Sen. Grant Hauschild

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes a state funding mechanism to provide annual aid to local fire and ambulance special taxing districts in Minnesota. It requires the state commissioner of revenue to calculate and pay each eligible district 50% of its certified levy from the previous year, with total aid capped by annual appropriations from the general fund. Payments are scheduled for July 20 each year, starting in 2026, and the commissioner must certify amounts by August 1 prior to payment. The aid applies specifically to districts formed under existing state laws for fire or ambulance services, directly supporting their operational funding.

Maddy summaryThis bill appropriates $2 million from the general fund for a one-time grant to the Arrowhead Economic Opportunity Agency through the Minnesota Housing Finance Agency. The funds must create a revolving fund to acquire and rehabilitate tax-forfeited properties, which will then be sold to owner-occupants at affordable prices for local workers. The agency must use the money exclusively for this housing purpose, with no other uses permitted. This is a specific funding allocation for housing development in the Arrowhead region, not a broader policy change.

Maddy summaryThis bill increases annual state funding for soil and water conservation districts from $12 million to $20 million starting in 2025. It directly affects local conservation districts across Minnesota that manage programs for soil erosion control, water quality, and sustainable land use. The change modifies Minnesota Statutes § 477A.23, subdivision 6, to adjust the annual appropriation amount from the state general fund. The funding increase applies to payments for 2025 and future years, effective upon passage.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires Minnesota's Commissioner of Natural Resources to prepare a report by December 2026 analyzing payments made to local governments instead of property taxes on natural resource lands (like state forests or parks). The report must examine current payment rates, whether these payments adequately replace lost tax revenue for local governments, and how funding for these payments would be affected by acquiring more land. The study will inform potential changes to Minnesota's payment system under statutes 477A.11-477A.14, directly affecting local governments and state land management.

Maddy summarySF 1326 increases Minnesota's medical assistance payment rates for ambulance services. It raises rates by 5% effective July 1, 2016, for providers outside major metropolitan areas or in municipalities under 1,000 people, and by a specified percentage effective January 1, 2026, nationwide. The bill also creates a fuel adjustment mechanism: if gasoline prices exceed $3.00 per gallon, payments per mile adjust by 1% for every $0.10 change in the average Minnesota gasoline price. This directly affects ambulance service providers in rural or small-town areas and requires managed care plans to adjust payments accordingly. The changes aim to align reimbursement with operational costs like fuel expenses.

Maddy summarySF 1134 appropriates $44 million in state bond proceeds to fund Minnesota's Port Development Assistance Program under Chapter 457A of state law. The bill authorizes the state to sell up to $44 million in bonds to provide grants for port infrastructure improvements. These grants must be used for publicly owned port projects, such as docks or equipment, and are administered by the commissioner of transportation. The program directly supports Minnesota ports seeking to develop or upgrade facilities for economic growth. The funds are sourced through state bond sales, not general revenue.

Maddy summaryThis bill shifts regulatory authority for gray water discharges (non-toilet wastewater) from commercial houseboats in St. Louis, Koochiching, and Lake Counties from the state Pollution Control Agency to those counties. It prohibits the state agency from regulating such discharges in these counties and requires counties to adopt local rules compliant with the federal Clean Boating Act of 2008. The bill specifically applies to commercial houseboats operating in those three counties and excludes discharges containing toilet waste. This is a policy change transferring local regulatory responsibility without altering federal requirements.

Maddy summarySF 592 adds a $45 surcharge to the registration fee for all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) used on public land, increasing the total fee for public use from $60 to $105. It also raises the fee for nonresident all-terrain vehicle state trail passes from $30 to $45. The collected surcharge and increased trail pass fees will fund grants to counties and municipalities for building and maintaining ATV trails. This bill directly affects ATV owners who register vehicles for public use and nonresident trail users.

Maddy summaryThis bill clarifies that Minnesota's Commissioner of Health must conduct maternal death studies, changing the requirement from optional ("may") to mandatory ("must"). It directly affects the Minnesota Department of Health, requiring them to use these studies to improve medical, health, and welfare systems. The key provision is the explicit mandate for these studies to help reduce preventable maternal deaths in the state. The bill does not create new programs but ensures existing requirements are clear and actionable.

Maddy summaryThis bill appropriates $8.856 million from the state general fund to fund a community engagement center in Duluth for people experiencing homelessness. The funds will support Union Gospel Mission, Inc. (a nonprofit organization), to predesign, build, and equip the center with specific facilities including a commercial kitchen, warming center, health services, classrooms, and hygiene spaces. The appropriation is one-time and must be used for the Duluth project, directly benefiting unhoused residents through expanded support services. The bill establishes a concrete funding mechanism for this specific facility without altering existing laws or policies.