Rep. Bernie Perryman

Maddy summaryHF 417 modifies Minnesota's individual income tax code to exclude tips (gratuities paid to employees) from taxable income. This change directly affects service industry workers, such as restaurant staff, who receive tips as part of their earnings. The bill amends Minnesota Statutes section 290.0132 by adding a new provision stating that tip amounts are a subtraction from taxable income, meaning these earnings will not be subject to state income tax. The provision takes effect for tax years beginning after December 31, 2024.

Maddy summaryHF 633 creates a tax credit for licensed in-home child care providers in Minnesota who operate family or group family day care programs from their home, including the house, garage, and one acre of land. The credit equals 50% of the net property tax on that portion of the property after subtracting other credits, directly benefiting eligible providers. Counties will identify qualifying providers and calculate the credit amount, with the state reimbursing local governments for the tax reductions in two annual payments starting in 2026. The credit applies to property taxes payable beginning in 2026.

Maddy summaryHF 766 amends Minnesota Statutes section 609.2231 to increase penalties for assaulting police officers during lawful duties. It elevates simple physical assaults on peace officers to a gross misdemeanor felony (with up to 2 years in jail or $4,000 fine), and makes assaults causing bodily harm or involving bodily fluids/feces a felony (up to 3 years or $6,000 fine). The bill directly affects individuals who physically assault officers while they are performing official duties, as defined under Minnesota law. It becomes effective August 1, 2025, applying to offenses committed on or after that date. The change specifically modifies existing penalty levels without altering the definition of assault.

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 2201 increases local optional aid for Minnesota schools and limits state-paid free school lunches to families with incomes at or below 500 percent of the federal poverty level. The bill establishes a "free enhanced school meals program" requiring participating schools to provide two free meals per day (breakfast and lunch) to students from families earning between 185% and 500% of the federal poverty level. It amends school meal financing rules to adjust state aid payments and appropriates funds to support these changes, effective for fiscal year 2026. This directly affects schools, families with children in the specified income range, and the state's education budget.

Maddy summaryHF 47 modifies certification requirements for underground telecommunications installers in Minnesota. It mandates that workers performing installations near existing utilities or using directional drilling must be certified safety-qualified installers, requiring a 40-hour training course covering utility identification, incident response, and safety procedures. The law phases in requirements: certified installers must be used for new work in the seven-county metro area starting July 1, 2025, and statewide by January 1, 2026, with a 36-inch depth exemption for private property. Installers must pass an exam and complete refresher courses every three years to maintain certification. This directly affects telecommunications companies, installers, and construction projects involving underground utility work.

Maddy summaryHF 1355 requires permit holders harvesting or destroying aquatic plants in Minnesota public waters to use scuba diving equipment safely and establishes safety standards for commercial diving operations. It mandates that applicants provide documentation of a recent third-party safety survey by a qualified professional (like a DLI consultant or insurance underwriter) and ensures divers have valid certification from accredited programs. The bill also requires employers to provide buoyancy control devices for workers using scuba equipment during these activities. These requirements apply directly to commercial entities and contractors seeking permits under Minnesota Statutes §103G.615 for aquatic plant management. The law aims to improve workplace safety for divers working in Minnesota's waterways.

Maddy summaryHF 2926 modifies Minnesota's gambling tax code by removing pull-tabs and electronic pull-tabs from the general gambling tax base and establishing separate tax rates for these games. Organizations operating pull-tabs (physical tickets) or electronic pull-tabs will now pay a dedicated tax on their net receipts from these specific games, using the same tax brackets currently applied to overall gambling revenue. This change affects charitable organizations and nonprofits that conduct pull-tab or electronic pull-tab games as part of their fundraising activities. The bill amends Minnesota Statutes sections 297E.01 and 297E.02 to implement these tax adjustments, effective July 1, 2025.

Maddy summaryHF 640 expands Minnesota's fourth-degree assault law to protect transportation network company (TNC) drivers, such as those for Uber or Lyft, who were previously excluded from the statute. The bill amends Minnesota Statutes to define "transit operator" to include TNC drivers operating under section 65B.472, meaning assaulting them while performing ride-hailing duties would now be a gross misdemeanor. Penalties for such assaults include up to 364 days in jail or a $3,000 fine, matching protections currently available to public bus, light rail, and commuter rail operators. The law applies to crimes committed on or after August 1, 2025.

Maddy summaryHF 1263 repeals Minnesota's Paid Leave Law (all provisions in statutes 268B.001-268B.30) and transfers any remaining funds in the family medical leave account to the state's general fund. This bill directly affects the state's paid leave program, which previously provided wage replacement for medical or family leave. The key mechanism is the elimination of the law's requirements and the reallocation of unspent funds to the general budget. The changes take effect on July 1, 2025.