Sen. Alice Mann

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes the Minnesota SNAP Step Up for Seniors program, which provides state-funded supplements to help seniors aged 55+ who receive federal SNAP benefits below $50 per month reach that minimum amount. The state will cover the difference between a senior's federal SNAP benefit and $50, with the supplement added to their existing SNAP benefits. The program ensures the supplemental amount is not counted as income for other assistance programs, and it prioritizes federal funding over state funds if available. It requires the state to appropriate $ for fiscal years 2026-2027 to implement this benefit.

Maddy summaryThis bill clarifies that Minnesota's Commissioner of Health must conduct maternal death studies, changing the requirement from optional ("may") to mandatory ("must"). It directly affects the Minnesota Department of Health, requiring them to use these studies to improve medical, health, and welfare systems. The key provision is the explicit mandate for these studies to help reduce preventable maternal deaths in the state. The bill does not create new programs but ensures existing requirements are clear and actionable.

Maddy summaryThis bill adjusts how Minnesota school districts calculate local revenue they can raise through optional levies. It establishes a two-tier system: a first tier capped at $300 per adjusted pupil unit, and a second tier based on a formula tied to district property values per student. For fiscal years 2028 and later, the total revenue allowance will automatically adjust using a specific ratio based on statewide funding formulas. The changes take effect July 1, 2025, directly affecting all Minnesota public school districts that use this revenue mechanism.

Maddy summarySF 1023 requires health insurance plans in Minnesota to cover medically necessary treatments for inherited metabolic diseases, including medical foods and low-protein modified food products. This directly affects individuals diagnosed with conditions like phenylketonuria (PKU) and their health insurance providers. The bill mandates that coverage cannot include special limitations such as cost-sharing, prior authorization, or delays specific to these treatments, requiring them to be covered similarly to other plan benefits. It defines "inherited metabolic disease" as a condition caused by an inherited metabolic abnormality and specifies "medical foods" as specially formulated products for dietary treatment under physician direction. The law applies to all health plans and aligns Medicaid coverage for these treatments with the same requirements.

Maddy summarySF 272 expands Minnesota's medical assistance program to cover room and board costs for hospice care provided in community-based settings (like a patient's home or a community facility), where such costs are not already covered by other programs. This amendment applies directly to eligible medical assistance recipients receiving hospice services in these community settings, ensuring coverage for these essential expenses. The bill modifies Minnesota Statutes § 256B.0625, subdivision 22, to explicitly include room and board under hospice care coverage. It does not change existing rules about terminal illness treatment or apply to residential hospice facilities.

Maddy summarySF 949 appropriates $3 million annually for 2026 and 2027 to fund registered special education apprenticeship programs in four specific intermediate school districts in Minnesota: 287, 288, 916, and 917. Each district receives $740,000 per year to support these programs. The funds cover program administration, apprentice stipends and tuition, mentor teacher stipends, and substitute teacher costs. This bill directly affects these districts and their special education apprenticeship participants.

Maddy summaryThis bill appropriates $10 million in state bond funds to support the Minnesota Latino Museum in St. Paul. The money will be used to acquire property, design, construct, furnish, and equip the museum at 85 West Water Street on Harriet Island. The city of St. Paul will receive the grant through the commissioner of employment and economic development. The funds are authorized through the sale of up to $10 million in state bonds under Minnesota's bond issuance laws.

Maddy summarySF 789 proposes a constitutional amendment to limit Minnesota legislators to 10 years total service in either the Senate or House of Representatives during their lifetime. If approved by voters in the 2026 general election, the amendment would add a new provision to Article IV, Section 4 of the state constitution, preventing any individual from serving more than 10 years in a single chamber. The bill specifies that terms ending in 2027 or earlier would not count toward this limit. The amendment would require voter approval before taking effect, with the question on the ballot asking whether the constitution should be amended to impose these term limits.

Maddy summarySF 831 appropriates funds for a one-time grant to the Minnesota Medical Association to launch a "Treat Yourself First" campaign focused on health care worker well-being. The campaign targets physicians, nurses, dentists, pharmacists, and other health care professionals to reduce stigma around mental health services, encourage those experiencing workplace burnout to seek care, and provide accessible resources. Funding of $[amount] from the general fund for fiscal year 2026 is available until July 1, 2030. This bill provides resources for existing awareness efforts but does not create new legal requirements for health care workers or employers.

Maddy summarySF 731 prohibits health insurance companies in Minnesota from requiring prior authorization for any service, item, or treatment where the insurer's liability would be $100 or less if approved. This directly affects health plan companies and their members by eliminating administrative hurdles for low-cost services like minor procedures or routine care. The bill amends Minnesota Statutes §62M.07 by adding this new exception to the list of services already exempt from prior authorization (such as emergency care, mental health treatment, and cancer care). The provision takes effect January 1, 2026, applying to health benefit plans offered or renewed on or after that date. It aims to reduce unnecessary administrative delays for affordable healthcare services.