Sen. John Marty

Maddy summarySF 733 requires pipeline owners in Minnesota to remove abandoned pipelines and related infrastructure from landowners' property after ceasing operations. Pipeline owners must provide landowners 60 days' notice before stopping operations and remove all abandoned equipment within 90 days of landowner requests, which must include specific written removal demands. Landowners can choose to have pipelines left in place by submitting a notarized request, but pipeline owners remain responsible for land restoration, including topsoil replacement, erosion control, establishing vegetation, and managing invasive species for five years. This bill directly affects pipeline companies and landowners whose property contains abandoned pipelines.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires Minnesota's Department of Revenue to publicly post certain corporate franchise tax information on its website within one month after the third calendar year following a corporation's taxable year. It specifically applies to corporations with $250 million or more in annual gross sales or receipts, making available their franchise tax returns, calculation forms, and corporate identity for state tax purposes. The disclosure does not include federal tax information. The requirement becomes effective for data needed after December 31, 2025. This affects large corporations operating in Minnesota by increasing transparency around their state tax filings.

Maddy summarySF 1059 establishes Minnesota's Patient-Centered Care program to directly pay healthcare providers for services to medical assistance and MinnesotaCare enrollees, replacing current managed care contracts. The bill requires the state commissioner to pay providers directly (not through managed care organizations) for all services, including separate payments for drugs and vaccines, and adds monthly care coordination fees for primary care providers. It also funds community health workers to conduct outreach for vulnerable populations (like those experiencing homelessness or mental illness) and reduce hospital readmissions through discharge planning. This affects approximately 600,000 Minnesotans enrolled in medical assistance or MinnesotaCare programs.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires local election officials to post clear, multilingual notices at any closed polling place stating the new location. The notice must remain posted for all primary and general elections until the next presidential election or redistricting occurs. It directly affects voters in precincts where polling places change and local election officials responsible for posting the notices. The requirement amends Minnesota election law to extend the notice period beyond a single election cycle, ensuring voters consistently receive updated polling place information.

Maddy summarySF 2323 would expand MinnesotaCare eligibility to cover more low-income Minnesotans, including those currently ineligible due to income levels. It establishes a new premium scale for these expanded enrollees and requires the state to seek a federal Section 1332 waiver to implement the change. The expansion would take effect on January 1, 2029, or after federal approval, whichever comes later. This bill directly affects working families and individuals who currently don’t qualify for MinnesotaCare but also can’t afford private insurance.

Maddy summarySF 2637 creates a tax credit for small Minnesota businesses that advertise in qualifying local media. It allows businesses with fewer than 50 full-time employees to claim a credit equal to 80% of qualifying local advertising expenses (for 2025) or 50% (for 2026+), with annual limits of $5,000 and $2,500 respectively. Qualifying media includes local newspapers or broadcast stations serving Minnesota communities that meet specific criteria, such as employing local journalists and primarily serving regional audiences. The credit expires for taxable years beginning after 2028 and applies to expenses paid after December 31, 2024.

Maddy summaryThis bill adjusts Minnesota's individual income tax brackets by increasing the income thresholds for each tax rate while keeping the rates unchanged. For example, the first tax rate of 5.35% now applies to married couples filing jointly earning up to $47,620 (up from $38,770), and single filers up to $32,570 (up from $26,520). It affects all Minnesota individual taxpayers who file income tax returns, including married couples, single filers, and heads of household. The changes take effect for taxable years beginning after December 31, 2024. The bill modifies specific sections of Minnesota Statutes related to tax rate schedules without altering the tax rates themselves.

Maddy summaryThis bill increases Minnesota's income threshold for the child tax credit, allowing more families to qualify for the full benefit. It raises the phaseout threshold to $45,490 for married couples filing jointly and $38,340 for other filers (up from $35,000 and $29,500, respectively), meaning families earning above these new levels will retain more of their credit. The bill also requires annual inflation adjustments to these thresholds starting in 2026, ensuring the credit remains accessible as costs rise. This directly affects low-to-moderate income families who claim the child tax credit but would have seen benefits reduced under the previous thresholds.

Maddy summaryThis bill updates Minnesota's mental health terminology in state statutes by replacing outdated terms like "mental illness" with more precise language in multiple health-related laws. It requires health insurance plans to cover antipsychotic drugs for treating "emotional disturbance" or "mental illness" without special co-pays or deductibles, provided a healthcare provider certifies the drug is the best treatment. The bill also ensures patients can continue their prescribed medication for up to one year without extra costs when switching health plans or if a plan's drug list changes, as long as a provider confirms the drug's effectiveness. This directly affects health insurance companies and patients with mental health conditions requiring these medications.

Maddy summarySF 1315 modifies Minnesota's child care licensing process by changing how providers can challenge correction orders from the Department of Children, Youth, and Families. It requires providers to submit written reconsideration requests within 20 days, including specific errors, explanations, and supporting documentation. The bill also creates an expedited review option for licensed family child care providers facing significant costs or program changes to comply with a correction order. Additionally, it delays public posting of correction orders until after the 20-day reconsideration period or until the department issues its final decision. This bill directly affects licensed child care providers and centers operating under Minnesota Statutes section 142B.16.