Minnesota Bills

in committee · Minnesota · House May 4, 2026

HF 5107: Cambridge; infrastructure improvements along marked Trunk Highway 95 funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.

This bill authorizes the state of Minnesota to provide $2,791,000 in funding to the city of Cambridge for infrastructure upgrades along Trunk Highway 95. The money will be used to repair and improve specific public utilities, including traffic signals, street lights, storm sewers, and water mains. To secure these funds, the state is permitted to issue and sell bonds up to the specified amount. The legislation takes effect immediately upon final passage by the legislature.

Topics ✓ Transportation

in committee · Minnesota · House May 4, 2026

HF 5109: McKinley; street and water infrastructure funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.

This bill allocates $4.5 million in state funds to the city of McKinley for upgrading its sewer, water, and street infrastructure. The money will be provided through a grant to the Public Facilities Authority, which will oversee the design, construction, and equipment installation for these projects. To finance the grant, the state will issue up to $4.5 million in bonds, with the funds drawn from the bond proceeds fund. The legislation takes effect immediately upon final passage by the legislature.

Topics ✓ Transportation

in committee · Minnesota · House May 4, 2026

HF 5110: Process to vacate an order any time based on error or false information established.

This bill creates a new process allowing individuals subject to civil commitment orders in Minnesota to request that those orders be cancelled if they were issued due to mistakes or false information. It applies to cases involving orders issued on or after January 1, 2015, and requires the court to cancel the order if the person proves the error by a preponderance of the evidence. The legislation also permits appeals of these cancellation decisions and is scheduled to take effect on August 1, 2026.

Topics ✓ Criminal Justice

in committee · Minnesota · Senate May 4, 2026

SF 5255: City of Granada clean water and wastewater infrastructure improvements appropriation and bond issuance authorization

This bill authorizes the state to issue up to $4 million in bonds to fund clean water and wastewater infrastructure projects in the city of Granada. The funds will be used to build a new water treatment plant with gravity filtration, construct two new municipal water wells, replace a water main, and upgrade wastewater control structures and security fencing. By allocating these resources through a grant to the Public Facilities Authority, the legislation aims to improve the city's water and sewage systems without requiring immediate local payment.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Environment

in committee · Minnesota · House May 4, 2026

HF 5104: Definition of employee under the Minnesota Fair Labor Standards Act modified and whistle blower protections modified to explicitly include incarcerated people, Public Employee Labor Relations Act and Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1973 modified to include incarcerated persons, and inmates in state correctional institutions reclassified as employees.

This bill reclassifies incarcerated individuals in state correctional facilities as employees under Minnesota labor laws. It explicitly includes these inmates in the definitions of "employee" for the Fair Labor Standards Act, the Public Employee Labor Relations Act, and the Occupational Safety and Health Act. As a result, incarcerated people would gain protections regarding minimum wage, overtime pay, whistleblower rights, and workplace safety standards. The legislation also mandates a report to be generated regarding these changes.

Topics ✓ Criminal Justice ✓ Labor & Employment

in committee · Minnesota · Senate May 4, 2026

SF 5121: All-terrain vehicle definition modification

This bill modifies Minnesota's legal definition of an all-terrain vehicle and adjusts the fee for nonresident trail passes. It raises the maximum weight limit for a vehicle to be classified as an all-terrain vehicle from 2,000 pounds to 3,500 pounds while keeping other specifications like tire count and width the same. The legislation also increases the annual state trail pass fee for nonresidents from $30 to $50. Revenue collected from these passes must be used to fund grants for counties and municipalities to build and maintain all-terrain vehicle trails.

in committee · Minnesota · Senate May 4, 2026

SF 5052: Omnibus Tax Bill

SF 5052 is a comprehensive tax bill that modifies Minnesota's individual, corporate, and property tax systems while introducing new levies such as a social media tax and a Hennepin County health care tax. The legislation primarily affects taxpayers, businesses, and local governments by updating state tax laws to align with recent federal changes and establishing new revenue sources. Key provisions include creating a tax on amounts acquired through fraud, adjusting various tax exemptions, and setting up seasonal tax base replacement aid for local areas. The bill also authorizes local sales taxes, modifies existing tax credits and definitions, and includes technical corrections to current statutes.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

in committee · Minnesota · House May 4, 2026

HF 4949: Sports and events reimbursement program established, and reports required.

HF 4949 establishes a new state program to provide financial reimbursement for hosting major sports and events in Minnesota. The bill defines eligible events to include high-profile competitions such as the Super Bowl, NCAA championships, World Cup matches, and various All-Star games. Funding is intended for local organizing committees that successfully attract these events to the state, with money drawn from a newly created account in the state treasury. The legislation also requires the commissioner of revenue to submit reports regarding the program's operations.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

in committee · Minnesota · House May 4, 2026

HF 5077: Reduction to local government aid to a county or city that uses the incorrect state flag established.

This bill requires a ten percent reduction in state aid to any Minnesota county or city that displays a state flag different from the design certified by the State Emblems Redesign Commission. To enforce this penalty, local governments must notify the commissioner of revenue by December 31 each year if they have used the incorrect flag, and the aid reduction applies to payments made in the following year. The law takes effect for aid distributed in 2027, directly impacting local municipalities that choose to fly a flag other than the officially certified version.

Topics ✗ Budget & Taxes

in committee · Minnesota · House May 4, 2026

HF 5102: Motor vehicle registration tax modified.

This bill modifies how the state of Minnesota calculates registration taxes for passenger automobiles and hearses, directly affecting vehicle owners and dealers. It lowers the tax rate from 1.54% to 1.25% for cars registered before November 16, 2020, and from 1.575% to 1.285% for newer vehicles, while also reducing the percentage of the vehicle's price charged in subsequent years of ownership. The changes take effect for registration periods starting on or after January 1, 2027, and include rules that prevent the total tax paid on a vehicle from exceeding the amount originally due.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

passed · Minnesota · Senate May 4, 2026

SF 4367: Housing and redevelopment agencies utilizing certain long-term equity investment authority authorization and qualifying government investment types modifications

This bill allows housing and redevelopment agencies in Minnesota to invest their funds in specific types of long-term equity investments, including index mutual funds and shares of companies focused on local multifamily housing development. The legislation modifies existing state investment rules to expand the range of approved investment options while requiring agencies to adopt formal resolutions acknowledging the risks involved before making any investments. Local government bodies must also certify that funds designated for investment meet all state requirements and established policies. The changes take effect immediately upon final enactment of the bill.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Housing

in committee · Minnesota · House May 4, 2026

HF 3879: Outdoor heritage fund; prior appropriations extended and modified, and money appropriated.

This bill directs approximately $189 million from Minnesota's outdoor heritage fund to support conservation projects for prairies and wildlife habitats over the 2026 and 2027 fiscal years. The funding is allocated to specific initiatives including the RIM Grasslands Reserve, wildlife management area acquisitions, and land purchases for the Northern Tallgrass Prairie National Wildlife Refuge. Money will be distributed to state agencies and partner organizations like Ducks Unlimited, Pheasants Forever, and The Nature Conservancy to acquire land, establish conservation easements, and restore native habitats. The bill prioritizes acquiring lands eligible for the native prairie bank or those adjacent to protected prairie areas, with some funds designated for monitoring and enforcement.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Environment

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