Maddy summarySF 3325 appropriates $200,000 for fiscal year 2026 and $200,000 for fiscal year 2027 from the general fund to HealthcareMN, a nonprofit organization. The funds are designated for specific programs to support healthcare innovation, including hosting a healthcare venture summit, expanding regional outreach to strengthen the Twin Cities as a healthcare innovation hub, and establishing mentorship programs connecting healthcare innovators with corporate leaders. These one-time appropriations directly affect HealthcareMN's operations and aim to benefit healthcare entrepreneurs, investors, and the broader healthcare innovation ecosystem in Minnesota. The bill focuses on funding concrete activities rather than creating new regulations or altering existing laws.
Sponsored bills
Maddy summaryThis bill exempts admission fees for championship golf tournaments sponsored by the Professional Golfers' Association of America (PGA) from Minnesota's sales and use tax. It specifically covers the privilege of admission to these tournaments and related PGA-sponsored events. The exemption applies to sales made after June 30, 2025, and directly affects PGA events held in Minnesota by removing the tax burden on ticket purchases. This is a concrete policy change to the state's tax code for a specific type of event.
Maddy summarySF 3077 establishes a voluntary registry for thoroughbred racehorses that resided at Minnesota racetracks for at least 120 days in the previous year. Racetracks receive $750 per registered horse starting a race (reimbursed by the state), while $7 million in one-time funding supports grants for repurposing retired racehorses ($500,000 annually minimum) and mental health/education services for stable workers and local communities ($500,000 annually minimum). The program, administered by the Minnesota Department of Agriculture, expires July 1, 2028, and requires a $100 annual registry application fee from horse owners. It directly affects racetracks, horse owners, retired racehorses, and stable workers in Minnesota's equine industry.
Maddy summaryThis bill authorizes the state to sell up to $9.6 million in bonds to fund the renovation of paved state trails. The money, drawn from bond proceeds, will be used by the commissioner of natural resources to renovate trails established under Minnesota Statutes section 85.015, following the commissioner's priorities. The bond sale follows specific legal procedures outlined in Minnesota statutes and the state constitution. This directly affects state trails used by the public and the natural resources department responsible for trail maintenance.
Maddy summarySF 3118 expands law enforcement's authorization to use tracking devices on vehicles that are fleeing police pursuit. It removes a legal restriction (previously in Minnesota Statutes 626A.35) that barred such tracking during vehicle chases. The bill specifically allows police to deploy these devices when pursuing vehicles that are "fleeing," as defined in another statute (609.487). This change directly affects police officers during active vehicle pursuit operations.
Maddy summarySF 3078 appropriates $5 million from Minnesota's arts and cultural heritage fund to cover costs for hosting the 2025-2026 World Junior Hockey Championships in Minnesota. The funds, available until June 30, 2027, are allocated to Minnesota Sports and Events, the organization managing the event. This bill directly provides financial support for the tournament's operational expenses during its December 2025 and January 2026 dates. It is a straightforward funding measure with no policy changes beyond the allocation of existing state resources.
Maddy summarySF 3050 allows union members in Minnesota to choose how their dues are allocated, directly affecting both public and private sector union members. The bill amends state laws to require unions to inform members they can direct all or part of their dues to a local, state, or national organization of their choice. Employers must process these allocation requests via payroll deduction within 30 days, with clear authorization forms and union notification requirements. This changes existing dues remittance practices without altering dues amounts or creating new funding mechanisms.
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 summarySF 2999 requires Minnesota's Commissioner of Administration to create and deliver an online grants management training program for state agency staff. The training must cover essential topics like grant management policies, fraud indicators, and job-specific skills, and include a required exam. All state employees assigned grant management duties must complete initial training before starting and annual refresher training each year. This bill directly affects state agency staff handling federal or state grants, aiming to standardize training across departments. (Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 16B.97, amended by adding subdivision 6).
Maddy summarySF 3042 modifies Minnesota's student bullying policy requirements for public schools. It expands the definition of bullying to include incidents using school-issued devices off-campus when they disrupt learning, adding this to existing coverage of school grounds, school activities, and school transportation. The bill also encourages nonpublic schools to share their anti-bullying policies and incident data with the state commissioner. Home schools and nonpublic schools remain excluded from these specific requirements. The changes apply directly to public school students and staff managing bullying incidents.