Sen. Ann Johnson Stewart

Maddy summaryThis bill appropriates $100,000 from Minnesota's arts and cultural heritage fund for a grant to Hong De Wu Guan. The funds will support the organization in creating youth-focused cultural arts projects, specifically including Lion Dance programs for after-school settings. The bill directly affects Hong De Wu Guan as the recipient and Minnesota youth participating in these after-school cultural activities. It does not change laws but allocates existing state funds for cultural preservation and community programming.

Maddy summaryThis bill appropriates $1.5 million from the general fund and $500,000 from the workforce development fund for the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games in Minnesota. The funds are for a one-time grant to the Games organizers through Explore Minnesota and a separate grant to support employment activities for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities during the event. The bill directly affects the Special Olympics USA Games organizers and participants with disabilities by providing financial support for the event and related job training initiatives.

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits employers from misclassifying employees to avoid providing proper wages or benefits. Specifically, it amends Minnesota law to ban employers from placing workers in job categories or titles that falsely represent their actual duties, experience, or responsibilities (e.g., labeling a full-time worker as an independent contractor). The law directly affects employers who misclassify workers and protects employees who are denied rightful compensation, overtime, or benefits due to inaccurate job classifications. It adds a specific prohibition to Minnesota Statutes § 181.03, making such misclassification a clear violation.

Maddy summarySF 2367 appropriates $641,000 from the arts and cultural heritage fund for the city of Wayzata to renovate the historic Wayzata Section House and convert it into a Lakeshore Learning Center. The bill directly affects the city of Wayzata by funding the physical renovation and repurposing of a specific historic building. It provides a one-time grant for fiscal year 2026, with no additional policy changes beyond the specified funding allocation. This is a straightforward appropriations bill focused solely on financing the project.

Maddy summaryThis bill appropriates $500,000 for each of fiscal years 2026 and 2027 to fund a grant for the Girl Scouts River Valleys leadership institute. The funds must support specific programs including STEM education, financial literacy, leadership development, career readiness, and healthy relationships. The grant is designated as a one-time appropriation, meaning it is not intended to be renewed annually. This directly affects the Girl Scouts River Valleys organization and its youth programs in Minnesota.

Maddy summarySF 2366 allows Minnesota municipalities to create "street improvement districts" to fund local street projects through targeted fees. It authorizes cities to impose fees on developed properties within designated districts, apportioned based on each parcel's estimated share of local vehicle trips (using certified traffic data). The fees must finance specific street improvements and maintenance identified in a 5-20 year plan, after public hearings and notice to affected property owners. Revenue must be used exclusively for projects within the district and collected for up to 20 years. This new mechanism supplements, but doesn't replace, existing city funding options for street work.

Maddy summarySF 2198 amends Minnesota law to require that interest or investment earnings from transportation revenue must be used exclusively for transportation purposes. It applies to local governments (counties, cities, townships) and specifically targets counties including Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott, and Washington. The bill defines "transportation revenue source" to include highway funds, transportation project grants, related taxes/fees (like vehicle registration fees), and reserves from these sources. This amendment to Minnesota Statutes sections 162.16 and 473.13 ensures that investment income from these funds cannot be diverted to non-transportation uses.

Maddy summaryThis bill removes the $100 minimum transaction amount for a 50-cent retail delivery fee in Minnesota. Previously, the fee applied only to transactions of $100 or more; this change means the fee will now apply to all retail delivery transactions, regardless of amount. Retailers must clearly label the fee as "road improvement and food delivery fee" on receipts and show it separately from the sales price. The change takes effect August 1, 2025, impacting all retailers delivering goods within Minnesota.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends Minnesota Statutes to change how the Metropolitan Council operates. It allows the governor to remove council members for cause after a notice and hearing, requires the governor to appoint the vice-chair from existing members, sets a $40,000 annual salary for members (adjusted with legislator pay increases), and mandates annual reviews of the regional administrator by the council. The changes apply to the council serving the 7-county metropolitan area (Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott, Washington) and directly affect council members and the regional administrator. The bill specifies concrete policy changes without altering the council's structure or voting rules.

Maddy summaryThis bill allows Minnesota counties to levy a wheelage tax of up to $35 annually on registered motor vehicles kept in the county when not in operation. It directly affects vehicle owners in counties that choose to implement this tax, though exemptions apply to motorcycles, motorized bicycles, scooters, and certain other vehicles. Counties must adopt the tax via resolution, and collection can occur through county officials or the state motor vehicle office. The bill updates an existing tax authorization (Minnesota Statutes 163.051) to increase the maximum rate from $20 to $35 per year.