This bill modifies how Minnesota's state grant program for higher education is funded and administered, directly affecting students and the Office of Higher Education. It establishes a new annual appropriation from the state's general fund to cover the costs of state grants and updates the rules for awarding grants based on available funds. The legislation also removes existing provisions that allowed the office to adjust family and student responsibility amounts when grant funds were insufficient or surplus. All changes in the bill take effect on July 1, 2026.
This bill authorizes the sale of up to $5,000,000 in state bonds to fund community tree-planting grants. The money will be provided to the Metropolitan Council, which will distribute the funds to support tree-planting projects in Minnesota communities. The legislation requires the commissioner of management and budget to issue the bonds following state procedures and constitutional requirements. Once enacted, the funding becomes available immediately for the Metropolitan Council to administer the grant program.
This bill modifies Minnesota's medical cannabis endorsement requirements, primarily affecting cannabis businesses that cultivate, process, or sell medical cannabis products. It updates the rules for issuing retail endorsements by requiring businesses to either employ a certified medical cannabis consultant or contract with a licensed pharmacist to provide final authorization for patient dispensing. The legislation also clarifies that retail businesses must verify patient registry enrollment and confirm identity before distributing products, while mandating that all medical cannabis flower and cannabinoid products pass safety and potency testing before distribution. Additionally, the bill restricts home delivery of medical cannabis products to businesses that hold a separate cannabis delivery service license. These changes aim to standardize oversight and safety protocols across the state's medical cannabis program.
This bill creates a sales tax exemption for construction materials used on public capital projects funded by state money. It allows contractors and builders to purchase supplies without paying sales tax, with the state collecting the tax first and then refunding it to eligible projects. The exemption applies to projects approved through state appropriations or grants in 2026, covering work done by the state and local governments. The necessary funds for refunds come from the state's general fund, and the policy takes effect for purchases made after June 30, 2026.
This bill eliminates the Minnesota Climate Innovation Finance Authority, a state agency established to fund clean energy and environmental projects through grants, loans, and other financing tools. The legislation transfers any outstanding debt obligations from the authority to the commissioner of management and budget by June 30, 2026, and repeals the existing statute that created the authority. The changes take effect immediately upon enactment, with the repeal of the authority's enabling law occurring on July 1, 2026.
This bill modifies a state appropriation to provide a $2.75 million capital project grant to CornerHouse for acquiring property to build a new facility in Hennepin County. The key provision extends the deadline for using these funds from the original date to December 31, 2029, allowing the organization more time to complete the project. This change amends existing state law to update the timeline for this specific funding allocation. The legislation directly affects CornerHouse and the Minnesota Department of Administration, which manages state capital investments.
This bill authorizes the state of Minnesota to issue up to $16 million in bonds to fund an indoor recreational dome facility for the city of St. Paul. The funds would be used to design, build, and equip a sports dome at the West Minnehaha Recreation Center to support year-round recreational activities, youth sports programs, and community events. The money would come from the state's bond proceeds fund and be distributed through a grant to the city. The bill requires the commissioner of management and budget to handle the bond sale process according to existing state laws.
This bill would allow veterans with a total service-connected disability to park for free at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport for up to ten days within any 90-day period starting January 1, 2027. To qualify, veterans must show proof of their 100 percent disability rating through a driver's license, military ID, or a letter from the Veterans Administration. The airport commission must create a process to handle these fee waivers by December 1, 2026, and inform veterans statewide about how to use the benefit.
This bill establishes a voluntary grant program in Minnesota to help schools implement video analytics software that analyzes existing security camera footage to improve safety. The program provides funding for schools to acquire, license, and maintain software that can detect threats early, monitor restricted areas, and send real-time alerts to staff and first responders without requiring new camera hardware. Participating schools must follow strict data privacy rules, including default facial image masking and limiting facial recognition to specific security purposes, while retaining local control over how they use the technology. The commissioner will award grants based on demonstrated safety needs and plans for training and evaluation, with reporting requirements to track outcomes and inform future policy decisions.
This bill modifies Minnesota's accessible parking enforcement standards and establishes a statewide program allowing trained citizen volunteers to issue citations for violations of disability parking rules. It authorizes postpartum individuals within 45 days of giving birth to use accessible parking spaces if they meet the same disability criteria as other physically disabled persons. The legislation requires property owners to install uniform disability parking signs by August 2025 and mandates that accessible parking spaces remain free of obstructions like snow or merchandise, with fines of up to $500 per day for violations. Additionally, the bill defines specific disability conditions that qualify individuals for parking privileges and establishes a training program for citizen enforcement volunteers.
This bill would allow Minnesota taxpayers to subtract firefighter pension income from their state individual income tax. It directly affects firefighters who receive annuity income or lump-sum payments from public retirement plans based on their firefighting service. The key provision adds a new subtraction category to the state tax code, defining firefighter pension income specifically as payments from public retirement plans tied to firefighting service. The change would take effect for taxable years beginning after December 31, 2025.
This bill appropriates state funds to commission a study evaluating the potential for building nuclear power plants in Minnesota. The study, to be conducted by the Great Plains Institute and completed by June 2027, will examine factors such as federal regulations, technological advances, small modular reactors, and siting issues including environmental impacts and community acceptance. It will also analyze nuclear waste management, economic benefits for host communities, and effects on public safety and emergency responders. The results will be submitted to state legislative committees in February 2027 to inform future energy policy decisions.
