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passed · Minnesota · Senate May 14, 2026

SF 4059: Omnibus Supplemental Finance Bill

This bill appropriates $1,925,000 from the general fund for fiscal year 2027 to support public television stations in greater Minnesota. It directly provides specific grant amounts to five stations: $350,000 to Pioneer PBS, $475,000 to Lakeland PBS, $650,000 to KSMQ, $250,000 to PBS North, and $200,000 to Prairie Public Television. The funding is designated for the stations' operational expenses, not capital projects or programming development. The bill does not create new policies or affect broader public policy, but provides targeted financial support to these specific public broadcasting entities.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

passed · Minnesota · Senate May 13, 2026

SR 86: A Senate resolution relating to conduct of Senate business during the interim between Sessions

Adopted

passed · Minnesota · Senate May 13, 2026

SR 87: A Senate resolution commemorating the lives and work of deceased Senators

This Senate resolution honors the lives and public service of seven deceased Minnesota Senators by formally recognizing their contributions to the state. The bill directly affects the families of these individuals, specifically Bruce D. Anderson, Don Samuelson, Kari Dziedzic, James Ulland, Alice M. Johnson, Bob Kierlin, and Ray Vandeveer, by directing the Secretary of the Senate to send copies of the resolution to their relatives. It serves as a commemorative measure that acknowledges the dedication of these former officials and expresses gratitude for their work in government.

passed · Minnesota · House May 13, 2026

HF 4017: Unlawful shipment of infectious or pathological waste study required, and money appropriated.

This bill strengthens Minnesota's regulations on the handling of infectious or pathological waste by requiring immediate notification when such waste is mistakenly sent to unapproved facilities, mandating unannounced inspections of waste generators, and establishing significant financial penalties for violations. Facilities that receive infectious waste must report the incident to state officials with details about the waste and its source, while generators must conduct annual internal audits to ensure compliance with management plans. Penalties for unlawful transport start at $200,000 for a first offense and increase to up to $2 million for subsequent violations, with half of collected fines directed to the facility that received the waste. The legislation also allocates $50,000 to create training materials for proper waste management and disposal practices.

passed · Minnesota · Senate May 12, 2026

SF 4504: Omnibus Energy, Utilities, Environment, and Climate policy bill

This bill clarifies how the Minnesota Climate Innovation Finance Authority can use funds received through gifts or grants related to its activities. It directs that any money given to the state for the authority's purposes must be deposited into the specific account established under subdivision 11 of the relevant statute. The legislation also updates the authority's general powers to include accepting gifts, grants, or property interests on behalf of the state for climate-related initiatives. This change ensures proper accounting and management of external funding sources supporting Minnesota's climate innovation efforts.

Topics ✓ Energy ✓ Environment

passed · Minnesota · House May 12, 2026

HF 4546: Human services and the Department of Children, Youth, and Families forecasted program adjustments made.

This bill adjusts the forecasted program budgets for Minnesota's Department of Human Services and the Department of Children, Youth, and Families for fiscal years 2026 and 2027. It modifies existing appropriation amounts from the general fund and the Health Care Access Fund to reflect updated financial projections for various programs. The changes specifically affect funding levels for services including general assistance, housing support, MinnesotaCare, and medical assistance. The legislation provides updated budget figures to guide how these state agencies allocate resources in the coming years.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Healthcare ✓ Housing

passed · Minnesota · House May 12, 2026

HF 4348: Thermal energy networks designated as public improvements and waterworks.

This bill designates thermal energy networks as public improvements and waterworks, allowing municipalities in Minnesota to acquire, construct, and maintain these systems alongside existing utilities like water and sewer infrastructure. The legislation amends state statutes to explicitly include thermal energy networks in the list of authorized municipal projects, enabling local governments to build and operate district heating systems as part of their public works responsibilities. By reclassifying these networks under existing legal frameworks for waterworks and public improvements, the bill provides municipalities with the authority to plan, fund, and manage thermal energy distribution without requiring new legislative approvals for each project.

Topics ✓ Energy ✓ Environment

passed · Minnesota · House May 12, 2026

HF 1695: Metropolitan Council; special transportation service forecast adjustments made, and money appropriated.

This bill appropriates $80,000 for the Civil Air Patrol in each of fiscal years 2026 and 2027, funded from the state airports fund and administered by the commissioner of transportation. It directly affects the Civil Air Patrol organization in Minnesota by providing dedicated state funding for its operations. The bill contains no policy changes or new requirements - only a specific funding allocation. As a procedural appropriation, it does not alter existing programs or create new obligations.

Topics ✓ Transportation

passed · Minnesota · House May 11, 2026

HF 4455: Ramsey County human resources personnel structure terminology updated, certain positions adjusted to unclassified service for consistency with other similar positions, obsolete language repealed, and technical changes made.

This bill updates terminology and adjusts certain positions within Ramsey County's human resources personnel structure to align with other similar roles. It changes the title of the human resources director to "chief human resources officer" and moves this position from classified to unclassified service, while also updating the county manager's role in labor negotiations. The legislation repeals outdated language and makes technical corrections to state statutes governing county personnel systems, ensuring consistency across the county's administrative framework. These changes affect how county employees are classified, how personnel rules are created, and how collective bargaining agreements are managed within the county government.

passed · Minnesota · House May 11, 2026

HF 3860: Cybersecurity legislative commission extended.

This bill extends the expiration date of Minnesota's Legislative Commission on Cybersecurity from December 31, 2028, to December 31, 2035. The change directly affects the state government by allowing the commission to continue operating for six additional years without requiring new legislation. The amendment modifies Minnesota Statutes section 3.888, subdivision 7, which governs when the commission's authority ends. This procedural update ensures the cybersecurity oversight body remains active through 2035 rather than terminating earlier.

Topics ✓ Technology

passed · Minnesota · House May 11, 2026

HF 3379: Housing stabilization services repealed.

HF 3379 repeals provisions related to "housing stabilization services" in Minnesota law. The bill removes references to these services from multiple statutes governing provider enrollment, background checks, and fee structures for home and community-based waiver programs. This change directly affects providers who previously offered housing stabilization services and their clients, as it eliminates the program's legal framework. The repeal applies to sections of Minnesota Statutes covering background studies, cost recovery fees, and provider requirements. The bill does not create new requirements but formally ends the existing housing stabilization services program.

Topics ✗ Housing

passed · Minnesota · House May 11, 2026

HF 3682: Grantee fraud risk rating system and corresponding grants management required, and money appropriated.

HF 3682 requires Minnesota's commissioner of management and budget to establish a grantee fraud risk rating system for state agencies administering grants, based on vendor risk management principles. This system will set specific grants management requirements for agencies, directly affecting all state executive agencies that distribute or manage grant funds. The bill mandates the commissioner to create centralized policies, serve as a point of contact for grants management, oversee technology systems, and provide a single public listing of grant opportunities and recipients. It also authorizes the commissioner to approve exceptions to these policies for specific programs, with exceptions expiring after five years. The law aims to standardize fraud prevention and improve oversight across all state grant programs.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes