Maddy summaryThis bill appropriates $10 million for fiscal year 2026 and $10 million for fiscal year 2027 from the general fund to the Minnesota Department of Education for the Building Assets, Reducing Risks (BARR) Center. The funds will support an evidence-based program delivered to at least 40 qualifying schools, prioritizing geographic balance (urban, suburban, rural) and schools serving high concentrations of students in poverty or from underrepresented racial groups (including Black, Indigenous, and People of Color communities). The program must provide school coaching, professional development, and resources over three years to improve student social-emotional skills, academic achievement for marginalized students, teacher effectiveness, and high school graduation rates. The BARR Center must apply for the grants through the commissioner of education, with funds available until June 2028 (2026 appropriation) and June 2029 (2027 appropriation).
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Maddy summaryThis bill establishes a process for Minnesota to select delegates to a potential constitutional convention called under Article V of the U.S. Constitution. It requires the Senate majority leader, Senate minority leader, House speaker, and House minority leader to each appoint one delegate, with the four appointing authorities needing to unanimously choose a fifth delegate. If they cannot agree on the fifth delegate, Minnesota would send only four delegates. The bill also outlines procedures for appointing alternates and sets a 30-day deadline before the convention date for all appointments.
Maddy summaryThis bill appropriates $200,000 from Minnesota's general fund to replace the statue of Henry Mower Rice with a statue of Hubert H. Humphrey in the Statutory Hall of the U.S. Capitol. The funds cover removing Rice's statue (to be sent to Minnesota's State Historical Society), recasting Humphrey's existing statue from the Minnesota State Capitol mall, and installing the new statue. This is a one-time appropriation for a procedural change to the Capitol's display, directly affecting Minnesota's state budget and the U.S. Capitol's permanent exhibits.
Maddy summarySF 216 appropriates $15 million from state bond proceeds to fund the Opus Public Space project in Minnetonka. The funds will be used by the city of Minnetonka to acquire land, design, build, and equip a public gathering space with a plaza, parking, trails, and visitor amenities near the Southwest Light Rail Transit Opus station. This appropriation is in addition to prior funding authorized in Laws 2023, chapter 71. The bill authorizes the state to sell up to $15 million in bonds to finance this project under Minnesota bonding statutes. The project directly benefits Minnetonka residents and visitors using the new public space.
Maddy summaryThis bill (SF 120) requires Minnesota's Secretary of State to update election rules to accept a medical bill as valid proof of residence on election day. It directly affects voters who may not have standard documents like utility bills but need to register or vote in person. The key provision amends Minnesota Rules 8200.5100, subpart 2, to allow medical bills as proof, effective by January 1, 2026. This change simplifies verification for voters facing temporary housing or documentation challenges.
Maddy summarySF 117 allocates $5 million in state bonds to fund a school supply distribution and educator resource center in Roseville. The city of Roseville will receive this grant to build and operate the center, which aims to support underserved students and teachers across Minnesota. The bill requires $5 million in matching funds from Roseville before state funds are released and authorizes the state to sell bonds to cover the cost. This is a capital investment bill focused on providing tangible resources for schools, not a procedural measure.
Maddy summarySF 114 appropriates $2.1 million from state bond proceeds to fund a regional public safety garage and storage facility in Eden Prairie, Minnesota. The facility will house fire, police, and other public safety equipment and vehicles for Eden Prairie and surrounding communities. The bill authorizes the state to issue up to $2.1 million in bonds to cover the cost, following standard bond procedures under Minnesota law. This is a targeted funding measure for a specific local infrastructure project, not a broad policy change.
Maddy summaryThis bill appropriates $5 million from the general fund for fiscal year 2026 to fund road improvements at the interchange between Trunk Highway 5 and Hennepin County State-Aid Highway 4 in Eden Prairie. The funds will cover preliminary and final design work, environmental analysis, and acquiring land rights for the interchange and connecting roads. The one-time appropriation is available until June 30, 2030, and can be used by the city of Eden Prairie, Hennepin County, or the Department of Transportation. It directly affects local infrastructure planning and construction for this specific highway interchange.
Maddy summaryThis bill appropriates $100,000 from the general fund for fiscal year 2026 to the Minnesota Historical Society, to be granted to Wings of the North for predesign and site development work. The funds will support planning for an aviation museum and education center on the campus of Flying Cloud Airport in Eden Prairie. The appropriation is specifically for preliminary planning and site work, not for constructing the museum itself. The money is available until the project is completed or abandoned, subject to standard state appropriation rules.
Maddy summaryThis bill allocates $100,000 from the state's general fund to the Minnesota Historical Society for the Wings of the North Aviation Museum and Education Center project. The money is designated for initial design work and site development at the Flying Cloud Airport in Eden Prairie. The funds are available until the project is finished or officially cancelled, following standard state procedures for capital investments.