Sen. Tou Xiong

Primary SF 761

In committee · Minnesota Senate · Lead sponsor

Minnesota Energy Alley appropriation

Maddy summarySF 761 appropriates $5 million from the renewable development account to fund the Minnesota Energy Alley initiative, managed by Clean Energy Economy Minnesota. The funds will provide seed grants for clean energy businesses, develop workforce training programs, recruit entrepreneurs to Minnesota, and secure additional federal or corporate funding to create a self-sustaining model. This one-time fiscal year 2026 appropriation directly supports Clean Energy Economy Minnesota and the businesses and entrepreneurs participating in the initiative. The bill focuses on economic development through energy-sector investment rather than regulatory changes.

Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates $5M from renewable development account to fund clean energy initiative, advancing fiscal support for economic development programs.95% confidence EnergySupports EnergyAppropriates $5M from renewable development account to fund clean energy business grants, workforce training, and recruitment for sustainable energy initiatives.95% confidence EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentAppropriates $5M from renewable development account to fund clean energy businesses, workforce training, and secure additional funding for clean energy initiatives, directly promoting environmental protection through renewable energy advancement.95% confidence

In committee Jan 30, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SF 109

In committee · Minnesota Senate · Lead sponsor

City of Maplewood tax increment financing special rules authorization

Maddy summarySF 109 authorizes special tax increment financing (TIF) rules for Maplewood’s "3M Renovation and Retention Project Area" (parcel 362922240002). It waives standard TIF requirements like the 90% rule and extends the spending timeline from five to ten years, restricting expenditures to the defined project area bounded by highways and roads. The bill requires redevelopment work to begin within one year, or the affected parcels lose TIF authority, and expires December 31, 2018. This directly affects Maplewood’s ability to fund redevelopment projects through TIF for the 3M Company area.

Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAuthorizes special tax increment financing (TIF) rules to fund Maplewood's specific redevelopment project, directly advancing a tax-based funding mechanism for local economic development.95% confidence

In committee Jan 16, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SF 24

In committee · Minnesota Senate · Lead sponsor

Advisory task force establishment to assess the impacts of climate change on mental health

Maddy summaryMinnesota Senate File 24 establishes a Climate and Mental Health Advisory Task Force under the state's climate resiliency program. The 16-member task force - including representatives from vulnerable communities affected by climate change (like Indigenous groups, farmers, youth, and those exposed to pollutants) - will assess how climate change impacts mental health across Minnesota. It must analyze these effects by demographics (race, income, geography), identify high-impact communities, and recommend specific mitigation strategies with implementation timelines. The bill appropriates funds for the task force’s work through fiscal year 2031.

HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill establishes task force to assess climate's mental health impacts, directly addressing mental health services under healthcare topic. Focus on vulnerable communities and analysis aligns with strengthening mental health policy support.85% confidence

In committee Jan 16, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HF 1442

Signed into law · Minnesota House · Lead sponsor

Minnesota Code of Military Justice modified, data provision changes made, requirements and qualifications modified, jurisdictional and appellate changes made, punitive article updates provided, punishable offenses provided, and penalties provided.

Signed into law Aug 1, 2022 0 co-sponsors

Co-sponsor HF 3950

In committee · Minnesota House · Co-sponsor

Ramsey County; families experiencing homelessness funding provided, and money appropriated.

In committee May 4, 2022 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HF 4269

In committee · Minnesota House · Co-sponsor

First-generation homebuyers down payment assistance fund established under the administration of a central community development financial institution, report required, and money appropriated.

In committee May 3, 2022 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HF 4036

In committee · Minnesota House · Co-sponsor

Legislative task force established to examine aging demographics and issues affecting health aging to determine necessity for a state department on aging, report required, and money appropriated.

In committee Apr 24, 2022 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HF 4783

In committee · Minnesota House · Co-sponsor

Minneapolis; Blue Line light rail extension funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.

In committee Apr 19, 2022 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HF 3363

In committee · Minnesota House · Co-sponsor

Medical assistance enrollees allowed to opt out of managed care enrollment.

In committee Apr 7, 2022 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HF 3090

In committee · Minnesota House · Co-sponsor

Emergency shelter facility grant funding provided, and money appropriated.

In committee Mar 31, 2022 1 co-sponsor Track