Sen. Mark Koran

Maddy summaryThis bill allocates $5 million from the state general fund as a one-time grant to the North Branch Area Hockey Association, a nonprofit organization. The funds will cover the design, construction, and equipping of the Stacy Ice Arena in Chisago County. The appropriation remains available until the project is completed or abandoned, per state statute. This directly supports the nonprofit and local community by funding a new public ice facility.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires Minnesota law enforcement agencies to publicly disclose the name of the person or entity that posted bail for individuals arrested for specific crimes, including crimes against persons or crimes of violence. It amends statutes to mandate that judges notify the agency holding a defendant in custody when bail is posted, including the payer's identity for these offenses. The change applies only to cases involving crimes listed in Minnesota Statutes 611A.031 or defined as violent crimes under 629.725. This makes bail payer information part of public arrest records under amended Section 13.82. The bill does not alter bail procedures or financial responsibilities for defendants.

Maddy summarySF 321 increases penalties for certain crimes committed after unlawful reentry into Minnesota or for the benefit of a transnational crime organization. It adds five years to the maximum sentence for most crimes committed under these circumstances, and ten years if the victim is a child under 18. The bill defines "transnational crime organization" as groups routinely involved in international drug, human, or weapon trafficking. It applies to crimes committed on or after August 1, 2025, and affects individuals who reenter Minnesota after being deported for a felony or while a deportation order was active.

Maddy summarySF 372 reallocates specific portions of an existing flood hazard mitigation appropriation to fund targeted projects. It designates $3.3 million for Browns Valley's Toelle Coulee project, $5 million for Red River Watershed districts (excluding Moorhead), $11 million for Moorhead's flood infrastructure (including levee projects), $6 million for Carver's levee restoration protecting a historic district, and $175,000 for Chisago Lakes weirs. The bill specifies that these funds must cover defined project components like construction, design, and FEMA certification for eligible flood mitigation work. It directly affects the cities of Browns Valley, Moorhead, and Carver, as well as the Red River Watershed Management Board and Chisago Lakes Improvement District.

Maddy summaryThis bill allows school staff with valid firearm permits to carry weapons on school property after completing annual training. It requires the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension to provide free, annual active-shooter response training to teachers and employees at public K-12 schools, charter schools, and postsecondary institutions. The bill amends criminal penalties to clarify that permitted staff carrying firearms on school grounds will face only a misdemeanor charge (not a felony), while maintaining restrictions for others. It specifically applies to staff who already hold permits under Minnesota law, with no new permit eligibility created.

Maddy summarySF 320 prohibits undocumented noncitizens incarcerated in Minnesota from qualifying for early release programs or prosecutor-initiated sentence adjustments. The bill amends Minnesota Statutes to explicitly state that undocumented offenders (defined as noncitizens without U.S. immigration approval) are ineligible for supervised release, earned incentive credits, or any program reducing their prison term. It also blocks prosecutors from adjusting sentences for these individuals under Section 609.133. The law applies to all undocumented noncitizens committed to the commissioner of corrections, requiring them to serve their full sentences without early release options.

Maddy summaryThis bill authorizes $4 million in state bonds to fund a new regional training and public safety facility for the Lakes Area Police Commission. The facility will serve the cities of Lindstrom and Chisago City, along with surrounding areas, and is intended for joint law enforcement operations under Minnesota Statutes, section 471.59. The appropriation requires that $4 million in nonstate funding be secured before state funds can be released. The bill directs the state to sell bonds to cover the cost, with funds available only after the commissioner of management and budget confirms matching contributions.

Maddy summaryThis bill (SF 174) changes the appointment process for the director of Minnesota's Division of Driver and Vehicle Services. It requires the Senate's "advice and consent" (approval) for the commissioner to appoint this director, replacing the current process where the commissioner could appoint without Senate input. The bill directly affects the director position within the Department of Public Safety's driver services division. This is a procedural change to the appointment authority, not a substantive policy shift in driver services operations.

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits state funding for the proposed Northern Lights Express high-speed rail project between Minneapolis and Duluth. It bans the Commissioner of Transportation and the Metropolitan Council from spending any state or federal money on studying, planning, engineering, or constructing this project. The law directly affects state agencies responsible for transportation funding and project development, preventing them from advancing the rail initiative using public funds. The prohibition applies to all project phases and includes any federal funds that might support the effort.

Maddy summaryThis bill allocates $5 million from the state's general fund to help build the Stacy Ice Arena in Chisago County. The money will be given as a one-time grant to the North Branch Area Hockey Association, a nonprofit group, to cover the costs of designing, constructing, and equipping the facility. The funds are managed by the commissioner of employment and economic development and are intended to be used until the project is finished or stopped.