Sen. Grant Hauschild

Maddy summaryThis bill prevents violations of Minnesota's campfire maintenance law from being classified as payable offenses, meaning they cannot be assigned fixed fines through the state's uniform fine schedule. It directly affects individuals who break campfire rules by removing the option for judicial officials to set standardized monetary penalties for these violations. The law takes effect on August 1, 2026, and applies to offenses committed on or after that date. This change requires alternative penalty methods for campfire law violations rather than using the existing fine schedule system.

Maddy summaryThis bill modifies how Minnesota calculates police state aid for certain small municipalities by adjusting the minimum employment requirements for law enforcement officers to qualify for funding. It requires officers in communities under 5,000 people to have worked at least two months before year-end, while those in larger towns or counties must have six months of service, compared to the previous uniform standard. The changes apply to aid payments starting in calendar year 2026 and affect municipalities that distribute state funding to their local police departments. Additionally, the bill clarifies the definition of population used in related tax and aid calculations.

Maddy summaryThis bill authorizes the state to issue up to $10 million in bonds to fund an expansion of the Essentia Wellness Center in Hermantown. The funds would be used to design and construct additional space for child care facilities, senior programming, and community wellness activities, along with necessary infrastructure improvements like utilities and parking. The state commissioner of employment and economic development would manage the grant to the city for these construction projects. The legislation requires the commissioner of management and budget to sell and issue the state bonds to provide the necessary financing.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates a refundable sales tax exemption for construction materials purchased for the Wilderness Escape workforce housing project in Ely, Minnesota. It applies to materials bought between April 30, 2026 and January 1, 2028, allowing the project owner to receive a refund of taxes paid on eligible items. The legislation includes specific procedures for applying for refunds and requires contractors to provide documentation of taxes paid on exempt items. Funding for these refunds is appropriated to the state commissioner of revenue.

Maddy summaryThis bill designates the 1854 Ceded Territory as Minnesota's Core Moose Range and establishes a new Moose Co-Stewardship Committee to manage moose as a priority species in that area. The committee will include representatives from state agencies, Tribal nations, conservation groups, and the timber industry to develop management plans, coordinate habitat restoration, and review harvest recommendations using both scientific data and Indigenous knowledge. Revenue from moose licenses and auctions will be directed to a dedicated restoration and research account to fund habitat improvement, population monitoring, and committee operations. The bill also requires the state commissioner to submit annual reports on moose population trends, habitat outcomes, and economic impacts to legislative committees.

Maddy summaryThis bill allocates $450,000 from the state's general fund to support the 2027 International Ice Hockey Federation U18 Men's World Championship, which will be held in Duluth. The money is designated for Explore Minnesota to provide a grant to Minnesota Sports and Events for costs associated with hosting the tournament. The funds are a one-time appropriation available for use until June 30, 2028, and are intended to cover expenses related to the event's organization and execution.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires licensed child care centers in Minnesota to restrict access for certain federal immigration agents. Specifically, it prohibits DHS, ICE, CBP, or USCIS agents from entering child care facilities without a valid judicial warrant, written purpose statement, identification, and approval from the center's license holder. If access is granted, centers must limit agents to areas where children are not present. The law directly affects all licensed and certified license-exempt child care centers operating in Minnesota, aiming to protect children's safety during federal immigration enforcement activities.

Maddy summaryThis bill authorizes $958,000 in state funding for the Duluth North Shore Sanitary District to improve its sewer collection system. The money will be used for projects like sewer lining, pipe replacement, and manhole rehabilitation to reduce inflow and infiltration that could cause sanitary sewer overflows and pollution in Lake Superior. The state will issue bonds to provide the necessary funds, and the project must be designed, engineered, and constructed according to specified guidelines. This legislation directly affects the sanitary district and the communities relying on its wastewater infrastructure.

Maddy summaryThis bill authorizes St. Louis County, Minnesota, to sell specific parcels of land through private sales instead of the usual public auction process. The legislation permits the county to sell tax-forfeited land and fee-owned land in designated areas to resolve issues like structure encroachments and to better serve county land management interests. The sale must follow a deed form approved by the state attorney general, who can also correct any errors in the land descriptions. This change allows the county to transfer ownership of two distinct property groups in St. Louis County without competitive bidding requirements.

Maddy summaryThis bill authorizes the Minnesota state government to issue up to $4 million in bonds to fund local recreation projects. The money will be used to provide matching grants for parks and outdoor recreation areas, as well as for trail connections. Local communities and organizations working on outdoor recreation and trail development would directly benefit from these grants. The bill requires the state to sell the bonds and distribute the funds through the commissioner of natural resources. It takes effect immediately upon final passage by the legislature.