Rep. Isaac Schultz

Maddy summaryHF 2039 allocates $4,511,000 from the general fund for the Minnesota Youth Program during fiscal year 2026. This funding is available for either year of the biennium and is added to the program's base budget. The bill directly affects the Minnesota Youth Program by providing dedicated state funding for its operations. It is a straightforward funding measure with no policy changes or new requirements.

Maddy summaryHF 2387 amends Minnesota Statutes § 124D.118 to establish a program allowing schools to provide free half-pint milk to students who do not participate in the full school lunch program. This directly affects public and nonpublic schools in Minnesota, enabling students to receive milk without needing to take a complete lunch, thereby reducing food waste from uneaten meals. The bill authorizes state reimbursement of 20 cents per milk serving for kindergarten students and up to 50 cents (or USDA rate) for lunch milk, with funding appropriated for fiscal years 2026 and 2027. Schools must follow commissioner-established guidelines to participate, focusing on daily milk access as a nutritional supplement.

Maddy summaryHF 1594 requires Minnesota conservation officers to obtain a warrant or court order before conducting a search or seizure, except in emergencies or when a person consents. It also mandates that officers provide a written receipt to anyone from whom property is seized. This applies to officers enforcing natural resources laws, such as those covering hunting, fishing, and wildlife protection. The bill amends multiple existing statutes to implement these requirements, ensuring consistency across enforcement procedures.

Maddy summaryHF 363 establishes a $5 per acre property tax credit for agricultural land certified under Minnesota's agricultural water quality program in specific counties (Dodge, Fillmore, Goodhue, Houston, Mower, Olmsted, Wabasha, and Winona). This credit directly affects farmers who have land certified by the Department of Agriculture under the water quality program in those counties. The credit reduces property taxes payable to local governments, with the state reimbursing counties and school districts through annual appropriations from the general fund. Payments for the credit will begin for property taxes due in 2026.

Maddy summaryHF 1936 appropriates $1.25 million for fiscal year 2026 and $1.25 million for fiscal year 2027 from the workforce development fund to the Minnesota Alliance of Boys and Girls Clubs. The funds will support a statewide youth job skills and career development program focused on early access to education, work-based learning, STEM pathways, career exploration, and first job placement through community partnerships. The program must include career guidance and life skills components, and requires a 25% match from nonstate resources. This is a one-time funding appropriation for a specific youth workforce initiative.

Maddy summaryHF 2898 clarifies who qualifies as a "restricted pesticide handler" in Minnesota and modifies related licensing rules. The bill adds a specific definition for "handler" as someone meeting federal requirements (40 CFR § 171.201) who performs preapplication tasks like mixing and loading restricted pesticides under a licensed applicator’s supervision. It updates Minnesota Statutes sections 18B.01 and 18B.30 to explicitly state that handlers - not full applicators - may conduct these specific tasks when supervised. This change aligns state rules with federal standards and clarifies responsibilities for pesticide handling activities.

Maddy summaryHF 2885 allows school staff with valid firearm permits and completed training to carry weapons on school property. It requires the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension to provide free annual active shooter training to eligible teachers and employees at public, charter, and postsecondary schools. The bill amends Minnesota law to clarify that permitted school staff carrying firearms on campus will not face misdemeanor charges under existing school property firearm restrictions. This directly affects certified school staff who hold current permit-to-carry licenses and complete the mandated training program. The policy changes focus on modifying penalties for permitted staff while maintaining restrictions for others on school grounds.

Maddy summaryHF 2548 creates the Outdoor School for All grant program to fund immersive, multiday outdoor educational experiences for Minnesota students in grades 4-8. The program provides grants to accredited overnight outdoor schools and nonprofit learning centers meeting specific criteria, including research-based curricula, integration with school standards, skill development (like leadership and critical thinking), and accessibility for underserved students. It appropriates $2.5 million for fiscal years 2026 and 2027 from the general fund. The bill directly affects public school students and providers offering equitable outdoor education, aiming to address declining outdoor engagement and access disparities.

Maddy summaryHF 881 expands Minnesota's sales and use tax exemption for precious metal bullion to include coins and other forms of currency made of gold, silver, platinum, or palladium. This change directly affects buyers and sellers of these items, removing sales tax on transactions involving such coins or currency (e.g., commemorative coins or bullion coins), while maintaining tax exemptions for existing bullion bars and rounds. The bill amends Minnesota Statutes 297A.67 to redefine "bullion" to explicitly include coins and currency, ensuring consistent tax treatment for these assets compared to other investments like ETFs or bonds. It excludes jewelry, art, and scrap metal from the exemption, effective for sales after June 30, 2025.

Maddy summaryHF 2063 designates July 2 each year as "1st Minnesota Day" to honor the 262 men of the 1st Minnesota Regiment who fought for the Union at the Battle of Gettysburg on July 2, 1863. The bill requires the governor to issue an annual proclamation, encourages schools to teach about the regiment's Civil War role, and mandates that the Minnesota Historical Society's replica regimental flag be flown at the State Capitol on July 2. It directly affects state government officials, public schools, and Capitol operations through these ceremonial requirements. The bill establishes a recurring observance without creating new taxes, regulations, or funding.