Sen. Judy Seeberger

Maddy summarySF 3867 provides $500,000 in state funding from bond proceeds to Washington County for safety and congestion improvements at the intersection of Bailey Road (CSAH 18) and Woodbury Drive (CSAH 19) in Woodbury. The bill authorizes the state to issue bonds up to $500,000 to cover this cost, following Minnesota's bond laws. The funds will be used to construct physical changes at the intersection to improve traffic safety and reduce congestion. This project directly affects the City of Woodbury by addressing a specific roadway location with known safety and traffic concerns.

Maddy summaryMinnesota's SF 3939 appropriates one-time funding from the general fund for fiscal year 2027 to create a statewide driver education campaign about the "Move Over" law. The campaign will educate drivers on state law requiring them to slow down and change lanes when passing stopped emergency vehicles or other designated vehicles. This bill directly affects all drivers in Minnesota who operate vehicles on public roads, aiming to increase awareness of existing safety requirements under Minnesota Statutes § 169.18, subdivisions 11 and 11a.

Maddy summarySF 3724 requires employers with 15+ employees (effective July 1, 1994), employment agencies, and labor organizations to provide a standardized job accommodation request form to employees who disclose a known disability needing accommodation. The bill mandates that employers use this form to initiate an interactive process, helping identify the employee’s disability-related limitations and potential reasonable accommodations. The form must allow employees to specify their needs, and the commissioner will develop and distribute the required form. This change amends Minnesota Statutes section 363A.08 to formalize the process for requesting accommodations under the state’s anti-discrimination law.

Maddy summaryThis bill modifies disciplinary procedures for students in early learning programs (preschool, pre-K, and kindergarten through grade 3) in Minnesota. It prohibits dismissals from these programs unless a serious safety threat exists, requiring schools to first try non-exclusionary strategies like family collaboration, support plans, or referrals for services. Only after exhausting these steps may schools consider suspensions, exclusions, or expulsions. The changes take effect for the 2026-2027 school year.

Maddy summarySF 3837 allocates $ from the general fund for fiscal year 2026 to fund a public awareness campaign about extreme risk protection orders (ERPOs). The campaign, run by the state public safety agency, aims to educate both the public and law enforcement about ERPOs. The agency may contract with private organizations to help develop and deliver this information. This bill solely provides funding for awareness efforts and does not change ERPO laws or procedures.

Maddy summarySF 3722 requires Minnesota's Department of Education to create and maintain an oral translation of procedural safeguards notices for parents or guardians of children with disabilities in public schools. This bill directly affects families navigating special education services, ensuring they can access critical information about their rights in a format that accommodates language barriers or hearing needs. The key provision mandates the development of this oral translation resource, which will be available starting the 2026-2027 school year. The bill focuses on improving accessibility of existing procedural safeguards without altering the content of those safeguards themselves.

Maddy summaryThis bill allows individuals injured because someone failed to provide aid in certain emergencies to file a civil lawsuit seeking damages, costs, and attorney fees. It directly affects people who suffer harm when others do not assist in situations covered by existing Minnesota law (specifically violations of sections 609.662, subd. 2(a) or 3(a)). The key provision adds a new civil remedy to the statute, enabling victims to pursue compensation for injuries caused by this failure to act. The law will take effect on August 1, 2026, applying to cases occurring on or after that date.

Maddy summaryThis bill modifies water-use permit requirements for the City of Lake Elmo. It requires the state commissioner of natural resources to issue permits for the city's municipal water wells and allows increases to permit volumes based on approved annual water supply plans. The bill removes a previous requirement that all Lake Elmo permits include conservation measures similar to those near White Bear Lake. It expires June 30, 2027, and is effective upon enactment. The changes directly affect Lake Elmo's ability to manage its water infrastructure.

Maddy summaryThis bill appropriates $5 million from state transportation funds to construct a new interchange at the intersection of Trunk Highway 36 and Lake Elmo Avenue in Washington County. The funding, authorized through up to $5 million in state bonds, covers property acquisition, design, construction, and equipment for the city of Lake Elmo’s share of the project. The project will create a new road connection at this specific location to improve traffic flow and safety. The bill is procedural, focusing solely on funding authorization for this infrastructure upgrade.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes a state program to provide rebates for installing water treatment systems that reduce manganese contamination in drinking water. It offers up to $1,400 in rebates to licensed contractors who install eligible systems in residential homes located in designated impacted areas (where manganese levels exceed health guidelines) and where household income is $95,000 or less. Contractors must collect 10% upfront from homeowners, follow Minnesota plumbing standards, and submit rebate applications with both homeowner and contractor signatures. The program is funded by a one-time $ appropriation from the general fund for fiscal year 2026, available until June 30, 2028.