Maddy summarySF 1912 would allow Minnesota cities and counties to adopt ranked choice voting for local elections, such as mayoral or city council races. The bill creates new procedures in Minnesota Statutes (Chapter 204E) for how ranked choice voting must be implemented, including rules for counting ballots (where votes transfer to the next-ranked candidate if a voter's top choice is eliminated) and defining terms like "active candidate" or "batch elimination." It specifically applies only to local elections, not state or federal races, and requires jurisdictions to follow these standardized procedures if they choose to implement the system. The bill does not require any jurisdiction to adopt ranked choice voting, only authorizes it for local option.
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Maddy summarySF 1755 appropriates funds from the state general fund to the Twin Lake Association for water quality improvements at Upper Twin Lake in Hennepin County. The bill allocates money for a two-year project using nonchemical technologies, infrastructure, selective weed control, carp management, and training (funds available until June 2028), plus additional funds specifically for increased weed harvesting. It directly affects the Twin Lake Association as the grant recipient and benefits local residents and the lake ecosystem through targeted water quality efforts. The bill is purely a funding measure with no new regulations or policy changes.
Maddy summaryMinnesota Senate File 2115 modifies rules for historic building rehabilitation tax credits by allowing a second assignment of credit certificates. It directly affects developers and businesses that qualify for these credits, enabling the original recipient to transfer the credit to a second party before claiming the first payment. The key change requires both the initial assignee and any subsequent assignee to notify the state commissioner within 30 days of each transfer. This expands prior rules that only permitted one assignment, while maintaining that credit amounts equal 100% of the federal credit (or 90% for grants) and must be claimed within three years of the allocation certificate.
Maddy summarySF 2045, the "Equal Access to Broadband Act establishment provision," defines key terms and creates a framework for improving broadband access in Minnesota. It establishes the Office of Broadband Development and clarifies definitions including "broadband" (100 Mbps download/20 Mbps upload), "underserved areas" (lacking minimum speeds), and "broadband infrastructure." The bill preserves local government authority over right-of-way management for providers while requiring coordination with municipalities to minimize future relocations of infrastructure. This legislation primarily sets the groundwork for future broadband initiatives by standardizing terminology and governance structures.
Maddy summarySF 1984 regulates prepayments for long-term dental treatments in Minnesota. It prohibits dentists from requiring patients to pay any upfront amount for dental services scheduled to take more than 90 days to complete. Instead, dentists must offer patients at least two separate payments due at least 30 days apart once treatment begins. This bill directly affects patients receiving extended dental care and dental practices providing such services.
Maddy summaryThis bill modifies Minnesota's sales tax exemption for construction materials used specifically in new water treatment plants and trunk water main projects in the city of Ramsey. It exempts these materials from sales tax if purchased between January 1, 2023, and June 30, 2027, with refunds processed retroactively from December 31, 2022. The exemption applies directly to contractors and suppliers working on eligible water infrastructure projects within Ramsey. Purchases made during this period qualify for tax refunds under existing procedures for similar projects. The law applies only to Ramsey's water infrastructure, not general construction.
Maddy summaryThis bill extends time limits for two specific tax increment financing (TIF) districts in Edina, Minnesota. For the "72nd & France 2" district, it extends the initial five-year period to ten years and the post-period use of tax increments to 11 years, while allowing a potential five-year extension. For the "70th & France" district, it similarly extends the initial period to ten years and post-period to 11 years, with an option for a ten-year extension. These changes directly affect Edina's ability to manage economic development funding through these districts, which use increased property tax revenue to finance public improvements. The extensions require compliance with specific state administrative procedures before taking effect.
Maddy summarySF 44 modifies Minnesota's sales tax rules to establish a "vendor allowance," allowing retailers with $10,000 or more in annual sales tax liability to keep a portion of collected tax as compensation for collection costs. The allowance equals a percentage of eligible taxes collected (with a minimum $10 per reporting period), calculated under new section 297A.816. It affects most retailers (excluding construction material vendors under specific conditions), requiring them to report and remit the remaining tax via electronic payment by specified deadlines. The bill takes effect for sales after June 30, 2025, and updates tax code sections 289A.20 and 297A.77.
Maddy summaryThis bill increases the maximum tax credit available for long-term care insurance premiums in Minnesota. It raises the annual credit cap from $100 (for individuals) and $200 (for married couples) to $250 (for individuals) and $500 (for married couples filing jointly). The credit remains 25% of premiums paid, but the new limits apply to each qualified beneficiary. This change directly affects Minnesotans who purchase qualifying long-term care insurance policies and file state taxes. The amendment takes effect for taxable years beginning after December 31, 2024.
Maddy summaryThis bill appropriates $200 million from state bonds to fund the University of Minnesota's Higher Education Asset Preservation and Replacement (HEAPR) program. The funds will be used by the University of Minnesota Board of Regents to preserve and replace campus infrastructure, such as buildings and equipment. The bill authorizes the state to sell bonds up to $200 million to cover this appropriation, as specified in Minnesota law. It directly affects the University of Minnesota's capital planning and infrastructure management.