Sen. Julia Coleman

Maddy summaryThis bill requires food manufacturers and brand owners in Minnesota to test packaged food products for ortho-phthalates and report the results to the commissioner of agriculture. The law defines specific terms such as "brand owner," "food manufacturer," and "packaged food product," while excluding items like meat, cheese, bakery goods, and produce packaged at retail locations. Companies must submit a written notice containing product descriptions, barcode numbers, testing dates, and specific chemical findings no later than 30 days before selling the product in the state. These reporting requirements are set to take effect on July 1, 2027.

Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution formally recognizes and commemorates the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States of America on July 4, 2026. The bill directly affects the Minnesota Legislature by establishing an official record of this historical milestone and highlighting the Declaration of Independence's principles. It serves as a symbolic gesture to honor the nation's heritage and encourage civic reflection rather than implementing new laws or funding. The measure does not change existing policies or allocate resources but instead serves as a ceremonial acknowledgment of the event.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes an "outdoor recreation endorsement" sticker for Minnesota license plates, allowing motor vehicles to access state parks and recreation areas over 50 acres. Vehicle owners would need this endorsement (or a dedicated state parks plate) to enter these areas, with fees collected funding park maintenance. The endorsement would be added to standard plates, and revenue would go to the natural resources fund. Veterans with service-connected disabilities would be exempt from the endorsement fee, as specified in existing law. The provision takes effect January 1, 2027.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates a new grant program in Minnesota to fund safety improvements at public and private schools, including day care centers. The program will provide money for both large capital projects like building upgrades and smaller noncapital items such as security equipment and software. Schools must apply through the Minnesota School Safety Center, which will maintain a list of approved vendors to ensure quality and experience. Grant funds can be used for specific security features like bullet-resistant doors, remote lock-down systems, emergency communication tools, and staff training on safety protocols. The bill also requires applicants to submit detailed project descriptions, cost estimates, and explanations of why the improvements are needed based on the school's student population.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires health insurance plans in Minnesota to cover FDA-approved medical services and prescription medications for treating or slowing dementia, including necessary diagnostic tests. It specifically prohibits these plans from using step therapy protocols, which would otherwise force patients to try cheaper or alternative treatments before accessing the most effective options for dementia care. The legislation also modifies rules on prior authorization for certain drugs, ensuring public input and limiting how quickly new medications can be restricted. These changes will take effect on January 1, 2027, applying to any health plans offered, issued, or renewed on or after that date.

Maddy summarySF 3120 establishes a statewide program creating automatic savings accounts ("MinneKIDS accounts") for Minnesota children under 18 born on or after July 1, 2026. The state commissioner will open these accounts within 90 days using birth data, notify parents annually about options to opt out or qualify for additional seed deposits (up to $500 for low-income households), and manage investments. Funds in these accounts - held by the state until used for higher education - remain forfeitable if unused by age 26. The bill also creates grants for local partners to help implement the program and requires annual reporting.

Maddy summaryThis legislation modifies the registration tax for passenger automobiles and hearses in Minnesota by lowering the tax rate based on a vehicle's manufacturer's suggested retail price. The bill reduces the initial tax percentage and adjusts how the tax is applied over the vehicle's life, decreasing annually until reaching a flat fee in the eleventh year. To offset the revenue loss from these reductions, the state commissioner must transfer funds from the general fund to the highway user tax distribution fund starting in fiscal year 2028. These changes apply to vehicle registrations beginning on or after January 1, 2027.

Maddy summaryThis bill updates Minnesota laws to clarify how high-speed electric vehicles, often called E-Motos, are classified and regulated based on their motor power and speed. It requires dealers selling certain electric motorized bicycles and motorcycles to hold a dealer license and explicitly prohibits vehicles not defined in state law from being operated on public roads. The legislation also allows some off-highway motorcycles to be registered for road use if they are modified with safety features like mirrors and lights, while excluding specific off-road vehicles such as go-carts and dune buggies from this registration option. These changes aim to provide clearer legal definitions for electric motorized devices without altering regulations for traditional electric-assisted bicycles.

Maddy summaryThis bill authorizes the issuance of up to $11 million in state bonds to fund improvements to Trunk Highway 7 in eight Hennepin and Carver County cities, including Chanhassen, Deephaven, Excelsior, and Minnetonka. The funds will be used for planning, design, environmental analysis, property acquisition, and construction work on the highway, integrated with planned maintenance efforts. The state commissioner of transportation will manage the bond sale process and oversee how the money is spent on these transportation projects.

Maddy summaryThis bill modifies Minnesota's electronic visit verification rules for home and community-based human services, such as personal care and home health assistance. It updates the required data points to include the full names and titles of service providers and adds a mandatory digital signature from the service recipient or their guardian confirming the accuracy of the information. The legislation also directs the state commissioner to create flexible methods for collecting these signatures that accommodate the needs of recipients, guardians, and parents. These changes apply to providers and agencies delivering the specified services and aim to ensure more accurate documentation while maintaining accessibility for vulnerable populations.