Sen. Michael Kreun

Maddy summarySF 2817 requires Minnesota public school athletic teams to be designated as "male," "female," or "coed" based solely on participants' biological sex at birth. It directly affects all school-sponsored interscholastic, intramural, and club athletic programs in Minnesota. The bill mandates that teams designated for females must only include participants who were biologically female at birth, with no exceptions for transgender or non-binary students. This policy change alters how schools organize and admit students to gender-specific sports teams.

Maddy summarySF 2721 modifies the timeline for delivering property tax notices in Minnesota. It changes the required delivery period from "after November 10 and on or before November 24" to "after October 18 and on or before November 1" each year. This bill directly affects all Minnesota property taxpayers who receive annual tax notices from county auditors. The notice content - including tax amounts, proposed levies, meeting details, and parcel-specific data - remains unchanged; the only modification is the earlier delivery date for these notices.

Maddy summarySF 2722 requires Minnesota’s Commissioner of Children, Youth, and Families to establish an electronic record-keeping system for child care assistance program enrollment and implement reporting requirements. The bill directly affects child care providers receiving state assistance, families using the program, and the commissioner’s office. Key provisions include mandating electronic tracking of enrollment data, requiring regular reports, and appropriating funds to support these new systems. These changes aim to improve program oversight and accountability under Minnesota’s child care assistance framework. The bill amends specific sections of Minnesota Statutes (13.461, 142A.03, and 142E.17) to formalize these requirements.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes a $5 million grant program to help small businesses in Blaine affected by Trunk Highway 65 construction. It provides financial support to businesses employing up to 40 people that experience substantial access issues (like impaired road access, parking, or visibility) for at least one month during the project. Grants cover payroll, operating, or facility costs but cannot fund bonuses, new equipment, or construction. The Commissioner of Employment and Economic Development will prioritize awards based on revenue decline, construction duration, proximity, traffic disruption, and pedestrian access. Annual reports detailing all grants must be submitted starting January 2027.

Maddy summarySF 2723 requires licensed child care centers in Minnesota to install and maintain video security cameras monitoring infants and toddlers in all public and shared areas by January 1, 2026. Centers must keep cameras recording 24/7 with specific technical standards (720p resolution, 15+ FPS), retain footage for 90 days (unless under investigation), and share recordings only under court orders or for parent reviews after reported injuries. The bill mandates written policies detailing camera locations and access rules, plus mandatory parent notifications and entrance signs about camera use. This directly affects licensed centers caring for infants and toddlers, focusing on safety transparency without restricting general facility monitoring.

Maddy summaryThis bill (SF 2588) requires Minnesota's Commissioner of Revenue to follow Tax Court interpretations of state tax laws until those interpretations are overturned by the Minnesota Supreme Court. It directly affects the Commissioner of Revenue and taxpayers involved in tax disputes, as it mandates that the Commissioner must comply with the Tax Court's rulings on tax law. The key provision binds the Commissioner to these interpretations without needing additional approval, making the Tax Court's decisions final for enforcement purposes until the Supreme Court reviews them. The bill takes effect for Tax Court judgments issued after final enactment.

Maddy summarySF 2244 increases the reference values used to calculate school district equalization levies under Minnesota education finance law. It raises the first-tier reference value from $567,000 to $1,500,000 and the second-tier reference value from $290,000 to $870,000 per student. This change means school districts with higher property values per student will pay less in equalization levies. The bill also appropriates funds for general education aid for fiscal years 2026 and 2027. It becomes effective for revenue in fiscal year 2027 and later.

Maddy summarySF 2534 allows cities and counties in Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott, and Washington counties to formally opt out of the Metropolitan Council's regulatory authority over local development and infrastructure. To do so, a local government must pass a resolution filing with the Council, after which it is exempt from metropolitan system plans and requirements starting January 1 following the filing. The bill also specifies that opting out does not exempt local governments from certain transit-related taxes in designated districts, and they may later opt back in after a four-year waiting period. This change directly affects local governments seeking greater autonomy over their own planning and development decisions within the metropolitan region.

Maddy summaryThis bill modifies Minnesota's tax code by excluding charitable contributions from the list of itemized deductions taxpayers can claim. It directly affects high-income individuals (with adjusted gross income over $220,650) who file itemized tax returns and previously deducted charitable donations. The key change removes charitable contributions (under subdivision 4 of section 290.0122) from the calculation of allowable itemized deductions, meaning these donations will no longer reduce taxable income for affected taxpayers. The change takes effect for tax years beginning after December 31, 2024.

Maddy summaryThis bill allows the city of Blaine to establish designated social districts where patrons can consume alcohol purchased from nearby licensed businesses (like bars or restaurants), without the alcohol being sold within the district. The city must define district boundaries, hours, and days through an ordinance and post clear signage with safety rules, including disposal requirements for containers. Businesses must use non-glass containers holding no more than 16 ounces, displaying "Drink Responsibly" and a unique social district mark. The city must also create a public management plan and submit a detailed report to the legislature within two years about the district’s community impact and safety outcomes.