Sen. Sandy Pappas

Maddy summaryThis bill allows liquor store owners who operate multiple locations under a single license to transfer wine between their own stores. It requires written notice to the wine wholesaler and the state alcohol enforcement agency, and limits transfers to one per store every three months. The change applies specifically to businesses holding an off-sale liquor license in Minnesota. This amendment simplifies inventory management for multi-location licensees by removing previous restrictions on internal wine transfers.

Maddy summaryThis bill increases funding for the Minnesota Family Resiliency Partnership by reallocating existing fee revenues. Specifically, it raises the amount from divorce court fees (dissolution actions) going to the Partnership from $30 to $60 per fee, and increases the portion from marriage license fees from $25 to $55 per license. These reallocated funds - previously designated for general state funds - will now directly support the Partnership's programs. The Partnership, which focuses on family stability and support services, benefits directly from this policy change in fee distribution.

Maddy summarySF 1838 appropriates $600,000 from the general fund for fiscal year 2026 to construct capital improvements on low-income accessible housing units owned by Rochester Accessible Space, Inc. (a nonprofit) at two specific locations in Rochester: 1680 Eastwood Road SE and 3461 Kenosha Drive NW. The funds are a one-time grant to complete necessary construction work on these existing units. This bill directly affects the nonprofit organization and the low-income residents living in those accessible housing units.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes a $10 million grant program to fund infrastructure for manufactured housing cooperatives in Minnesota. Counties and cities can receive grants covering up to 50% of capital costs for infrastructure like sewers, water systems, and streets needed to support these housing developments, with a maximum of $60,000 per housing lot. Applicants must provide nonstate matching funds (cash or in-kind, including land value) and demonstrate the project will increase workforce housing and attract public/private investment. The program requires projects to proceed within five years, or grants must be repaid. The funds come from state bonds and are administered by the Minnesota Housing Finance Agency.

Maddy summaryThis bill appropriates $7,011,000 for fiscal year 2026 and another $7,011,000 for fiscal year 2027 from the general fund to fund grants for Centers for Independent Living (CILs) in Minnesota. The funds will be distributed by the commissioner of employment and economic development to CILs operating under Minnesota Statutes, section 268A.11. These centers provide support services to help people with disabilities live independently in their communities. The funding directly affects CILs and the people with disabilities they serve, ensuring continued access to independent living programs. This is a straightforward funding measure with no new policy requirements.

Maddy summaryThis bill appropriates $8 million from state bond proceeds to fund specific improvements at CHS Field in St. Paul. The city of St. Paul will receive a grant to design, construct, and equip upgrades meeting Major League Baseball standards, including a new locker room, enhanced visitor amenities, and environmental remediation for contaminated soil. The funds will be raised through the sale of state bonds authorized under Minnesota law. The bill directly affects the CHS Field facility and the city of St. Paul, which will manage the project. It focuses on concrete infrastructure changes rather than broader policy.

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.

Maddy summaryThis bill appropriates $150,000 for fiscal year 2026 and $150,000 for fiscal year 2027 from the arts and cultural heritage fund to support the Hmong Cultural Center of Minnesota. The funds will be administered by the Minnesota Humanities Center Board of Directors to cover museum programs, library services, and educational classes. These activities specifically aim to teach the public about the historical, cultural, and folk arts heritage of Hmong Minnesotans. The bill directly affects the Hmong Cultural Center of Minnesota by providing dedicated funding for its core programming and outreach.

Maddy summaryThis bill appropriates $5.7 million from state bond proceeds to fund a new recreation facility at the Jimmy Lee Recreation Center in St. Paul's Rondo community. The funds will cover predesign, design, and construction costs for the new facility, administered through the city of St. Paul via the commissioner of employment and economic development. It authorizes the state to sell bonds up to $5.7 million to cover this cost, following standard bond procedures under Minnesota law. The project directly serves residents of the Rondo neighborhood, which has historically faced limited recreational infrastructure.

Maddy summaryThis bill appropriates $300,000 from the arts and cultural heritage fund for fiscal year 2026 to support the Walker West Music Academy. The funds will directly support the academy in providing 12 free concerts, youth and adult music education programs, professional development for music educators, and community choir initiatives. The bill creates a specific grant for these concrete programs, benefiting residents who access the academy's services. It does not change existing laws or create new regulations, but allocates state funds for defined cultural activities.