Sen. Lindsey Port

Maddy summaryThis bill authorizes the issuance of state bonds to fund road improvements along Marked Trunk Highway 13 in Savage and Burnsville, Minnesota. The legislation allocates $18.4 million for intersection upgrades at specific local streets and an additional $50.1 million for broader highway improvements in the area. Funds will be used for property acquisition, engineering design, and construction work, with the state transportation commissioner responsible for distributing the money. The bill requires the sale of state bonds to raise the necessary capital and takes effect immediately upon final passage.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes a temporary Task Force on Housing Taxes and Fees to study how state, county, and local taxes and fees affect the cost of building and maintaining housing in Minnesota. The 16-member task force includes legislators, government officials, representatives from housing and development organizations, and public members appointed by the governor. The group will inventory current housing-related charges, analyze their impact on housing prices, evaluate how funds are distributed, and provide recommendations for reducing costs while preserving essential public services. The task force must submit its findings and recommendations by February 15, 2027, and will expire once the report is delivered.

Maddy summaryThis bill directs the state to update its building code by April 1, 2027, to permit apartment buildings with only one stairway exit. The primary mechanism requires the state commissioner to adopt new rules based on the recommendations of a 2025 study specifically focused on single-exit stairway apartment buildings. While the bill does not set specific safety standards itself, it mandates that any future regulations must align with the findings of that study. This change aims to allow more flexible housing designs while ensuring compliance with the upcoming study's conclusions.

Maddy summarySF 2691 establishes clear standards for rent, utility charges, and fees in Minnesota manufactured home parks. It requires uniform rent rates (except for lot size/location or special services), prohibits fees based on household size, guests, home size, or occupancy, and mandates itemized billing for utilities. The bill also requires park owners to address safety hazards like dangerous trees within 14 days of resident notice and gives residents 60 days' written notice before rent increases. These changes directly affect manufactured home park residents and owners by increasing transparency and limiting arbitrary charges.

Maddy summaryThis bill strengthens Minnesota's campaign finance enforcement by requiring the Campaign Finance and Public Disclosure Board to impose enhanced penalties for specific violations without allowing waivers. It defines "enhanced penalties" as late fees or civil penalties applied when contribution or disbursement thresholds of $25,000 or $250,000 are exceeded, using multipliers based on the amount involved. The legislation clarifies definitions for total contributions and disbursements, mandates stricter record-keeping requirements for four years, and increases civil penalties for knowingly submitting false reports or failing to maintain accurate financial records. All collected fees and penalties must be deposited into the state elections campaign account rather than the general fund.

Maddy summarySF 3971 establishes a regulated program in Minnesota for the therapeutic use of psilocybin by adults aged 21+ with qualifying medical conditions. The bill creates specific roles including registered patients, designated cultivators, and registered facilitators who oversee preparation, administration, and integration sessions. It outlines protections for participants, requires commissioner oversight, sets fees, and establishes an advisory committee, drawing on Minnesota's medical cannabis program model to prioritize patient safety and compassionate access. The program prohibits commercial sales and restricts use to therapeutic settings, not recreational purposes.

Maddy summaryThis bill authorizes a one-time $3 million grant from the state's general fund to support the Minnesota Age in Place Network. The funding will be given to Age Well at Home, a nonprofit organization, to help older low- to moderate-income homeowners make safety and accessibility improvements in their own residences. Each individual home modification project covered by the grant is limited to a maximum of $20,000, while up to 10% of the total funds may be used for administrative costs related to running the network.

Maddy summaryThis bill updates Minnesota state procurement rules to include small businesses owned by lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex, queer, or nonbinary individuals as "targeted group businesses." It requires the commissioner of administration to designate these businesses for state purchasing if there is a statistical disparity in their participation compared to their availability in the state. The law also allows for individual businesses to be included if discrimination based on race, gender, or disability has hindered their ability to serve public agencies. Additionally, the bill clarifies that these designations are administrative decisions rather than formal rules subject to standard rulemaking procedures.

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits landlords in Minnesota from including clauses in residential leases that prevent tenants from joining class action lawsuits. It makes such restrictions automatically invalid and unenforceable, regardless of whether they are written or oral agreements. If a landlord violates this rule, tenants can sue for three times their actual damages, at least $1,000, plus reasonable legal fees. The law applies to all residential leases and cannot be changed or waived by either the landlord or tenant.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires Minnesota employers to inform current employees within 72 hours if a federal immigration agency plans to inspect their employment eligibility records. It also mandates that employers prohibit federal immigration agents from entering nonpublic work areas, such as offices or storage rooms, unless the agents present a valid judicial warrant or court order. To support compliance, the state labor commissioner must provide a standardized notice template by August 2026, and employers face civil fines of up to $10,000 for failing to follow these notification and access rules.