Sen. Lindsey Port

Maddy summaryThis bill regulates cannabis edibles sold in Minnesota by setting clear safety and labeling standards. It limits THC content to a maximum of 5 milligrams per serving for non-beverage edibles (50mg total per package) and 10 milligrams per serving for beverages (max two servings per container). The bill prohibits packaging or marketing that appeals to children (like cartoon characters or candy-like designs), requires child-resistant packaging for non-beverage products, and mandates specific labeling including serving size, cannabinoid content, and a "keep out of reach of children" warning. These rules directly affect cannabis businesses selling edibles and ensure products meet safety standards for consumers.

Maddy summarySF 2298 is a comprehensive housing bill that combines new policy measures with funding to address homelessness and housing stability. It directly affects housing providers, local governments, and individuals experiencing or at risk of homelessness by expanding support programs and allocating state funds. Key provisions include increasing funding for emergency shelter beds, creating new rental assistance programs for vulnerable tenants, and establishing requirements for local housing plans. The bill, now law after gubernatorial approval on May 23, 2025, focuses on preventing homelessness through both financial resources and structural policy changes.

Maddy summaryThis bill reduces state aid to counties, cities, and towns for local government programs by the amount of lobbying expenses they report under Minnesota law. Specifically, it lowers certified aid payments (for counties under Minn. Stat. §477A.0124, cities under §477A.013, subd. 9, and towns under §477A.013, subd. 1) by the total lobbying costs reported directly or as part of dues paid to local government associations. The reduction cannot lower aid below zero, and the rule applies to aid payments starting in 2026. It directly affects all local governments receiving these specific state funds based on their lobbying expenditure reports.

Maddy summarySF 3525 is a symbolic resolution (not a binding law) introduced by Minnesota Senate authors condemning federal executive orders related to immigration. It expresses Minnesota's commitment to welcoming immigrants and refugees, citing the state's history and current immigrant population, and formally opposes policies targeting immigrants. The resolution urges the president to halt these policies, calls on Minnesota's federal representatives to oppose them, and requests Congress to support immigration reform and repeal the Alien Enemies Act of 1798. As a resolution, it has no legal effect but serves as a formal statement of legislative position.

Maddy summarySF 3513 proposes a constitutional amendment to establish an Independent Redistricting Commission in Minnesota, replacing the legislature's current role in drawing congressional and state legislative district boundaries. The bill would create a 7-member commission selected through a nonpartisan process (including a Review Panel for applicant screening), requiring districts to follow specific fairness principles like population equality and geographic continuity. This directly affects all Minnesota residents by changing how voting districts are drawn, aiming to reduce partisan influence in redistricting. The amendment also prohibits legislators from working as lobbyists for one year after leaving office and adds new constitutional sections governing the commission's structure and redistricting standards.

Maddy summaryMinnesota Senate File 3503 establishes a locally controlled housing fund to finance affordable housing projects. It modifies allowable uses for housing infrastructure bonds to include supportive housing for chronically homeless individuals (with priority for veterans), senior housing, manufactured home parks, and single-family housing affordable to households earning ≤50% of area median income. The bill requires new construction projects to include at least 5% accessible units with specific features like roll-in showers and sensory-accessible units. This legislation directly affects local housing agencies, developers of affordable housing, and low-to-moderate-income households seeking housing options.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends Minnesota Statutes to update school requirements for sexually transmitted infection (STI) prevention programs. It requires all public school districts to include "abstinence until marriage" as a specific component within their medically accurate, unbiased curriculum. The changes maintain existing elements like parent involvement, staff training, and coordination with health agencies, while adding this explicit abstinence education requirement. The bill directly affects Minnesota public school districts, which must revise their STI prevention programs to comply with these updated standards.

Maddy summaryHF 2309 amends Minnesota's housing statutes to expand access to rental assistance and housing aid. It removes funding restrictions for workforce housing projects, clarifies eligible uses for housing aid funds, and expands eligibility for rental assistance programs to include more low-income households. The bill modifies rules about who can receive funding (removing certain disqualification criteria for individuals and businesses) and requires program administrators to prioritize households with children and incomes up to 30% of area median income. These changes directly affect low-income renters, housing providers, and local housing programs administering state and federal housing assistance.

Maddy summaryThis bill modifies an existing 2023 appropriation to provide $800,000 for road and bridge planning in Savage, Minnesota. It directs funds from the state transportation fund to the City of Savage for predesign and design work on expanding Quentin Avenue and reconstructing two railroad bridges over it. The project area is defined as approximately 600 feet north and south of the bridges. The key change extends the deadline for using these funds from 2025 to December 31, 2029, allowing more time for planning. The bill directly affects the City of Savage by enabling its infrastructure planning project.

Maddy summaryThis bill modifies Minnesota's corporate franchise tax calculation to create a contingent rate increase tied to federal tax changes. It sets the base tax rate at 9.8% but adds a potential increase equal to the percentage decrease in the federal corporate tax rate (as of March 23, 2025), rounded to the nearest 0.05%. The adjustment would apply to corporations paying franchise tax in Minnesota for taxable years starting after December 31, 2024. The change only triggers if the federal corporate tax rate decreases, ensuring Minnesota's tax revenue remains aligned with federal policy shifts.