Sen. Doron Clark

Maddy summaryThis bill allocates $50 million from the Minnesota Forward Fund to support the construction and operation of a nanoparticle iron nitride permanent magnet manufacturing facility. The funds are intended to match existing federal money available through the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2026 and will be managed by the commissioner of employment and economic development. Up to two percent of the appropriation may be used for administrative costs, and any unspent money will be returned to the general fund by June 30, 2030. The legislation is designed to promote economic development by establishing this specific manufacturing capability in Minnesota.

Maddy summaryThis bill allows the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board to issue special liquor licenses for programs and events held on its park properties. It enables entities with catering or concessions contracts to sell and serve alcohol at specific events, even if they do not have a permanent building or fixed location. The license is limited to the dates and areas approved in the application and requires advance notification to state officials. This change applies only to Minneapolis and requires approval by the Minneapolis City Council before it takes effect.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes Minnesota's "Minnesota Clearance Grant Program" to help law enforcement agencies improve their resolution rates for nonfatal shooting incidents. It directly affects local police departments and sheriff's offices that investigate nonfatal shootings by providing state funding for targeted resources. Key provisions include granting priority to agencies with high unsolved cases or limited staffing, allowing funds for hiring investigators, forensic equipment, victim-witness coordinators, and technology to share data across agencies, and requiring biannual reports on clearance rates and program impact. The bill appropriates specific funds for fiscal years 2026-2028 to support these concrete improvements in investigating nonfatal shootings.

Maddy summaryThis bill proposes a constitutional amendment to increase Minnesota's sales tax rate by 0.375% (three-eighths of one percent) starting July 1, 2027, for 25 years (through 2052). The revenue would fund three new housing-specific accounts: a homeownership fund (25% of revenue) for home purchases/rehabilitation, a community stability fund (25%) for emergency aid and services for homeless or at-risk households, and a rental fund (50%) for rental assistance and supportive housing. All funds must supplement, not replace, existing housing programs. The amendment requires voter approval at the 2026 general election before implementation.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires mattress and box spring producers (brand owners) and retailers to add a $5 assessment to each item sold in Minnesota. The funds collected - paid quarterly to the Pollution Control Agency - will be deposited into a special account. The account will provide annual grants to local governments to expand and support their mattress recycling programs. The fee applies to all sales, including online transactions, and is intended to directly fund recycling infrastructure development.

Maddy summaryThis bill increases funding for student support personnel in Minnesota schools by adjusting the per-student allowance and minimum funding thresholds for independent, special, and charter school districts. It raises the base student support personnel allowance from $30.05 to $48.73 for fiscal year 2026 and establishes a minimum funding floor of $40,000 for most districts, while charter schools receive a $20,000 minimum. The legislation also appropriates specific state funds for fiscal years 2026 and 2027 to cover these increased costs and requires districts to reserve aid in fund balances to prevent future reductions.

Maddy summaryThis bill appropriates $15 million for fiscal years 2026 and 2027 to support the COMPASS school improvement model and the Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) framework in Minnesota schools. The funds will be distributed to the Department of Education, service cooperatives, and school districts for implementing MTSS, hiring coordinators, providing professional development, and streamlining reporting through a new One Plan system. A specific $2 million allocation in 2027 will contract with an external entity to develop initiatives that improve teacher retention, workplace satisfaction, and educator well-being by addressing systemic causes of burnout and turnover.

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits landlords in Minnesota from listing minor children as defendants in eviction complaints against their parents or guardians, while still allowing landlords to list minors as defendants if they are the only person renting the unit. The law includes a penalty provision requiring landlords to pay tenants either $300 or actual damages, whichever is greater, if they violate this restriction. Any lease terms that attempt to override this protection are declared void and unenforceable. The bill would take effect on August 1, 2026, and would apply to eviction cases filed on or after that date.

Maddy summaryThis bill clarifies the responsibilities of the Minnesota Department of Corrections regarding the licensing and inspection of both juvenile and adult community-based residential correctional facilities. It requires the commissioner to inspect all local correctional facilities at least every two years to ensure compliance with minimum standards and to publish inspection reports on the department's website within 30 days. The legislation also defines key terms such as "local correctional facility" to include facilities serving adults and juveniles for residential care, detention, or foster care services. Additionally, the bill establishes licensing procedures that allow for licenses of up to two years for facilities meeting standards or making satisfactory progress toward compliance.

Maddy summarySF 3570 limits federal immigration officers' access to Minnesota's public postsecondary campuses, prohibiting entry without a court order. It directly affects public colleges and universities by restricting how immigration authorities can operate on campus grounds. The bill modifies data privacy rules in Minnesota Statutes, adding a specific requirement that immigration-related data disclosures must include a judicial order, strengthening existing protections for student records. These changes aim to prevent federal immigration enforcement from disrupting campus environments while maintaining existing legal pathways for data sharing in emergencies or with proper authorization.