Sen. Judy Seeberger

Maddy summarySF 3971 establishes a regulated program in Minnesota for the therapeutic use of psilocybin by adults aged 21+ with qualifying medical conditions. The bill creates specific roles including registered patients, designated cultivators, and registered facilitators who oversee preparation, administration, and integration sessions. It outlines protections for participants, requires commissioner oversight, sets fees, and establishes an advisory committee, drawing on Minnesota's medical cannabis program model to prioritize patient safety and compassionate access. The program prohibits commercial sales and restricts use to therapeutic settings, not recreational purposes.

Maddy summaryThis bill changes how firefighters in Minnesota must earn the right to their full retirement pension by gradually shortening the number of years they need to work before becoming fully vested. It directly affects firefighters in both defined contribution and defined benefit retirement plans by updating the rules in their association bylaws. Currently, firefighters need 20 years of service to fully vest, but this bill phases that requirement down to 15 years by 2028 and then to 10 years by 2029. The changes also increase how quickly firefighters earn their pension rights each year they work, moving from 4 percent increments to 12 percent increments as the deadline approaches.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires social media platforms and remote computing service providers in Minnesota to report specific drug-related crimes to the state attorney general. Companies must notify the attorney general within 60 days if they have actual knowledge or a reasonable belief that someone is using their services to manufacture, distribute, or sell fentanyl, methamphetamine, counterfeit drugs, or unauthorized prescription medications. The reports must include detailed account information such as user names, addresses, IP addresses, and evidence of whether a virtual private network was used. This law directly affects digital service providers by establishing their legal duty to identify and share data related to these specific illicit activities with state authorities.

Maddy summaryThis bill modifies the duties of the Commissioner of the Department of Human Services regarding the allocation of federal SNAP fiscal disallowances and sanctions. It primarily affects the Commissioner, county agencies, and the state's administration of public assistance programs by adding a specific definition for "MAXIS," the computer system used to determine eligibility and issue benefits. The legislation clarifies the Commissioner's authority to monitor county performance, enforce compliance with federal and state laws, and adjust benefit payments to ensure accuracy. Additionally, the bill outlines new reporting requirements and expands the Commissioner's power to contract with various organizations and federally recognized Tribes to administer assistance programs.

Maddy summaryThis bill updates Minnesota state retirement laws to officially include the local government probation and telecommunicator retirement plan in various existing statutes. It ensures that public employees earning over $425 per month are automatically enrolled in the appropriate retirement plan, which now covers probation officers and telecommunicators alongside other public sector workers. The legislation also clarifies which specific roles, such as election judges and certain temporary staff, remain excluded from mandatory participation. By amending multiple sections of the Minnesota Statutes, the bill standardizes how different government agencies reference and manage this specific retirement system.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates a refundable sales tax exemption for construction materials used in the City of Cottage Grove's TH 61/80th Street Rehabilitation Project. It applies specifically to purchases made between March 31, 2026, and January 1, 2028, covering supplies and equipment for the water infrastructure work. Under this provision, the city would initially pay the sales tax and then receive a full refund from the state's general fund. The legislation is designed to reduce the financial burden on the project by ensuring the city does not ultimately bear the cost of the tax.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates a new retirement subplan within the Minnesota State Retirement System specifically for probation officers and public safety telecommunicators. It allows these employees to retire with full benefits at age 60, which is earlier than the standard retirement age for general state employees. The cost of these additional benefits will be shared between the workers and their employers. The legislation also sets up a committee to manage the subplan and updates state laws to include these new provisions.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates a new retirement plan specifically for Minnesota probation officers and public safety telecommunicators to recognize the high-stress nature of their work. Under the plan, these employees would be eligible for earlier retirement at age 60 and receive larger pension annuities than those in the standard state employee plan. The additional cost of these enhanced benefits would initially be paid by the employees themselves rather than the employers. The legislation also establishes a new retirement fund and defines which specific roles, such as those directly supervising offenders or coordinating emergency calls, qualify for coverage.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires ticket resellers and online ticket marketplaces to clearly disclose pricing information to consumers when selling tickets for events in Minnesota. The law mandates that sellers show the total ticket cost including all fees, the original purchase price, and the percentage markup on resale tickets. It also requires sellers to display their refund policies and confirm that buyers have read these disclosures before completing a purchase. The bill defines various terms like ticket reseller and place of entertainment to clarify who must comply with these new transparency requirements.

Maddy summarySF 2126 establishes January 9 as Law Enforcement Appreciation Day in Minnesota, requiring the governor to issue an annual proclamation. It encourages school districts to partner with law enforcement agencies to create middle and high school "explorer programs" about law enforcement careers, which can count as course credit. The bill appropriates $6 million annually for fiscal years 2026-2027 to reimburse agencies for mandatory peace officer training, and $1 million for fiscal year 2026 to fund grants covering up to 50% of costs for local "pathway to policing" programs recruiting non-traditional candidates. These provisions directly affect schools, law enforcement agencies, and local governments seeking to support officer training and recruitment.