Sen. Matt Klein

Maddy summarySF 2477 requires Minnesota health insurers to charge a "community rate" for Medicare supplement plans, meaning the same premium applies to all people in the same area without considering health status. Insurers can adjust rates only for specific, approved factors: differences in plan benefits or provider networks, geographic variations (with commissioner approval), discounts for healthy behaviors like not using tobacco, and a 10% late enrollment penalty. The bill mandates a two-step phase-in for compliance, with partial adjustments by March 1, 1993, and full adjustments by January 1, 1994, for most areas. This directly affects health insurers selling Medicare-related coverage and Minnesota residents purchasing these plans.

Maddy summaryMinnesota Senate Bill 3197 establishes a tax on large social media platforms that collect consumer data from Minnesota residents. It directly affects for-profit social media businesses with more than 100,000 Minnesota users monthly, imposing a tiered tax based on user volume: $0 for ≤100,000 users, $0.10 per user over 100,000 for 100k-500k users, $40,000 plus $0.25 per user over 500k for 500k-1 million users, and $165,000 plus $0.50 per user over 1 million users. The tax applies to data collection (not just user count), with platforms required to verify Minnesota residency and pay quarterly. Revenues fund the state general fund, and businesses can claim credits for similar taxes paid to other states.

Maddy summaryThis bill appropriates $6.75 million from the general fund for a one-time grant to Saint Paul Urban Tennis, a nonprofit organization. The funds will support the predesign, construction, and equipping of a new tennis and life learning community center in Saint Paul. The grant is available until the project is completed or abandoned, per Minnesota Statutes. This is a direct funding allocation for facility development, not a policy change affecting broader legislation.

Maddy summaryThis bill appropriates $75,000 from the arts and cultural heritage fund for fiscal year 2026 to the Hmong American Mediation Center. The grant will fund culturally specific dialog and outreach programs provided by the center. It directly affects the Hmong American Mediation Center, a nonprofit organization serving Minnesota's Hmong community. The funding mechanism is a one-time appropriation for the center's existing services, not a new program. This is a straightforward funding allocation with no policy changes beyond the specified grant.

Maddy summaryMinnesota Senate Bill 3065 would impose a monthly tax on social media companies based on the number of Minnesota users whose data they collect. It targets for-profit social media platforms with more than 100,000 Minnesota users per month, charging tiered rates: $0.10 per user for 100,001-500,000 users, $0.25 for 500,001-1,000,000 users, and $0.50 for over 1 million users. The tax applies to data collection (not just user count), with "Minnesota consumer" defined as residents based on address or IP. The bill would take effect for data collected after December 31, 2025.

Maddy summarySF 3142 appropriates $100,000 from the workforce development fund for a one-time grant to "Fight for Your Dreams" to provide business and life skills training to youth. The funds will support mentorship programs with SIR Boxing Club, targeting young people for skill development. The appropriation is limited to fiscal year 2026 and expires on June 30, 2027. This bill directly affects youth participants and the nonprofit organization administering the program.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes education benefits for dependents of disabled veterans in Minnesota. It provides tuition, fee, and book coverage at state-operated colleges or University of Minnesota institutions for dependent children of veterans with a 100% permanent disability or a 70%+ disability rating. The benefit covers 100% of costs (after subtracting other aid) for the highest disability tier and 50% for the 70%+ tier. Payments are processed through the Office of Higher Education upon institution verification of student eligibility and enrollment.

Maddy summarySF 1407 modifies Minnesota's process for evaluating proposed laws that would require health insurance plans to cover specific treatments, drugs, or services (called "mandated health benefit proposals"). It requires the commissioner of commerce, working with other state agencies, to provide the legislature with detailed analysis covering scientific evidence, costs to consumers and insurers, existing coverage, and public health impacts for each proposal. This change directly affects health insurance companies, state health programs, and the legislative body, as it mandates more comprehensive evaluations before such mandates can be enacted. The bill specifies that evaluations must include results from clinical trials, cost comparisons, and an assessment of how widely the treatment is already used in Minnesota.

Maddy summarySF 757 would authorize mobile sports betting and fantasy contests in Minnesota, establishing a state licensing system for operators. It prohibits local governments from banning these activities, requires operators to pay taxes on winnings, and sets rules for responsible gambling. The bill specifically excludes horse racing and high school sports from coverage while clarifying that skill-based fantasy contests remain legal. It affects licensed operators (including tribal casinos under existing compacts), consumers aged 21+, and local jurisdictions that can no longer restrict these services.

Maddy summaryThis bill modifies Minnesota's tax code to introduce a pass-through entity tax option for certain businesses. Specifically, it allows qualifying partnerships, S corporations, and limited liability companies to elect to pay tax at the entity level instead of having owners report income individually. Businesses making this election must meet ownership requirements (over 50% of qualifying owners must consent), and the tax rate is based on the highest individual income tax rate. The provision applies to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2020, and affects how business income is taxed for eligible entities.