Sen. Julia Coleman

Maddy summaryThis bill, SF 10 ("Preserving Girls' Sports Act"), requires Minnesota public schools to designate athletic teams as "male," "female," or "coed" based solely on biological sex at birth. It specifically mandates that teams designated for females must only include students who were biologically female at birth, amending existing education statutes to enforce this restriction. The law directly affects public school athletic programs, student athletes participating in girls' sports, and school administrators responsible for team eligibility. Key provisions include new team designation requirements and a rule that schools must follow these biological sex standards for female-designated teams. The bill takes effect the day after final enactment.

Maddy summarySF 3498 directs the Metropolitan Council to allocate 3.7% of regional transportation sales tax revenue collected in the metro area to SouthWest Transit. This amendment to Minnesota Statutes section 473.4465 specifically requires the Council to share this fixed percentage of funds with SouthWest Transit as a replacement service provider. The bill does not create new funding streams but mandates a specific allocation of existing tax revenue for SouthWest Transit's operations. It directly affects SouthWest Transit's funding from the regional transportation sales tax.

Maddy summaryThis bill authorizes Minnesota to issue up to $10 million in state bonds to fund specific upgrades at Cologne's wastewater treatment facility. The funds will be granted to the city of Cologne for designing, constructing, and equipping improvements including a pretreatment system, new aeration basins, clarifiers, filters, and additional biosolids storage. The project directly affects the city of Cologne and its wastewater infrastructure, with the state covering costs through bond proceeds rather than general funds. The bond sale mechanism follows standard state procedures for capital investment projects.

Maddy summaryThis bill bans certain toxic chemicals in cosmetics sold in Minnesota starting January 1, 2027. It prohibits intentionally added ortho-phthalates, formaldehyde-releasing chemicals, triclosan, specific dyes, and lead above two parts per million (or five parts per million for colored products or clay masks). The law directly affects cosmetic manufacturers, retailers, and distributors in Minnesota, with special provisions for small businesses (under 50 employees) to help them reformulate products or transition to safer alternatives. The Pollution Control Agency must also identify additional chemicals of concern by July 2026 and develop rules for future regulations, while providing technical support to small businesses and cosmetology services.

Maddy summarySF 676 requires Minnesota school principals to provide teachers and parents with timely notice (within 24-48 hours) of violent incidents causing injuries on school grounds or at school events, including whether videos exist and if weapons were involved. The notice must not reveal student identities and must use contact methods parents have consented to. The bill also prohibits schools from retaliating against staff who report, discuss, or participate in investigations about school violence. This law applies to all public and charter schools starting the 2025-2026 school year.

Maddy summarySF 3372 increases criminal penalties for swatting - making false emergency calls to trigger police responses - by amending Minnesota Statutes §609.78. It raises penalties based on harm caused: up to 10 years in prison or $20,000 fines for causing death/great bodily harm (subd. 2a), and up to 10 years or $20,000 fines for targeting officials’ homes (subd. 2c), including elected officials, judges, prosecutors, correctional staff, or peace officers. The bill applies to offenses committed on or after August 1, 2025, and directly affects individuals who make false emergency calls, particularly those targeting public officials. These changes aim to deter swatting by strengthening consequences for causing harm or threatening officials.

Maddy summaryThis bill lowers the age for teachers with 30+ years of service to qualify for reduced early retirement penalties from 62 to 60. It amends Minnesota Statutes §354.44, subdivision 6, changing the rule that previously applied a penalty for retiring before age 62. Teachers meeting the 30-year service requirement would no longer face a reduction in benefits for retiring at age 60 or older. The bill also clarifies postretirement adjustment timing but focuses primarily on the age reduction for eligible educators. This change directly affects current and future Minnesota Teachers Retirement Association members with substantial service history.

Maddy summarySF 3293 establishes a 14-member Commission on Government Efficiency and Waste Prevention to oversee state agency operations. The commission, appointed with specific legislative and gubernatorial representation (including non-elected officials and elected caucus members), must develop proposals to streamline government, cut inefficient spending, identify waste/fraud, and recommend technology improvements. It is required to submit annual reports by December 1st starting in 2026 to the governor and legislative leaders, documenting waste identification and technology recommendations for improving public services. The bill directly affects state agencies by requiring them to be reviewed for efficiency and waste under this commission's oversight.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes a working group within Minnesota's Department of Education to review the current age limit for children receiving special education services for developmental delay. The group, composed of specific education and advocacy representatives, will examine whether raising the eligibility age from six to seven years would improve access to services. The working group must submit findings and recommendations to the legislature by February 1, 2026, but does not change current law or service eligibility itself. The bill directly affects children with developmental delays who may qualify for early intervention services under the current age limit.

Maddy summaryThis bill defines key terms like "woman," "man," "girl," "boy," and "sex" based solely on biological sex at birth, stating there are only two sexes. It requires state agencies, schools, and public entities to collect and use data on biological sex (not gender identity) for compliance with antidiscrimination laws and public health data. The bill also mandates that single-sex environments (like bathrooms, shelters, or sports teams) must be based on biological sex, not gender identity, and prohibits using "gender" as a synonym for "sex" in state law. It applies to all state agencies, schools, and policies that classify people by sex.