Sen. Lindsey Port

Maddy summaryThis bill modifies Minnesota housing laws to clarify how landlords can bill tenants for utilities and rent payments. It allows landlords to issue estimated final utility bills to tenants who are moving out before receiving the actual bill from the utility provider, based on the previous billing period prorated by the days the tenant occupied the unit. Additionally, the bill requires landlords to provide written receipts for cash rent payments and establishes protections for tenants using digital payment platforms that fail, prohibiting landlords from charging late fees or filing evictions when payment delays are caused by platform outages. These changes aim to create clearer procedures for utility billing at move-out and ensure fair treatment of tenants using digital payment systems.

Maddy summaryThis bill modifies the reporting requirements for Minnesota's Office of Cannabis Management by establishing specific studies and an annual market analysis. The Office must conduct studies on industry growth, the illicit cannabis market, and impaired driving incidents, while also performing an annual review of license availability, market stability, and supply levels. These reports will be submitted to the legislature by January 15 each year, with an initial deadline of January 15, 2025, and may include public input from consumers and industry stakeholders. The legislation directly affects the Office of Cannabis Management and the regulated cannabis industry by formalizing data collection and analysis procedures.

Maddy summaryHF 1141 authorizes Minnesota's housing agency to issue up to $400 million in housing infrastructure bonds for projects like affordable housing developments or neighborhood improvements. It establishes annual funding transfers from the state general fund to a dedicated housing bond account, with specific amounts varying by year: $6.4 million starting in 2015, $800,000 in 2017, $2.8 million in 2019, and other amounts through 2047. These transfers are triggered when bonds remain outstanding and are funded from the general budget. The bill directly affects the state housing agency, which manages the bond program, and ensures predictable annual funding for housing infrastructure projects over multiple decades.

Maddy summaryThis bill allows adults or their legal guardians in Minnesota to request changes or additions to sex indicators on birth and death records, including options beyond male or female such as "X." It establishes a streamlined process where requests accompanied by specific documentation, like a medical provider's statement or a court order, are presumed to be made in good faith and must be granted unless proven otherwise. The legislation also requires that once a birth record is updated under these rules, the original record is reclassified as private data to prevent unauthorized disclosure. Additionally, the bill authorizes modifications to marriage records and outlines procedures for handling these requests through administrative channels or district court petitions.

Maddy summaryThis bill modifies Minnesota's eviction notice requirements for nonpayment of rent, directly affecting landlords and residential tenants. It requires landlords to provide written notices specifying the total amount due, a detailed accounting of rent and fees, and specific statements about legal aid resources and financial assistance programs. The notice must now give tenants 30 days (instead of 14) to pay or vacate before eviction action, aligning with the state's effective date of July 1, 2026. Landlords must deliver notices personally or by mail to the tenant's address at the leased premises.

Maddy summarySF 1750 modifies Minnesota laws governing common interest communities (like homeowners associations). It bans property managers from having financial ties to contractors without written disclosure, prohibits accepting kickbacks from contractors, and stops them from earning fees based on collected fines. The bill also limits automatic contract renewals (requiring 30 days' notice for nonrenewal) and mandates 60 days' notice for termination. These changes directly affect homeowners associations and their property management companies operating under Minnesota Statutes.

Maddy summaryThis bill proposes a constitutional amendment to allow Minnesota to issue bonds and incur public debt specifically for public information technology systems, licenses, and infrastructure. It would add a new provision (section j) to the state constitution, permitting the state and political subdivisions (like counties or cities) to finance capital costs - including design, acquisition, installation, construction, equipping, and servicing - of these IT systems through bonds. The amendment requires voter approval at the 2026 general election, with a specific yes/no question on the ballot. If passed, it would expand existing constitutional authority for public debt to cover modern IT infrastructure needs.

Maddy summaryThis bill authorizes Minnesota to issue up to $400 million in housing infrastructure bonds to fund housing projects. It establishes annual funding transfers from the state general fund to a housing bond account, with specific annual limits: $6.4 million (2015-2037), $800,000 (2017-2038), and $2.8 million (2019-2040) for different bond series. These funds will support housing infrastructure development across the state. The bill directly affects state housing programs and the state budget through these mandated annual appropriations.

Maddy summarySF 3490 establishes minimum salary thresholds for teachers and unlicensed school staff in Minnesota, effective July 1, 2026. It sets a 2026-2027 teacher compensation threshold of $80,000 for master’s degree holders with experience, $100,000 for those with 10+ years of experience, and $60,000 for others, with annual inflation adjustments using the Consumer Price Index. For unlicensed staff, it mandates a $25 hourly wage minimum, also subject to inflation adjustments. The bill includes state aid programs to cover the difference between current salaries and the new thresholds for school districts, requiring districts to pay at least the established minimums for both teachers and unlicensed staff.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates a new grant program in Minnesota to help counties, cities, and housing authorities build denser housing and support local economic growth. The state would provide up to 50 percent of the funding for site preparation and necessary public infrastructure, such as water, sewer, and street improvements, while local partners must cover the remaining costs. Grants are restricted to projects that address shortages of workforce or affordable housing and are explicitly excluded from single-family home developments. To receive funding, applicants must demonstrate that their projects will attract significant private investment, benefit the local economy, and hire local workers, with the state retaining the right to cancel grants if projects are not completed within five years.