Sen. Ann Johnson Stewart

Maddy summaryThis bill requires Minnesota's Division of Driver and Vehicle Services to update its website to show real-time availability for road skills examinations. It mandates that the website display the next available exam dates and times at each location and include a feature allowing applicants to enter an address to find the closest available appointments sorted by distance. The changes apply to all applicants needing a class D road skills test for driver's license issuance. The policy modifies existing website requirements under Minnesota Statutes section 171.13 to improve transparency and accessibility of scheduling. The changes take effect August 1, 2025.

Maddy summaryThis bill appropriates $14.9 million in state bond funds to support Wayzata's downtown lakeshore restoration project. It directly affects the city of Wayzata by funding the final phase of improvements, including an eco park, restoration of the historic Section Foreman House and Wayzata Depot site, lake edge preservation on Lake Minnetonka, and upgrades to Wayzata Beach and Klapprich Park. The funds will also cover design for new public safety facilities serving the lakefront area. The state will issue bonds up to $14.9 million to finance these projects, which build on prior funding for the same initiative.

Maddy summaryThis bill appropriates $13,287,000 from state bond proceeds to fund street reconstruction and infrastructure upgrades in the city of Excelsior. It directly affects Excelsior residents and local infrastructure by covering water mains, storm sewers, sanitary sewers, curbs, gutters, and related improvements. The funds will cover predesign, engineering, construction, and other project costs, with pre-existing city expenditures counting toward required matching funds. The state will issue bonds to finance this appropriation, following Minnesota's bond procedures under statutes 16A.631-16A.675.

Maddy summaryThis bill appropriates $26,755,000 from state bond proceeds to fund drinking water infrastructure improvements in the city of Minnetrista. The funds will be used to design, construct, and equip upgrades to the city's water system, specifically targeting improved resiliency, storage capacity, and treatment capabilities. The state will issue bonds to raise the required funds, authorized under Minnesota Statutes and the state constitution. This directly affects Minnetrista residents by enhancing the reliability and quality of their drinking water supply.

Maddy summarySF 737 establishes mandatory minimum fines for drivers who fail to stop for school buses. It directly affects drivers who violate Minnesota's school bus stop arm law, imposing fines of at least $500 for first offenses, $700 for repeat violations within ten years, and $950 for two or more prior violations. The bill also defines specific scenarios as gross misdemeanors - passing a bus on the right side (passenger door) or when children are outside on the street/sidewalk - with stricter penalties. The law would take effect on August 1, 2025, applying to violations occurring on or after that date.

Maddy summarySF 1001 appropriates $300,000 for fiscal year 2026 and $300,000 for fiscal year 2027 from the general fund to the I-494 Corridor Commission. The funds are designated for specific programming and service expansion, including staffing, communications, outreach, education program development, and operations management. The commissioner of transportation must disburse the full amount by July 31 each year, with no retention allowed, and the appropriation is specified as a one-time funding measure. This bill directly provides financial resources to the I-494 Corridor Commission to support its operational and community engagement activities.

Maddy summaryThis bill appropriates $15 million in state bond funds to install suicide prevention barriers on the Washington Avenue Pedestrian Bridge at the University of Minnesota's Twin Cities campus. It directly affects the university, bridge users, and suicide prevention efforts at this specific location. The key mechanism is authorizing the sale of $15 million in state bonds to cover the design and construction costs, with requirements for the university to consult with suicide prevention experts and impacted individuals during planning. The project aims to replace existing pedestrian enclosures with barriers designed to prevent suicide attempts.

Maddy summaryThis bill appropriates $1.5 million for fiscal year 2026 and $1.5 million for fiscal year 2027 from the general fund to the commissioner of health. The funds are designated for grants supporting sexual and reproductive health services, distributed under Minnesota Statutes section 145.925. These grants directly support health service providers offering such care, including clinics and community organizations. The bill creates no new requirements but allocates existing state funds to expand access to these services. It does not change eligibility criteria or create new program rules.

Maddy summaryThis bill modifies Minnesota's water infrastructure funding programs to increase support for communities. It raises the maximum grant amount for water projects from $5 million to $10 million per project (or $20,000 per connection), adjusts affordability thresholds for wastewater and drinking water systems based on household income, and establishes a new "emerging contaminants grant program" to address new water pollution threats. These changes apply to governmental units (like cities and counties) seeking funding for wastewater treatment, drinking water systems, and projects meeting federal or state water quality standards. The bill also authorizes bond issuance to fund these programs, with specific provisions for areas with challenging geology or strict discharge limits.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes a new public safety aid program for Minnesota counties, cities, and tribal governments, appropriating $300 million in fiscal year 2026. Aid amounts are calculated based on population using three allowances: county basic (70% of funds), county additional (30% of funds), and local unit allowance (100% for cities/towns). Funds must be used for public safety services like community violence prevention, mental health crisis response, first responder equipment, and training - but cannot cover armored vehicles, police station construction, or misconduct costs. The commissioner will certify payments by September 2025, with full disbursement by December 2025 for 2025 aid.