Sen. Rob Kupec

Maddy summaryThis bill modifies Minnesota's livestock investment grant program to change how grant amounts are calculated. Instead of offering 10% of the first $500,000 in eligible costs, it now provides 50% of the first $20,000 plus 20% of the next $220,000 in qualifying expenditures. The program supports Minnesota livestock producers raising animals listed in the bill (including cattle, swine, poultry, and bison) who make eligible investments in farm facilities, pasture improvements, or equipment. To qualify, applicants must be Minnesota residents or tribal government representatives operating farms that meet specific registration and documentation requirements. The changes aim to adjust financial incentives for livestock operations under the existing grant framework.

Maddy summaryThis bill increases Minnesota's funding cap for tax credits supporting sustainable aviation fuel producers. It raises the annual allocation limit from $2.1 million to $10 million for fiscal years 2026 through 2029 (up from $2.1 million to $10 million annually). The change applies directly to companies producing sustainable aviation fuel within Minnesota, making more funding available for their tax credits. The amendment modifies Minnesota Statutes section 41A.30, adjusting the annual spending limit for this specific credit program. The change takes effect after final enactment.

Maddy summarySF 2116 modifies how Minnesota towns calculate their state aid by changing the formula used to determine each town's share. It updates the "town aid factor" calculation to combine agricultural property, town area, and population factors, while increasing the annual state funding limit for town aid from $10 million (for 2015-2025) to $11.5 million (starting in 2026). This bill directly affects all Minnesota towns receiving state aid under this program, which includes rural communities relying on this funding for local services. The changes take effect for aid paid in 2026 and later, based on the most recent available data as of January 1 each year.

Maddy summaryThis bill appropriates $2.5 million for fiscal year 2026 and $2.5 million for fiscal year 2027 from the general fund to the commissioner of children, youth, and families. The funds are specifically designated for child care improvement grants under Minnesota Statutes section 142D.20, subdivision 3, paragraph (a), clause (7). These grants will support child care providers in improving their services, with no funding allocated for administrative costs. The bill directly affects licensed child care providers in Minnesota who receive these grants to enhance their programs.

Maddy summaryThis bill appropriates $10 million from the general fund for one-time grants in fiscal year 2026 to support Minnesota-based businesses developing PFAS-free alternatives. It directly affects Minnesota companies that can demonstrate capacity to create agricultural products using rural Minnesota waste streams (like crop byproducts) without competing with food production or increasing transportation emissions. Grants range from $2 million to $5 million per recipient, funding projects that expand manufacturing of PFAS-free alternatives using local agricultural resources. The program requires a 30-day application window and prioritizes applicants with expertise in material science and waste utilization techniques.

Maddy summaryThis bill appropriates $10 million from Minnesota's 2026 budget to the Department of Agriculture for a one-time grant to CelluComp. The funds will support CelluComp's commercialization of an innovative material additive that reduces harmful chemicals (PFAS) and plastic in packaging products. The grant is available until July 1, 2027, and directly affects CelluComp as the recipient and the Department of Agriculture as the administering agency.

Maddy summaryThis bill modifies Minnesota's tax classification for "homestead resort properties" (Class 1c), clarifying which resort properties qualify for a special tax rate. To qualify, properties must have at least three rental units (e.g., cabins, condos, or RV sites), limit commercial rentals to 250 days per year, and include owner-occupancy (where owners live in the property as homesteads via corporate or partnership ownership). Qualifying properties receive a reduced tax rate of 0.45% on the first $50,000 of value, with the remainder taxed at standard rates. This directly affects resort owners seeking tax benefits for properties blending owner residence with seasonal rentals, such as lakeside resorts.

Maddy summaryThis bill increases the school building bond agricultural credit for Minnesota property owners from 70% to 100% of a property's eligible net tax capacity, multiplied by the school debt tax rate. It directly affects agricultural landowners who pay school taxes, reducing their property tax burden. The key change modifies Minnesota Statutes section 273.1387 to set the credit amount at 100% instead of 70% for qualifying properties. The change takes effect for property taxes payable in 2026.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires Minnesota health insurers and the state Department of Human Services to provide equal coverage for FDA-approved nonopioid pain medications as for opioid medications. It prohibits designating nonopioid drugs as "nonpreferred" when opioids are preferred or applying stricter prior authorization rules to nonopioid drugs than to opioids. The requirement applies immediately upon FDA approval of a nonopioid drug for pain treatment, even before formal inclusion in the state's drug formulary. The law directly affects health insurers, state health programs, and providers who prescribe pain medications, ensuring nonopioid options aren't unfairly restricted in coverage.

Maddy summarySF 1950 appropriates funds from the general fund for fiscal years 2026 and 2027 to improve and expand the physical infrastructure of food shelf facilities. The bill directs the commissioner of children, youth, and families to provide grants to nonprofit organizations, federally recognized Tribes, and local governments. These grants specifically support upgrades to buildings, equipment, and other physical facilities used by food shelves to distribute emergency food. The bill does not change eligibility for food assistance programs but focuses on funding the physical infrastructure supporting food distribution.