Rep. Paul Anderson

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes a one-time property tax refund program for Minnesota property owners who paid eligible taxes in 2026, affecting residential, agricultural, and commercial property classifications. The program allocates $4 billion from the state general fund to provide refunds based on a percentage calculated by the Department of Revenue, with applications accepted between July 15 and September 15, 2026. Any unclaimed refund amounts will automatically be converted into property tax credits for 2027 on the properties where no refund was requested. The legislation defines specific property categories eligible for the refund and sets clear deadlines for application processing and payment distribution.

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits drug manufacturers from restricting how 340B prescription drugs are delivered to participating hospitals and clinics. It directly affects healthcare facilities enrolled in the federal 340B program, which provides discounted drugs to safety-net providers. The key provision bans delivery restrictions and classifies violations as "unfair or deceptive trade practices," allowing the attorney general to enforce the law. The bill also removes an expiration date (previously set for July 2027) that would have ended the restrictions.

Maddy summaryHF 5 modifies Minnesota's tax structure by repealing the retail delivery fee and establishing an "unlimited Social Security subtraction," allowing taxpayers to subtract all their Social Security benefits from state taxable income. It redirects transportation funding by creating a "transportation advancement account" and requires specific distribution percentages: 36% to metropolitan counties, 28% to county highway funds, 23% to larger cities, 34% to small cities, 15% to town roads, and 1% to food delivery support. The bill also mandates tax analysis and reporting requirements for transportation funding impacts and modifies several tax statutes, including those governing Social Security benefit subtractions. These changes directly affect Minnesota taxpayers, local governments, and transportation agencies, effective July 1, 2025.

Maddy summaryHF 1698 amends Minnesota property tax law to expand exemptions for certain leased land. It adds new exemptions allowing nonprofit conservation organizations to lease land for grazing activities without triggering property taxes, and clarifies that airport hangars used for aviation services (not for general business) remain tax-exempt. The bill directly affects nonprofit groups leasing land for conservation and airport operators leasing hangars for aircraft services. These changes take effect for property taxes due in 2026. The bill does not create new taxes but modifies existing exemption rules.

Maddy summaryHF 1669 increases the annual funding limit for Minnesota's tax credit supporting sustainable aviation fuel producers. It raises the allocation cap from $2.1 million to $10 million per year for fiscal years 2026 through 2029. This change directly affects businesses producing or using sustainable aviation fuel within Minnesota by expanding the available tax credit. The bill amends Minnesota Statutes section 41A.30 to adjust these funding limits, allowing more financial support for this clean energy initiative. The credit remains available until fiscal year 2030, with unallocated funds expiring after that date.

Maddy summaryThis bill modifies how the state of Minnesota calculates registration taxes for passenger automobiles and hearses, directly affecting vehicle owners and dealers. It lowers the tax rate applied to the manufacturer's suggested retail price from 1.54% to 1.25% for cars registered before November 2020, and from 1.575% to 1.285% for newer vehicles, while also removing destination charges from the calculation for most cars. The legislation adjusts the percentage of the vehicle price used for tax purposes as the car ages, reducing the rate each year until it reaches a flat fee in the eleventh year. These tax changes are scheduled to take effect for registration periods beginning on or after January 1, 2027.

Maddy summaryThis bill modifies Minnesota's agriculture laws by adding new definitions and clarifying rules for managing noxious weeds. It directly affects farmers, agricultural businesses, and land managers by updating how certain plant terms are defined and how different categories of noxious weeds are handled. The bill establishes specific definitions for agrivoltaic systems, cultivated varieties, and plant varieties, while also refining the rules for prohibited-eradicate, prohibited-control, restricted, and specially regulated noxious weeds. These changes aim to provide clearer guidance on what actions are required for different types of invasive plants and how they may be imported, sold, or transported within the state.

Maddy summaryThis bill strengthens penalties for falsely impersonating a peace officer in Minnesota by upgrading the offense from a misdemeanor to a felony and adding new crimes for impersonating while possessing a firearm or using marked law enforcement vehicles. It also establishes enhanced sentencing when someone commits other crimes while pretending to be an officer, including extending maximum jail time for serious offenses. Additionally, the law requires law enforcement officers to clearly identify themselves by name, agency, and identification number when interacting with the public. These changes directly affect individuals who falsely claim to be police officers and law enforcement personnel who must follow new identification requirements.

Maddy summaryThis bill extends the expiration date of Minnesota's Farmer-Lender Mediation Act from June 30, 2027, to June 30, 2032. It directly affects Minnesota farmers and lenders who use the mediation process to resolve debt disputes without litigation. The key change is amending the statute's sunset provision to prolong the program's availability for an additional five years. This procedural extension maintains the existing mediation framework without altering its core provisions or eligibility requirements.

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.