Rep. Bernie Perryman

Maddy summaryHF 1828 implements recommendations from the state auditor's fire relief association working group by requiring Minnesota firefighters' relief associations to prepare detailed annual financial statements. These statements must show all income, expenses, assets, and liabilities in a format set by the state auditor and be certified by an independent CPA with at least five years of public accounting experience (not affiliated with the association). The associations must submit these certified statements to the state auditor by June 30 each year, with the requirement effective January 1, 2026. The bill directly affects all firefighters' relief associations operating under Minnesota law.

Maddy summaryHF 916 allows financial institutions to subtract income from certain commercial loans when calculating Minnesota individual and corporate taxes. It applies specifically to loans of $5 million or less provided to Minnesota residents or businesses for business or agricultural use. The bill modifies tax code sections to create this subtraction for qualifying loans issued by financial institutions, including S corporations. This policy change directly affects Minnesota-based borrowers seeking business or agricultural loans and the financial institutions issuing them, effective for tax years starting after December 31, 2024.

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.

Maddy summaryHF 1827 requires Minnesota school districts to allow students with disabilities to bring their service animals (trained dogs or animals assisting with disabilities) into school settings as part of their individualized education plans. The bill prohibits schools from denying access to service animals and mandates that districts provide staff support - such as helping with tethering or water - for students to use their animals safely. Schools must modify policies by August 2025 to comply with federal law, but they are not responsible for the animal’s care, feeding, or veterinary needs. The bill ensures students with disabilities can serve as their own service animal handlers without requiring a third party.

Maddy summaryHF 1830 requires Minnesota employers to report potential unemployment benefit fraud through a new online portal. The portal must collect specific information: whether an applicant missed a scheduled interview, refused a job offer, or couldn't be contacted for an interview, job offer, or recall. Employers can then request access to applicant "no-show" and "refusal to work" records from the unemployment office, even if those records are typically considered private. This bill directly affects Minnesota employers who file unemployment claims, as it mandates new reporting procedures to help identify fraudulent claims. The law aims to strengthen fraud detection by creating a standardized system for employers to report specific applicant behaviors.

Maddy summaryThis bill modifies Minnesota's renewable energy standards by expanding which hydroelectric projects count toward clean energy goals (including facilities over 100 megawatts if operating since 2023). It allows electric utilities to request delays in meeting renewable, solar, or carbon-free energy requirements if the commission determines it serves the public interest, considering factors like cost impacts and system reliability. The bill also expands sales tax exemptions for residential heating fuels and electricity, and prohibits demolition of fossil-fuel power plants under specific conditions. Additional provisions include supporting carbon capture technology and removing barriers to new nuclear power plants.

Maddy summaryHF 1548 authorizes housing and redevelopment authorities in Minnesota to establish local housing trust funds using dedicated public revenue. These funds, defined in the bill, would support housing initiatives like affordable housing development and tenant assistance. The legislation amends Minnesota Statutes section 462C.16 to clarify that local governments (including cities, counties, and authorities) can create such funds with dedicated revenue streams. This change expands options for communities to locally fund housing programs without requiring new state-level funding.

Maddy summaryHF 1572 appropriates $155,000 for fiscal year 2026 and $155,000 for fiscal year 2027 to Independent School District No. 742 in St. Cloud. The funds are specifically designated for the Preschool 4 Success program, operated jointly with the Rotary Club of St. Cloud, to support early childhood education services. This is a one-time appropriation, with the 2026 funds available until June 30, 2027, and the 2027 funds until June 30, 2028. Up to 3% of the total amount may be used for administrative costs related to the grant.

Maddy summaryHF 1844 prohibits the state from approving inhaled cannabis products that contain added flavors like fruit, mint, chocolate, or vanilla. The bill amends Minnesota Statutes to ban such products from being sold in the state, directly affecting cannabis manufacturers and retailers who would market these flavored inhaled products. This policy change specifically targets the formulation of inhaled cannabis, requiring products to avoid common food flavors to receive approval. The regulation applies only to inhaled products, not edibles or other cannabis categories.

Maddy summaryHF 1590 establishes mandatory minimum prison sentences for individuals who maliciously punish children, specifically targeting cases involving severe physical injury. It affects parents, legal guardians, or caretakers who cause substantial or great bodily harm to children, with penalties increasing based on the child's age (under 4) and the injury's severity. For example, causing head/neck injuries to a child under 4 mandates at least one year in prison, while causing great bodily harm requires a minimum two-year sentence. The bill amends Minnesota Statute 609.377 and takes effect August 1, 2025.