Sen. Warren Limmer

Maddy summaryMinnesota Senate File 395 creates special veterans' license plates for each branch of the U.S. armed forces (Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, and Merchant Marine). It allows eligible veterans who do not qualify for existing veteran plates to obtain free plates displaying "VETERAN" and their branch's emblem, provided they pay standard registration fees and meet ownership criteria for passenger vehicles, motorcycles, or specific trucks. The plates must be designed in consultation with veterans' organizations and can be transferred to another qualifying vehicle owned by the same person. The bill takes effect January 1, 2026.

Maddy summaryThis bill appropriates $7.2 million for fiscal year 2025, and $2.9 million each for fiscal years 2026 and 2027 from the general fund to hire additional Minnesota State Patrol troopers. The funds are specifically for staff and equipment costs related to these new troopers, under the commissioner of public safety. The bill explicitly prohibits using these funds for permanent Capitol security troopers or nonsworn officers. It becomes effective upon final enactment.

Maddy summaryThis bill authorizes the state to sell up to $100 million in bonds to fund Minnesota's Corridors of Commerce program, which supports transportation infrastructure projects. The funds would be appropriated to the Commissioner of Transportation for use under Minnesota Statutes § 161.088. The bill specifies that bond proceeds must be used solely for the designated program and follows state bond sale procedures outlined in Minnesota law. It directly affects state transportation funding and projects managed under the Corridors of Commerce program.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends Minnesota law to change driver's license suspension requirements for serious vehicle-related offenses. It requires automatic license suspension for drivers who violate specific criminal vehicular operation or homicide laws (such as driving under the influence causing injury or death), or who are formally charged with those offenses. The bill also creates a system where time served under a suspension counts toward any future license revocation period if the driver is later convicted. These changes apply to certifications made on or after August 1, 2025.

Maddy summaryThis bill appropriates $25 million from state bond sales to fund Minnesota's Small Cities Assistance Program, which helps small municipalities with infrastructure projects. The funds will be administered by the commissioner of transportation under existing law (Minnesota Statutes §162.145). The state will sell up to $25 million in bonds to cover this appropriation, following standard bond procedures. The program directly supports small cities for road, bridge, and other local infrastructure improvements.

Maddy summarySF 217 appropriates $25 million from the general fund for Minnesota's Small Cities Assistance Account, specifically for fiscal year 2026. The funds will be distributed to qualifying small cities in July 2025 to support local transportation infrastructure projects, as outlined in Minnesota Statutes section 162.145. This is a one-time allocation, not a new program, and directly affects small cities meeting eligibility criteria under existing law. The bill does not change current rules but provides specific funding for infrastructure needs in smaller communities.

Maddy summaryThis bill appropriates $150 million from the trunk highway fund for the Corridors of Commerce program in fiscal years 2026 and 2027. It directly provides funding to the Minnesota Department of Transportation to support infrastructure projects designated as "corridors of commerce" under state law. The funds will be used for transportation improvements along specific commercial routes, as defined in Minnesota Statutes section 161.088. This is a funding measure with no new policy requirements, solely allocating existing highway funds for designated transportation corridors.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates a refundable sales tax exemption for construction materials used in the Maple Grove Community Center project. It applies to materials purchased between April 1, 2024, and June 1, 2029, covering construction, renovation, or expansion work. The city will pay sales tax upfront but receive a refund from the state treasury, mirroring existing refund processes for similar projects. The exemption directly affects Maple Grove for its community center improvements and takes effect retroactively from March 31, 2024.

Maddy summaryThis bill appropriates $12.3 million from the trunk highway fund for a one-time project to reconstruct the interchange at U.S. Highway 169 and Hennepin County State-Aid Highway 130 in Maple Grove. The funds cover predesign, right-of-way acquisition, design, engineering, and construction to improve safety and capacity at this specific intersection. The appropriation is available until June 30, 2027, and does not require additional nonstate funding. This directly affects Maple Grove residents, commuters, and local businesses relying on this highway connection.

Maddy summarySF 64 modifies an existing state appropriation to fund the Maple Grove Community Center expansion. The bill allocates $6,000,000 specifically for the city of Maple Grove to predesign, design, and construct an expansion and renovation of its community center. This directly affects Maple Grove city officials and residents who will benefit from the upgraded facility. The change adjusts a prior appropriation without creating new funding, effective upon final enactment.