care providers from performing or assisting with surgical procedures that alter sexual characteristics or prescribing puberty-blocking hormones or hormone antagonist therapies for minors diagnosed with gender dysphoria. The bill directly affects minors seeking gender-affirming medical care and their healthcare providers in Minnesota. It includes a temporary exception allowing existing prescriptions for minors already receiving puberty-blocking treatments before the law takes effect. The legislation aims to ban specific medical interventions for minors with gender dysphoria, effective upon final enactment.