Sen. Ann Johnson Stewart

Maddy summaryThis bill appropriates $425,000 for each of fiscal years 2026 and 2027 to the St. Paul Transportation Management Organization, and $105,000 for each of those years to the Downtown Minneapolis Transportation Management Organization. The funds are intended to support programming, service expansion, public education, and operations aimed at reducing vehicle miles traveled in the metro area. Specific uses include staffing, communications, outreach, and education program development. The appropriations are one-time and must be fully distributed by July 1 each year.

Maddy summaryThis bill appropriates $1.575 million for fiscal year 2026 and $1.575 million for fiscal year 2027 from the general fund to the commissioner of health for a grant to the Family Tree Clinic. The funding supports the clinic's provision of health services, educational outreach, and workforce training focused on culturally competent care. It directly affects the Family Tree Clinic by providing dedicated state funding for these specific programs. The bill creates no new requirements or restrictions, solely authorizing state funds for existing clinic services.

Maddy summaryThis bill appropriates $14.8 million in fiscal year 2026 to fund specific traffic safety initiatives in Minnesota. It allocates $300,000 for work zone speed modifications, $1 million for safe road zone safety measures on trunk highways, $10 million for rural high-risk road improvements, and $2 million for the Advisory Council on Traffic Safety. Additional funds include $2 million for law enforcement safety enforcement grants on rural roads, $2 million for officer training, and $500,000 for "Safe and Sober Rides Home" programs. These funds directly support the Minnesota Department of Transportation, Department of Public Safety, local law enforcement, and communities implementing traffic safety projects.

Maddy summarySF 3320 requires pre-application evaluation for large water projects exceeding 100 million gallons yearly or 250,000 gallons daily. It mandates early consultation with the commissioner before finalizing project details, including site selection or design, to assess water availability and compatibility with existing uses. Local governments must notify the commissioner within 10 days if contacted about such projects. The bill also adds permit conditions requiring water conservation consideration and addresses data center expansions of 100+ megawatts needing environmental reviews under Section 3.

Maddy summarySF 3324 amends a 2023 law requiring the University of Minnesota's Center for Transportation Studies to analyze traffic citation data (speeding, impairment, distraction, seatbelt violations) from 2017-2022. The bill modifies the final report deadline from July 1, 2025, to January 15, 2026, for the Center's evaluation of citation disposition rates, fine amounts, and enforcement patterns. This change directly affects the University of Minnesota Center for Transportation Studies (as the contractor), the Commissioner of Public Safety (who must enter the agreement), and legislative committees overseeing transportation policy. The study's scope and requirements remain unchanged; only the submission timeline is extended.

Maddy summaryThis bill imposes a 5-cent tax per kilowatt-hour on electric vehicle charging at public charging stations (for-profit, metered locations) starting October 1, 2025. It directly affects charging station operators, who must collect and remit the tax monthly to the state. Revenue from the tax is split equally between the highway user tax fund and the transportation advancement account. The tax does not apply to charging at private residences, legacy chargers (until 2032), or stations under 50 kW capacity. It repeals a separate $75 annual surcharge for electric vehicles.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires owners of neglected boats on Minnesota waters or adjacent property to remove or fix them within 14 days after receiving a notice. If owners fail to act, they face criminal misdemeanor charges, civil penalties (2-5 times removal costs), and lose fishing/watercraft licenses until costs are paid. The state can seize and dispose of boats deemed abandoned after the 14-day period, with officials required to notify owners first. It directly affects boat owners who leave vessels inoperable, stranded, or unattended near public waters.

Maddy summaryThis bill funds wetland replacement for road projects in Minnesota. It appropriates $15 million from bond proceeds and $11.5 million from the general fund in fiscal year 2026, plus $7.5 million annually in 2026-2027, to the Board of Water and Soil Resources. The board will use these funds to acquire land, restore wetlands, or purchase credits to replace wetlands drained or filled during public road repairs, reconstruction, or rehabilitation under Minnesota law. The program requires fair market value for land purchases and allows agreements with federal agencies or local entities to meet wetland replacement requirements.

Maddy summaryThis bill modifies Minnesota's rules for driver's license and ID card photographs, allowing certain individuals to wear head coverings in their photos without compromising identification. It applies specifically to people who have lost hair due to illness or injury, or who require continuous medical head coverage (like bandages) for health reasons. Applicants must provide a physician's statement confirming the medical need, that removal of the covering is not permitted, and whether the condition is temporary or permanent. If the condition is temporary, a new photo is required at license renewal. The change ensures photo requirements remain accommodating for medical needs while maintaining clear facial identification.

Maddy summaryThis bill exempts admission fees for championship golf tournaments sponsored by the Professional Golfers' Association of America (PGA) from Minnesota's sales and use tax. It specifically covers the privilege of admission to these tournaments and related PGA-sponsored events. The exemption applies to sales made after June 30, 2025, and directly affects PGA events held in Minnesota by removing the tax burden on ticket purchases. This is a concrete policy change to the state's tax code for a specific type of event.