This bill appropriates $22.5 million from state bond proceeds to fund the realignment of County Road 19A (Innovation Road) and 100th Street in Washington County, from U.S. Highway 61 to Jamaica Avenue South in Cottage Grove. The funds will cover design and construction of improvements to this road corridor, directly affecting Washington County residents and commuters using this route. The bill authorizes the state to sell up to $22.5 million in bonds to finance the project, following standard bond procedures under Minnesota law. It does not create new policies but provides specific funding for a defined infrastructure project.
SF 4064 modifies several court procedures in Minnesota. It raises the mandatory arbitration threshold for small claims from $10,000 to $20,000 and increases conciliation court jurisdiction limits to $20,000 (or $4,000 for consumer credit cases). The bill also requires the Department of Revenue to share tax data with courts for jury lists and allows district courts to publish notices online. Additionally, it clarifies how driver's license data - including race/ethnicity - may be shared with the judicial branch for jury sourcing purposes. These changes primarily affect courts, plaintiffs, defendants in small claims, and jury administrators.
SF 4068 modifies Minnesota's driver's license rules in three key ways. It changes license revocation requirements for certain impaired driving cases under the ignition interlock program, clarifying which offenses trigger mandatory license suspension. The bill classifies driver's license indicators (like no-alcohol restrictions) as "private data" under Minnesota law, limiting how this information can be shared. It also adds new privacy protections, allowing license applicants to classify their residence address as private data for safety reasons and restricting how personal license data can be disclosed to third parties or federal agencies. These changes directly affect drivers with license restrictions, applicants seeking privacy protections, and the state's handling of driver data.
Minnesota's SF 1119 prohibits websites, apps, software, or programs from allowing users to access tools that alter images or videos to reveal intimate parts (defined as parts covered under Minnesota law) or create realistic depictions of such parts. The law directly affects platform owners who host these tools, making it illegal for them to enable such access, downloads, or use. Violators face civil penalties of at least $500,000 per violation, plus potential triple damages, attorney fees, and injunctive relief for affected individuals. The bill takes effect August 1, 2025, and applies to violations occurring on or after that date.
HF 1333 requires Minnesota to issue at least two moose hunting licenses annually through a public lottery and two through a public auction, with all applicants paying a $25 nonrefundable fee. The bill creates a "moose research account" funded by license fees and auction revenue, which must be used to study moose mortality, calf survival, disease, and habitat needs. It restricts lottery eligibility to Minnesota residents who haven't held a moose license since 1991, while auctions are open to all eligible applicants. The legislation amends existing statutes to implement these license distribution methods and direct funds toward specific moose conservation research goals. This directly affects residents seeking moose hunting permits and funds state wildlife management efforts.
SF 2689 modifies Minnesota's Medicaid fraud laws to strengthen enforcement. It expands the attorney general's subpoena authority to obtain financial records, phone records, and other relevant data during fraud investigations. The bill also updates criminal penalties: fraud involving claims over $35,000 could result in up to 20 years in prison, while fraud between $5,000 and $35,000 carries up to 10 years. These changes directly affect Medicaid providers, fraud investigators, and the state's ability to prosecute false claims under Chapter 256B. The bill repeals Minnesota Statutes section 609.466 and amends related statutes to clarify enforcement procedures.
HF 1794 repeals a requirement that advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs), including nurse practitioners and clinical nurse specialists, complete 2,080 hours of postgraduate practice under a collaborative agreement with physicians in hospital or integrated clinical settings. This change removes the need for APRNs to submit written evidence of this collaborative practice experience when applying for licensure in Minnesota. The repeal applies to all licensure applications submitted on or after August 1, 2025. It directly affects new APRN license applicants in Minnesota by eliminating a specific postgraduate practice requirement previously mandated by state law.
HF 1196 appropriates $22.5 million from state bond proceeds to fund the realignment of County Road 19A and 100th Street South in Cottage Grove, Washington County. The bill authorizes the state to sell bonds up to this amount under Minnesota bonding laws to finance the road design and construction project. This funding directly affects Washington County residents and commuters who use these specific roads, improving infrastructure in the Cottage Grove area. The bill does not change existing laws but provides dedicated funding for a defined local infrastructure project.
This bill establishes new rules for how companies in Minnesota can collect and use precise geolocation data from residents. It requires businesses to clearly inform consumers when their exact location is being gathered and explains the specific reasons for doing so. The law limits how long companies can keep this data and strictly prohibits them from selling or sharing it with third parties, with narrow exceptions for security and fraud prevention. These provisions apply to any business that collects location information from individuals acting in a personal capacity rather than in a commercial or employment role.
This bill authorizes the state of Minnesota to issue up to $15,000,000 in bonds to fund capital projects for the local public housing program. The money raised from these bonds, along with an additional $15,000,000 from the general fund, will be provided to the Minnesota Housing Finance Agency for use in fiscal year 2027. These funds are restricted to qualified capital improvements for public housing facilities managed under state law. The legislation directs the commissioner of management and budget to handle the bond sale according to existing state statutes and constitutional requirements.
This bill modifies how Minnesota calculates the registration tax for passenger automobiles and hearses, directly affecting vehicle owners and the Department of Public Safety. 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 adjusting the percentage of the vehicle's value charged each year of its life. The law clarifies that the tax calculation should generally exclude the cost of optional accessories and destination charges, and it sets a cap ensuring the total tax paid on a used vehicle does not exceed the lowest amount previously paid for that specific car. These changes will take effect for registration periods beginning on or after January 1, 2027.
This bill prohibits the Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board from charging a processing fee to applicants seeking a lifetime substitute teaching license in Minnesota. While other teaching license applicants must still pay a $57 fee, this specific exemption applies only to those applying for qualified short-call or long-call substitute positions. The legislation allows the board to continue requiring a separate background study fee for these applicants but removes the initial application charge. If passed, the change will take effect on July 1, 2026.
