Sen. Ron Latz

Maddy summarySF 1855 prohibits businesses from requiring consumers to engage in political activity (like signing petitions or providing contact details to contact officials) as a condition to access services through apps or websites. It requires businesses to provide a clear opt-out option so consumers can use the service without participating in political activity. This bill directly affects app and website providers that might have required political engagement for access, and protects consumers from being pressured into political actions. The proposed law, if passed, would make any terms forcing political activity void and unenforceable under Minnesota Statutes. The bill is currently in committee and has not yet been enacted.

Maddy summarySF 734 appropriates state funds for supplemental security grants to nonprofit organizations that have already been approved for federal nonprofit security grants through the Federal Emergency Management Agency. The bill allows eligible nonprofits to receive up to $75,000 total from both federal and state programs without submitting new applications, using their existing federal grant applications as their state application. Grants are awarded in the same order as the federal program, with the state program funding only after federal recipients are announced. This ensures nonprofits don't face duplicate application processes while preventing total funding from exceeding $75,000 per organization.

Maddy summaryThis bill appropriates $6.9 million in state bond funds to improve infrastructure in St. Louis Park, specifically targeting Louisiana Avenue South and Oxford Street corridors. The funding covers property acquisition, street reconstruction, sidewalks, bike paths, utility repairs (water, sewer, storm systems), bridge modifications, flood storage infrastructure, and traffic signals. The city of St. Louis Park directly receives the funds to execute these physical improvements. The state will issue bonds up to $6.9 million to finance the project, repayable from future state transportation funds.

Maddy summaryThis bill appropriates $4.05 million from state bonds to fund infrastructure improvements in St. Louis Park. It directly affects the city and its residents by financing property acquisition, design, construction, and upgrades for Wayzata Boulevard (from Louisiana Avenue to Zarthan Avenue), Zarthan Avenue (from Wayzata Boulevard to 200 feet south of 16th Street), and 16th Street (from Zarthan Avenue to Park Place Boulevard). Key provisions include funding for sidewalks, trails, utility repairs (water, sewer, storm sewer), streetlights, signals, pavement, curb/gutter, and roundabouts. The state will issue bonds to cover the costs, with funds becoming available once project resources are committed per state law.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires Minnesota permit to carry holders to notify the issuing sheriff within 30 days of legally changing their name. It amends existing law to specifically include name changes alongside address changes and lost permits as reporting requirements. Failure to report a name change is a petty misdemeanor punishable by a $25 fine for a first offense. Permit holders must pay a $10 fee to obtain a replacement permit card after submitting the required notification. The bill directly affects individuals holding Minnesota permit to carry licenses who legally change their name.

Maddy summaryThis bill modifies Minnesota's DWI law regarding license plate impoundment and reissuance. It directly affects drivers convicted of DWI who have their license plates impounded. Key changes include: requiring police to either destroy impounded plates or permanently invalidate them with a sticker, extending temporary driving permits to 45 days for blood/urine test cases (up from 14 days), and clarifying that permits only cover the specific vehicle issued. The bill also adds new criminal penalties for violations like operating a vehicle with impounded plates or making false statements about plate reissuance.

Maddy summaryThis bill appropriates $10.5 million from state bond proceeds to fund capital improvements at the Edina Aquatic Center. The funds will support major projects like replacing outdated mechanical or electrical systems, upgrading utility infrastructure, and making site renovations - including energy conservation upgrades - to maintain operations. The money is provided as a grant to the City of Edina through the commissioner of employment and economic development. The state will issue bonds up to $10.5 million to cover this appropriation, effective upon final enactment.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates a refundable sales tax exemption for construction materials used in two specific Edina park projects: Fred Richards Park (per its master plan) and Braemar Park (per its master plan). It exempts materials purchased between January 1, 2024, and December 31, 2029, from Minnesota's sales and use tax, with refunds processed after June 30, 2025. The state treasury will reimburse the exemption amount from the general fund, and the exemption applies retroactively to purchases made after December 31, 2023. This directly affects contractors and developers working on these designated park improvements in Edina.

Maddy summarySF 1478 appropriates $5.3 million from the state transportation fund to build an interchange at the intersection of Highway 100 and Vernon Avenue/West 50th Street in Edina, Minnesota. The bill authorizes the state to sell bonds up to this amount to fund the project’s design, engineering, and construction. Any surplus land created by the interchange must be dedicated by Edina for a fire station or municipal campus. This bill directly affects the city of Edina and its residents through improved transportation infrastructure at this specific location.

Maddy summaryThis bill modifies Minnesota's Business Corporation Act by clarifying key definitions related to corporate ownership and governance. It specifically updates the definition of "beneficial owner" to clarify when individuals or entities control voting power or shares (e.g., excluding revocable proxies or tender offers pending acceptance) and adds definitions for terms like "defective corporate act," "emergency" (including pandemics or cyber attacks), and "failure of authorization." These changes aim to provide clearer legal standards for corporate transactions, voting rights, and emergency procedures under Minnesota law. The bill does not create new taxes, fees, or substantive business requirements - it refines existing legal language for precision.