Sen. Michael Kreun

Maddy summaryThis bill appropriates $3.5 million from the general fund for fiscal year 2026 to the commissioner of public safety. The funds will be granted to the Fencing Consortium to help local government facilities (that are members of the consortium) purchase anti-scale fencing, pedestrian doors, and vehicle gates. The stated purpose is to improve equitable access to "a de-escalation and safety tool" for these facilities. This is a one-time appropriation, not a recurring funding source.

Maddy summaryThis resolution condemns Hinduphobia and anti-Hindu bigotry while reaffirming Minnesota's commitment to religious freedom and inclusion. It directly addresses the Hindu-American community, which has over four million members in the United States and contributes significantly to Minnesota's economy and culture. The bill calls on state agencies, educational institutions, and law enforcement to enhance their understanding of Hinduphobia and include the Hindu community in diversity initiatives and anti-bias training programs. It also directs state employees to enforce existing anti-discrimination laws and asks the Secretary of State to distribute copies of the resolution to relevant officials. This legislative action does not create new laws but serves as a formal statement of the Legislature's position on religious intolerance.

Maddy summaryThis bill authorizes the state of Minnesota to issue up to $23.74 million in bonds to fund asset preservation work at the National Sports Center in Blaine. The money would be provided through the bond proceeds fund and given to the Minnesota Amateur Sports Commission for use at the facility. The commissioner of management and budget is directed to sell and issue the bonds following state laws and constitutional requirements. The bill takes effect the day after it is passed by the legislature.

Maddy summaryThis bill extends the time limit for prosecuting certain theft and fraud crimes in Minnesota, particularly those involving public funds or significant financial losses. It directly affects prosecutors and law enforcement by allowing them more time to file charges against individuals accused of stealing government money or committing large-scale fraud. The key change increases the statute of limitations for theft of public funds to ten years and for high-value thefts over $35,000 to five years, while also adding provisions that pause the clock if defendants participate in pretrial diversion programs or if DNA evidence is being analyzed. The law applies to crimes committed on or after August 1, 2026, and to older crimes if their prosecution deadline has not yet expired.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires the Minnesota Department of Human Services and related agencies to compare actual spending against previously forecasted budgets for specific programs. It mandates that the legislative auditor conduct audits to investigate significant deviations between projected and actual expenditures, with the option to accept department explanations if they are deemed reasonable. The legislation also establishes a process for contingent program cancellations if spending variances exceed specified thresholds and requires quarterly public reporting of actual expenditures beginning in 2027. Additionally, the bill directs how budget forecasts should account for potential program reductions and requires notifications to legislative committees when spending deviations occur.

Maddy summarySF 2228 appropriates $3.5 million from the general fund for Minnesota's violent crime enforcement teams in fiscal year 2026. This one-time funding is directed to the commissioner of public safety to support these teams' operations. The bill does not change existing laws or create new programs, but provides specific financial resources for current enforcement efforts. It directly affects the state's public safety agency and the teams designated to address violent crime.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires Minnesota postsecondary institutions to clearly communicate deadlines for full tuition refunds during the add-drop period, where students can remove courses without being marked as withdrawn. It applies to state colleges and universities, private institutions with Minnesota campuses participating in federal aid programs, and encourages University of Minnesota schools to comply. Institutions must display refund deadlines prominently on their websites, share them directly with students during registration, and include them in student handbooks. The bill also establishes a formal complaint process allowing students to report violations, with the Office of Higher Education empowered to investigate complaints and impose penalties including fines of up to $500 per day per violation or require schools to take corrective action.

Maddy summaryThis bill restores the ability of Minnesota school districts to use tax levies to pay for renting space needed for high school graduation ceremonies. It amends existing state law to explicitly include graduation ceremonies as an approved purpose for lease levies, ensuring districts can secure necessary facilities for their graduating classes. The legislation also requires the Department of Education to approve lease costs for graduation facilities in 2027, regardless of when the lease agreement was finalized, providing flexibility for districts planning graduation events.

Maddy summaryThis bill authorizes the sale of up to $15 million in state bonds to fund a program that replaces wetlands lost due to public road repairs and construction. The appropriated funds will be managed by the Board of Water and Soil Resources to purchase land or permanent easements, and to restore, create, or enhance wetlands in affected areas. The program allows flexibility in prioritizing projects and permits the board to work with federal agencies, other government entities, and private organizations to acquire wetland replacement credits. All land acquisitions must be made at fair market value as determined by the board.

Maddy summaryThis bill modifies the expiration date for Minnesota's pass-through entity tax provision, which allows certain business owners to pay state income tax at the entity level instead of individually. It directly affects qualifying owners (residents or nonresidents) of pass-through entities like partnerships, LLCs taxed as partnerships, and S corporations. The bill amends specific tax code sections to adjust when this tax option expires, without changing the tax rate or calculation method. This change ensures the existing tax mechanism remains available for affected businesses beyond its current expiration date.