Sen. Warren Limmer

Maddy summarySF 795 prohibits the vaporizing or smoking of medical cannabis in multifamily housing buildings, including balconies and patios. This affects medical cannabis patients living in apartment complexes or similar multi-unit residential properties. The bill amends Minnesota law to add this restriction, stating that violating it results in a $250 civil fine. The prohibition applies to medical cannabis flower and cannabinoid products within these housing areas.

Maddy summaryThis bill (SF 456) prohibits individuals from engaging in methamphetamine-related activities or exposing children and vulnerable adults to methamphetamine, fentanyl, or related substances in specific locations. It bans manufacturing meth, storing chemicals or meth waste, or allowing exposure to these substances in places where children or vulnerable adults might be present - such as homes, public buildings, or overnight accommodations. Violations would be subject to criminal penalties under amended Minnesota Statutes. The bill’s title mentions "fentanyl," but the text specifically targets methamphetamine activities while including fentanyl exposure as a prohibited act (section 1.19). It directly affects anyone in settings where children or vulnerable adults could be present.

Maddy summarySF 759 prohibits local government entities (such as mayors, city councils, county boards, or chief law enforcement officers) from disarming peace officers who are in good standing and not under investigation or disciplinary action. The bill amends Minnesota Statutes to require that any disarming must be expressly authorized by another law, preventing unilateral decisions by local officials. It directly affects peace officers performing duties without issues and local governments making equipment-related decisions. The provision becomes effective upon final enactment.

Maddy summarySF 600 requires county auditors and municipal clerks to publish temporary polling location details online. Specifically, they must post the address, dates, and hours of any temporary polling place on their website within five business days of designating it. The secretary of state must also post this information on their website within five business days of receiving notice. This applies to all temporary locations established under the law, including those requested by federally recognized tribes or postsecondary institutions with on-campus housing for 100+ students. The bill directly affects local election officials and ensures voters can access location information promptly.

Maddy summaryThis bill modifies Minnesota's passenger rail funding by significantly reducing the 2025 appropriation from $197.5 million (2024) to $4.2 million. It directly affects the Minnesota Department of Transportation, which manages passenger rail activities under state law. The key mechanism is the substantial cut to annual funding for rail projects, including service, infrastructure, and maintenance. The bill also specifies that remaining funds from the 2024 allocation may be carried forward under certain conditions. This change impacts all passenger rail services and related projects funded through this appropriation.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires Minnesota schools to notify parents or guardians within 24 hours of reporting incidents involving violence, harassment, or prohibited conduct. It directly affects parents of students who were targeted by such incidents, students who engaged in them, or students subjected to reasonable force by school staff. Schools must follow specific procedures to investigate reports within three school days and ensure notifications comply with data privacy laws. The law amends existing education statutes and takes effect July 1, 2025.

Maddy summarySF 555 authorizes city attorneys in Hennepin County to file juvenile court petitions and prosecute certain felony/gross misdemeanor offenses when county attorneys decline to act. It specifically applies to cases involving offenses against peace officers (as defined in MN Stat. 626.84) that occur within city boundaries. The bill modifies existing statutes to allow city attorneys to handle these cases, issue administrative subpoenas, and enter prosecution agreements with counties, effective August 1, 2025. This directly affects city attorneys in Hennepin County for specified offenses previously handled solely by county attorneys.

Maddy summaryThis bill appropriates $1,392,000 from state bonds to fund paving and stormwater improvements on Greenfield Road in the city of Greenfield, Minnesota. The funds will cover designing, constructing, and reconstructing the road from U.S. Highway 55 to County State-Aid Highway 10 (Woodland Trail). The money comes from bonds sold by the state under transportation fund rules, with proceeds credited back to the state transportation fund. The city of Greenfield directly benefits as the recipient of this grant, which requires no local matching contribution.

Maddy summarySF 556 modifies Minnesota's cannabis regulations by setting THC limits for flower and products, banning flavors/smells in inhaled products (like candy or fruit), and requiring cancer warnings on packaging. It prohibits advertising that promotes co-use with alcohol and bans products resembling children's food (e.g., lollipops, ice cream). Retailers must provide mandatory health information about impairment, cancer risks, treatment options, and poison control resources. These rules apply directly to cannabis businesses selling in Minnesota, affecting product design, marketing, and consumer warnings.

Maddy summaryThis bill proposes a constitutional amendment to explicitly protect Minnesotans' electronic communications and data from unreasonable searches and seizures, expanding existing Fourth Amendment safeguards. It would amend Minnesota's Constitution (Article I, Section 10) to state that the right to be secure "in their electronic communications and data" cannot be violated without a warrant based on probable cause. The amendment directly affects all Minnesota residents by granting constitutional-level privacy rights for digital information, such as emails, messages, and online activity. If approved by voters in the 2026 general election, it would become part of the state constitution.