Rep. Bernie Perryman

Maddy summaryHF 1513 requires Minnesota voters to present a photo ID when registering to vote and when casting a ballot. It creates a new state-issued voter ID card, which can be obtained without fees for vital records needed to verify identity (per Section 3.1-3.3). The bill establishes provisional ballots for voters who lack ID but provide required documentation, and mandates annual reports on ID card usage. These changes take effect June 1, 2026, and apply to all voters participating in Minnesota elections.

Maddy summaryThis bill proposes a $5,000 annual income tax credit for Minnesota graduates of accredited aerospace or aviation educational programs during their first five years of full-time employment with qualifying employers. It also provides a tax credit for employers who reimburse tuition for these graduates during the same five-year period. The credit applies only to graduates with degrees, certificates, or FAA-recognized certifications from approved programs at eligible institutions. Both credits are limited to the taxpayer's annual income tax liability and expire after five years.

Maddy summaryHF 1732 appropriates $10 million from state bond proceeds to fund a community center in St. Joseph, Minnesota. The bill authorizes the state to sell up to $10 million in bonds under Minnesota law and directs the funds to the city of St. Joseph for construction. This grants the city a direct financial allocation specifically for building a new community center, with funding sourced through state bond sales.

Maddy summaryThis bill appropriates $5 million in state funding to CentraCare in St. Cloud for capital improvements. The funds specifically support designing, constructing, renovating, furnishing, and equipping a University of Minnesota Medical School campus on CentraCare's existing health system campus. It modifies an existing 2023 funding provision (Laws 2023, chapter 71, section 14, subdivision 49) to direct this grant toward the medical school campus project. The direct beneficiaries are CentraCare Health System and the University of Minnesota Medical School.

Maddy summaryHF 1457 prohibits the construction of new public and charter schools within one-quarter mile of specific contaminated sites, including closed landfills listed by Minnesota's Pollution Control Agency or identified dump sites from historical records. The bill directly affects school districts and developers planning new educational facilities by requiring them to avoid these locations. Key provisions define "closed landfill" as sites on the Pollution Control Agency's contamination list and "dump site" as unpermitted waste disposal areas documented in a 2001 study or identified by county officials. The law takes effect July 1, 2025, aiming to prevent new schools from being built on potentially hazardous land.

Maddy summaryHF 1566 requires landlords in Minnesota to make reasonable safety modifications for tenants with children who have autism, specifically when hazards like lakes, rivers, or other water bodies are near rental properties. Tenants must request these accommodations, and landlords can ask for documentation unless the child's condition is obvious. Landlords cannot retaliate against tenants making such requests and must adjust policies or property features to protect the child, unless the change would fundamentally alter the property. This bill directly affects tenants with autistic children and their landlords in rental housing.

Maddy summaryHF 1498 appropriates $1.09 million annually from the state general fund for grants to specific museums and education centers in Minnesota for fiscal years 2026 and 2027. The bill directly funds 12 designated institutions, including The Works in Bloomington ($125,000/year), WonderTrek Children's Museum in Brainerd ($82,500/year), and Duluth Children's Museum ($75,000/year), with remaining funds available for future years. It provides a fixed annual appropriation without altering eligibility rules or creating new programs. The bill’s sole policy change is directing state funds to these specific organizations for their operations.

Maddy summaryHF 753 allows licensed veterans organizations in Minnesota to use gross profits from lawful gambling for repairing, maintaining, or improving their buildings. Specifically, it amends Minnesota law to permit these organizations to cover costs like water, fuel, electricity, and sewer expenses for their primary headquarters buildings. This change directly affects veterans groups operating legal gambling activities under state licensing. The policy expands their allowable uses of gambling revenue beyond previous restrictions, focusing on facility upkeep rather than other community programs.

Maddy summaryHF 1353 clarifies the responsibilities of Minnesota's Department of Corrections regarding licensed local correctional facilities. The bill requires the commissioner to inspect all licensed facilities at least once every two years, mandates public posting of inspection reports within 30 days, and specifies that facility administrators must provide requested data for critical incident reviews. It also changes inspection unit reporting to occur outside the correctional institutions division and repeals outdated or redundant provisions in existing law. This directly affects licensed local correctional facilities, their administrators, and the Department of Corrections' oversight process.

Maddy summaryHF 946 allows approved third-party programs (such as driving schools) to conduct the behind-the-wheel road test for class D driver's licenses (standard driver's licenses) in Minnesota. It establishes requirements for these programs and testers, mandates regular audits of third-party programs, and permits applicants to appeal decisions made by the Commissioner of Public Safety. The bill also updates website rules to show real-time appointment availability, display next available dates/times by location, and allow address-based searches without requiring personal information. This directly affects driver's license applicants and third-party testing programs seeking to administer road tests.