Sen. Scott Dibble

Maddy summarySF 132 modifies tax treatment for rural electric cooperatives by exempting their distribution lines (excluding substations and generation equipment) from property taxes and replacing them with a $10 annual tax per 100 members. The bill directly affects cooperatives organized under Minnesota's cooperative laws that provide electricity in rural areas. Instead of paying property taxes on their distribution systems, these cooperatives will pay the membership-based tax to the state, which will be deposited into the general fund. The changes take effect for 2026 property tax assessments.

Maddy summaryThis bill adjusts Minnesota's individual income tax brackets by increasing the income thresholds for each tax rate while keeping the rates unchanged. For example, the first tax rate of 5.35% now applies to married couples filing jointly earning up to $47,620 (up from $38,770), and single filers up to $32,570 (up from $26,520). It affects all Minnesota individual taxpayers who file income tax returns, including married couples, single filers, and heads of household. The changes take effect for taxable years beginning after December 31, 2024. The bill modifies specific sections of Minnesota Statutes related to tax rate schedules without altering the tax rates themselves.

Maddy summaryThis bill allocates $15 million in transportation tax revenue specifically for designing and constructing suicide prevention barriers on the Washington Avenue Pedestrian Bridge at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities campus. The funds, redirected from the Metropolitan Council's active transportation budget, will replace the existing pedestrian enclosure and barriers to prevent suicides. The University of Minnesota Board of Regents must consult with suicide prevention organizations, experts, and individuals affected by suicide when planning the project. The bill modifies standard funding allocation rules to prioritize this safety project.

Maddy summaryThis bill increases Minnesota's income threshold for the child tax credit, allowing more families to qualify for the full benefit. It raises the phaseout threshold to $45,490 for married couples filing jointly and $38,340 for other filers (up from $35,000 and $29,500, respectively), meaning families earning above these new levels will retain more of their credit. The bill also requires annual inflation adjustments to these thresholds starting in 2026, ensuring the credit remains accessible as costs rise. This directly affects low-to-moderate income families who claim the child tax credit but would have seen benefits reduced under the previous thresholds.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires Minnesota's Commissioner of Commerce to establish a low-cost motor vehicle insurance program (the "Minnesota Lifeline Insurance Program") for low-income residents who meet specific eligibility criteria. The program would be operated by a designated state facility, which must set rates covering claims, administrative costs, and investment income using actual program data or adjusted statewide insurance data. The facility must create a website for applications and online policy sales, with rates allowing up to six payment installments and regional adjustments (capped at 25% higher than other regions). The program mandates annual reports to the legislature detailing enrollment, marketing efforts, and expenditures.

Maddy summaryThis bill clarifies the definition of a "residential generator" under Minnesota's waste management rules. It specifies that residential generators include detached single-family homes, multi-unit buildings with separate billing (like apartments), multi-unit buildings without separate billing (where owners/associations pay directly), and certain nonprofit organizations handling donations. The change affects property owners, associations, and waste service providers by determining which entities qualify for residential waste billing rates. The updated definition takes effect July 1, 2025, and does not create new taxes or fees.

Maddy summaryThis bill proposes a constitutional amendment to Minnesota's Constitution, specifically adding a new section stating: "Marriage is a fundamental right and shall not be restricted based on gender or race." If approved by voters in the 2026 general election, this amendment would make it unconstitutional for Minnesota to restrict marriage rights based on gender or race, affecting all Minnesotans seeking marriage licenses or facing marriage-related legal challenges. The amendment would take effect January 1, 2027, if ratified. The vote question would ask voters: "Shall the Minnesota Constitution be amended to state that marriage is a fundamental right and shall not be restricted based on gender or race?"

Maddy summaryThis bill modifies Minnesota's medical cannabis laws by requiring the state to register exactly two in-state manufacturers for medical cannabis production, with strict criteria for selection including security, financial stability, and patient fee projections. It updates definitions to include nurse practitioners and physician assistants as authorized healthcare providers, clarifies patient registry processes, and prohibits registry enrollment for patients in federally approved cannabis clinical trials. These changes directly affect patients with qualifying medical conditions, healthcare providers, and cannabis manufacturers operating in Minnesota. The bill also repeals outdated provisions and adds new requirements for manufacturer registration and patient verification.

Maddy summaryThis bill clarifies how local governments can use unobligated tax increment financing (TIF) funds in Minnesota. It allows TIF authorities to transfer unused TIF funds to support private development projects that create or retain jobs (with construction starting before December 31, 2025), or to make equity investments to make such projects financially feasible. Authorities must create a written spending plan approved by the municipality after a public hearing, and all transferred funds must be spent or committed by December 31, 2027. The bill directly affects local governments managing TIF districts by extending the deadline for using these funds and clarifying permitted uses. It does not change existing TIF bond obligations but provides clearer rules for handling unobligated increments.

Maddy summaryThis bill removes the $100 minimum transaction amount for a 50-cent retail delivery fee in Minnesota. Previously, the fee applied only to transactions of $100 or more; this change means the fee will now apply to all retail delivery transactions, regardless of amount. Retailers must clearly label the fee as "road improvement and food delivery fee" on receipts and show it separately from the sales price. The change takes effect August 1, 2025, impacting all retailers delivering goods within Minnesota.