Sen. Julia Coleman

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits undocumented noncitizens from receiving state-funded financial aid in Minnesota. It specifically bars state tax revenue payments, grants, loans, or subsidies for higher education from being provided to noncitizens who are not lawfully present in the U.S. The policy applies to all state financial aid programs, including the North Star Promise scholarship, and takes effect for the fall 2025-2026 academic year. It directly affects undocumented noncitizen students seeking state financial assistance for college.

Maddy summarySF 1823 requires Minnesota Management and Budget (MMB) to include specific details in its annual report to legislative committees about how state agencies are addressing audit recommendations from the Legislative Auditor. The bill mandates that for each recommendation, the report must detail: (1) actions taken, (2) completion status, (3) reasons for delays, (4) remaining work needed, and (5) a timeline for full resolution. This directly affects MMB and all executive agencies subject to Legislative Auditor audits. The bill amends Minnesota Statutes section 16A.057 to enforce these reporting requirements, effective January 15 annually.

Maddy summaryThis bill increases funding for school districts providing special education services by raising the "cross subsidy aid factor" used to calculate their aid. Starting in fiscal year 2026, the aid factor rises to 50%, then to 54% in 2027 and later years (up from 44% for 2024-2025). It specifically appropriates state funds to cover these increased payments for special education aid under Minnesota Statutes sections 125A.76 and 125A.79. The change directly affects Minnesota public school districts that receive special education funding, ensuring they get higher annual support. The bill takes effect for special education aid calculations beginning in 2026.

Maddy summaryThis bill appropriates a one-time emergency fund from the general state budget for Minnesota's food shelf programs. It allocates unspecified funds (listed as "$......" in the text) to the Commissioner of Children, Youth, and Families for programs operating under Minnesota Statutes section 142F.14. The funding is intended for immediate distribution to food shelves serving communities facing urgent need, with all funds required to be spent by June 30, 2026. The bill takes effect the day after final enactment.

Maddy summaryThis bill transfers $1.425 million from the state general fund to a special account that provides low-interest or no-interest loans to Minnesota farmers. The funds support agricultural best management practices - conservation methods farmers use to protect soil and water quality. The transfer applies to fiscal years 2026 and 2027, with a base amount of $1.425 million starting in 2028. This enables farmers to access loans for implementing these conservation practices through an existing state program.

Maddy summaryThis bill (SF 1603) allows Minnesota taxpayers to subtract eligible health facility parking costs from their state income tax. It applies to cash payments over $100 per year for parking at qualifying facilities (hospitals, clinics, birth centers, etc.) for: (1) the taxpayer receiving care, (2) visitors for an eligible family member receiving care, or (3) employees working at the facility. The subtraction excludes expenses already deducted elsewhere, like medical expenses or health savings account reimbursements. It takes effect for tax years beginning after December 31, 2024.

Maddy summarySF 1586, the Minnesota Elections Integrity Act, requires photo identification for both voter registration and voting in Minnesota. It creates a state-issued voter identification card (available without fee for those needing it for voting) and establishes provisional ballots for voters without ID. The bill also mandates ID verification for individuals assisting voters at polling places or acting as agents for absentee voters, while increasing criminal penalties for certain election-related violations. These provisions apply directly to all Minnesota voters participating in elections. The bill takes effect June 1, 2026.

Maddy summaryThis bill directs Minnesota's commissioner of labor and industry to amend specific rules (Minnesota Rules, part 5225.1180) to allow certain high-pressure steam boilers to operate under the same procedures as low-pressure steam boilers. It directly affects boiler operators and manufacturers using these specific high-pressure systems. The key provision changes the regulatory treatment, permitting operational flexibility without altering safety standards. The rule change would apply to low mass high-pressure steam boilers already in use, aligning their operational rules with those for low-pressure boilers. The amendment becomes effective the day after the bill is enacted.

Maddy summarySF 1602 amends Minnesota law to allow schools to share students' or parents' contact information (like addresses and email) with two specific groups: state legislators/constitutional officers for non-campaign mailings, and business entities offering educational or professional services related to student needs. This expands existing access permissions under Minnesota Statutes §13.32, subdivision 5, which previously limited such sharing. The bill does not change what data is considered "directory information" but specifies new recipients for that data when schools share it upon request. It directly affects school districts, state legislators, and businesses seeking to provide student-related services.

Maddy summaryThis bill designates three songs as official state songs of Minnesota: "Hail! Minnesota" (composed by Truman E. Rickard and Arthur E. Upson), "Purple Rain" (by Prince and the Revolution), and "Girl from the North Country" (by Bob Dylan). It formally recognizes these songs as part of Minnesota's cultural identity under state law. The bill explicitly states that this designation does not override copyright protections, meaning performances or derivative works still require permission from copyright holders. The law affects the state's official cultural recognition, not public access or usage rights.