Sen. Scott Dibble

Maddy summaryThis bill modifies Hennepin County's local sales tax authority and establishes a funding mechanism to support specific county health care facilities and the ballpark authority. It allows the county to use tax revenue collected after debt service payments to provide annual grants of up to $24 million to a designated private, nonprofit level I trauma hospital for uncompensated care, provided the hospital's costs exceed a regional benchmark. The legislation also permits the county to make additional grants for ballpark development and construction, as well as for improvements to county-owned health facilities and related public infrastructure. These changes directly affect Hennepin County government, the specified nonprofit hospital, and the ballpark authority by defining how tax funds are allocated and the conditions under which they are distributed.

Maddy summaryThis bill appropriates state funds and authorizes the issuance of bonds to finance capital projects for Minnesota's state forest lands. It directly affects the Department of Natural Resources and the 60 listed state forests, including Badoura, Paul Bunyan, and White Earth State Forests. The legislation defines key terms like reforestation and state forest land to guide how funds will be used for activities such as planting native trees, site preparation, and forest protection. By authorizing bond sales, the bill enables the state to borrow money for long-term forest management improvements without immediately raising taxes.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes a state program to ensure all pedestrian crossings in Minnesota meet Americans with Disabilities Act standards by December 31, 2035. It requires the Department of Transportation to create an inventory of every crossing, categorize them by compliance status, and maintain a public database tracking these updates. To fund the necessary repairs, the bill authorizes the use of state money and the sale of bonds to provide grants for local road authorities, prioritizing smaller communities and areas with lower-income residents. Local entities can use these funds to inspect crossings, hire contractors for repairs, or pay off debt related to the work. The legislation also mandates the creation of regional contracts to manage the construction of accessible crossings across the state.

Maddy summaryThis bill adjusts the funding forecast for special transportation services provided by the Metropolitan Council in Minnesota. It increases the allocated budget for these services, which include programs like Metro Mobility and Metro Move, from approximately $112.5 million to $121.4 million. The legislation also raises the total appropriation from the state's general fund to the council from roughly $120.1 million to $131 million. These changes update the financial projections for the upcoming fiscal year to reflect revised spending estimates.

Maddy summaryThis bill authorizes the issuance of up to $25 million in state bonds to fund the second phase of construction at the Avivo regional treatment, career, and employment center in Minneapolis. The funds will be used by Hennepin County for design, site preparation, environmental cleanup, renovation, new construction, and equipping the campus located on Chicago Avenue. Once approved, the state will sell these bonds to generate the necessary capital for the project, which is expected to expand the facility's capacity for serving residents.

Maddy summaryThis bill appropriates $350,000 for each of fiscal years 2026 and 2027 from the state's general fund to support Youth and AIDS Projects. The money will be given to the University of Minnesota Foundation to create and test nonmedical support services for Black males aged 15 to 34 who are at high risk for HIV. These services include case management and support without medical intervention, and the program must evaluate how well these status-neutral strategies work. The legislation directly affects the commissioner of health and the designated foundation, while targeting a specific demographic group for HIV prevention efforts.

Maddy summaryThis bill modifies Minnesota election laws to formally define and regulate the use of mobile voting technology, allowing voters in jurisdictions that authorize it to receive and submit ballots via mobile devices. It updates state statutes to include mobile voting technology within the definition of electronic voting systems and establishes specific security requirements such as multifactor authentication, encryption during transmission, and the ability to print ballots in standard formats. The legislation also requires that voting rules and instructions be made conspicuously available to voters using mobile technology before they cast their ballots, while permitting municipalities to test experimental electronic voting systems without permanent adoption.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates a legal cause of action allowing individuals who were minors when they underwent conversion therapy to sue mental health professionals for damages. It defines conversion therapy as practices attempting to change sexual orientation or gender identity, and specifies that psychological harm includes conditions like depression, anxiety, and suicidal ideation. The law permits parents or guardians to file lawsuits on behalf of minors who were injured, or to sue if the individual is deceased or incapacitated. If a plaintiff wins the case, they may receive injunctive relief to stop future violations, civil penalties of at least $50,000, various types of damages, and legal fees. The bill applies only to licensed mental health professionals in Minnesota and does not allow state or local government officials to enforce it.

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits health insurance plans in Minnesota from covering conversion therapy for minors under 18 and vulnerable adults, effective January 1, 2027. It requires the commissioner of human rights to take actions to protect Minnesotans from conversion therapy, including investigating complaints against mental health practitioners who engage in such practices. The legislation amends existing human rights laws to expand the commissioner's authority to address discriminatory practices related to conversion therapy. Health plans offered to Minnesota residents must comply with these restrictions when renewing or issuing policies after the effective date.

Maddy summaryThis bill modifies Minnesota's cannabis business licensing framework by adding a new "cannabis macrobusiness" license category to the existing system of microbusinesses, mezzobusinesses, and other specialized licenses. The legislation updates state statutes to formally recognize this new license type and adjusts definitions for terms like "cannabis business" and "license holder" to include macrobusinesses alongside existing categories. Additionally, the bill expands the definition of medical cannabinoid products to allow hemp-derived concentrates and removes potency limits for these products, while prohibiting unlicensed home extraction of cannabis concentrate using volatile solvents. These changes directly affect cannabis industry operators, regulators, and patients by creating a new business classification and modifying rules around medical product composition and manufacturing requirements.