Overview

• Governor Tim Walz is expected to sign the $66 billion two-year budget passed on June 9, preventing a partial government shutdown slated for July 1.
• The deal removes MinnesotaCare coverage for undocumented adults at the end of the year while preserving benefits for undocumented children.
• Recreational cannabis sales tax will increase from 10 percent to 15 percent and electric vehicle registration surcharges are set to double under the new plan, with a per-kilowatt-hour charging fee slated for 2027.
• New regulations require data centers to fund energy conservation projects and undergo water-use reviews to protect the state’s climate and water resources.
• The package includes a $700 million bonding bill for roads, bridges and water systems and creates a Blue Ribbon Commission tasked with finding $250 million in special education savings.