Rep. Paul Anderson

Maddy summaryHF 2446, titled the "Agriculture and broadband development policy and finance bill," is now law after receiving gubernatorial approval on May 23, 2025. The bill establishes policy and funding mechanisms to support both agricultural operations and broadband infrastructure development within the state. It directly affects farmers, rural communities, and broadband providers by creating new financing pathways and policy frameworks for these sectors. Specific provisions are not detailed in the provided context, but the bill combines agricultural support with broadband expansion efforts through legislative policy and financial mechanisms. The bill passed both chambers and was signed into law without further action required.

Maddy summaryThis bill (HF 475) is a memorial resolution from Minnesota requesting the Joint Committee on the Library of Congress to approve replacing the statue of Henry Mower Rice in the U.S. Capitol's National Statuary Hall with a statue of Hubert H. Humphrey. It follows a 2000 law allowing states to replace statues after 10 years of display, noting Rice's statue has been in place since 1916. The resolution cites Humphrey's roles as a U.S. Senator, key architect of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and former Vice President, and states Minnesota will cover costs for removal and installation. The bill itself is procedural - it requests approval but does not enact any policy change.

Maddy summaryHF 2318 updates Minnesota's Teachers Retirement Association (TRA) system. It increases pension adjustment revenue for school districts (e.g., setting St. Paul's rate at 3.25% for 2026+ and other districts at 2.0% for 2026+), raises employer contribution rates (e.g., requiring 9.5% for coordinated members and 13.5% for basic members by 2025), and provides unreduced retirement annuities for teachers who reach age 62 with 30 years of service. These changes directly affect public school districts (as employers) and TRA members (teachers). The bill appropriates funds to support these adjustments and amends specific sections of Minnesota Statutes.

Maddy summaryHF 3290 would expand a 10% reduction in auto insurance premiums to all car insurance policyholders, removing the current age restriction that limited the discount to drivers aged 55 and older. To qualify, any policyholder must complete a four-hour approved accident prevention course and provide a completion certificate to their insurer. The bill amends existing law to require insurers to offer this discount to all eligible participants, regardless of age. Currently, only drivers 55+ received this benefit under Minnesota Statutes §65B.28.

Maddy summaryThis bill modifies Minnesota's property tax classification rules for special agricultural homesteads. It clarifies that properties initially classified as class 2a agricultural homesteads (typically under 10 acres with specific land use requirements) maintain that classification even if adjacent land changes use, as long as the owner still owns at least 20 acres of noncontiguous agricultural land within four townships/cities and meets the agricultural value threshold. The bill also specifies that noncontiguous land must be notified to county assessors to be included in homestead classification. It primarily affects Minnesota farmers who own qualifying agricultural properties meeting these revised maintenance criteria.

Maddy summaryHF 3107 modifies Minnesota's sales and use tax exemption for businesses building large-scale agriculture processing facilities. The bill sets a $100 million capital investment threshold for eligibility, exempting building materials and supplies used in facilities processing agricultural crops (excluding livestock, poultry, or wood products). Tax must be collected at standard rates and then refunded per existing procedures. This change affects businesses planning major processing facility investments exceeding $100 million, effective after June 30, 2025.

Maddy summaryHF 1913 creates a new limited medical license for graduates of foreign medical schools who meet specific criteria, including 60 months of practice outside the U.S. in the past decade, working in a collaborative agreement within a rural or underserved area, and providing evidence of a job offer. It requires employers of these limited license holders to carry medical malpractice insurance and pay at least the equivalent of a medical resident's salary, while prohibiting retaliation for reporting violations. Limited license holders must submit periodic certification to the medical board confirming their employment and good standing every six months. The bill also establishes a pathway to full licensure after two years of practice (1,692 hours annually), passing all USMLE/COMLEX-USA steps, and obtaining a recommendation letter.

Maddy summaryHF 3205 appropriates $235,000 from Minnesota's arts and cultural heritage fund for the 2026 fiscal year to reinstall the Christopher Columbus statue on the State Capitol Mall. The funds are directed to the commissioner of administration, who must work with the Capitol Area Architectural and Planning Board to complete the reinstallation. This bill is procedural, allocating existing funds for a specific physical display without creating new laws or affecting citizens.

Maddy summaryHF 601 appropriates $125,000 for livestock depredation compensation and $125,000 for crop damage compensation under Minnesota law, directly affecting farmers who suffer wildlife-related losses. The livestock funding covers compensation for destroyed or crippled livestock and allows up to $5,000 for university educators to assess fair market values. The crop funding supports compensation for damaged crops, includes $10,000 for claim investigations, and allocates $40,000 for grants to protect stored crops from elk. Both funds are one-time appropriations available until June 30, 2026.

Maddy summaryHF 3206 appropriates $5 million from the state transportation fund to reconstruct 210th Avenue in Pope County between Trunk Highway 28 and Pope County State-Aid Highway 28. The funds, financed through state bonds, will support the city of Glenwood, Glenwood Township, or Leven Township for acquiring land, designing, and rebuilding the road. This bill directly affects local governments in Pope County by providing capital for infrastructure improvements. The project covers all phases from initial planning to final construction. The funding mechanism relies on issuing state bonds under Minnesota Statutes, as outlined in the bill.