Sen. Lindsey Port

Maddy summaryThis bill increases property tax relief for Minnesota veterans with service-connected disabilities. It raises the market value exclusion from $150,000 to $200,000 for veterans with a 70% or higher disability rating, and from $300,000 to $400,000 for veterans with a total (100%) and permanent disability. The change directly affects qualifying veterans, their surviving spouses (if the veteran dies before applying), and primary family caregivers who live in the veteran's home. The key provision modifies Minnesota Statutes section 273.13 to provide higher tax savings on the primary home's value.

Maddy summarySF 672 appropriates funds from the general fund for a statewide tenant education and hotline service in Minnesota. It provides free, confidential legal advice to all renters through a dedicated hotline and educational resources. The bill allocates specific funding for fiscal years 2026 and 2027 to the Housing Finance Agency to operate this service. This directly affects Minnesota renters seeking assistance with housing rights and legal questions.

Maddy summaryThis bill appropriates $35 million from state bond proceeds to fund Minnesota town roads and bridges. Specifically, $25 million is allocated for town roads and $10 million for town bridges, to be distributed by the commissioner of transportation per existing law (Minnesota Statutes 162.081). The state will sell bonds up to $35 million under established bond procedures to cover these costs. The funds directly support local infrastructure maintenance for Minnesota's town governments.

Maddy summaryThis bill modifies funding for the Office of Cannabis Management and the Department of Health while updating rules and fees related to cannabis operations in Minnesota. It establishes a new Minnesota Consumer Data Privacy Act to regulate how businesses collect and use personal information, alongside provisions that require specific reports on cannabis activities. The legislation also adjusts various state statutes to align with current cannabis regulations and authorizes rulemaking to ensure ongoing compliance with consumer protection standards.

Maddy summaryThis bill modifies Minnesota's landlord-tenant laws to clarify definitions, expand tenant protections, and update eviction procedures. It directly affects landlords, tenants, and courts by establishing new rules for how rental agreements are handled and how disputes are resolved. Key changes include adding legal definitions for tenant associations and organizers, clarifying what constitutes a lease violation, and allowing courts to automatically remove eviction records from public view in specific situations, such as when a tenant wins the case or the eviction was based on marijuana possession. The legislation also prohibits landlords from charging extra fees for service or support animals and requires clearer disclosure of pet policies in leases.

Maddy summaryThis bill makes it illegal to advertise a price for goods or services while hiding mandatory fees that consumers must pay. It defines these hidden fees as charges that are unavoidable or that a reasonable person would expect to be included in the total cost, though it excludes government taxes. Businesses must clearly show any additional flat fees or percentages before a customer selects items and again on a subtotal page before checkout. The law includes specific exemptions for motor vehicle dealers, utilities regulated by the state, and certain real estate settlement costs.