Sen. Grant Hauschild

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes a refundable $200-per-month income tax credit (capped at $2,400 annually) for unpaid family caregivers providing daily in-home care to qualifying relatives. It directly affects family members who care for relatives at risk of nursing home placement but not living in licensed facilities, as certified by county long-term care teams. To qualify, the caregiver must provide care meeting specific criteria (like daily in-person assistance that delays institutional care), and the recipient must be screened by a county team as eligible for potential nursing home placement. The credit is reduced for higher-income households and requires certification under new provisions added to Minnesota’s long-term care consultation team requirements.

Maddy summaryThis bill authorizes the state to issue up to $8 million in bonds to fund renovations at the St. Louis County Heritage and Arts Center (the Depot) in Duluth. It appropriates $8 million from bond proceeds for building system upgrades - including mechanical, electrical, HVAC, and safety improvements - subject to a requirement that at least $5.67 million in local or private funding is secured first. The funds are specifically for preserving and expanding the existing facility, not for new construction. The bill does not affect individuals or businesses directly but supports a public cultural facility in Duluth.

Maddy summaryThis bill appropriates $6 million from state bonds to fund public infrastructure improvements in Two Harbors, Minnesota, specifically for the reconstruction of Trunk Highway 61 through the city. It directly affects the city of Two Harbors and its residents by financing projects like upgraded sewers, water systems, street reconstruction, ADA-compliant sidewalks, and utility extensions along Highway 61. The key mechanism is authorizing the state to sell bonds up to $6 million, with funds directed to the city via the Public Facilities Authority for these specific infrastructure upgrades. The bill focuses on concrete physical improvements, not broader policy changes.

Maddy summaryThis bill appropriates $3.5 million from the general fund for the YMCA of the North to build a new facility at its Camp Northern Lights in St. Louis County. The funds will cover predesign, construction, and equipment for a lodge intended to serve more campers and families in northern Minnesota. The project aims to strengthen community connections in the region's northern woods. The appropriation is available until project completion or abandonment, per Minnesota Statutes.

Maddy summaryThis bill appropriates $1.5 million from state bonds to fund accessibility and rehabilitation improvements on the Gitchi-Gami State Trail. The funds will specifically support projects between Gooseberry Falls State Park and Split Rock Lighthouse State Park, including upgrades at Flood Bay State Wayside. The bill authorizes the state to sell bonds up to $1.5 million to cover these trail improvements, as required by Minnesota Statutes. It directly affects the Gitchi-Gami State Trail and the state parks along its route.

Maddy summarySF 1038 appropriates $25 million from the general fund for fiscal year 2026 to replace old aircraft shelters and build new universal shelters at the Duluth Air National Guard Base. The funding directly supports the 148th Fighter Wing of the Minnesota Air National Guard by enabling infrastructure upgrades for their aircraft parking facilities. This one-time appropriation is specifically for removing existing single-bay shelters and constructing new, modern shelters at the Duluth base. The bill authorizes the state adjutant general to use these funds without further legislative action.

Maddy summarySF 1027 modifies property tax exemptions for airport facilities in Minnesota. It creates a 50% reduction in taxable value for specific airport properties (like hangars and passenger areas) located in cities with populations between 50,000 and 150,000 that are not operated by the Metropolitan Airports Commission. This tax reduction applies to property taxes payable from 2026 through 2037. The bill directly affects airport operators and property owners in qualifying mid-sized cities by lowering their property tax burden for eligible facilities.

Maddy summaryThis bill (SF 1072) allows St. Louis County to sell two specific parcels of land seized for unpaid taxes directly to private buyers, bypassing standard public auction requirements. The county must determine this private sale serves its land management interests, and the sale requires approval from the attorney general to ensure accurate land descriptions. The parcels are located in West Duluth (Lot 5, Block 47) and Section 14, Township 54 (described by legal boundaries). This is a targeted authorization for these exact properties, not a broad policy change affecting other lands or counties.

Maddy summaryThis bill authorizes Minnesota to sell $330,000 in state bonds to fund a public safety facility in the town of Portage. The funds will be used to construct, furnish, and equip a building housing the town's fire department, emergency medical services, and rescue operations for national parks. The facility will also serve as an emergency shelter and community space. The money comes from bond proceeds, not general state funds, and the project must be completed within the state's capital investment guidelines.

Maddy summarySF 310 amends Minnesota's earned sick and safe time law by updating the definition of "employee." It specifically excludes certain farm workers: those employed by a family farm or farm corporation with five or fewer total employees, or those working 28 days or less per year for the farm. This change directly affects farm laborers under these conditions, removing their eligibility for the state's earned sick time benefits. The bill modifies Minnesota Statutes section 181.9445, subdivision 5, to clarify these exclusions. The law remains neutral, focusing on the policy change to the eligibility criteria.