Sen. Erin Murphy

Co-sponsor SF 1911

In committee · Minnesota Senate · Co-sponsor

Minnesota Civic Fund program establishment

Maddy summarySF 1911 establishes the Minnesota Civic Fund program, replacing the existing political contribution refund program. It defines "contribution" to include Minnesota Civic Fund credits and requires political committees to forward anonymous contributions exceeding $20 to the state board. The bill also mandates that political committees report the value of redeemed Civic Fund credits on campaign finance disclosures. This directly affects political committees, candidates, and party units that receive contributions, changing how campaign funds are reported and managed under Minnesota's election laws.

In committee Mar 3, 2025 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor SR 16

In committee · Minnesota Senate · Co-sponsor

A Senate resolution honoring the connections between Norway and Minnesota

Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution formally acknowledges the strong historical and cultural ties between Norway and Minnesota, recognizing the significant contributions of Norwegian immigrants to the state's communities and traditions. The bill highlights shared values such as democratic governance and resilience in cold weather, while celebrating specific cultural events and organizations that preserve Norwegian heritage. It directs the Secretary of the Senate to create an official copy of the resolution and send it to the Norwegian Parliament delegation as a gesture of welcome and partnership. Because this is a ceremonial measure rather than a law with enforceable rules, it does not alter existing statutes or create new legal obligations for citizens or government agencies.

In committee Feb 27, 2025 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary SR 14

Passed · Minnesota Senate · Lead sponsor

A Senate resolution amending the Temporary Rules of the Senate

Passed Feb 24, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SR 13

Passed · Minnesota Senate · Lead sponsor

A Senate resolution relating to postage

Passed Feb 20, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor SF 1612

In committee · Minnesota Senate · Co-sponsor

School district funding increase

Maddy summaryThis bill increases funding for Minnesota public school districts by adjusting several key education finance formulas. It raises the general education basic formula allowance, boosts special education and English learner cross subsidy aid, and increases safe schools revenue, all effective for fiscal year 2027 and later. The changes directly affect school districts serving students with special needs, English learners, and those relying on specific funding mechanisms like debt service levies. Key mechanisms include updating calculation methods for cross subsidy aid percentages (to 90% for English learners) and adjusting the cross subsidy aid factor (to 50.9% for special education). These adjustments aim to increase state funding for districts based on student needs and prior revenue calculations.

Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesIncreases state education funding via adjusted formulas, directly boosting public school budgets and essential service allocations effective 2027.95% confidence EducationSupports EducationBill explicitly increases general education, special education, and English learner funding formulas, directly advancing school district financial support for K-12 programs.95% confidence

In committee Feb 20, 2025 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary SR 11

Passed · Minnesota Senate · Lead sponsor

A Senate resolution naming a president pro tem

Passed Feb 3, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor SF 907

In committee · Minnesota Senate · Co-sponsor

Moorhead cultural mall appropriation

Maddy summaryThis bill appropriates funds from the arts and cultural heritage fund for a grant to the Immigrant Development Center (a nonprofit) to establish a cultural mall in Moorhead. The grant can be used to acquire, renovate, and upgrade property for this purpose. It directly affects the Immigrant Development Center and the Moorhead community by funding a physical space to preserve and enhance arts and cultural heritage of diverse Minnesota communities. The bill authorizes $[amount] for fiscal year 2026, with no additional policy changes beyond the funding mechanism.

Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill appropriates funds from arts/cultural heritage fund to fund a cultural mall grant, directly advancing public service funding under budget allocation.92% confidence ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationFunds Immigrant Development Center for cultural mall preserving immigrant heritage, supporting integration services.90% confidence

In committee Feb 3, 2025 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary SR 8

Passed · Minnesota Senate · Lead sponsor

A Senate resolution relating to the termination of Senate Resolution 1

Passed Feb 3, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SR 9

Passed · Minnesota Senate · Lead sponsor

A Senate resolution naming a Majority Leader and a Minority Leader

Passed Feb 3, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SR 10

Passed · Minnesota Senate · Lead sponsor

A Senate resolution relating to standing committees; setting the schedule of standing committee meetings

Passed Feb 3, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track