Sen. Scott Dibble

Maddy summaryThis bill modifies Minnesota's sales tax exemption to include firearm safety devices (like trigger locks) and secure firearm storage units (locked containers sold by licensed dealers). It directly affects gun owners purchasing these items, as they will no longer pay sales tax on them, and sellers of these products. The bill also prohibits sellers from collecting or sharing personal data about buyers of exempt items, treating such information as private data under existing law. The changes take effect for sales after June 30, 2025.

Maddy summarySF 978 legalizes and regulates mobile sports betting in Minnesota for adults aged 21 and older. The bill establishes licensing requirements for operators, prohibits local governments from banning sports betting, and creates a tax structure for revenue. It defines key terms like "mobile sports betting" (placing wagers via apps) and "athletic event" (excluding high school sports and fantasy contests), while requiring operators to maintain player accounts tracking deposits, wagers, and winnings. The legislation also sets civil and criminal penalties for violations and amends multiple existing statutes to implement these changes. This directly affects Minnesotans who place bets, licensed betting operators, and tribal casinos operating under existing compacts.

Maddy summarySF 1001 appropriates $300,000 for fiscal year 2026 and $300,000 for fiscal year 2027 from the general fund to the I-494 Corridor Commission. The funds are designated for specific programming and service expansion, including staffing, communications, outreach, education program development, and operations management. The commissioner of transportation must disburse the full amount by July 31 each year, with no retention allowed, and the appropriation is specified as a one-time funding measure. This bill directly provides financial resources to the I-494 Corridor Commission to support its operational and community engagement activities.

Maddy summarySF 1091 establishes a one-time $20 million program ($10 million for FY2026, $10 million for FY2027) to fund traffic calming projects in Minnesota's largest cities (those with over 10,000 residents). The funds are distributed equally: half based on each city's population share (using 2020 census data) and half based on cities' calculated "money needs" under state law. Eligible projects include curb bump-outs, raised crosswalks, bollards, and other infrastructure improvements designed to enhance traffic safety within city streets. This appropriation is a single-year funding mechanism with no ongoing annual funding commitment.

Maddy summaryThis bill appropriates $15 million in state bond funds to install suicide prevention barriers on the Washington Avenue Pedestrian Bridge at the University of Minnesota's Twin Cities campus. It directly affects the university, bridge users, and suicide prevention efforts at this specific location. The key mechanism is authorizing the sale of $15 million in state bonds to cover the design and construction costs, with requirements for the university to consult with suicide prevention experts and impacted individuals during planning. The project aims to replace existing pedestrian enclosures with barriers designed to prevent suicide attempts.

Maddy summaryThis bill appropriates $1.5 million for fiscal year 2026 and $1.5 million for fiscal year 2027 from the general fund to the commissioner of health. The funds are designated for grants supporting sexual and reproductive health services, distributed under Minnesota Statutes section 145.925. These grants directly support health service providers offering such care, including clinics and community organizations. The bill creates no new requirements but allocates existing state funds to expand access to these services. It does not change eligibility criteria or create new program rules.

Maddy summaryThis bill appropriates $10 million in state bond funds to renovate and expand St. David's Center in Minneapolis, a facility providing child and family services. The funding will cover predesign, construction, and equipment for the facility to deliver early childhood education, children's mental health services, pediatric therapy, and family support programs. The state will issue bonds up to $10 million under Minnesota law, with the money available until project completion. Hennepin County will receive the grant to manage the renovation, which must improve educational and health outcomes for Minnesotans. Nonstate funds spent since January 2024 will count toward required project contributions.

Maddy summarySF 441 creates a temporary income tax credit for Minnesotans who install solar energy systems. Homeowners can claim up to $2,500 (15% of costs in 2025, decreasing to 11% by 2027), while businesses can claim up to $15,000 per property. The credit applies to solar photovoltaic systems, water heaters, and thermal systems under 40 kilowatts, placed in service between 2025 and 2028. The program expires January 1, 2029, and refunds excess credit if it exceeds tax liability.

Maddy summaryThis bill appropriates $1,000,000 from the arts and cultural heritage fund to the Minnesota Historical Society for the Minnesota Transportation Museum in St. Paul. The funds will cover specific capital improvements including roof replacement, masonry stabilization, roundhouse door replacement, insulation installation, and ADA compliance modifications. The appropriation is available until the project is completed or abandoned, subject to state funding rules. The bill directly affects the museum's physical infrastructure and accessibility.

Maddy summarySF 854 appropriates a one-time grant from the general fund for fiscal year 2026 to The Bridge for Youth for a new facility in Hennepin County. The funds will cover land acquisition, design, construction, and equipment for a multiuse facility including up to 40 units of transitional housing and emergency shelter space for unaccompanied homeless youth and young families, plus youth program and recreational areas. The grant is administered by the commissioner of employment and economic development and remains available until project completion or abandonment. This bill directly affects The Bridge for Youth organization and homeless youth/youth families in Hennepin County by enabling new housing and support services.