Sen. Tou Xiong

Maddy summaryThis bill allocates $4.5 million from the state's general fund to help the city of North St. Paul design, build, and equip a new water tower. The money is designated as a one-time grant available until the project is finished or stopped. At the same time, the bill cancels a previous $4.5 million state appropriation that was originally set aside for a different community facility in the same city. These changes take effect immediately after the bill is passed.

Maddy summaryThis bill modifies eligibility requirements for public television stations to receive state block grants in Minnesota. It directly affects federally licensed public television stations that must be certified as eligible for community service grants through the Corporation for Public Broadcasting in 2025 to qualify for funding. The key provision updates the statute to specify that grants can only be given to stations meeting this certification requirement, while maintaining existing rules about equal distribution of operational cost funds and matching grant limits based on previous Minnesota-based contributions. The bill also clarifies that unspent grant funds from the first year of a biennium can be carried over to the second fiscal year.

Maddy summaryThis bill modifies Minnesota's state health insurance benefit plans for nonrepresented employees and managerial staff by allowing the inclusion of high-deductible health plan options. It also establishes rules for rounding small cash payments to the nearest five cents in certain transactions, while excluding electronic payment methods from this requirement. The legislation amends existing statutes to clarify these provisions and requires agencies to post rounding policies where cash transactions occur.

Maddy summaryThis bill allocates $10.9 million in state funding to the City of Oakdale for replacing its municipal water main infrastructure. The money will be used to design, construct, and equip the new water system, as well as for associated street reconstruction and improvements. To generate the necessary funds, the state authorizes the sale and issuance of bonds up to the full appropriation amount. The appropriation and bond authorization take effect immediately upon the bill's final enactment.

Maddy summaryThis bill grants the City of Oakdale a refundable sales and use tax exemption for materials and equipment used in its Police Expansion and City Hall Remodel Project. Purchases made between April 30, 2026, and January 1, 2029, will initially be taxed as usual, but the city will receive a refund of those taxes from the state's general fund. The legislation requires that refunds for these eligible purchases cannot be issued until after June 30, 2026, and it appropriates state funds to cover the cost of these refunds.

Maddy summaryThis bill modifies Minnesota laws governing manufactured home parks to improve transparency and fairness in rent, utility billing, and park management. It directly affects park owners and residents by establishing clearer rules for how fees and charges are calculated and disclosed. Key provisions require rent increases to be limited to one per year with a three percent cap, mandate itemized utility bills, and restrict fees based on family size or home characteristics. The legislation also sets standards for safety inspections, including tree hazard removal timelines, and clarifies the role of resident representatives in park purchases.

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 summaryThis bill authorizes the state to issue up to $3.5 million in bonds to fund infrastructure improvements for Saint Paul Regional Water Services. The funds will be used to repair and upgrade the Fridley pump station, including its electrical, mechanical, and piping systems, as well as water pumps and motors. Additionally, the legislation sets aside money for a separate appropriation to replace lead drinking water service lines, though the specific dollar amount for this second part is currently blank in the text. The bill directs the state's commissioner of management and budget to sell these bonds and provide grants to the water services provider once the legislation is enacted.

Maddy summarySF 5088 is a comprehensive bill that combines several policy changes with funding allocations for the Minnesota state government. The legislation establishes a code of ethics for the legislative branch, modifies data practices, and clarifies rules regarding cash transactions and grant management. It also includes specific financial provisions, such as directing unused funds from a tax-forfeited lands settlement back to the commissioner of management and budget. Additionally, the bill appropriates money for various state agencies, including the Attorney General, Administration, and Revenue departments, for fiscal years 2026 and 2027.

Maddy summaryThis bill authorizes $20 million in state bonds to fund the design and construction of a public space over Shepard Road in St. Paul, including adjacent rail lines and related infrastructure. The funds will be provided to Ramsey County through a grant administered by the commissioner of employment and economic development. The project covers predesign, engineering, construction, and equipment for the public realm. This directly affects St. Paul residents by creating new public space and impacts Ramsey County as the recipient of the grant funds. The bill enables the state to issue bonds under existing statutes to finance this specific capital improvement.