Maddy summarySF 1912 would allow Minnesota cities and counties to adopt ranked choice voting for local elections, such as mayoral or city council races. The bill creates new procedures in Minnesota Statutes (Chapter 204E) for how ranked choice voting must be implemented, including rules for counting ballots (where votes transfer to the next-ranked candidate if a voter's top choice is eliminated) and defining terms like "active candidate" or "batch elimination." It specifically applies only to local elections, not state or federal races, and requires jurisdictions to follow these standardized procedures if they choose to implement the system. The bill does not require any jurisdiction to adopt ranked choice voting, only authorizes it for local option.
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Maddy summarySF 1911 establishes the Minnesota Civic Fund program, replacing the existing political contribution refund program. It defines "contribution" to include Minnesota Civic Fund credits and requires political committees to forward anonymous contributions exceeding $20 to the state board. The bill also mandates that political committees report the value of redeemed Civic Fund credits on campaign finance disclosures. This directly affects political committees, candidates, and party units that receive contributions, changing how campaign funds are reported and managed under Minnesota's election laws.
Maddy summaryThis bill limits how much Minnesota utility customers pay for executive compensation. It prohibits utility commissions from allowing ratepayers to cover pay for a utility's top 10 executives exceeding the governor's annual salary. The rule applies to utilities serving at least 300,000 retail customers in Minnesota. Compensation covered by the cap includes salary and incentives, but excludes standard expense reimbursements and benefits offered uniformly to all employees. The bill does not restrict pay funded by investors or other non-ratepayer sources.
Maddy summaryThis bill appropriates $150,000 for fiscal year 2026 and $150,000 for fiscal year 2027 from the arts and cultural heritage fund to preserve the oral histories of Hmong veterans who served in the U.S.-sponsored Secret War in Laos during the Vietnam War era. The funds will support Special Guerrilla Units Veterans and Families of USA, Inc. in collecting, documenting, archiving, and preserving these personal accounts. The bill also requires creating educational resources to teach the public and future generations about the history, legacy, and cultural heritage of Hmong communities in Minnesota. This directly affects Hmong veterans and Minnesota's Hmong population by ensuring their wartime experiences are preserved and shared.
Maddy summarySF 1752 requires health insurers and Minnesota medical assistance programs to cover all FDA-approved over-the-counter (OTC) contraceptive drugs, devices, and products without cost-sharing (like co-pays or deductibles). It mandates that plans cover all types of OTC contraceptives purchased at pharmacies at the point of sale, without restrictions on quantity, frequency, or brand. The bill also requires health plans to list covered contraceptives clearly for enrollees and prohibits referral requirements or delays for these services. This applies to health plans offered, issued, or renewed on or after January 1, 2026.
Maddy summarySF 1860 prohibits telecommunications providers in Minnesota from displaying false caller identification information, such as fake names or numbers, to residents' phones. It requires telecom companies to annually block fraudulent calls for Minnesota subscribers at no cost, with specific exceptions for law enforcement, domestic violence shelters, and healthcare communications. Violations are classified as felonies punishable by fines up to $10,000 per incident, and affected subscribers can seek civil damages. The bill directly protects Minnesota residents from deceptive caller ID practices while imposing new obligations on telecom providers.
Maddy summarySF 1070 proposes adding a new constitutional provision to Minnesota's state constitution, requiring all elections to be "free, fair, and equal" and prohibiting civil or military authorities from interfering with voting. If approved by voters in the 2026 general election, the amendment would take effect January 1, 2027, and apply to all statewide and local elections. The bill does not change current election laws but establishes a constitutional standard for election integrity. It directly affects all Minnesotans participating in elections by embedding this requirement into the state's fundamental law.
Maddy summaryThis bill transfers $2.5 million from the general fund to Minnesota's Voting Operations, Technology, and Election Resources Account for each of fiscal years 2026 and 2027. The funds are designated to support election-related technology, equipment, and operational resources under Minnesota Statutes §5.305. The transfer directly affects election administration by providing dedicated funding for voting system maintenance and election resource management. It does not create new spending but reallocates existing state funds to a specific election account. The bill is currently referred to the Elections Committee for further review.
Maddy summaryThis bill modifies Minnesota's diaper distribution program by designating the Diaper Bank of Minnesota as the sole recipient of state funds for statewide diaper distribution. It requires the Diaper Bank to meet specific eligibility criteria, including demonstrating statewide distribution networks, infrastructure, community partnerships, and an equity-focused approach to serving underresourced families. Funds must be used for purchasing diapers and wipes (with up to 10% for administrative costs), and the Diaper Bank must maintain records, submit reports, and allow audits on fund usage. The program directly supports families facing diaper need across Minnesota through a centralized distribution system.
Maddy summaryThis bill appropriates $153 million from Minnesota's general fund to the commissioner of transportation for matching federal funds under the federal Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA). It directly affects the Minnesota Department of Transportation, which will use the funds to cover the state's share for eligible infrastructure projects funded by the IIJA. The appropriation is a one-time allocation available until June 30, 2029, and must comply with existing requirements from Laws 2023, chapter 68, article 4, section 111. The bill does not create new policy but provides specific funding to align Minnesota's contributions with federal infrastructure investments.