This bill allocates $4 million from the state airports fund to the Duluth Airport Authority for upgrading the Duluth International Airport's air traffic control tower and base building. The funding covers the design and construction of new facilities, including office spaces and equipment rooms, as well as site preparation, utility installation, and the replacement of an existing fuel tank. A portion of these funds must be used to match federal contributions for the project, and the money is restricted from being used for administrative costs. This one-time appropriation is available for use until June 30, 2028, and is in addition to previously approved funding for the same initiative.
This bill delays the implementation of a single dental administrator for Minnesota's medical assistance program from 2028 to 2030. It directly affects the state Department of Health and recipients of medical assistance or MinnesotaCare by postponing the start date for a new administrator who would manage provider contracting, claims processing, and quality oversight. The legislation also updates the timeline for annual dental utilization reports submitted to the legislature, extending the reporting period through March 15, 2028. These changes ensure that the state continues to monitor dental service usage while waiting for the future establishment of the centralized administrator.
This bill authorizes the state of Minnesota to provide funding for improvements to the National Service Park in the city of Plainview. It appropriates $1.8 million from the bond proceeds fund to be given to the city as a grant for constructing and equipping specific plazas within the park. To pay for this grant, the bill permits the state to sell and issue bonds totaling up to $1.8 million. The funds are designated specifically for the Military and Peace Corps Plazas, allowing the city to build and furnish these structures.
This bill requires the Minnesota Commissioner of Corrections to create a statewide system that determines punishments for technical violations of probation, parole, and supervised release. The system classifies violations based on their severity and the individual's risk level, ensuring that responses start with noncustodial options like warnings or increased reporting before considering stricter measures. Beginning in 2027, officials must follow this grid unless they provide written justification that the standard punishment is insufficient or that public safety is at immediate risk. By mandating this structured approach, the legislation aims to limit revocations for minor infractions while still addressing repeated noncompliance.
This bill requires coroners and medical examiners in Minnesota to check for a history of domestic violence in cases of suicide, overdose, or accidental death, and to flag such cases for further investigation. It mandates that these officials offer interviews to family members and consider full autopsies to rule out homicide, while also requiring specific training on identifying concealed homicides. Additionally, the law directs law enforcement to review domestic violence histories to identify the predominant aggressor in cases involving intimate partners and to document these findings. The bill also establishes a process for family members to request investigative records within one year of a case closing and grants them eligibility for victim services. Finally, it updates peace officer training requirements to include instruction on recognizing and investigating domestic violence-related suspicious deaths.
This bill modifies the Minnesota statewide volunteer firefighting retirement plan to clarify definitions and adjust eligibility rules for volunteer firefighters. It introduces specific terms to distinguish between firefighters who work on an on-call basis for compensation and those who serve on a volunteer basis with only expense reimbursement. The legislation also updates the timeline for requesting coverage, requiring applications to be submitted between March 31 and July 16, and restricts certain affiliated organizations from enrolling in the monthly division of the defined benefit plan after December 31, 2026. Additionally, the bill mandates that entities choosing the defined contribution plan cannot later switch to the defined benefit plan. These changes directly affect volunteer fire departments, relief associations, and municipalities that currently participate in or wish to join the state retirement system.
This bill creates a temporary task force to study how well parenting time and custody orders are enforced in Minnesota. The group will include judges, law enforcement, child protection experts, and parents with personal experience in these disputes. Its main job is to look at current laws, find problems in how violations are handled, and suggest better ways to protect children while ensuring parents can spend time with their kids. By January 2027, the task force must submit a report with its findings and any new laws it recommends. The state will provide funding to cover the cost of running this group until it ends in June 2027.
This bill authorizes the state of Minnesota to issue bonds and provide grants totaling $1.6 million to the City of Osseo for various capital improvement projects. The funding will support renovations to downtown sidewalks and streetscapes, repairs to the City Hall roof and accessibility features, and upgrades to the Public Works Building including security systems and a new cold storage addition. To finance these grants, the state will sell bonds, with the money drawn from the bond proceeds fund and administered through the commissioner of employment and economic development. The legislation also cancels a previous appropriation for Osseo that was not fully used, reducing the corresponding bond authorization by that amount.
This bill requires newly elected school board members in Minnesota to complete specific training on school finance and management within 180 days of taking office. The training program must be developed in consultation with the Minnesota School Boards Association and higher education representatives, and it must align with existing state guidelines. If a board member fails to finish the training by the deadline, they are prohibited from serving as an officer until they have completed the course. The changes become effective on July 1, 2026.
This bill officially designates a specific stretch of State-Aid Highway 96 in Ramsey County as the "Master Sergeant Nicole Amor Memorial Highway." The legislation covers the road segment between U.S. Highway 61 and Interstate 35E to honor Master Sergeant Nicole Amor. It also establishes rules requiring road authorities to install and maintain commemorative signs for such memorials, provided that nonpublic funding covers the costs. If the necessary funds are not available, the bill allows for the removal of the sign after a reasonable effort to secure financing has been made.
This bill requires the Governor of Minnesota to deliver a State of the State address to the legislature within 30 days after the regular legislative session begins each year. The law applies to the Governor and sets a specific deadline for presenting this annual message to lawmakers. By establishing this timeline, the bill ensures the address occurs early in the legislative session, allowing legislators to consider the Governor's priorities without delay. The change is codified in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 4, and does not alter the content or format of the address itself.
This bill prohibits food manufacturers and distributors in Minnesota from intentionally adding ortho-phthalates to any part of food packaging, such as inks, coatings, or plasticizers. The law defines "food manufacturer" to include importers and first domestic distributors for products without a U.S. presence, while "packaging component" covers various parts like closures and labels used in commercial food service. Enforcement is assigned to the Pollution Control Agency, which must work with the health and commerce commissioners, and companies may be required to provide relevant compliance information. The ban applies to all packaged foods sold or distributed in the state and will take effect one year after the legislation is finalized.
