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died · Minnesota · Senate May 4, 2026

SF 3338: Gift card fraud inclusion in organized retail theft

This bill amends Minnesota law to explicitly include gift cards as "retail merchandise" under the definition of organized retail theft. It affects retailers (who sell gift cards), law enforcement (who will prosecute these cases), and individuals involved in theft rings targeting gift cards. The key change redefines "retail merchandise" to cover all gift cards (both physical and digital), meaning theft of gift cards will now be treated the same as theft of physical goods under organized retail theft statutes. This update ensures gift card fraud can be prosecuted under existing penalties for organized retail theft starting August 1, 2025.
Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeExpands criminalization by including gift cards in organized retail theft, treating them as serious offenses under existing laws without reform measures.90% confidence
Zach Duckworth (R) · 4 co-sponsors
in committee · Minnesota · Senate Apr 30, 2026

SF 5250: Metropolitan Mosquito Control District public health infrastructure appropriation and bond issuance authorization

This bill authorizes the issuance of up to $3.5 million in state bonds to fund a new regional operations and storage facility for the Metropolitan Mosquito Control District in Maple Grove. The funds will be used to design, build, and equip the facility to support mosquito control operations across the district's service area. The legislation directs the Commissioner of Management and Budget to sell the bonds and provides the money through a grant to the Metropolitan Council for distribution to the district. It becomes effective immediately upon final enactment.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill authorizes $3.5M in state bonds to fund essential public health infrastructure for mosquito control, directly increasing government spending on a vital service.95% confidence
Warren Limmer (R)
in committee · Minnesota · Senate Apr 30, 2026

SF 5248: Elections provisions modification

This bill proposes moving Minnesota's state primary election from August to March and updates the rules for how political parties nominate candidates for legislative and congressional offices. It establishes new requirements for campaign finance reporting, mandating that committees file specific reports at set intervals before primary and general elections, with different schedules depending on the type of office being contested. The legislation also expands reporting obligations for local elections and certain non-general election years to include entities that spend more than $200 on influencing nominations, independent expenditures, or ballot measures. These changes are designed to modernize the election process and increase transparency in campaign financing, taking effect on January 1, 2028.
Cal Bahr (R) · 1 co-sponsor
in committee · Minnesota · Senate Apr 30, 2026

SF 5249: Constitutional amendment proposal to allow the lieutenant governor to cast a vote in the house of representatives in case of a tie

SF 5249 proposes a constitutional amendment to Minnesota that would allow the lieutenant governor to cast a vote in the House of Representatives when the members are equally divided. If the amendment is approved by voters at the 2028 general election, the lieutenant governor's vote would count as if it were cast by an elected member, though they would not be considered a member for other purposes. This change would introduce a tie-breaking mechanism directly into the legislative process for the House of Representatives. The proposal requires a public vote to become part of the state constitution.
Omar Fateh (D) · 3 co-sponsors
in committee · Minnesota · Senate Apr 30, 2026

SF 5251: Hennepin County imposition of a local sales tax authorization

This legislation authorizes Hennepin County to impose a new local sales tax of up to one percent on purchases made after September 30, 2026. The revenue generated must be used to fund youth and amateur sports programs, extend library operating hours, and support a designated local teaching hospital with a level 1 trauma center. The county may issue bonds without a public election to finance these projects and is required to report annually to state legislative committees on how the funds are utilized. This measure directly affects residents and businesses within Hennepin County through the additional tax and the allocation of collected funds.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill authorizes new local sales tax to fund youth sports, library hours, and hospital support, directly advancing state budget and taxation goals.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill explicitly allocates tax revenue to support a designated local teaching hospital with a level 1 trauma center.90% confidence
Omar Fateh (D) · 4 co-sponsors
in committee · Minnesota · House Apr 30, 2026

HF 4841: Hennepin County local sales tax authority modified, and grants provided to county health care facilities and to ballpark authority for improvements.

This bill modifies Hennepin County's local sales tax authority to allow the county to use its financial position for investment calculations and authorizes grants for ballpark improvements. It also establishes a funding mechanism to provide up to $24 million annually to a designated private, nonprofit Level I trauma hospital for uncompensated care, with specific rules on how that care is defined and calculated. Additionally, the bill permits the county to use remaining funds from this tax for upgrades to county-owned health facilities and related public infrastructure. The legislation directly affects Hennepin County government, the local ballpark authority, and a specific private hospital that meets certain trauma and service criteria.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill increases funding for county health care and ballpark improvements via tax authority modifications and grants.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill establishes a funding mechanism to provide up to $24M annually to a Level I trauma hospital for uncompensated care.90% confidence
Esther Agbaje (D) · 9 co-sponsors
in committee · Minnesota · House Apr 30, 2026

HF 5099: Rosemount; new water treatment facility funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.

