Sen. Gary Dahms

Maddy summaryThis bill authorizes the issuance of up to $2.5 million in state bonds to fund a new water tower for the city of Hanska. The appropriated funds will be provided as a grant to the Public Facilities Authority, which will oversee the design and construction of the project. Once enacted, the commissioner of management and budget is responsible for selling the bonds to generate the necessary capital. The legislation directly impacts the city of Hanska by enabling infrastructure development and involves state financial mechanisms to support the initiative.

Maddy summaryThis bill modifies requirements for gas station signs and fuel labeling in Minnesota. It mandates that pumps display specific text detailing the state and federal gasoline taxes included in the price, while also prohibiting penalties for missing or damaged signs. Additionally, the legislation clarifies rules for ethanol-blended fuel, allowing up to 85% ethanol in blends for alternative fuel vehicles and requiring clear separation and labeling when dispensing different fuel types at the same station. These changes directly affect retail petroleum dispensers and fuel blenders to improve consumer information and operational clarity.

Maddy summaryThis bill appropriates $15 million in fiscal year 2027 to provide a grant for the Lower Sioux Indian Community to plan, develop, and build renewable energy projects. The funding, drawn from the state's renewable development account, can be used for solar facilities, battery storage, microgrids, and related electrical equipment to enhance the community's energy reliability and affordability. The commissioner of commerce is tasked with managing the grant and signing a contract with the tribe, while the community must submit a detailed project plan and regular progress reports to state officials. Any unused funds after the project concludes will return to the state's renewable development account.

Maddy summaryThis 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.

Maddy summaryThis bill authorizes the state of Minnesota to issue up to $9,344,000 in bonds to fund stormwater system improvements for the city of Comfrey. The funds will be used to design, engineer, and construct new or replacement pipes and other infrastructure upgrades to address flooding throughout the city. Once approved, the state will sell these bonds to generate the necessary capital for the project, which is intended to resolve ongoing community-wide flooding issues.

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits drug manufacturers from restricting how 340B prescription drugs are delivered to participating hospitals and clinics. It directly affects healthcare facilities enrolled in the federal 340B program, which provides discounted drugs to safety-net providers. The key provision bans delivery restrictions and classifies violations as "unfair or deceptive trade practices," allowing the attorney general to enforce the law. The bill also removes an expiration date (previously set for July 2027) that would have ended the restrictions.

Maddy summaryThis bill extends Minnesota's annual assessment on group health insurance companies to fund the state's reinsurance program. It requires these companies to pay an annual fee based on their share of Minnesota health plan premiums, calculated each year to cover reinsurance payments. The fee can be deferred for financially struggling companies under specific conditions, but deferred amounts increase other carriers' assessments proportionally. The funds support the Minnesota Premium Security Plan, which helps stabilize individual health insurance rates by covering high-cost claims.

Maddy summaryThis bill clarifies labeling requirements for soil amendments, plant amendments, and beneficial substances sold in Minnesota. It requires product labels to clearly list active ingredients, net weight, manufacturer information, usage directions, and guaranteed analysis, while exempting inert ingredients from mandatory disclosure. The legislation also mandates that registration applications include a certificate of composition detailing the amounts and formulas of inert ingredients and beneficial substances. These changes directly affect manufacturers, distributors, and retailers of agricultural products by standardizing how product information is presented to consumers.

Maddy summaryThis bill would exempt local governments from paying sales tax on certain purchases, specifically motor vehicle leases and construction materials bought by contractors or subcontractors. The exemption applies to cities, counties, townships, special districts, and other local government entities starting after June 30, 2026. Currently, local governments must pay sales tax on these items when contractors purchase them on their behalf, but this legislation would remove that requirement. The change would only affect sales and purchases made after the specified effective date, with no impact on prior transactions.

Maddy summaryThis bill allows manufacturers and wholesalers of alcoholic beverages in Minnesota to sell nonalcoholic products and engage in standard business practices for those sales. It amends existing laws to clarify that these companies can extend commercial credit and participate in cooperative advertising specifically for nonalcoholic beverages, provided these activities do not serve as inducements to buy alcohol. The legislation also permits the sale of beer on consignment to temporary license holders with commissioner approval, while maintaining restrictions on financial transactions between alcohol suppliers and retail stores. Directly affected parties include alcohol producers, wholesalers, and retailers operating under Minnesota liquor laws.