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.
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Maddy summaryThis bill amends Minnesota insurance law to require insurers to provide 60 days' written notice before canceling certain policies. It applies to policies less than 60 days old that are declined or canceled for nonpayment, and to midterm cancellations for specified reasons. The bill replaces the current 20-day requirement for some cancellations and 30-day requirement for others with a uniform 60-day notice period. This directly affects individual insurance policyholders who may face coverage loss, giving them more time to address issues or secure new coverage.
Maddy summaryThis bill limits Minnesota's ability to assess additional taxes when taxpayers rely on written erroneous advice from the tax department. It protects taxpayers who received specific written guidance from department employees that was reasonably relied upon and not due to the taxpayer's failure to provide accurate information. The commissioner cannot impose extra tax if the advice remained valid (no legal changes or court decisions altered it) and no new written notice corrected the guidance. The provision applies to tax periods starting after the erroneous advice was given, effective June 30, 2025. It directly affects individuals and businesses subject to income, corporate franchise, and sales tax assessments.
Maddy summaryThis bill modifies Minnesota's sales tax exemption rules for land clearing equipment and services. It removes the tax exemption for short-term equipment (less than 12 months' useful life) used in landscaping, gardening, and lawn care services. It also clarifies that land clearing services for remodeling, improving, or expanding existing structures are no longer exempt from sales tax. These changes apply to sales and purchases after June 30, 2025.
Maddy summarySF 308 modifies the interest rate homeowners pay when they confess judgment on delinquent taxes for their primary residence (homestead property) in Minnesota. It changes the calculation method so the interest rate is set annually as the greater of 5% or 2% above the average prime rate charged by banks (as tracked by the Federal Reserve), rounded to the nearest whole percent, but not exceeding the maximum rate in existing law. This rate applies to all payments made under the confession of judgment agreement and is fixed for the duration of the judgment. The bill directly affects homeowners with overdue property taxes who choose this payment option instead of contesting the taxes.
Maddy summarySF 199 creates a property tax credit for homeowners in designated redevelopment areas. It directly affects owners of residential properties (classified as 1a or 1b) located in second-class cities previously designated as redevelopment areas under federal law. The credit equals 70% of a home's tax value multiplied by the local capital debt tax rate, reducing property taxes paid to the city. County auditors certify credits to the state, which reimburses cities in two installments annually, with funds appropriated from the general fund. The credit takes effect for taxes payable in 2026.
Maddy summaryThis bill appropriates $500,000 from the general fund for the city of South St. Paul to fund the predesign and design of a new swimming pool and aquatics center. The funds are one-time and available until the project is completed or abandoned. The city will use the grant specifically for planning and design work, not construction. This directly affects South St. Paul residents by enabling future development of a public aquatic facility.
Maddy summaryThis bill defines "low-alcohol malt liquor" as fermented malt beverages containing 2% alcohol or less by weight and authorizes food retailers (like supermarkets, convenience stores, and grocery chains) to obtain off-sale licenses for these products. It expands where malt liquor can be sold by creating a new license category for food retailers to sell low-alcohol malt liquor for takeout, not just on-premises. The bill amends multiple sections of Minnesota's liquor laws to implement these changes, including updating definitions and licensing rules. This directly affects food retailers seeking to sell malt liquor alongside groceries.
Maddy summaryThis bill appropriates $5,162,000 from state bond proceeds to fund water, sewer, and storm sewer infrastructure work in Newport. It directly affects Newport residents by authorizing the replacement of aging systems and reconstruction of streets on specific routes, including 3rd Avenue between 14th and 12th Streets and 2nd Avenue between 15th and 11th Streets. The funds will cover predesign, design, and construction for infrastructure removal, replacement, and street reconstruction in the defined project area. The state will issue bonds up to the appropriation amount to finance these improvements, with the project effective upon final enactment.
Maddy summarySF 211 creates a tax reduction for Minnesota taxpayers receiving U.S. foreign service pensions. It allows a subtraction from taxable income equal to the pension amount multiplied by the ratio of foreign service years to total civil service years. This specifically affects Minnesota residents who receive retirement pay from the federal government for service in the U.S. Foreign Service under Title 22, Section 4071 of the U.S. Code. The provision applies to tax returns for years beginning after December 31, 2024.