Sen. Lindsey Port

Maddy summarySF 2230 requires Minnesota-licensed homeowner's insurance companies to disclose two specific financial details in all advertisements (print, TV, radio, electronic). The bill mandates that ads include the insurer's total advertising and marketing spending from the previous calendar year, and for publicly traded companies, the change in their stock price during that same period. This applies to all companies offering homeowner's coverage as defined under Minnesota law. The law directly affects insurers advertising in Minnesota, aiming to provide transparency about their marketing costs and financial performance. It creates a new requirement under Minnesota Statutes, chapter 72A, without altering insurance coverage terms.

Maddy summarySF 2025 establishes the Fair Competition Act to regulate market power in Minnesota. It prohibits businesses from using monopoly or monopsony power (where one seller or buyer dominates a market) to control prices, exclude competitors, or fix rates. The bill defines "monopsony" as a market with only one buyer and "monopsony power" as a buyer’s ability to influence prices. Businesses violating these provisions face civil penalties up to $5 million per violation, depending on annual revenue, with criminal penalties for willful violations. The law directly affects large businesses operating in Minnesota with significant market influence.

Maddy summarySF 2124 appropriates funds from the general fund for fiscal years 2026 and 2027 to support emergency services, homelessness response, and provider capacity building. It provides grants to counties for interventions like low-barrier shelters, 24/7 operations, and housing-focused case management to address homelessness gaps, with priority given to applications backed by Tribal Nations. The bill also funds collaboratives to help service providers access stable funding streams, including Medicaid waivers, housing programs, and nutrition assistance. These provisions directly affect counties, homeless service providers, and people experiencing homelessness in Minnesota.

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits landlords in Minnesota from discriminating against tenants who use government rental assistance, housing choice vouchers, or other public aid programs to pay rent. It specifically bans landlords from denying viewings, applications, or rental opportunities to such tenants, or advertising that they won't rent to people using these programs. The law directly affects tenants relying on federal, state, or local housing assistance and requires landlords to comply with these non-discrimination rules. It amends Minnesota Statutes 363A.09 to add explicit protections against source-of-income discrimination in housing.

Maddy summarySF 1888 authorizes Minnesota to issue up to $1 million in state bonds to fund electric bus charging stations for school transportation. The bill appropriates $1 million from bond proceeds to the commissioner of commerce for grants to eligible school districts and public transit providers under Minnesota Statutes § 216C.374. These grants will support installing Level 2 and Level 3 charging infrastructure specifically for electric buses used to transport students. The funding mechanism relies on state bond sales, not general appropriations, and aligns with the existing electric school bus deployment program.

Maddy summarySF 2104 requires health insurance companies in Minnesota to submit detailed data on fully denied health claims to the state's all-payer claims database. Specifically, insurers must include the reason for each denial, claim status, and a unique identifier linking the original claim to any follow-up actions. This data, which must be de-identified and include race/ethnicity where available, will help researchers and providers analyze denial patterns and improve healthcare access. The bill also establishes a fee schedule for researchers seeking expanded access to this database for public-benefit studies, while prohibiting uses that could reidentify individuals or create unfair market advantages.

Maddy summarySF 2131 authorizes Minnesota local jurisdictions (such as cities and counties) to adopt ranked choice voting for local elections. The bill establishes procedures for how communities can implement ranked choice voting, including allowing electronic voting systems that automatically transfer votes when candidates are eliminated. It also includes funding to support implementation and amends election laws to integrate ranked choice voting into local election processes. This bill directly affects how local offices - like mayors or city council members - are elected in communities that choose to adopt the system.

Maddy summarySF 1911 establishes the Minnesota Civic Fund program, replacing the existing political contribution refund program. It defines "contribution" to include Minnesota Civic Fund credits and requires political committees to forward anonymous contributions exceeding $20 to the state board. The bill also mandates that political committees report the value of redeemed Civic Fund credits on campaign finance disclosures. This directly affects political committees, candidates, and party units that receive contributions, changing how campaign funds are reported and managed under Minnesota's election laws.

Maddy summarySF 1677 prohibits Minnesota legislators from acting as lobbyists for two years after leaving office. It directly affects all state legislators who complete their term or leave office, banning them from lobbying or registering as lobbyists during this period. The bill authorizes a civil penalty of up to $25,000 or the amount earned from violating the rule for any breach. This law applies to legislators whose service ends on or after its effective date, which is the day after final enactment.

Maddy summarySF 1915 directs Minnesota's Campaign Finance and Public Disclosure Board to study voluntary campaign spending limits. The Board must analyze participation in Minnesota's public subsidy program (by office), spending trends over ten years, and how other states set similar limits, including differences for highly contested races. By January 15, 2026, the Board must report findings and recommendations to legislative committees overseeing the Board. This study does not change current laws but aims to inform potential future policy decisions about campaign finance.