Sen. Eric Lucero

Maddy summaryThis bill amends Minnesota Statutes to define where individuals under civil commitment orders (under chapters 253B or 253D) can register to vote. It specifies that their voting residence is their last known address before the commitment order was issued, rather than their current facility location. This change directly affects people in state mental health or developmental disability facilities subject to such orders. The amendment updates Section 200.031, subsection 14, of the statutes to clarify this standard for voting registration.

Maddy summaryThis bill allows Minnesota school districts to use net proceeds from career and technical education (CTE) programs to fund postsecondary scholarships and grants for eligible students. It requires students to complete a qualifying CTE course, apply in their senior year, and graduate from a Minnesota high school to receive these funds. Scholarships cover tuition, certificate programs, or apprenticeships, while grants help students entering the workforce or military with career-related supplies. School districts must report program details to the Department of Education and may only use annual net proceeds (revenue exceeding program costs) to fund these awards. The policy takes effect July 1, 2025.

Maddy summaryThis bill appropriates $10 million in state bond funds to improve the regional water system serving Albertville, Hanover, and St. Michael. The funds will expand the system's treatment capacity from 10 to 15 million gallons daily and address specific water quality issues with manganese and radium. The Public Facilities Authority will provide a grant to the joint powers water board to design, construct, and equip these upgrades. The state will issue bonds to cover the cost, following standard bond procedures under Minnesota law.

Maddy summarySF 696 proposes a constitutional amendment to change how Minnesota's legislative districts are drawn. It would require the Senate to be apportioned by county (one senator per county, increasing the Senate from 67 to 87 members) and the House of Representatives to be apportioned by population (with 134 districts of roughly equal population). The amendment must be approved by voters in the 2026 general election. If passed, the new district boundaries would be established following the next federal census, replacing the current system where Senate districts are not strictly county-based.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires campaigns to disclose the names and addresses of contributors who give $200 or less to a candidate but live outside the district or area the candidate represents. Currently, such small donors living within the candidate's district are exempt from full disclosure. The amendment to Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 10A.20, would extend this reporting requirement to all small donors outside the candidate's geographic area. This change applies specifically to legislative and statewide candidates' campaign finance reports. The policy directly affects candidate campaigns and their fundraising activities by increasing transparency about out-of-district small contributions.

Maddy summaryThis bill appropriates $1.2 million for fiscal year 2026 and $1.2 million for fiscal year 2027 from the general fund to the Minnesota STEM Ecosystem. The funds support STEM learning opportunities and workforce development in science and technology across Minnesota. The Minnesota STEM Ecosystem will distribute subgrants to eligible programs to ensure statewide coordination of STEM initiatives. This directly affects STEM education providers and workforce development programs statewide by providing dedicated funding for their activities.

Maddy summaryThis bill repeals Minnesota's electric-assisted bicycle rebate program (Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 289A.51). It removes a program that provided rebates of up to $1,500 for eligible residents purchasing new e-bikes and qualifying accessories, based on income thresholds (e.g., 75% rebate for incomes under $50,000 for joint filers). The repeal eliminates the entire program, including income-based rebate calculations and the requirement for applicants to submit adjusted gross income documentation. This affects residents who previously qualified under the program but no longer have access to this specific state financial incentive.

Maddy summarySF 253 appropriates $9.5 million from state bonds to fund capital improvements at Wright Technical Center in Buffalo, Minnesota. The funds will cover predesign, construction, renovation, and equipment for the center’s facilities, specifically targeting upgrades to mechanical, electrical, security systems, utility infrastructure, and site renovations. The bill authorizes the state to issue bonds up to $9.5 million under Minnesota Statutes for this purpose. It directly affects Wright Technical Center and its affiliated facilities by enabling critical infrastructure repairs and modernization.

Maddy summarySF 1698 allows homeowners who live in their single-family homestead as their primary residence to rent or lease a portion of their property (like a basement or room) without municipal restrictions. It directly affects Minnesotans owning homestead properties who wish to generate income through partial rentals. The bill amends zoning law to explicitly permit such rentals as a "single family use," meaning cities cannot ban this practice. Municipalities may still enforce standard landlord-tenant laws and other housing regulations. This bill does not change existing tenant protections or require new municipal permits for these rentals.

Maddy summarySF 1482 requires applicants for a Minnesota driver's license or identification card to provide proof of lawful presence in the United States. This bill amends Minnesota Statutes section 171.04, adding a new eligibility requirement that explicitly prohibits issuing licenses to applicants who fail to provide such proof. It directly affects all new applicants for driver's licenses or ID cards in Minnesota, including non-citizens who cannot verify lawful immigration status. The bill states its intent is to "enhance safety" and comply with federal law (U.S. Code Title 8, Section 1324), though it does not specify acceptable forms of proof.