Sen. Ann Rest

Maddy summarySF 1717 appropriates $68,000 from the general fund for fiscal year 2026 to the Minnesota Humanities Center, which will provide a one-time grant to Global Synergy Group, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. The funds are designated to support the operation of the YouLead2025 program. This bill directly affects the nonprofit organization receiving the grant and the program it administers. It is a funding measure with no policy changes beyond the specified appropriation.

Maddy summarySF 5101 establishes a new state program to provide financial reimbursement for specific high-profile sports and events held in Minnesota. The bill creates a dedicated account funded by state revenue to support local organizing committees that successfully attract major competitions, such as the Super Bowl, NCAA championships, and Olympic trials. To qualify for funding, an event must be selected from a predefined list of major tournaments, and the site must be chosen after considering venues outside the state. The legislation also requires the commissioner of revenue to submit reports on the program's activities and expenditures.

Maddy summarySF 5010 is a Minnesota bill designed to increase property tax refunds for homeowners by adjusting the income thresholds and payment percentages used to calculate the state homestead credit. The legislation directly affects homeowners by raising the income limits for various tax brackets and reducing the portion of property taxes they must pay out of pocket. Specifically, the bill updates the income ranges and co-pay percentages in the relevant state statutes, allowing more households to qualify for higher refund amounts. This change means that families with incomes up to $38,219 will see an increase in their property tax refunds compared to the previous year's limits.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes an advisory task force to study the future ownership, governance, and funding of Hennepin Healthcare System, a major public hospital in Minnesota. The 14-member group, appointed by the governor, will include representatives from healthcare leadership, clinical operations, finance, public sector governance, workforce, and patient communities. Their main job is to examine different models for running the hospital, including options beyond current county ownership, and to develop a plan for sustainable long-term financing. The task force must meet regularly, receive administrative support from the state, and submit a final report with specific recommendations and draft legislation by February 2027.

Maddy summaryThis bill clarifies recycling targets and state funding for solid waste management districts in Minnesota. It requires districts to adopt recycling goals based on the average of their member counties' targets (using metropolitan county standards if the district includes both metro and non-metro areas), and mandates that state funding distributed to districts equals the sum of funds that would have gone to the individual counties. The bill repeals outdated sections and establishes new definitions for districts, boards, and member counties under revised statutes. It directly affects multi-county solid waste districts and their participating counties by standardizing how goals and funds are calculated.

Maddy summarySF 3900 requires Minnesota state agencies to implement recommendations from the Legislative Auditor related to grant management, inventory tracking, and debt collection. It mandates annual inventory training for employees handling state assets, establishes reporting requirements for agencies on implementing auditor findings, and creates oversight for state grant payments. The bill directly affects all executive state agencies, their commissioners, and employees managing grants or property. Key changes include new penalties for withholding audit information, annual reporting on recommendation implementation, and updated grant management policies.

Maddy summaryThis bill modifies Hennepin County's local sales tax authority and establishes a funding mechanism to support specific county health care facilities and the ballpark authority. It allows the county to use tax revenue collected after debt service payments to provide annual grants of up to $24 million to a designated private, nonprofit level I trauma hospital for uncompensated care, provided the hospital's costs exceed a regional benchmark. The legislation also permits the county to make additional grants for ballpark development and construction, as well as for improvements to county-owned health facilities and related public infrastructure. These changes directly affect Hennepin County government, the specified nonprofit hospital, and the ballpark authority by defining how tax funds are allocated and the conditions under which they are distributed.

Maddy summaryThis bill authorizes the City of Lanesboro to impose a local sales and use tax of up to 0.5% if approved by voters at a future election. The tax revenue would specifically fund two projects: $500,000 for improvements to Sylvan Park and $2,000,000 for road improvements on Trunk Highway 250. The legislation also allows the city to issue up to $2.5 million in bonds to help finance these projects, with the tax revenue potentially used to pay bond interest and principal. The tax would expire after 30 years or once the city determines sufficient funds have been collected to cover the approved project costs and related expenses.

Maddy summaryThis bill authorizes the city of Caledonia to impose a 0.25% local sales and use tax if approved by voters in a special election. The tax revenue would be used to cover tax collection costs and fund up to $1.6 million for building a Public Safety Center. The city could also issue bonds to finance the project, with the tax revenue serving as repayment security. The tax would expire after ten years or once the project costs are fully covered, whichever comes first.

Maddy summaryThis bill appropriates state funds to support the planning and construction of an anaerobic digester or biomass thermal generation facility in Becker, Minnesota. The money will come from the renewable development account and is designated as a one-time grant to Liberty Diversified International. The legislation defines the facility types as systems that convert organic waste into renewable natural gas and biochar, or generate industrial heat by burning organic materials. This funding is intended to advance renewable energy projects in the city and will take effect immediately upon final enactment.