Rep. Bernie Perryman

Maddy summaryHF 201 appropriates $5.7 million from state bond proceeds to fund sewer system upgrades in St. Joseph, Minnesota. The funds will help the city expand its wastewater collection system, related infrastructure, and support economic development and workforce housing projects. The state will issue up to $5.7 million in bonds to cover these costs, following standard bond procedures under Minnesota law. This bill directly affects St. Joseph residents and local infrastructure by providing dedicated funding for critical sewer improvements.

Maddy summaryHF 183 repeals a tax on retail delivery services and changes how transportation tax revenue is distributed. It creates a "Transportation Advancement Account" to allocate funds from sales taxes, directing 36% to metropolitan counties, 28% to county highway funds, and smaller shares to city and town road programs. The bill modifies several tax statutes (including sections 297A.94 and 270C.15) to implement these changes, effective July 1, 2025. This directly affects how Minnesota distributes transportation funding from sales tax revenues.

Maddy summaryThis Minnesota law updates family court rules to ensure unmarried parents are treated the same as married couples when determining child custody and parenting time. The bill mandates that courts prioritize scheduling expedited hearings within 30 days if a parent is denied access to their child for 14 consecutive days or faces financial hardship during a legal dispute. It also establishes new rights and responsibilities regarding assisted reproduction and directs the state to modernize legal terminology used in family law statutes. These changes aim to support children's relationships with both parents while providing faster relief for urgent situations involving access or support.

Maddy summaryThis bill expands access to essential government documents for individuals in Minnesota who are eligible for medical assistance and have been treated for a substance use disorder within the last 12 months. It allows these individuals to apply for certified birth records and identification cards or driver's licenses with waived fees, provided they submit a verification statement from a public-funded treatment provider confirming their eligibility and treatment history. The legislation also establishes specific data privacy rules for the personal information shared during this verification process. By removing financial barriers and streamlining the application requirements, the bill aims to ensure that people recovering from substance use disorders can obtain critical identification without incurring costs.

Maddy summaryThis bill allows motorcycle riders in Minnesota to install white ground lights underneath their bikes to improve visibility at night. The law permits these lights only if they are hidden from other drivers and project a steady beam no wider than six feet directly onto the road surface. By adding this new provision to existing traffic statutes, the legislation creates a specific exception to rules that typically restrict motorcycle lighting equipment.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires health insurance companies in Minnesota that offer prescription coverage to pay a minimum dispensing fee to pharmacies. The fee amount must be at least equal to the current standard set for medical assistance programs, ensuring pharmacies receive consistent compensation for dispensing drugs. However, the law specifically excludes managed care plans and county-based purchasing plans that serve public health care program enrollees. By establishing this floor for payments, the legislation aims to standardize how private health plans compensate pharmacies for their services.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires voters in Minnesota to present a government-issued photo identification card to register to vote and to cast a ballot in person. To support this requirement, the legislation creates a new state voter identification card and mandates that counties waive fees for certified vital records, such as birth certificates, when those documents are needed to obtain the ID. The bill also establishes a process for provisional ballots for voters who cannot produce the required ID on election day and directs the state to report on the number of records issued and the funds appropriated for this program.

Maddy summaryThis bill increases the professional dispensing fee for pharmacies in Minnesota from $10.77 to $11.55 for specific prescription and over-the-counter drugs. The change applies to legend drugs, compounded intravenous solutions, and certain over-the-counter medications dispensed in quantities equal to or greater than the manufacturer's original package. The legislation also clarifies how payment rates are calculated based on drug costs, outlines rules for billing long-term care facilities, and sets standards for specialty pharmacy products.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes a legal framework for direct primary care service agreements in Minnesota, which are membership-style plans where patients pay a flat fee directly to a primary care provider for routine services. The legislation clarifies that these agreements are not considered insurance, meaning they do not require state licensure or certificates of authority and are exempt from standard insurance regulations. By explicitly excluding these agreements from the definition of a "health plan," the law allows providers to market and sell these services without navigating the complex requirements typically imposed on traditional health insurance products.

Maddy summaryThis bill modifies the rules for Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) teams in Minnesota to change who is eligible for their services and how those teams must be certified. It directly affects mental health providers, counties that host these teams, and individuals seeking intensive community-based care for serious mental illnesses. The legislation updates eligibility criteria to include specific diagnostic requirements, such as schizophrenia or bipolar disorder, while limiting the number of clients with other conditions a team can serve. Additionally, the bill strengthens provider standards by mandating regular state certification every three years and requiring teams to maintain specific staffing levels and quality assurance plans. These changes aim to ensure that ACT teams consistently meet clinical and administrative standards while providing high-intensity support to individuals with complex mental health needs.