Sen. John Marty

Maddy summaryThis bill requires Minnesota state agencies to include a one-page summary on the first page of every request for proposals starting October 1, 2026. The summary page must provide vendors with essential information such as project scope, budget range, eligible applicants, payment details, and evaluation criteria in plain language. A standardized template will be developed for all agencies to use, ensuring consistency across state procurement processes. This change aims to help potential vendors quickly assess whether they can meet the requirements before investing time in preparing full proposals.

Maddy summaryThis bill restricts how members, officers, and employees of the Minnesota Senate and House of Representatives can use legislative resources like email addresses, telephone numbers, and office space. It prohibits assigning legislative email addresses or phone numbers to anyone who is not a legislator, officer, or employee, and limits the use of assigned member phone numbers to the member and their authorized staff. The bill also requires written notification to caucus leaders before allowing contractors or non-employees to occupy legislative office space. Enforcement of these rules will be handled through legislative rules rather than court intervention, with no judicial authority to enforce or penalize violations.

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits the sale and possession of lead ammunition in Minnesota to protect public safety and the environment. It establishes a phased ban where manufacturers and wholesalers cannot sell lead ammo starting August 1, 2027, while retailers are banned from selling it beginning August 1, 2028. By August 1, 2028, individuals are also prohibited from using or possessing lead ammunition, with civil penalties of up to $5,000 for violations. The law includes exemptions for peace officers and government employees performing official duties, and it requires a public buyback program to help residents dispose of or exchange existing lead ammunition. Additionally, the bill mandates that shooting ranges and hunting programs incorporate education about the dangers of lead and the benefits of nontoxic alternatives.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires the Minnesota commissioner of natural resources to hold a design contest for a new state park license plate. The contest must result in a plate design that celebrates the North Shore and the Lake Superior Agate. It directly affects the state's natural resources department and vehicle license plate program. The amendment updates existing law to specify these design requirements for the upcoming license plate.

Maddy summarySF 3650 would ban prescription drug manufacturers from advertising their products on television to consumers in Minnesota. The bill defines "television advertisement" to include over-the-air broadcasts and internet streams of those broadcasts, and specifies that the prohibition applies to ads promoting prescription drugs sold directly to consumers. If enacted, the law would require drug manufacturers to stop running such TV ads, with enforcement handled by the attorney general under existing law. The bill is currently in committee review after its introduction in February 2026.

Maddy summarySF 3299 requires community pharmacies in Minnesota to receive minimum reimbursement for dispensed prescriptions, directly affecting local pharmacies and the entities that reimburse them (pharmacy benefit managers and managed care organizations). The bill mandates reimbursement at or above the National Average Drug Acquisition Cost (NADAC) or Wholesale Acquisition Cost (WAC), plus a professional dispensing fee adjusted every two years based on cost surveys to cover inflation and operational expenses. It prohibits below-cost payments, negative adjustments (like transaction fees), and unequal reimbursement rates between community pharmacies and PBM-owned pharmacies. This applies to all prescriptions except those involving federal 340B program drugs, which follow separate federal/state rules.

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits Minnesota municipalities from signing nondisclosure agreements that prevent them from sharing information about land development, economic projects, or programs funded with public money. It applies to counties, cities, towns, school districts, and other local government entities, as well as their employees and representatives. Any such agreements that violate this rule would be automatically invalid and unenforceable, though the rest of the contract would remain in effect. Municipalities must also publicly disclose any contracts that attempt to restrict information sharing under these rules. The law takes effect immediately after final passage and applies to agreements entered into, renewed, or extended on or after that date.

Maddy summaryThis bill restricts public utilities in Minnesota from including certain expenses in the rates charged to customers. It prohibits utilities from recovering costs related to executive compensation over $300,000 for their ten highest-paid officers, as well as expenses for advertising, lobbying, political contributions, charitable donations, travel, and other specified categories. Utilities must submit detailed annual reports to regulators listing these expenses by category, including dates, amounts, vendors, and business purposes. If a utility violates these rules, regulators can require refunds to customers plus interest and impose penalties equal to 200 percent of the improperly recovered amount. The bill does not limit compensation paid from sources other than ratepayers, such as investor funds.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes a new Greenhouse Gas Pollution Superfund in Minnesota that would charge fossil fuel companies for their historical emissions. The program targets entities that extracted or refined fossil fuels between 1995 and 2026 and are responsible for more than one billion metric tons of greenhouse gas emissions. Money collected from these charges would be placed in a dedicated account to fund climate change adaptation projects for state, local, and Tribal governments, as well as disadvantaged communities. The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency commissioner would determine liability amounts and oversee collection and distribution of funds. The legislation defines covered emissions, fossil fuel businesses, and eligible projects, creating a mechanism to recover costs from major polluters for climate resilience efforts.

Maddy summaryThis bill, titled the Yes in God's Back Yard (YIGBY) Housing Act, restricts local government regulations on affordable housing developments proposed by religious organizations in Minnesota. It defines "qualified development" as affordable housing built on land owned by a religious institution for at least one year and establishes a process where municipalities must temporarily suspend enforcement of zoning rules if a religious group claims they impose a substantial burden on religious exercise. Under the law, municipalities must review such claims within 30 days and adjust regulations if they fail to meet strict legal standards requiring a compelling governmental interest and the least restrictive means. The bill also allows religious institutions to sue for damages or other relief if their rights are violated, including reimbursement for legal fees.