Sen. Eric Lucero

Maddy summaryThis bill (SF 4053) requires Minnesota's Secretary of State to share voter and election data with federal agencies upon request, overriding other state laws. It mandates that all data from the statewide voter registration system be provided within 180 days of a request or 90 days before the next election, whichever comes first. The bill defines "voters" broadly to include individuals who attempted to register but weren't approved, had expired registrations, or registered but never voted. This would directly affect Minnesota's election administration and federal agencies seeking voter data for purposes like research or compliance.

Maddy summarySF 4054 modifies MinnesotaCare eligibility to exclude undocumented noncitizens. The bill amends state law to state that undocumented noncitizens (defined as those residing without U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services approval) are ineligible for MinnesotaCare, effective January 1, 2026. Lawfully present noncitizens meeting federal definitions and income guidelines (up to 200% of the federal poverty level) remain eligible, as do families with citizen children who provide required citizenship documentation. This change directly affects undocumented noncitizens seeking MinnesotaCare coverage after the effective date. The bill does not alter eligibility for emergency medical assistance under separate provisions.

Maddy summarySF 4034 establishes a new legal process for property owners in Minnesota to request sheriff assistance in removing unauthorized occupants from residential property. It allows owners or their agents to submit a sworn complaint to the sheriff if someone entered without permission, isn't a tenant or family member, the owner has already demanded they leave, and no related lawsuits are pending. The bill requires a specific complaint form verifying these conditions under penalty of perjury. This applies directly to residential property owners facing unlawful occupation, not to tenants, family members, or current leaseholders. The bill creates a streamlined remedy but does not change tenant rights or eviction procedures for legal occupants.

Maddy summaryThis bill expands the Minnesota State Auditor's authority to investigate fraud within state government and audit agencies. It directly affects state agencies (by requiring audits) and the public (by creating new fraud reporting tools). Key provisions include granting the auditor explicit power to investigate fraud and mandating a public fraud complaint line with an electronic tip form. The bill does not change existing audit requirements but adds these specific fraud-fighting mechanisms to the auditor's duties.

Maddy summarySF 3926 amends Minnesota law to protect hospital and clinic security officers by adding them to the list of individuals who are legally shielded from physical assault. The bill makes assaulting a security officer working in a hospital or clinic a gross misdemeanor, and if the assault causes demonstrable bodily harm, it becomes a felony punishable by up to three years in prison or a $6,000 fine. This directly affects security personnel in these facilities, extending the same legal protections previously granted to firefighters, emergency medical staff, and health care workers in emergency departments. The law will take effect on August 1, 2026.

Maddy summarySF 3927 reduces Minnesota's watercraft licensing fees across multiple categories, directly affecting boat owners, renters, dealers, and nonprofits. Key changes include lowering the standard fee for small watercraft (19 feet or less) from $59 to $27, cutting personal watercraft fees from $85 to $37.50, and reducing fees for sailboats ($23 to $10.50) and larger commercial vessels. The bill repeals a definition of "other commercial operation" and takes effect July 1, 2026, lowering costs for all license holders under the revised fee structure.

Maddy summaryThis bill redesignates specific properties in St. Paul Park from a "rural and open space district" (CA-ROS) to a "river neighborhood district" (CA-RN) under Minnesota's Mississippi River Corridor Critical Area rules. It directly affects parcels in Sections 12, 13, and 24, Township 27 North, Range 22 West, west of 3rd Street and County Road 75. The bill requires the commissioner of natural resources to update the official map reflecting this change, exempting the amendment from standard rulemaking procedures. The redesignation becomes effective after St. Paul Park's city government complies with state requirements for such changes.

Maddy summaryThis bill modifies Minnesota's definition of an "adult operator" for motorboats and personal watercraft. It raises the minimum age requirement based on birth dates: operators must be 12+ and born on or after July 1, 2004 (effective July 1, 2025), with later birth date requirements phased in over subsequent years. The change directly affects individuals operating motorboats in Minnesota who must meet these age criteria. The bill updates Minnesota Statutes section 86B.30, subdivision 3, to reflect these revised age thresholds.

Maddy summarySF 3775 prohibits abortion coverage in MinnesotaCare, medical assistance programs, and the State Employees Group Insurance Program. It eliminates abortion and abortion-related services as a mandatory benefit for all health plans except large group plans. The bill repeals existing provisions that previously required coverage of abortion services in medical assistance programs and created reimbursement mechanisms for health plans covering abortions. These changes directly affect state health programs for low-income residents, most individual and small-group health insurance plans, and state employee health coverage.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires Minnesota's housing agency to verify the eligibility of applicants for first-generation homebuyer down payment assistance. It mandates that applicants provide documentary evidence of eligibility and sign an affidavit confirming compliance with program rules, with penalties for false statements. The agency must verify each applicant's eligibility before issuing funds and must partner with community organizations using agency-developed forms. Additionally, the bill requires an annual independent financial audit and public report on the program's disbursements. These changes directly affect homebuyers seeking down payment assistance under Minnesota's first-generation homebuyer program.