Rep. Bernie Perryman

Maddy summaryHF 2608 amends Minnesota law to prohibit public adjusters from acting as advocates or representatives for clients in any legal or administrative hearing, including arbitrations. This directly affects public adjusters (professionals who assist insurance policyholders with claims) by restricting their role in formal proceedings. The bill adds this specific prohibition to Minnesota Statutes section 72B.135, which already lists other restricted practices for public adjusters. The change clarifies that public adjusters cannot represent clients before tribunals or in dispute resolution processes.

Maddy summaryHF 1341 designates January 9 as Law Enforcement Appreciation Day in Minnesota, requiring the governor to issue an annual proclamation. It encourages school districts to partner with law enforcement agencies to create middle and high school "explorer" programs about law enforcement careers, which may count as course credit. The bill appropriates $6 million for 2026-2027 to reimburse agencies for peace officer training and $1 million for 2026 to fund pathway-to-policing programs that help recruit diverse candidates through local government grants. These provisions directly affect schools, law enforcement agencies, and local governments by supporting career education and training funding.

Maddy summaryHF 1973 appropriates $420,000 from the general fund for fiscal year 2026 and another $420,000 for fiscal year 2027 to Catholic Charities of the Diocese of St. Cloud. The funds are specifically designated to support the operation of their senior dining program, which provides meals to older adults in the St. Cloud area. This bill directly affects seniors utilizing the program and Catholic Charities as the recipient organization. It is a straightforward funding measure with no additional policy provisions or eligibility changes beyond the monetary allocation.

Maddy summaryHF 837 requires Minnesota's commissioner of commerce to apply to the federal government by December 31, 2026, for a waiver continuation under federal law (42 U.S.C. § 18052). This waiver is needed to keep Minnesota's premium security health insurance plan operating after 2027, as its future depends on federal approval. The bill also directs a one-time transfer of $413 million from the state general fund to the premium security plan account in fiscal year 2026. This funding supports the state's health insurance program for qualifying residents. The bill directly affects Minnesota's health insurance program and state budget management.

Maddy summaryHF 794 establishes a state dementia services program under Minnesota's commissioner of health to coordinate existing Alzheimer's and dementia-related services. The program will link state agencies, Tribal Nations, community groups, and research organizations to improve public awareness, update Minnesota's Alzheimer's Disease State Plan, and integrate early detection strategies into public health efforts. The bill appropriates funding from the general fund for the program, starting with an unspecified amount in fiscal year 2026 and a base amount in 2027. This directly affects Minnesotans living with dementia, their caregivers, and the state agencies and community organizations providing related services.

Maddy summaryHF 1538 provides state funding from the workforce development fund for teacher apprenticeship programs in Minnesota for fiscal years 2026 and 2027. It requires school districts to develop programs meeting five specific standards: school district involvement, mentorship, approved training, wage increases tied to skill levels, and a pathway to a Tier 3 teaching license. School districts, higher education institutions, and charter schools can partner to create these programs and use the funds to reimburse costs. The bill also mandates a report to legislative committees on how the funds were used and recommendations for improving the program as a pathway to teacher licensure, effective July 1, 2025.

Maddy summaryHF 1865 amends Minnesota law to exclude loans meeting the federal "qualified mortgage" points and fees threshold from being classified as "conventional loans." This change directly affects Minnesota mortgage lenders and borrowers by removing certain federally compliant loans from the state's conventional loan definition. The bill modifies Minnesota Statutes § 47.20 by adding a new exclusion (subdivision 2, paragraph 3(b)) that removes loans where borrower points and fees do not exceed the federal threshold under 12 C.F.R. § 1026.43(e)(3). As a result, these specific loans will no longer be subject to Minnesota's conventional loan regulations and requirements.

Maddy summaryHF 961 appropriates $250,000 for each of the 2026 and 2027 fiscal years to fund the Hospitality Minnesota Education Foundation's ProStart program. This program provides high school students with culinary and hospitality management education, including curriculum, tools, skills training, professional development, and scholarships. The funds directly support addressing workforce shortages in Minnesota's hospitality industry by enhancing career pathways for students. This is a one-time appropriation specifically designated for these educational services in participating high schools.

Maddy summaryHF 2454 establishes a Minnesota law enforcement grant program to help recruit and retain officers by covering tuition and fees at public colleges for eligible individuals. It directly affects current Minnesota law enforcement officers, their dependent children, and dependent children of officers who suffered a total and permanent duty disability while serving. The grant covers 100% of tuition and fees after other aid is deducted, renewable each semester if eligibility continues (e.g., maintaining enrollment in criminal justice programs and meeting academic standards). Funds are appropriated by the state to administer the program through the Office of Higher Education.

Maddy summaryHF 4 proposes a constitutional amendment requiring Minnesota to return budget surplus funds to taxpayers. If approved, it would create a "Minnesota tax relief account" funded by revenue exceeding 105% of projected spending, using those funds to refund or reduce property and income taxes. Taxpayers would receive direct refunds or tax reductions, but only up to the amount they owe in taxes, with the account funded annually from the state's general fund surplus. The amendment must be voted on by voters in the 2026 general election.