This bill modifies prize and ticket limits for paddlewheel gambling in Minnesota. It directly affects organizations that operate paddlewheel games by changing the maximum cash prize to $70 and setting a merchandise prize limit at $200 fair market value. The legislation also increases the maximum ticket price from $2 to $5. These changes update Minnesota Statutes 349.211, subdivision 2b to reflect the new gambling regulations.
This bill (HF 3579) amends Minnesota statutes to allow grocery stores and processors to donate eggs past their "quality assurance date" to charitable food programs under specific conditions. It directly affects retailers with eggs nearing expiration and charitable organizations distributing food assistance. Key provisions require donated eggs to remain in original packaging, be previously graded, continuously refrigerated, distributed within 30 days of the quality assurance date, and labeled with a "Donated Eggs - Not for Resale" notice. The bill updates Minnesota Statutes sections 29.21 (defining quality assurance date) and 29.26 (retail egg handling rules) to create this donation pathway while maintaining safety standards.
SF 2082 is a transportation funding bill that allocates $4.88 billion for 2026 and $3.96 billion for 2027 to Minnesota's Department of Transportation (DOT), Department of Public Safety, and Metropolitan Council. It provides specific funding for highway maintenance ($1.1 billion annually from the state-aid highway fund), airport development ($19.6 million annually from the state airports fund), and transit/active transportation ($18.4 million annually from the general fund). The bill also includes provisions allowing unused airport funds to carry over for up to five years to advance projects, with notifications required to legislative committees if such funds are used. This bill directly affects state agencies managing transportation infrastructure, airports, and transit systems, as well as local governments receiving state-aid highway funds.
HF 2627 prohibits pet shops (defined as physical retail stores selling animals to the public) from selling, offering to sell, or transferring ownership of cats or dogs. The bill directly affects retail pet shops operating in Minnesota, requiring them to stop selling these animals by August 1, 2026. However, pet shops may still host nonprofit animal rescues or shelters (501(c)(3) organizations) for adoption events, provided the shops don’t own the animals or charge fees for the space. The law does not restrict breeders, shelters, or adoption centers, only retail pet shops selling cats and dogs directly to customers.
SF 2255 is an appropriations bill that adjusts funding for Minnesota's K-12 education system, primarily focusing on transportation aid for public and nonpublic schools. It amends statutes to clarify how school districts can transport students from nonpublic schools, including rules for sharing transportation costs and retaining state aid for these services. The bill requires school districts to report on nonpublic student transportation usage and expenditures to the state education commissioner. This directly affects school districts, public school students, and nonpublic schools participating in shared transportation arrangements. The key change streamlines transportation funding mechanisms while maintaining equal access for all students.
This bill appropriates state funds in fiscal year 2027 to pay specific settlement claims against the state. It allocates money to compensate three individuals under the Imprisonment and Exoneration Remedies Act for damages related to their incarceration and exoneration. Additionally, the bill provides a separate payment to Mark Carroll for permanent injuries sustained while incarcerated. The legislation directs these funds to the commissioner of management and budget and the commissioner of corrections for distribution by June 30, 2027.
This bill makes administrative updates to Minnesota State Retirement System retirement plan statutes, primarily affecting state employees and labor organization representatives. It clarifies that correctional employees remain in their specific retirement plan while working for labor organizations and allows deputy fire marshals to elect coverage under the state fire marshals subplan. The legislation also streamlines enrollment and application procedures, including a 90-day window for employees to elect retirement coverage when serving with labor organizations, and establishes salary limits for calculating retirement contributions for those employees. Additionally, it exempts the correctional plan membership committee from certain open meeting and appointment requirements.
This Minnesota bill requires large social media platforms to implement specific protections for users under 18, including restrictions on addictive features like infinite scrolling, autoplay videos, and personalized feeds. The law applies to platforms earning at least $1 billion in annual advertising revenue and defines "children" as individuals aged 15 and younger, while "minors" are under 18. Key provisions prohibit displaying personal metrics such as follower counts or engagement statistics for accounts belonging to children, and limit push notifications designed to encourage continued use. Parents retain the right to review their children's online activity and receive notifications about data collection practices in compliance with existing federal privacy standards.
HF 2380 prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities in services, programs, or activities receiving state funding in Minnesota. It directly affects public and private entities (like schools, hospitals, and businesses) that receive state money. The bill requires these entities to provide reasonable accommodations and bans exclusion or denial of benefits due to disability. It also specifically prohibits businesses from banning service animals or charging extra fees for them, defining "disability" broadly to include conditions substantially limiting major life activities.
This bill modifies Minnesota's requirements for the State Patrol compensation study, changing how often the legislative auditor must conduct salary and benefits surveys. The key change extends the survey cycle from every four years to every odd-numbered year, ensuring more frequent reviews of compensation data. The bill also clarifies which law enforcement agencies must be included in the survey and specifies how the data should be reported and used for potential salary adjustments. Additionally, it updates the definition of "patrol troopers" to include lieutenants and removes the 2030 expiration date for the study requirements. These changes directly affect the State Patrol and the legislative committees overseeing its budget.
This bill designates thermal energy networks as public improvements and waterworks, allowing Minnesota municipalities to build, maintain, and operate these systems as part of their infrastructure responsibilities. The legislation amends state statutes to explicitly include thermal energy networks in the list of authorized municipal improvements, placing them alongside existing utilities like waterworks and district heating systems. Municipalities will gain the authority to acquire, construct, and maintain these networks, enabling them to develop district heating infrastructure for residential and commercial areas. The bill also updates legal definitions to formally recognize thermal energy networks within the state's waterworks classification.
This bill modifies Minnesota's building code administration rules to allow municipalities to handle inspections and enforcement for certain state buildings and licensed facilities. It requires the state commissioner to enter agreements with municipalities that request these services and demonstrate they have enough trained personnel to perform them properly. The law also expands the list of simpler projects, such as roof replacements and HVAC upgrades, that municipalities can manage without state oversight if they meet specific criteria. Municipalities denied agreements can appeal the decision through a formal process, ensuring they have a chance to address any identified shortcomings.
