Sen. Jim Carlson

Maddy summarySF 2815 establishes a quarterly refund system for Minnesota pharmacies that sell prescription drugs (referred to as "legend drugs") to customers outside Minnesota. Pharmacies can claim refunds equal to the tax they paid to distributors on those out-of-state sales, calculated using Minnesota's tax rate. Refund requests must be filed quarterly based on when the drugs were delivered (e.g., by July 1 for Q1 sales), and must be submitted within one year of the delivery date. The program becomes effective for sales occurring after December 31, 2025.

Maddy summarySF 3097 amends Minnesota law to extend the timeframe for scheduling special elections on county ballot questions. It changes the current 74-day deadline to 84 days after a county board adopts a resolution to hold such an election. This directly affects county boards seeking to place questions about spending, debt, or taxes on the ballot, giving them more time to schedule the election. The bill modifies the existing election timing provisions in Minnesota Statutes section 375.20 without altering the substance of what can be voted on.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes a Consumer Protection Restitution Account to handle funds recovered by the Minnesota Attorney General in consumer enforcement actions. It requires 50% of money recovered in such cases (that isn't designated for specific compensation) to be deposited into this account, while the other 50% goes to the general fund. The account funds are used to distribute unpaid restitution to eligible consumers (victims of unlawful business practices) who have final court orders but haven't received compensation, prioritizing cases with the oldest final orders. This directly affects consumers who were victims of fraud or deceptive practices and the Attorney General's office managing these funds.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes a legal process for terminally ill Minnesota adults with a six-month prognosis to request medication for medical aid in dying. It requires two medical evaluations (by an attending provider and a consulting provider), a mental health assessment by a licensed professional to confirm decision-making capacity, and mandates that the medication be self-administered. The law applies to qualified individuals meeting specific medical criteria, with providers following standard medical practices while offering this option. It includes criminal penalties for violations and requires data reporting to the state.

Maddy summaryMinnesota Senate File 3233 establishes a 13-member task force to evaluate road funding alternatives as electric vehicle adoption grows. The task force, including state agency representatives and EV industry experts, will analyze options like mileage-based fees, increased surcharges on electric vehicles, and taxes on charging station usage. It must assess current funding mechanisms, study other states' approaches, and estimate costs for implementing alternatives by March 2026. The bill directly affects Minnesota's transportation funding system as traditional gas tax revenue declines with more electric vehicles. The task force will submit recommendations to lawmakers for potential legislative action.

Maddy summarySF 2435 modifies Minnesota's school safety requirements by making it mandatory for public school districts and schools to provide specific programs. The bill requires schools to teach students to identify and prevent prohibited conduct (like bullying), develop conflict resolution skills, and train student bystanders to report incidents. It also updates the state model policy to clarify how schools must address students with disabilities, prevent inappropriate special education referrals, and ensure equal access for all student groups. Schools must implement these changes by July 1, 2025, with the state providing resources and a complaint process for noncompliance.

Maddy summaryMinnesota Senate File 1851 prohibits individuals or groups from falsely claiming to represent a real, potential, or nonexistent candidate, political party, or organization with the intent to defraud - such as when soliciting money. It creates criminal penalties (a gross misdemeanor) and allows civil lawsuits for damages, including up to $1,000 per violation, for those harmed by such misrepresentations. The law applies to campaign-related activities and takes effect August 1, 2025, targeting deceptive practices that undermine election integrity. It directly affects campaign committees, solicitors, and anyone falsely claiming campaign authority.

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits Minnesota schools from listing parents' home addresses, phone numbers, email addresses, or other personal contact information as "directory information" that is publicly available. It directly affects parents (by preventing their contact details from being shared without consent) and school districts (which must stop designating such information as public). The key provision amends state law to explicitly ban treating parent contact details as directory information, except for limited voter outreach during school referendums (with strict 15-day data retention rules). The change takes effect immediately upon enactment, requiring schools to treat parent contact information as private data regardless of prior designation.

Maddy summarySF 3183 appropriates $5,207,000 from state bond proceeds to fund a water infrastructure project in Mendota. The funds will support the city's acquisition of property, planning, design, and construction of a new water main looping and pressure reduction system. The bill authorizes the state to sell up to $5,207,000 in bonds to cover this specific project, following standard bond procedures under Minnesota law. This legislation directly affects the city of Mendota by providing dedicated funding for critical water system upgrades. The bill does not create new regulations but allocates existing state resources for a defined infrastructure need.

Maddy summarySF 3134 redirects $15 million in transportation tax revenue to fund the design and construction of suicide prevention barriers on the Washington Avenue Pedestrian Bridge at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities campus. The bill modifies how funds from Minnesota's regional transportation sales tax (under Statutes 297A.9915 and 473.4465) are allocated, directing the Metropolitan Council to provide this specific grant to the University of Minnesota Board of Regents. The project must include consultation with suicide prevention organizations and individuals affected by suicide at the bridge. This is a targeted funding change for a specific infrastructure safety project, not a broader policy shift.