This bill authorizes the state of Minnesota to issue up to $50 million in bonds to fund a new water treatment facility for the city of Rosemount. The funds will be used to cover the costs of designing, building, and equipping the facility through a grant provided by the Public Facilities Authority. Once enacted, the commissioner of management and budget will sell the bonds to generate the necessary capital for this project. The legislation directly impacts the city of Rosemount by providing financial support for its infrastructure needs while establishing the legal framework for state bond issuance.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill authorizes state bonds to fund a water treatment facility, directly increasing funding for essential public infrastructure.90% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill funds a new water treatment facility, directly advancing water resource management and pollution control.95% confidence
John Huot (D)
in committee · Minnesota · House Apr 30, 2026

HF 5101: Alexandria; funding provided to furnish and equip a critical access dental clinic, and money appropriated.

This bill appropriates $1,000,000 from the state's general fund to support a critical access dental clinic in Alexandria, Minnesota. The money will be given as a one-time grant to West Central Dental Resources, Inc., a nonprofit organization, to purchase and install necessary equipment for the facility. The funds are designated for fiscal year 2027 and will be used specifically to furnish and equip the clinic, with the appropriation ending once the project is finished or discontinued.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill appropriates $1M from state funds to equip a critical access dental clinic, directly funding a public health service.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill appropriates $1M to fund and equip a critical access dental clinic, directly increasing healthcare funding and improving patient access to dental services.95% confidence
Mary Franson (R)
in committee · Minnesota · House Apr 30, 2026

HF 5098: Permanent School Trust Lands Task Force established to address permanent school trust lands located within or near the boundaries of Tribal lands, report required, and money appropriated.

This bill establishes a task force to examine permanent school trust lands located within or near Tribal lands in Minnesota. The group will include representatives from Tribal nations, state agencies, and legislative leaders to study land exchange policies and identify barriers to transferring these lands. The task force must propose recommendations for land management and funding sources and submit a final report to the legislature by February 2027. State funding is appropriated to cover the administrative and technical support needed for the task force's operations.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill appropriates state funding to establish a task force for managing school trust lands, directly advancing fiscal management and education funding.85% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill establishes a task force to address permanent school trust lands, aiming to improve funding sources and land management for education.85% confidence
Sydney Jordan (D) · 2 co-sponsors
in committee · Minnesota · House Apr 30, 2026

HF 5100: Metropolitan Mosquito Control District public health lab capital improvements funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.

This bill authorizes the issuance of up to $2.5 million in state bonds to fund capital improvements for the Metropolitan Mosquito Control District's public health laboratory in St. Paul. The funds will be used to address safety concerns, expand testing capacity, and modernize procedures at the facility. The Metropolitan Council will receive a grant to oversee the design and construction of these upgrades. The legislation takes effect immediately upon final passage.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill funds capital improvements for a public health laboratory, expanding testing capacity and modernizing safety procedures.90% confidence
Leigh Finke (D)
in committee · Minnesota · House Apr 30, 2026

HF 3964: Requirement that health plan companies must credential and contract with certain providers of mental health services extended.

This bill requires health insurance companies in Minnesota to continue credentialed mental health providers from specific types of entities and to credential new providers meeting certain criteria. It directly affects health plan companies and mental health service providers, particularly those working with certified clinics, essential community providers, or entities authorized to bill under specific state programs. The law mandates that insurers cannot refuse to credential providers based on having enough providers in their network and must allow credentialing waivers for providers in underserved or rural areas to ensure timely patient access. Contracts with new providers must include payment rates that are usual and customary for the services provided, and the changes apply retroactively starting June 30, 2025.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill expands mental health provider access by requiring insurers to credential providers from specific entities, improving patient access to mental health services.95% confidence
Robert Bierman (D) · 3 co-sponsors
in committee · Minnesota · House Apr 30, 2026

HF 4247: Augmentative and alternative communication systems health insurance coverage required, and money appropriated.

This bill requires Minnesota health insurance plans to cover augmentative and alternative communication systems and related habilitation services for people with severe communication limitations. The law mandates that these devices and services be covered when deemed medically necessary by a prescribing physician, without separate financial requirements or quantitative limits that apply only to these benefits. Health plans may still require prior authorization but must use current evidence-based guidelines and cannot deny coverage based on disability. The state will provide funding to health plans for coverage costs not already included in their plans, with the law taking effect on January 1, 2026.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill appropriates money to fund health insurance coverage for communication systems, directly supporting budget allocation for essential public services.85% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates health insurance coverage for communication systems and services, expanding access and protecting patient rights for those with severe communication limitations.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill mandates health insurance coverage for augmentative and alternative communication systems, expanding access to assistive technology for people with severe communication limitations.85% confidence
Steve Elkins (D) · 4 co-sponsors
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