Sen. John Marty

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits corporations and limited liability companies from participating in election activities, including donating money or resources to support or oppose candidates, political parties, or ballot measures. It directly affects business entities incorporated in Minnesota by explicitly removing their legal authority to engage in political spending or influence elections. The law defines election activity as any monetary or in-kind contribution made to aid, promote, or defeat candidates, parties, or ballot questions, and clarifies that such powers are not granted through corporate charters or state statutes. Additionally, the bill establishes that corporate actions taken in violation of this prohibition would be considered unauthorized, though it outlines specific legal procedures for challenging such actions in court.

Maddy summaryThis bill allocates $250,000 from the state's general fund to the Department of Children, Youth, and Families to support Minnesota's Rally to Read program in fiscal year 2026. The funding will be used to grant money to community reading coalitions that aim to improve reading proficiency and reduce educational inequities, with a specific focus on children from prenatal development through age three. Grant recipients must match every dollar of state funding with private money, and the program must prioritize delivering literacy resources to children who need them most while building on existing successful programs. This one-time appropriation is available until June 30, 2028, and may cover staffing, coalition facilitation, meeting expenses, data tracking, and program evaluation.

Maddy summaryThis bill allows public colleges and universities in Minnesota to create policies that prohibit visitors from carrying firearms on campus property. Under the new rules, anyone who brings a firearm onto campus against these policies can be asked to leave, and refusing to comply would result in a petty misdemeanor charge with a fine of up to $25 for a first offense. The law also clarifies that firearms carried in violation of these campus policies cannot be confiscated by authorities. Additionally, the bill maintains that employers and institutions cannot ban firearms in parking lots or parking areas, even if they restrict them elsewhere on campus.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates a one-time emergency rental assistance fund for counties and Tribal governments in Minnesota to help low-income households facing financial hardship after August 31, 2025. The program provides financial support for up to two months of prospective rent and utilities, as well as past-due rent and utility bills, with a maximum cap of five times the median rent per household. Funds are distributed to counties based on population and to Tribal governments equally, with priority given to households including minors, and unspent money must be returned to the state within a specified timeframe.

Maddy summaryThis bill directs $4 million from the Renewable Development Account to the Preweatherization Account for fiscal year 2027. The transfer is a one-time action that moves funds between two existing state energy accounts without creating new programs. This change affects how state energy funding is allocated, with the Preweatherization Account receiving additional resources for weatherization projects. The bill does not establish new requirements or change existing eligibility criteria for programs using these accounts.

Maddy summarySF 4060 requires employers at specific Minnesota airports to pay workers a "quality service wage" (QSW) starting July 2026. This applies to workers at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport, Wold-Chamberlain Field, and other airports managed by the Metropolitan Airports Commission, including food service workers for departing flights. The QSW combines the local minimum wage, health/welfare benefits based on federal standards, and local wage rates. Employers must pay at least this QSW, which will adjust annually using federal McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act guidelines. The bill directly affects airport service workers and their employers at designated locations.

Maddy summaryMinnesota's SF 4003 requires employers to provide suitable seating - such as chairs, stools, or benches with back support - near work areas when sitting is reasonable for the job. It applies to all Minnesota employers in work environments where employees can reasonably use seats, like retail or manufacturing roles involving standing tasks. The law mandates that employers permit seat use and ensures enforcement through the state's occupational safety commissioner under existing statutes, with administrative penalties for violations. This bill directly affects businesses across Minnesota that employ workers in roles where seated breaks are feasible.

Maddy summaryThis bill repeals two Minnesota statutes (3.226 and 16C.053) that previously prohibited the state legislature and executive branch agencies from entering contracts with vendors engaging in discrimination against Israel or businesses operating in Israel. The repealed provisions barred contracts where vendors refused to deal with Israel-based entities or limited commercial relations based on nationality, with limited exemptions for small contracts or waivers. By removing these restrictions, the bill allows state government to contract with any vendor without considering their stance on Israel-related business practices. This change applies to new contracts issued on or after the effective date, affecting all state agencies and the legislature's procurement decisions.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires employers in Minnesota that provide monetary parking benefits to employees to also offer an equivalent monetary benefit for using public transit or other non-driving transportation options. The law applies to any business that currently pays for employee parking and mandates that these employers give workers the choice to receive the same dollar amount for alternative transit methods instead. The commissioner of labor and industry is responsible for enforcing this requirement, ensuring compliance with the new transportation benefit parity rule.

Maddy summaryThis bill updates Minnesota's budget reserve limit to $3.42 billion, matching the current amount already in the state's budget reserve account. It amends state law to ensure that when surplus funds are forecasted, the budget reserve is filled to this specific target before other financial priorities are addressed. The change directly affects the commissioner of management and budget, who must follow this allocation order when managing state funds. By adjusting the statutory language, the bill formalizes the existing financial reality without altering how surplus money is distributed to schools or other programs.