Rep. Isaac Schultz

Maddy summaryThis bill expands eligibility criteria for water-use permits from the Mt. Simon-Hinckley aquifer in Minnesota, directly affecting water resource management and permit applicants. It requires that new permits only be issued for potable water or agricultural irrigation outside metropolitan counties, ensures no feasible alternatives to this water source exist, and mandates inclusion of a water conservation plan with each permit. The changes modify existing state statutes to add these specific conditions that must be met before the commissioner can approve new water appropriations from this aquifer.

Maddy summaryThis bill increases the time limit for prosecuting certain financial crimes in Minnesota, specifically targeting medical assistance fraud and theft of government funds. It directly affects prosecutors and law enforcement by extending the window in which they can file charges for these offenses. The key provision adds a 15-year statute of limitations for theft involving public money belonging to the state or local agencies, while also updating time limits for other financial crimes ranging from five to ten years depending on the specific offense. These changes apply to crimes committed on or after August 1, 2026, and to older crimes if the prosecution deadline has not yet passed.

Maddy summaryThis bill clarifies what actions by public officers and employees in Minnesota count as misconduct, specifically including knowingly providing false information to the legislative auditor and failing to perform mandatory duties. It increases penalties for repeat offenders, raising the maximum prison sentence to three years or fines up to $5,000 for a second or subsequent violation. The legislation also extends the statute of limitations for prosecuting public misconduct and removes the offense from eligibility for automatic expungement, meaning convictions cannot be automatically sealed from public records. These changes take effect on August 1, 2026, and apply to crimes committed on or after that date.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes a temporary sales tax holiday for the entire month of July 2026 to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the United States. It directly affects Minnesota retailers and consumers by exempting the sale of most tangible personal property from state sales tax during this period. The exemption applies to all retail sales from July 1 through July 31, 2026, but excludes alcohol, taxable cannabis products, and motor vehicles. The bill takes effect the day after it is finalized and signed into law.

Maddy summaryHF 12 restricts participation on female-designated sports teams in Minnesota K-12 schools to students identified as female at birth, based on specific medical criteria. It requires students in disputes about sex to provide a physician's statement confirming their sex using three factors: reproductive anatomy, natural testosterone levels, and chromosome analysis. The bill directly affects public and private schools offering girls' sports teams and students seeking to join them. It amends Minnesota education law to take effect July 1, 2025.

Maddy summaryHF 1434 requires commercial websites sharing material harmful to minors (defined as content with sexual depictions lacking artistic value for minors) to verify users are 18+ if 25% or more of the site’s pages contain such material. It mandates age verification using approved methods like commercial databases, prohibits retaining user identifying information, and creates a private right of action for parents to sue violators. The Minnesota Attorney General can enforce the law through civil actions, and commercial entities face $25,000 penalties per violation. This bill directly affects websites meeting the 25% harmful content threshold and targets operators of commercial platforms accessible to Minnesota residents.

Maddy summaryThis bill designates the Quality Learning Center in Hennepin County as a historic place under Minnesota state law. It achieves this by amending Minnesota Statutes section 138.664 to add a new subdivision specifically naming the facility. The change is administrative and does not alter the center's operations or funding, but it formally recognizes the building's historical significance within the state's historic preservation framework.

Maddy summaryHF 2149, the Consumer Grocery Pricing Fairness Act, prohibits large grocery suppliers from offering different terms of sale (like price, discounts, or payment terms) to retailers purchasing the same volume of covered goods. It applies specifically to suppliers with over $6 billion in annual sales to retailers and dominant retailers with over $18 billion in annual sales across 20+ states. The law targets grocery items (excluding gasoline, prescription drugs, tobacco, and alcohol) and requires suppliers to offer identical per-unit terms to all comparable retailers. Violations could result in civil penalties, aiming to ensure fair pricing practices in Minnesota's grocery market.

Maddy summaryThis bill makes Minnesota's paid family and medical leave program optional for both employers and employees. It allows employers to opt out of the program by submitting a form to the state, with the option to change their decision once every 12 months. Employees of opting-out employers can still participate as self-employed individuals, while all employees retain the ability to opt out individually using a state form. The changes modify existing requirements in Minnesota Statutes chapter 268B to provide this flexibility.

Maddy summaryHF 3236 modifies Minnesota's requirements for groundwater appropriation permits. It requires applicants to submit detailed geologic data about well sites, specific pumpage rates, water quality assessments, and results from aquifer tests conducted at the requested pumping rate. The bill also clarifies that applicants bear all costs for aquifer tests and monitoring, and sets a 150-day deadline (or 120 days after test results) for permit decisions. This directly affects businesses, agricultural operations, and developers seeking groundwater permits by increasing application documentation and cost responsibilities.