Sen. Eric Lucero

Maddy summarySF 2269 prohibits social media platforms from willfully deplatforming Minnesota political candidates during their campaign period (from qualification to election). The bill requires platforms to provide a verification method for candidates to confirm their status using official election websites. Violations carry daily fines of $250,000 for statewide candidates and $25,000 for other offices. It also includes antitrust provisions related to state contracts but explicitly states enforcement must comply with federal law, including Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act.

Maddy summaryThis is a procedural resolution (not a bill with legal effect), introduced by Minnesota Senator Lucero. It calls on the U.S. President to issue a new executive order reaffirming federalism principles (referencing Reagan's 1987 Executive Order 12612) and requires federal agencies to conduct "federalism assessments" before creating rules, consult states early in rulemaking, establish accountability mechanisms, and justify actions that override state authority. The resolution has no legal force and cannot compel federal action - it is a symbolic statement urging the federal government to better respect state-federal power balances. Minnesota's legislature directs the Secretary of State to send this resolution to the President, Congress, and Minnesota's federal representatives.

Maddy summaryThis bill appropriates state funds for two school safety measures. It provides grants to school districts for firearm simulator training to help teachers and staff respond to dangerous situations. Additionally, it funds grants to provide trained staff with firearms equipped with biometric locks in schools located at least three minutes from law enforcement response. The bill directly affects school staff in qualifying districts who receive the training and may be issued firearms.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes a pilot program to provide grants to local law enforcement agencies for purchasing active shooter response equipment specifically for use in public schools. Eligible agencies without sufficient equipment can apply, with priority given to those lacking such resources; applications must detail school locations, student populations, and secure storage plans for the equipment. The program is funded by a one-time $...... appropriation from the general fund for fiscal year 2026 to cover grant awards and program administration. It directly affects school districts and local police departments in Minnesota by enabling targeted equipment purchases for school safety preparedness.

Maddy summarySF 2260 establishes privacy rules for biometric data collected by private companies in Minnesota. It requires businesses to obtain written consent before collecting fingerprints, facial scans, or other biometric identifiers, explain how the data will be used, and destroy it after three years or when no longer needed. The bill prohibits selling or sharing biometric data without explicit consent, except for financial transactions or legal requirements. It also creates a legal right for individuals to sue companies that violate these rules, directly affecting consumers and private entities like tech firms, retailers, or employers using biometric systems. Health data and government collections are specifically excluded from these requirements.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires Minnesota state agencies handling non-public data (such as sensitive personal or operational information) to maintain detailed audit trails tracking all access and modifications. Specifically, agencies must record the date, user identity, and source/recipient details for any action involving this data, with the audit trail matching the data's confidentiality level. The audit trails must be preserved for at least ten years or until the underlying data is destroyed per existing records policies. This applies to all state agencies managing non-public data, ensuring transparency in how such information is handled internally and shared externally.

Maddy summarySF 2060 shortens notice periods for landlords handling abandoned tenant property in Minnesota. It reduces the waiting time from 28 days to 14 days before a landlord can sell a tenant's belongings after abandonment. It also shortens the waiting period from 60 days to 14 days for landlords to hold public sales of tenant property under court-ordered evictions. These changes directly affect landlords and tenants in Minnesota rental housing, streamlining property disposal processes.

Maddy summarySF 2271 allows licensed driver's license agents (such as full-service providers) to conduct behind-the-wheel road tests for Class D driver's licenses, which are standard licenses for regular drivers. The bill establishes requirements for these "deputy testing programs," including qualifications for testers, mandatory audits of their operations, and an appeals process for applicants who disagree with test results. It amends Minnesota law to specify that agents must meet commissioner-set criteria to administer these tests, expanding testing locations beyond state offices. This directly affects applicants seeking Class D licenses by potentially increasing test availability and reducing wait times, while ensuring oversight through commissioner audits and appeals.

Maddy summaryThis bill modifies Minnesota's rules for emergency orders issued during a peacetime emergency. It requires the governor to consult with affected organizations before issuing orders more than 10 days after the emergency declaration and provide public notice at least seven days before an order takes effect. The bill also prohibits imposing enforcement burdens on private individuals or businesses without their consent, though businesses can still be required to post notices. All such orders expire after 30 days unless approved by both legislative houses, directly affecting how the governor and businesses interact during declared emergencies.

Maddy summarySF 2284 amends Minnesota's tax code to allow taxpayers to subtract their full Social Security benefits from taxable income, up to specific maximum amounts ($5,840 for joint filers, $4,560 for singles), without income-based phaseouts that previously reduced the subtraction. It replaces Minnesota Statutes § 290.0132, subdivision 26, by removing the 10% reduction for income above phaseout thresholds and eliminating the 20% reduction for provisional income over certain limits. This change directly affects Minnesota taxpayers who receive Social Security benefits and file individual income tax returns. The bill takes effect for taxable years beginning after December 31, 2024.