This bill proposes to create a new criminal offense in Minnesota for riding in a vehicle when a person should reasonably know it was taken without the owner's permission. It also increases penalties for tampering with or entering a motor vehicle without consent, reclassifying the act as a gross misdemeanor. These changes would apply to crimes committed on or after August 1, 2025, and directly affect individuals involved in unauthorized vehicle use or interference.
This bill modifies how child care providers in Minnesota can challenge correction orders issued by the state's Department of Children, Youth, and Families. It allows licensed family child care providers to request a review of an order within 20 days if they believe it contains errors, requiring them to explain the mistake and provide supporting evidence. The legislation also introduces a new process for providers to ask for official guidance on ambiguous rules before formally appealing an order. Additionally, the bill restricts when the department can publicly post these correction orders online, delaying publication until after the review period or any appeal is resolved. These changes are intended to give providers more clarity and time to address compliance issues, with the new rules taking effect on January 1, 2027.
This bill establishes a new grant program in Minnesota to fund capital improvements for emergency shelters that help people experiencing homelessness. The program allows eligible entities, such as cities, counties, tribal governments, and non-profit organizations, to apply for up to $1 million per project to renovate existing facilities, add new beds, or construct new shelters. Funding comes from two state accounts, with a requirement that at least 40% of the money be awarded to projects in rural "greater Minnesota" areas. To receive a grant, applicants must submit a competitive proposal, and the projects must meet all state and local building codes. Additionally, the bill prioritizes new construction projects where the applicant contributes at least 10% of the total funding.
This bill amends Minnesota state law to modify requirements for issuing water aeration permits for shallow lakes. It mandates that the state commissioner must issue a permit to applicants using nonstate funds for aeration systems in lakes that are eight to 15 feet deep and between 100 and 750 acres in size. However, the law specifies that a permit is not required if the aeration system would be used more frequently than two out of every three years. These changes directly impact property owners and organizations planning to install aeration equipment in lakes within these specific dimensions and funding parameters.
This bill authorizes the state to provide $3.8 million in funding to the city of Rice Lake for upgrading its sewer and water systems. The money will be used to extend water lines along Martin Road, add new sewer and water infrastructure along a frontage road, and improve sewer lines near the intersection of Martin and Rice Lake Roads. To pay for this project, the state will issue up to $3.8 million in bonds, which will be repaid over time through the bond proceeds fund. The legislation takes effect immediately after it is passed by the legislature.
This Senate resolution honors Stearns County Administrator Mike Williams as he retires after 40 years of public service. The bill formally congratulates him on his career achievements, which include leading a major broadband expansion project and managing the county through the pandemic. It directs the Secretary of the Senate to create an official copy of the resolution and send it to Mr. Williams to acknowledge his contributions. This measure is a ceremonial gesture rather than a policy change, as it does not alter any laws or regulations.
This bill expands the number of covered physical therapy visits available to children under Minnesota's medical assistance program. It establishes a limit of 30 visits per year for children recovering from hospital-based surgeries, while maintaining a limit of 14 visits for all other recipients. The legislation also clarifies reimbursement rates for physical therapy assistants, ensuring they are paid the same as physical therapists when working on-site, but at 65 percent of the standard rate when working remotely. These changes take effect the day after final enactment, with the new visit limits for children applying starting January 1, 2027, or upon federal approval, whichever occurs later.
This bill temporarily suspends Minnesota's motor fuels tax for a specific period in 2026, ranging from late May to early September. During this time, drivers and fuel distributors will not pay the usual taxes on gasoline, diesel, and natural gas, effectively reducing the cost of fuel for consumers and businesses. To compensate for the lost tax revenue, the state will use general funds to transfer money to the Department of Transportation for highway maintenance and other related programs. Additionally, the bill provides a one-time appropriation to cover the administrative costs of implementing this tax pause.
This bill creates a new state account called the Technology Obsolescence Reduction Keystone Account to help fund the modernization or replacement of outdated information technology systems used by state and local governments. It establishes a priority order for allocating general fund surplus money, ensuring this new account receives up to $80 million once the budget shows a positive balance. The legislation also mandates a one-time transfer of $30 million from the general fund in fiscal year 2027 to start the account and requires the state IT director to submit a modernization plan by February 2027 that ranks which systems need updating.
This bill amends Minnesota law to exempt registered investment advisers from specific post-registration requirements that currently apply to broker-dealers. The primary change allows the state administrator to impose financial reporting, record-keeping, and custody rules on investment advisers only if those rules are also required by federal securities laws for broker-dealers. Consequently, investment advisers will not be subject to state mandates for financial bonds, insurance, or certain record retention standards unless the federal government requires similar measures for the broader industry. The legislation directly affects financial professionals registered as investment advisers in Minnesota by aligning their regulatory obligations with federal standards rather than state-specific rules.
This bill proposes increasing reimbursement rates for specific mental health services, such as psychological and neuropsychological testing, to match 100 percent of the Medicare payment rate starting in 2027. It directly affects providers of these services and managed care organizations operating in Minnesota by requiring them to pay at least the same amount as the fee-for-service rate. The legislation also repeals an older rule that capped payments to masters-prepared mental health professionals at 80 percent of the rate paid to doctoral-level professionals. Additionally, the bill includes a provision to adjust managed care contracts if federal approval for the new rates is delayed, ensuring that any rate increases are not lost to the system.
SF 5005 authorizes the state of Minnesota to spend money on capital improvements, such as acquiring and upgrading public land and buildings. The bill allocates specific funds to the University of Minnesota, Minnesota State Colleges and Universities, the Department of Education, and the Minnesota State Academies for projects like library construction and asset preservation. It also sets rules for how these funds can be used, including allowing some money for related staff costs and permitting grants to local governments once projects are fully funded.
