Rep. Nathan Nelson

Maddy summaryHF 3687 modifies Minnesota's medical assistance and MinnesotaCare coverage for chiropractic services. The bill removes the previous age restriction (limiting coverage to those under 21) and establishes new rules: chiropractic care for spinal pain, chronic conditions, and related services is covered for all ages, but limited to 24 visits per year without prior authorization. It also restricts x-ray coverage to specific spine examinations necessary for diagnosing subluxation. This affects all MinnesotaCare and medical assistance recipients seeking chiropractic care, changing coverage from age-limited to broadly applicable with visit and x-ray restrictions. The changes take effect January 1, 2027, or after federal approval.

Maddy summaryThis bill modifies Minnesota's agricultural property tax classification system to include farm wineries under Class 2 agricultural land. The change allows wineries that meet specific agricultural land requirements to qualify for the same reduced tax rates as traditional farms, affecting property owners who operate both farming and wine production on the same land. The bill amends existing statutes to clarify that agricultural purposes include the production and processing of wine from grapes grown on the property, provided the land meets minimum acreage and usage standards. Property owners must continue to meet standard agricultural classification criteria, such as maintaining at least ten acres of contiguous land used for agricultural purposes, to benefit from the tax classification. The legislation does not change tax rates themselves but expands which types of agricultural operations are eligible for the current Class 2 tax treatment.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires intended parents who are not biologically related to a child and do not give birth to that child to legally adopt the child to be recognized as parents. It directly affects individuals using surrogacy arrangements in Minnesota, mandating they complete an adoption process under Chapter 259 of the state statutes. The law applies only to births occurring on or after August 1, 2026, and does not change requirements for biological parents or those who give birth to the child.

Maddy summaryHF 495 creates a new tax subtraction for Minnesota individual income taxpayers who pay for licensed child care. It allows taxpayers to subtract day care costs paid to licensed programs (like centers or family child care) from their taxable income, but only for amounts exceeding any dependent care benefits they already excluded from federal income tax. This change applies to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2024, and directly affects Minnesota taxpayers with qualifying child care expenses. The bill does not change existing federal tax rules but adds a state-level benefit for eligible costs.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires Minnesota public agencies to publicly disclose information about child fatalities and near fatalities when criminal charges are filed, a county attorney certifies charges would have occurred but for the person's death, or a child protection investigation finds maltreatment. The law mandates that these disclosures include details such as the cause and circumstances of the incident, the child's age and gender, prior maltreatment reports, investigation results, and actions taken by welfare agencies, while protecting confidential data, private records, and the identities of information providers. Additionally, the bill strengthens local child mortality review teams by requiring them to interview caseworkers without fear of retaliation and establishes timelines for completing joint and local reviews of critical incidents. Local review teams must also include at least one representative from the child's Tribe if the case involves an Indian child, and all review reports must be made available on the Department of Children, Youth, and Families website within 60 days.

Maddy summaryHF 3693 modifies Minnesota's 2025 Department of Agriculture budget by increasing the total appropriation from $56,052,000 to $56,552,000. Key changes include raising funding for dairy programs ($23,801,000 vs. $23,301,000), boosting the local food purchasing grant program to $1,200,000 in the second year (from $700,000), and adding $1,000,000 annually for county fairs. The bill adjusts specific line-item allocations within existing programs but does not create new initiatives or change eligibility rules. It directly affects how the Department of Agriculture allocates funds for current programs like dairy support, organic certification, and biofuel infrastructure.

Maddy summaryHF 970 requires original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) of farm equipment to provide independent repair shops with necessary tools, parts, and documentation on fair and reasonable terms. It directly affects Minnesota farmers and independent repair providers by ensuring they can access repair resources without being forced to use manufacturer-approved services or pay excessive fees. Key provisions include prohibiting OEMs from imposing unreasonable restrictions (like requiring repair shops to become authorized dealers) or charging more for parts/tools than they offer to their own authorized providers. The bill amends Minnesota law to define terms like "authorized repair provider" and "fair and reasonable terms" to clarify these requirements. This applies specifically to digital electronic farm equipment, aiming to increase repair options and reduce costs for farmers.

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 summaryHF 1795 appropriates state funds for Minnesota's farm-to-school and early childhood care programs, directly supporting schools and child care providers serving children. The bill allocates specific funding for fiscal years 2026 and 2027 to purchase Minnesota-grown fruits, vegetables, meat, poultry, grain, and dairy for these settings, including reimbursements for equipment and food purchases. It also sets aside $150,000 annually for a statewide coordinator to assist farmers and institutions, and allows limited state funding (up to 7.5% of federal funds) to support federal program administration. Eligible entities must participate in federal nutrition programs like the National School Lunch Program.

Maddy summaryThis bill removes lawn care services from Minnesota's state sales tax, meaning residents and businesses paying for mowing, fertilizing, spraying, and related yard maintenance will no longer pay sales tax on these services. The change directly affects homeowners, property managers, and landscaping companies who currently purchase taxable lawn care services. By deleting specific language from existing tax statutes, the legislation exempts these services from the sales tax base while leaving other taxable services like laundry, pet grooming, and vehicle washing unchanged. This adjustment reduces the amount of sales tax collected on landscaping transactions without altering tax rates or other provisions in the state's tax code.