Sen. Michael Kreun

Maddy summaryThis bill (SF 3361) provides temporary relief for Minnesota school districts from certain new state education mandates. It allows districts to transfer unassigned funds between operating accounts for fiscal years 2025-2029 without increasing state aid or property taxes, requiring written resolutions and public posting. Additionally, districts may formally opt out of complying with specific newly enacted state education laws or rules (referenced as Laws 2023 ch. 53-59 and 2024 ch. 109-115) for the 2025-2026 through 2028-2029 school years, provided they post decisions online and notify the commissioner. The relief applies only to mandates enacted during the 2023-2024 legislative sessions.

Maddy summaryThis bill authorizes the issuance of up to $4.3 million in state bonds to fund improvements at the intersection of Trunk Highway 65 and Bunker Lake Boulevard Northeast in Ham Lake, Minnesota. The funds will be used for engineering, environmental studies, design, land acquisition, and construction of the road interchange and associated frontage and backage roads. The project is specifically designated for the portion eligible to be funded with general obligation bond proceeds, and the state does not require a nonstate contribution. The commissioner of transportation will oversee the project, while the commissioner of management and budget will handle the bond sale and issuance process.

Maddy summaryThis bill allocates $16.5 million from the trunk highway fund to improve the interchange between Trunk Highway 65 and Bunker Lake Boulevard Northeast in Ham Lake. The funding will cover preliminary engineering, environmental studies, final design, land acquisition, and construction of the intersection improvements along with associated frontage and backage roads. The money is designated for fiscal year 2027 and remains available until June 30, 2031, with the commissioner of transportation responsible for managing the project. This one-time appropriation directly benefits Anoka County and the City of Ham Lake by enhancing transportation infrastructure in the area.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires state employees, University of Minnesota staff, and other specified organization workers to report suspected theft, embezzlement, or misuse of public funds in writing to the legislative auditor. The requirement applies unless reporting would knowingly interfere with an ongoing criminal investigation. Violations of this reporting requirement are classified as gross misdemeanors. The law takes effect on August 1, 2026, and applies to crimes committed on or after that date.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes a requirement for social media platforms to report behavioral threat assessments to educational facilities and religious institutions in Minnesota. It defines key terms like social media platforms, user-generated content, and targeted violence to clarify the scope of the reporting requirement. The legislation specifically targets platforms that allow users to create and share content for social interaction, excluding services like search engines and email providers. Social media companies would need to assess and report potential threats related to user behavior that could lead to violence at schools, childcare centers, and religious organizations.

Maddy summaryThis bill clarifies which local governments must pay for detaining minors in state juvenile facilities by establishing a cost-sharing framework between counties and the state. It requires county commissioners to agree to cover detention expenses before a child can be held in a state correctional institution for juveniles, while also specifying that counties where a child is detained must pay for pre-adjudication costs even if the child lives elsewhere. Once a child is legally found delinquent, responsibility for ongoing care costs shifts to the county designated as financially responsible under existing state law. The legislation primarily affects county officials, state correctional administrators, and families involved in juvenile delinquency proceedings in Minnesota.

Maddy summaryThis bill proposes a constitutional amendment to Minnesota that would exempt local governments and school districts from complying with state mandates unless the state provides funding to cover the costs of compliance. The amendment defines a state mandate as any requirement that affects daily operations, changes resource allocation, or alters spending priorities for local entities. If passed, local governments could formally refuse to comply with unfunded mandates by passing a resolution, which would then be reported to state budget committees annually. The bill also establishes a process for agencies to challenge these noncompliance resolutions through contested case hearings. This measure would take effect on January 1, 2027, if approved by voters at the 2026 general election.

Maddy summarySF 3750 would require Minnesota's commissioner of labor and industry to update state building rules, specifically removing a requirement for Group E schools to construct storm shelters. This change directly affects Minnesota schools classified as Group E under current building codes, meaning those schools would no longer need to build storm shelters per the amended rules. The bill modifies Minnesota Rules part 1305.0423 to exclude Group E schools from the storm shelter mandate, using an existing rulemaking exemption process. The policy change simplifies construction requirements for these specific schools without creating new obligations.

Maddy summarySF 3849 requires Minnesota's Department of Human Services (DHS) and Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) to disclose the existence of ongoing investigations into possible overpayments of public funds to service providers or recipients within 30 days of a written request. This affects service providers and recipients who may be under investigation for potential overpayments of state benefits. The bill amends existing law to mandate this 30-day disclosure timeline, replacing previous requirements that allowed agencies to withhold such information without a specific time limit. It does not change the substance of investigations or payment decisions, only the disclosure process for the investigation's existence.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires Minnesota licensing boards to automatically suspend or revoke a license, or refuse license renewal, when a licensed professional or applicant is convicted of specific theft or fraud offenses. It directly affects individuals holding state-licensed professions (like healthcare, finance, or trades) who face convictions under listed statutes, including fraud (e.g., 609.23, 609.52) or theft (e.g., 609.2231, 609.496). The key provision mandates that boards take this action without discretion upon a court conviction for any of the 14 specified offenses. The law applies to all licensed professionals covered under Minnesota Statutes 214.10, effective immediately after enactment.