Sen. Julia Coleman

Maddy summaryThis bill allows Minnesota residents to deduct qualified overtime compensation from their state income taxes, mirroring a federal tax provision. It directly affects workers who earn overtime pay and file state income tax returns in Minnesota. The law adds a new subtraction category to state tax code, permitting the deduction for taxable years starting after December 31, 2028, with retroactive application to years beginning after December 31, 2024. The measure amends existing Minnesota statutes to incorporate this specific tax treatment for overtime income.

Maddy summaryThis bill appropriates $3.5 million from the general fund for fiscal year 2026 to the commissioner of public safety. The funds will be granted to the Fencing Consortium to help local government facilities (that are members of the consortium) purchase anti-scale fencing, pedestrian doors, and vehicle gates. The stated purpose is to improve equitable access to "a de-escalation and safety tool" for these facilities. This is a one-time appropriation, not a recurring funding source.

Maddy summaryMinnesota Senate File 2565 establishes a voluntary "Minnesota Civic Seal" for high school students who meet specific civic engagement criteria. To earn the seal, students must complete approved civics coursework, complete a project-based assessment, participate in at least one civic activity outside class (like voting in student elections or community service), and demonstrate civic dispositions like respect for diverse views. Schools may choose to participate, must provide free access to the program, and will affix the seal to diplomas for qualifying students. The program applies to students graduating in 2027 or later, with the Department of Education developing accessible criteria to ensure equitable access across all communities.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires school employees in Minnesota to deny entry to immigration enforcement officials unless they present a valid judicial warrant, limiting access to only the areas specified in that warrant. It mandates that school staff immediately notify their district superintendent or legal representative whenever an immigration enforcement official is granted access to a school site. The law applies to all federal, state, and local officials conducting immigration enforcement but explicitly allows entry by officials administering state or federally supported educational programs. The provision takes effect the day after final enactment and includes a severability clause to ensure remaining parts of the law stay valid if any section is found unconstitutional.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires manufacturers of menstrual products sold in Minnesota to list intentionally added synthetic ingredients on the outer packaging that consumers first see. The law applies to any menstrual product distributed in the state that contains synthetic ingredients, affecting manufacturers and retailers who sell these items. Manufacturers must clearly identify these synthetic components on the primary packaging visible to buyers, while enforcement would follow existing consumer protection regulations. The measure aims to increase transparency about product contents without specifying which synthetic ingredients must be disclosed.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes a temporary task force to study pain associated with specific medical procedures affecting women, including cesarean sections, biopsies, and intrauterine device insertions. The task force will be composed of physicians, pain management experts, and women who have experienced these procedures, and it will gather data and input from healthcare professionals and patients. Its main duties include analyzing how to reduce the frequency of these procedures or find alternatives, and making recommendations to the legislature. The group must hold quarterly meetings and submit a final report by January 1, 2028, after which the task force will dissolve.

Maddy summaryThis bill modifies Minnesota's hospital reimbursement rules for biological products used in cell or gene therapy to treat rare diseases. It requires hospitals to receive separate payment for these biological products when provided during inpatient stays, but only if the drug manufacturer agrees to a value-based arrangement with the state commissioner. The reimbursement rate must equal the actual cost the hospital pays to acquire the biological product, and the commissioner must establish this rate using the same method applied to outpatient drug reimbursements. The changes take effect on July 1, 2025, once federal approval is obtained for the required documentation.

Maddy summaryThis bill modifies the expiration date for Minnesota's pass-through entity tax provision, which allows certain business owners to pay state income tax at the entity level instead of individually. It directly affects qualifying owners (residents or nonresidents) of pass-through entities like partnerships, LLCs taxed as partnerships, and S corporations. The bill amends specific tax code sections to adjust when this tax option expires, without changing the tax rate or calculation method. This change ensures the existing tax mechanism remains available for affected businesses beyond its current expiration date.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires that residential addresses of elected officials and candidates be provided only through a written request, rather than being automatically available to the public. It directly affects government agencies and individuals who currently access public records containing personal addresses. The key mechanism is adding a new subdivision to Minnesota Statutes 13.601 that mandates written requests for address information, even when such data is classified as public. This change applies to any address already designated as public data under existing state laws. The legislation aims to add an additional layer of privacy protection without altering the public status of the addresses.

Maddy summaryThis bill restricts the Metropolitan Council from issuing certificates of participation for light rail guideways that rely on motor vehicle sales tax revenue, while requiring host counties to fund specific guideway costs. The law mandates that counties where guideways are located cover expenses for planning, design, construction, and operations that exceed federal, state, and other dedicated funding sources. It also requires counties to share capital maintenance and modernization costs based on an agreed-upon proportional distribution method. These provisions apply to Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott, and Washington counties and take effect on July 1, 2025.