Rep. Paul Anderson

Maddy summaryHF 1705 appropriates $1.95 million annually for fiscal years 2026 and 2027 from the general fund to support Minnesota's farm-to-food shelf program. The funding, managed by Second Harvest Heartland, directly supports five Feeding America food banks in Minnesota by purchasing milk ($850,000/year), surplus produce from local farms, protein products (meat, eggs, etc.), and produce from The Good Acre. Key provisions require all food to come from Minnesota producers/processors, with specific allocation formulas for milk distribution and limits on administrative spending (up to 15% for surplus produce). The bill also mandates quarterly reports to the commissioner and legislative committees detailing fund usage, food purchased, and distribution to food shelves.

Maddy summaryHF 1063 modifies Minnesota's financial reporting requirements for licensed grain buyers. It mandates that grain buyers submit annual financial statements - including a balance sheet, income statement, and cash flow statement - prepared by an independent accountant. The required review level depends on annual grain purchases: buyers handling $7.5 million or more must undergo a review or audit, while those handling $20 million or more must have a full audit with an opinion statement. Small buyers purchasing under $1 million annually and paying with cash or certified checks are exempt from these reporting rules.

Maddy summaryHF 3 requires Minnesota's legislative auditor to annually report to the legislature by February 1 on whether state agencies have implemented audit recommendations from the prior five years. The bill mandates that agencies' commissioners must also submit detailed reports by September 1 each year, specifically itemizing unaddressed recommendations and explaining why they weren't implemented. This directly affects all state agencies subject to legislative auditor reviews and their commissioners, who must now document progress on audit findings. The law creates a structured process for tracking accountability without altering agency funding or creating new programs.

Maddy summaryHF 770 appropriates $30 million from state bond proceeds to fund specific agricultural loan programs administered by Minnesota's Rural Finance Authority. It directly affects Minnesota farmers by financing beginning farmer loans, seller-sponsored loans, agricultural improvement loans, and livestock expansion loans under Minnesota Statutes, chapter 41B. The bill authorizes the state to issue up to $50.05 million in bonds, with debt service repaid by the Authority, and prioritizes funding first for beginning farmers, then seller-sponsored loans, and finally agricultural improvement loans.

Maddy summaryHF 1478 amends Minnesota's public land survey monument grant program to adjust how funding is prioritized for counties and Tribal governments. It requires the chief geospatial officer to prioritize grants for counties with financial need that also preserve monuments at risk of destruction, have low survey corner certification rates, or support economic development. The bill appropriates $10 million for fiscal year 2026 (with $10 million annually for 2027-2028) for monument preservation and updates, plus up to $350,000 yearly for program administration. This law takes effect July 1, 2025.

Maddy summaryThis bill (HF 1956) raises the sales threshold requiring Minnesota cities with municipal liquor stores to submit audited financial statements to the state auditor. It amends Minnesota Statutes § 471.6985, subdivision 2, increasing the required annual sales amount from $350,000 to $500,000. Cities operating liquor stores with total annual sales exceeding $500,000 must now submit audited financial statements, certified by a CPA or the state auditor, within 180 days after the fiscal year ends. The change directly affects cities operating municipal liquor stores that previously met the lower $350,000 threshold but now fall below the new $500,000 requirement. The state auditor may grant deadline extensions upon request for cities demonstrating inability to comply.

Maddy summaryHF 1245 authorizes the state to borrow $200 million through bond sales to fund repairs and replacements of University of Minnesota buildings. The money would be allocated to the university's Higher Education Asset Preservation and Replacement (HEAPR) program, as specified in Minnesota law. This funding mechanism uses state bonds (not direct tax revenue) and must follow existing rules for such spending. The bill directly affects the University of Minnesota's infrastructure maintenance budget without altering university operations or policies.

Maddy summaryHF 10 prohibits Minnesota state-funded financial assistance, including health coverage and college scholarships, for undocumented noncitizens. The bill explicitly excludes undocumented noncitizens (defined as those residing without U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services approval) from MinnesotaCare (state health insurance) and the North Star Promise scholarship program. It amends state statutes to require that these programs deny eligibility to individuals without lawful immigration status. The policy change takes effect upon final enactment, with scholarship eligibility applying to awards beginning in the 2025-2026 academic year.

Maddy summaryHF 1920 transfers $1.425 million annually from Minnesota's general fund to the Agriculture Best Management Practices Loan Program for fiscal years 2026 and 2027, with the same amount continuing each year thereafter. This funding supports low-interest or no-interest loans for farmers to implement conservation practices like soil health improvements and water quality projects. The program directly assists Minnesota farmers seeking financial assistance for environmentally beneficial agricultural operations.

Maddy summaryHF 17 amends Minnesota's handgun permit law to create lifetime permits for carrying concealed handguns, replacing the previous temporary permits. It also reduces the application fee for these permits, capping it at $100 or the actual processing cost (whichever is lower), with $10 of each fee deposited into the general fund. The bill maintains existing requirements, including proof of firearm safety training (via certified courses or peace officer employment) and in-person application submissions with specific documents like training certificates and photo ID. This directly affects Minnesotans seeking or renewing concealed carry permits, streamlining the process by eliminating renewal fees and duration limits.