Rep. Isaac Schultz

Maddy summaryHF 3748 appropriates $250 million from the general fund for grants to replace lead service lines in municipal water systems. This funding directly helps water utilities and homeowners affected by lead pipes, which pose health risks. The grants are administered by the Public Facilities Authority under Minnesota Statutes, section 446A.077, and are available until June 30, 2034. The bill provides one-time state funding to accelerate the replacement of hazardous lead pipes in drinking water infrastructure.

Maddy summaryThis bill modifies Minnesota's renewable energy requirements for state-funded construction projects by removing the mandate that renewable energy sources must be located on the building site. It directs the Department of Administration and Department of Commerce to develop sustainable building guidelines for new state buildings and major renovations, requiring these structures to exceed the state energy code by at least 30 percent. The changes apply to any new building project where predesign work is completed after the bill's enactment.

Maddy summaryThis bill modifies Minnesota's electrical licensing rules to clarify who can supervise electrical work and update requirements for unlicensed workers. It directly affects licensed electricians, contractors, and unlicensed individuals performing electrical tasks. The key changes allow unlicensed workers to be supervised by licensed contractors rather than requiring them to work under the same employer, while maintaining limits on how many unlicensed individuals a licensed person can supervise. The bill also updates experience requirements for journeyworker and power limited technician licenses and clarifies supervision rules for technology circuits.

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits Minnesota state funds from being used to pay for, reimburse, or facilitate any protests or demonstrations related to political causes or issues. It directly affects state agencies and departments by restricting their ability to allocate money for protest-related expenses, including logistical support or financial assistance to protesters. The legislation would require state officials to ensure no public money supports activities aimed at advocating for or against specific political positions. This change would apply to all state-funded programs and grants, preventing the use of taxpayer money for protest facilitation regardless of the protest's topic or perspective.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires Minnesota's social studies standards to include information about the dangers and perils of communism and socialism, specifically during the 2030-2031 review and revision of state academic standards. The legislation mandates that the state commissioner incorporate details about estimated lives lost and negative outcomes associated with these ideologies into the updated curriculum. It directly affects Minnesota public school systems by setting a specific requirement for future social studies education content. The bill takes effect on July 1, 2026, and does not change current curriculum requirements but establishes a mandate for future revisions.

Maddy summaryHF 16 prohibits Minnesota cities, counties, or local governments from passing laws that block law enforcement from sharing immigration status information with federal authorities. It requires county attorneys to notify federal immigration agencies when someone without legal status is arrested for a violent crime. The bill overrides any local "noncooperation" policies that would restrict this information sharing or federal immigration enforcement. It applies to all local law enforcement and government entities in Minnesota, ensuring consistent cooperation with federal immigration enforcement on specific matters.

Maddy summaryHF 13 would amend Minnesota Statutes section 609.06 to eliminate the requirement that individuals must attempt to retreat before using reasonable force in self-defense or defense of others. The bill specifically removes the "duty to retreat" provision, allowing people to use force without first trying to avoid confrontation if they reasonably believe it is necessary. This change would directly affect Minnesotans using force to defend themselves or others in situations where they perceive an immediate threat. The bill was introduced but not passed, as it was laid on the table during the 2025 legislative session.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires providers, vendors, and individuals applying for public funds to submit proof of recent operational history and financial records as part of their eligibility process. Applicants must demonstrate they have performed similar services over the past three years, provide audited financial statements or nonprofit tax forms from that period, and show good standing with the secretary of state if they are business or nonprofit entities. The law adds new requirements to Minnesota statutes governing financial screening for programs administered by state commissioners. These measures aim to establish clearer standards for verifying the legitimacy and financial stability of entities seeking government money.

Maddy summaryThis bill modifies Minnesota's regulations for mobile food units, such as food trucks and carts, by establishing new rules for how the state can license and inspect them. It directly affects mobile food unit operators, local governments, and state health officials by limiting what restrictions can be placed on these businesses. The law prohibits rules that limit the number of licenses, set operating hours, restrict propane capacity, require GPS tracking, mandate constant motion, or force agreements with commissaries when proper waste disposal is already in place. Additionally, it requires the state to transfer a portion of mobile food unit licensing fees to local governments based on how many days each unit operated in their jurisdiction, and it clarifies that mobile food units are not classified as high, medium, or low-risk establishments for inspection purposes.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires the state's human services commissioner to continue submitting annual reports to the legislature about the use of periodic data matching in medical assistance programs. The reports must detail how many cases were affected, how many recipients were identified as possibly ineligible, how many had their eligibility terminated, and how many cases were closed due to non-cooperation. Unlike previous versions of this requirement, the bill removes the expiration date, making the reporting obligation permanent. The law directly affects the state's medical assistance administration and the legislative committees overseeing human services finance.