Rep. Ron Kresha

Maddy summaryHF 923 clarifies how Minnesota school districts calculate levies for career and technical education funding. It updates the formula to consistently use a $7,612 equalizing factor for fiscal years 2015 and later (previously only applied to 2014), while removing outdated language about revenue adjustments from 2012-2014. The bill repeals Minnesota Statutes section 124D.4531, subdivision 3a, which no longer applied. This technical correction affects all school districts receiving career and technical education aid by simplifying the funding calculation process. It makes the existing funding formula clearer without changing actual funding amounts or creating new requirements.

Maddy summaryHF 909 appropriates $100,000 from Minnesota's arts and cultural heritage fund for fiscal year 2026 to provide a grant to the Minnesota Fishing Museum and Hall of Fame in Little Falls. The funding supports the museum's programming and educational initiatives focused on celebrating Minnesota's outdoor culture and heritage. This bill directly affects the museum by providing dedicated financial resources for its operations and community educational efforts. It is a straightforward funding allocation with no new policy requirements or regulations.

Maddy summaryHF 905 appropriates $10 million from state bond sales to fund grants for rural airports in Minnesota that don't qualify for federal funding and aren't included in the FAA's National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems. The bill authorizes the state to issue up to $10 million in bonds to create this funding source, with the money directed to local governments owning qualifying airports. This provides a dedicated state funding stream for airport improvements where federal support is unavailable. The bill affects rural communities with smaller airports facing financial barriers to maintenance and development.

Maddy summaryHF 476 requires the Minnesota Attorney General to reimburse Mille Lacs County $7.8 million for legal costs incurred before 2024 in defending a specific lawsuit (Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe v. County of Mille Lacs). The payment must be made by June 30, 2026, using funds appropriated from the state general fund for fiscal year 2026. This bill directly affects Mille Lacs County (as the recipient of reimbursement) and the Attorney General's office (as the payer). The law is a one-time reimbursement for past litigation costs, not a new policy affecting future cases.

Maddy summaryHF 56 creates a new "safe schools aid" program to fund school safety initiatives in Minnesota, replacing the previous "student support personnel aid" program. It provides funding calculated as either $40,000 per school district or the safe schools allowance ($48.73 per adjusted pupil unit) multiplied by enrollment, with smaller amounts for charter schools and cooperatives. The funds must be used for specific safety purposes like hiring school safety personnel, drug prevention programs, security upgrades, mental health support, and cybersecurity measures, as outlined in the bill. The program becomes effective for fiscal year 2026, with appropriations starting in 2026, and repeals the prior section 124D.901.

Maddy summaryHF 570 appropriates $3.84 million from state bonds to extend water and sewer utilities to Aitkin's housing and economic development park, including the site for a new public school. The funds will cover planning, design, engineering, and construction of these utilities for the city of Aitkin. The state will issue bonds up to $3.84 million to finance this project under Minnesota's bond laws. This directly affects Aitkin residents, local businesses in the development park, and Aitkin public schools by enabling infrastructure for housing and economic growth.

Maddy summaryHF 183 repeals a tax on retail delivery services and changes how transportation tax revenue is distributed. It creates a "Transportation Advancement Account" to allocate funds from sales taxes, directing 36% to metropolitan counties, 28% to county highway funds, and smaller shares to city and town road programs. The bill modifies several tax statutes (including sections 297A.94 and 270C.15) to implement these changes, effective July 1, 2025. This directly affects how Minnesota distributes transportation funding from sales tax revenues.

Maddy summaryThis Minnesota law updates family court rules to ensure unmarried parents are treated the same as married couples when determining child custody and parenting time. The bill mandates that courts prioritize scheduling expedited hearings within 30 days if a parent is denied access to their child for 14 consecutive days or faces financial hardship during a legal dispute. It also establishes new rights and responsibilities regarding assisted reproduction and directs the state to modernize legal terminology used in family law statutes. These changes aim to support children's relationships with both parents while providing faster relief for urgent situations involving access or support.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires the Minnesota Secretary of State to put two questions on the 2024 general election ballot asking voters to approve or reject new designs for the state flag and the state seal. These designs were previously selected by the State Emblems Redesign Commission, and the bill mandates that the changes take effect on May 11, 2025, only if voters vote "yes" on both questions. If the proposals are rejected by the public, the existing flag and seal designs will remain in place. Additionally, the bill updates state laws to clarify how agencies should handle the transition between the old and new emblems and directs unused seal-making tools to the Minnesota Historical Society.