Sen. Scott Dibble

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes a state-funded program to extend the design life of pavement on Minnesota's trunk highways from 20 years to at least 50 years for eligible projects. It directly affects the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT), which must use the program to fund pavement design revisions for trunk highway projects already in the state's transportation plan with a proposed design life of 20 years or less. Key mechanisms require projects to meet a cost-effectiveness ratio of at least 2 (comparing baseline pavement costs to modified project costs over their design lifetimes) and limit program spending to $150 million, available until 2035. The program mandates public reporting of selected projects, pavement changes, and fund usage on MnDOT's website.

Maddy summarySF 2091 appropriates $40 million from the trunk highway fund for each of fiscal years 2026 and 2027 to fund Minnesota's Corridors of Commerce program. This program focuses on improving highway infrastructure in key commercial corridors across the state. The funding directly supports the Minnesota Department of Transportation in implementing projects under existing law (Minnesota Statutes § 161.088), targeting major freight and commerce routes. The bill does not create new policy but allocates specific state funds for ongoing infrastructure work.

Maddy summarySF 2045, the "Equal Access to Broadband Act establishment provision," defines key terms and creates a framework for improving broadband access in Minnesota. It establishes the Office of Broadband Development and clarifies definitions including "broadband" (100 Mbps download/20 Mbps upload), "underserved areas" (lacking minimum speeds), and "broadband infrastructure." The bill preserves local government authority over right-of-way management for providers while requiring coordination with municipalities to minimize future relocations of infrastructure. This legislation primarily sets the groundwork for future broadband initiatives by standardizing terminology and governance structures.

Maddy summarySF 1731 modifies Minnesota's cannabis license application requirements by adding 18 new documentation items that applicants must submit. The bill requires detailed ownership disclosures (including parent company structures), proof of social equity status, labor peace agreements with union organizations, comprehensive business plans, and financial records like loan details. These changes apply directly to businesses seeking or renewing cannabis licenses under Minnesota Statutes 342.14. The bill clarifies that commitments made in applications, such as maintaining labor peace agreements, become ongoing conditions for license renewal.

Maddy summarySF 2095 prohibits the Minnesota Division of Driver and Vehicle Services from listing specific surcharge details or fee differences (like the $1 surcharge or variations between in-person and online transactions) on vehicle registration renewal notices or related materials. The bill amends Minnesota Statutes section 168.33, subdivision 7, to require that such information not be advertised, promoted, or referenced on renewal notices, accompanying materials, or the agency's website - except when completing a transaction. This change directly affects vehicle owners receiving renewal notices, as they will no longer see these fee breakdowns. The provision takes effect October 1, 2025, for notices issued on or after that date.

Maddy summaryThis bill limits how much Minnesota utility customers pay for executive compensation. It prohibits utility commissions from allowing ratepayers to cover pay for a utility's top 10 executives exceeding the governor's annual salary. The rule applies to utilities serving at least 300,000 retail customers in Minnesota. Compensation covered by the cap includes salary and incentives, but excludes standard expense reimbursements and benefits offered uniformly to all employees. The bill does not restrict pay funded by investors or other non-ratepayer sources.

Maddy summarySF 2096 authorizes the state to issue $400 million in bonds to fund Minnesota's Corridors of Commerce program, which focuses on transportation infrastructure. The bill appropriates these bond proceeds to the commissioner of transportation for highway projects, with up to 17% allocated for program administration. Funds will be deposited into the trunk highway fund and used under Minnesota Statutes, section 161.088. This bill directly affects state transportation planning and highway funding mechanisms.

Maddy summaryThis bill modifies Minnesota's Department of Transportation (DOT) efficiency requirements, specifically changing how savings from transportation funding are used. It amends statutes to allow DOT to reallocate up to 17% of certain appropriations for program delivery and project selection, and expands the types of funds that can support the "corridors of commerce" program for highway construction and maintenance. The changes affect DOT operations and local governments participating in the corridors program by providing more flexibility in using efficiency savings. The bill takes effect July 1, 2025, applying to funds reallocated after that date.

Maddy summaryThis bill appropriates $10 million for each of fiscal years 2026 and 2027 to fund two existing Minnesota programs: the Safe Routes to School Program (under Minn. Stat. § 174.40) and the Active Transportation Program (under Minn. Stat. § 174.38). The funds, directed to the Commissioner of Transportation, support projects that improve walking and biking infrastructure near schools and for community active transportation. It directly affects school districts, local communities, and transportation planners who implement these specific infrastructure improvements. This is a funding measure with no new policy requirements, solely providing budget authority for established programs.

Maddy summarySF 1892 would allow Minnesota cities and counties to adopt ranked choice voting (RCV) for local elections, such as city council or school board races. Under this bill, voters would rank candidates in order of preference (e.g., 1st, 2nd, 3rd), and if no candidate receives a majority of first-choice votes, lower-ranked preferences would transfer to remaining candidates in rounds until one achieves a majority. The bill establishes procedures for local jurisdictions to implement RCV, including rules for electronic voting systems that reallocate votes and definitions for key terms like "batch elimination" and "highest continuing ranking." It does not apply to state-level elections or require any jurisdiction to adopt RCV - local governments would choose whether to use it.