Sen. Scott Dibble

Maddy summaryThis bill modifies the reporting requirements for Minnesota's Office of Cannabis Management by establishing specific studies and an annual market analysis. The Office must conduct studies on industry growth, the illicit cannabis market, and impaired driving incidents, while also performing an annual review of license availability, market stability, and supply levels. These reports will be submitted to the legislature by January 15 each year, with an initial deadline of January 15, 2025, and may include public input from consumers and industry stakeholders. The legislation directly affects the Office of Cannabis Management and the regulated cannabis industry by formalizing data collection and analysis procedures.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes a new "public safety radio and crime victims account" funded by a 50-cent monthly fee on wireless and wire-line telecommunications services (excluding prepaid wireless). The fee applies to each customer access line or basic service, with proceeds deposited into the account to cover two specific purposes: purchasing interoperable public safety radio equipment for Minnesota's statewide emergency response system, and providing grants to crime victim service providers. The bill amends existing telecom fee statutes to create this dedicated funding stream and requires annual reporting on how the funds are used. It does not change the existing 95-cent fee for general 911 service maintenance.

Maddy summaryMinnesota Senate File 1943 prohibits pet shops (physical retail stores selling animals to the public) from selling or transferring ownership of cats and dogs, effective August 1, 2026. The bill allows pet shops to provide space for nonprofit animal shelters, humane societies, or 501(c)(3) rescue groups to offer animals for adoption, but pet shops cannot own the animals or charge fees for this space. It does not affect breeders, direct sales from breeders, or nonprofit adoption organizations themselves. The law aims to shift pet sales toward adoption-focused organizations while maintaining transparency requirements for pet dealers.

Maddy summarySF 2082 is a transportation funding bill that allocates $4.88 billion for 2026 and $3.96 billion for 2027 to Minnesota's Department of Transportation (DOT), Department of Public Safety, and Metropolitan Council. It provides specific funding for highway maintenance ($1.1 billion annually from the state-aid highway fund), airport development ($19.6 million annually from the state airports fund), and transit/active transportation ($18.4 million annually from the general fund). The bill also includes provisions allowing unused airport funds to carry over for up to five years to advance projects, with notifications required to legislative committees if such funds are used. This bill directly affects state agencies managing transportation infrastructure, airports, and transit systems, as well as local governments receiving state-aid highway funds.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires all operators of electric-assisted bicycles under age 18 in Minnesota to wear a helmet approved by the public safety commissioner while riding. It directly affects minors aged 15-17 who currently operate e-bikes, adding this safety requirement to existing rules. The law amends Minnesota Statutes section 169.222 to include this helmet mandate, with violators facing a fine (amount unspecified in the bill text). The bill also prohibits anyone under age 15 from operating electric-assisted bicycles.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires large employers in major Minnesota cities to offer tax-free commuter benefits to full-time workers who live near public transit. Specifically, companies with 50 or more employees within one mile of a regular transit route must provide a pretax benefit allowing workers to pay for transit passes through payroll deductions. The law also permits employers to offer additional subsidies for walking, biking, or carpooling and mandates that transit authorities create a map to help identify which businesses are covered. Employers can negotiate to waive this requirement through a collective bargaining agreement, and the rules do not interfere with existing union contracts.

Maddy summaryThis bill appropriates $80,000 for the Civil Air Patrol in each of fiscal years 2026 and 2027, funded from the state airports fund and administered by the commissioner of transportation. It directly affects the Civil Air Patrol organization in Minnesota by providing dedicated state funding for its operations. The bill contains no policy changes or new requirements - only a specific funding allocation. As a procedural appropriation, it does not alter existing programs or create new obligations.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes a temporary working group to evaluate and recommend improvements for mobility hubs, which are locations where people can easily switch between different types of transportation. The group will consist of representatives from the Metropolitan Council, state and local governments, universities, and advocacy organizations, with members appointed by July 31, 2026. Its main tasks include identifying barriers to creating these hubs, estimating costs, and developing a prioritized list of potential sites along high-traffic bus routes. The working group must hold its first meeting by September 15, 2026, and submit a final report with its findings and recommendations to legislative committees by February 13, 2027, before the group expires in June 2027.

Maddy summaryThis bill repeals tax exemptions for preferred seating and amenities at athletic facilities in Minnesota, meaning these items will now be subject to sales tax like other retail purchases. The legislation also removes specific exemptions for season tickets and certain suite licenses, requiring sellers to clearly separate taxable and non-taxable portions of bundled ticket prices if they maintain proper business records. Additionally, the bill appropriates funds for safe harbor shelter and housing grants while updating various other definitions related to retail sales, including rules for digital products and motor vehicle repair materials. These changes directly impact event venues, ticket sellers, and consumers who buy premium sports experiences or related goods in the state.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates a new advertising services tax in Minnesota, directly affecting businesses that provide advertising services to clients. The key provision expands the state's sales tax definition to include advertising services as a taxable transaction, treating them similarly to other taxable services like laundry, lawn care, and security services. Businesses offering advertising services will now need to collect and remit sales tax on their fees, while the bill clarifies that services performed by employees for employers remain non-taxable. The legislation amends existing Minnesota tax statutes to formally categorize advertising services within the taxable services list without specifying a tax rate.