Sen. Scott Dibble

Maddy summaryThis bill amends Minnesota Statutes to change how the Metropolitan Council operates. It allows the governor to remove council members for cause after a notice and hearing, requires the governor to appoint the vice-chair from existing members, sets a $40,000 annual salary for members (adjusted with legislator pay increases), and mandates annual reviews of the regional administrator by the council. The changes apply to the council serving the 7-county metropolitan area (Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott, Washington) and directly affect council members and the regional administrator. The bill specifies concrete policy changes without altering the council's structure or voting rules.

Maddy summaryThis bill allows Minnesota counties to levy a wheelage tax of up to $35 annually on registered motor vehicles kept in the county when not in operation. It directly affects vehicle owners in counties that choose to implement this tax, though exemptions apply to motorcycles, motorized bicycles, scooters, and certain other vehicles. Counties must adopt the tax via resolution, and collection can occur through county officials or the state motor vehicle office. The bill updates an existing tax authorization (Minnesota Statutes 163.051) to increase the maximum rate from $20 to $35 per year.

Maddy summarySF 2150 amends Minnesota Statutes to explicitly include "chief law enforcement officers" within the definition of "public official" for personnel data access purposes. This change means complaints or disciplinary actions against chief law enforcement officers (like police chiefs) will now follow the same public disclosure rules as other listed public officials. Specifically, such data becomes public after an investigation concludes, if the officer resigns/terminates while under investigation, or if legal claims are settled. The bill directly affects how personnel records for these officers are handled under Minnesota's public data laws.

Maddy summaryThis bill increases the allowable cultivation space for medical cannabis combination businesses from 60,000 to 90,000 square feet of plant canopy. It directly affects licensed businesses that grow cannabis sold as medical flower or medical cannabinoid products. To exceed the base limit, businesses must apply to the state office and demonstrate a legitimate market need, ability to meet licensing requirements, and capacity to cultivate the requested additional space. The change modifies Minnesota Statutes section 342.515, subdivision 2, which governs cultivation size limits for these specific medical cannabis operations.

Maddy summaryThis bill authorizes Minnesota to issue up to $20 million in state bonds to fund park and trail improvements in the Twin Cities metropolitan area. The funds will be used by the Metropolitan Council and local governments for capital projects like park upgrades, trail construction, and acquiring open-space lands - excluding easements. The money comes from bond sales, following standard state borrowing procedures outlined in Minnesota law. It directly affects regional park systems and local communities by providing dedicated funding for recreational infrastructure.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends multiple Minnesota transportation statutes to update highway route descriptions, clarify intersection definitions, and modify traffic signal regulations. Specifically, it revises the boundaries for Highway 244 (between White Bear Lake and Mahtomedi) and Highway 246 (through Nerstrand and Northfield), updates the definition of "intersection" to address divided highways, and adjusts rules for yellow traffic signals and pedestrian crossing guidance. These changes affect how transportation routes are documented, how intersections are legally defined, and how traffic signals operate for drivers and pedestrians. The bill focuses on technical updates to existing statutes rather than introducing new policies.

Maddy summaryThis bill increases Minnesota's funding cap for tax credits supporting sustainable aviation fuel producers. It raises the annual allocation limit from $2.1 million to $10 million for fiscal years 2026 through 2029 (up from $2.1 million to $10 million annually). The change applies directly to companies producing sustainable aviation fuel within Minnesota, making more funding available for their tax credits. The amendment modifies Minnesota Statutes section 41A.30, adjusting the annual spending limit for this specific credit program. The change takes effect after final enactment.

Maddy summaryThis bill changes how sales tax revenue from vehicle repair and replacement parts is distributed in Minnesota. Specifically, it allocates 43.5% of these tax proceeds annually to the highway user tax distribution fund, a gradually increasing percentage (from 3.5% to 56.5%) to the transportation advancement account over time, and the remainder to the general fund. The bill defines "motor vehicle repair and replacement parts" to include parts, tires, and fluids used in vehicle maintenance. This directly affects how tax revenue from auto repair shops and parts retailers is funded into state transportation and environmental programs. The changes apply to sales taxes collected on these items, beginning with taxes remitted after July 1, 2017.

Maddy summaryThis bill modifies Minnesota's rules for selling hemp-derived cannabinoid products. It sets a 0.3% THC limit for all products and requires clear labeling for topical products, including lab test details and ingredient lists. Businesses selling edible cannabinoid products can now convert their registration to a hemp license, and retailers must follow specific on-site consumption rules (like requiring an additional license and prohibiting mixing with alcohol). The law prohibits sales to anyone under 21 and bans products claiming medical benefits. It directly affects businesses selling hemp-derived edibles, topicals, and related products in Minnesota.

Maddy summaryMinnesota Senate File 2115 modifies rules for historic building rehabilitation tax credits by allowing a second assignment of credit certificates. It directly affects developers and businesses that qualify for these credits, enabling the original recipient to transfer the credit to a second party before claiming the first payment. The key change requires both the initial assignee and any subsequent assignee to notify the state commissioner within 30 days of each transfer. This expands prior rules that only permitted one assignment, while maintaining that credit amounts equal 100% of the federal credit (or 90% for grants) and must be claimed within three years of the allocation certificate.