Sen. Kari Dziedzic

Maddy summaryThis bill proposes adding a new section to the Minnesota Constitution to guarantee equal rights and prohibit discrimination for all people. It specifically protects individuals from discrimination based on race, color, national origin, ancestry, disability, and sex, with the definition of sex explicitly including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation. If voters approve the amendment at the 2026 general election, the change will become effective on January 1, 2027. The text also establishes that any state action denying these rights must be the least restrictive way to achieve a very important government goal.

Maddy summaryThis bill updates Minnesota's gambling laws to clarify rules for advance deposit wagering, card playing, and pari-mutuel betting at licensed racetracks. It explicitly prohibits racetracks from offering historical horse racing, slot machines, video games of chance, or other gambling devices, ensuring these venues focus solely on live or simulcast horse racing and card games. Additionally, the legislation restricts the state racing commission's authority by preventing it from using rulemaking to expand gambling types or approve historical horse racing. The bill also sets specific limits on the number of card tables and the maximum amount a single wager can be.