Rep. Ron Kresha

Maddy summaryHF 65 repeals the state's authority to adopt statewide health education standards for Minnesota public schools and cancels related funding. This bill directly affects public schools, as it removes the requirement for them to implement new statewide health standards (previously planned for implementation), allowing them to continue using locally developed health curricula instead. Key provisions include amending education statutes to clarify that "locally developed academic standards in health apply" without needing state adoption. The bill does not change standards for other subjects like math, science, or language arts, which remain subject to statewide requirements. The effective date for these changes is July 1, 2025.

Maddy summaryHF 1191 authorizes Aitkin County to sell a specific 0.1-acre parcel of tax-forfeited land (described by legal metes and bounds) through private sale instead of public auction. The bill applies only to this designated parcel in Aitkin County, which the county has determined would best serve its land management interests if returned to private ownership. The sale requires a conveyance form approved by the attorney general, who may correct land descriptions for accuracy. This is a targeted procedural change affecting one county's management of a single small parcel of land.

Maddy summaryThis bill appropriates $9 million from state bond proceeds to fund hangar construction at Minnesota airports through a revolving account managed by the Department of Transportation. It authorizes the state to issue up to $9 million in bonds to cover this funding, with the money deposited into a dedicated account under Minnesota Statutes. The revolving account allows funds to be reused for future hangar projects as they are repaid. This directly affects airport infrastructure planning and the state's capital investment budget for aviation facilities.

Maddy summaryHF 902 appropriates $450,000 from state bond proceeds to fund specific capital improvements at the Aitkin County Fairgrounds. The funds will update the electrical and drainage systems, add ADA-accessible walking paths and paved parking, and upgrade water and sewer infrastructure. The state will issue up to $450,000 in bonds to cover these costs, managed by the commissioner of management and budget. This bill directly affects the Aitkin County Fairgrounds and its operations, with no broader statewide impact.

Maddy summaryHF 904 appropriates $500,000 from state bond proceeds to renovate an airplane hangar at the Little Falls/Morrison County Airport (also known as Lindbergh Field). The funds will support predesign, design, construction, and equipment for the hangar renovation, and are intended for the city of Little Falls, Morrison County, or both. The bill authorizes the state to issue up to $500,000 in bonds to cover this cost, following standard bond procedures under Minnesota law. This is a capital investment project directly benefiting local airport operations and infrastructure.

Maddy summaryHF 907 appropriates $2 million from the general fund for fiscal year 2026 to fund a feasibility study, engineering, and construction of three specific segments of the Camp Ripley/Veterans State Trail. The segments include: (1) from Little Falls to the Camp Ripley Military Museum, (2) from Blanchard Dam to Lindbergh State Park, and (3) from the Paul Bunyan Trail in Baxter to Pillager. The funding is one-time and directed to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources commissioner. This bill directly affects trail development for public recreational use and state land management.

Maddy summaryHF 901 allows liquor store owners who operate multiple locations under a single license to transfer wine between those stores. The bill amends Minnesota Statutes 340A.412 to permit this transfer, requiring written notification to the wine wholesaler and the Division of Alcohol and Gambling Enforcement, and limiting transfers to one per location every three months. This directly affects multi-location liquor store chains licensed under the same entity. The change streamlines internal wine inventory management without altering broader alcohol sales regulations.

Maddy summaryHF 910 appropriates $7.9 million from state bonds to fund water, sewer, and street infrastructure improvements in Flensburg. The funds will support a new water system (including regionalization to Little Falls), replacement of aging sewer infrastructure, and street reconstruction. This bill directly affects Flensburg residents and local government by providing capital for critical public works upgrades. The funding mechanism involves issuing state bonds under Minnesota law, with the Public Facilities Authority administering the grant to the city.

Maddy summaryHF 908 expands Minnesota's bias crime laws to specifically include "political affiliation or beliefs" as a protected characteristic. It increases penalties for assaults, felony assaults, and property damage committed because of a victim's political views or association, adding this category to existing protections for race, religion, gender identity, and other characteristics. For example, simple assault motivated by political bias now carries a maximum penalty of 364 days in jail or a $3,000 fine, while felony assaults see sentences increased by 25%. This bill directly affects individuals who commit crimes targeting others due to their political views, applying to offenses committed on or after August 1, 2025.

Maddy summaryHF 903 appropriates $2 million from state bond proceeds to fund capital improvements at Aitkin County's Health and Human Services building. The funds will cover renovating and expanding the building, including replacing HVAC systems, adding ADA-accessible restrooms, creating secure interview spaces, upgrading lobby areas, and installing security features like badge access and panic buttons. The bill authorizes the state to issue up to $2 million in bonds to cover these costs, following Minnesota's bond issuance procedures. This directly affects Aitkin County residents who use the building's services and the county government managing the project. The bill focuses on physical infrastructure upgrades, not policy changes.