Rep. Bernie Perryman

Maddy summaryHF 2113 exempts small Minnesota employers with 50 or fewer employees from the state's paid leave requirement. This bill amends Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 268B.01, to explicitly exclude such employers from the paid leave mandate. Small businesses that currently meet the 50-employee threshold will no longer be required to provide paid leave under this law. Employers with 50 or fewer employees may still choose to opt into the paid leave program if they wish. The bill directly affects small business owners and their employees in Minnesota.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires drivers to stop at least 20 feet away from a school bus displaying flashing red lights while children are boarding or exiting. It directly affects all drivers approaching school buses on Minnesota roads, mandating they remain stopped until the red lights cease flashing. The bill also adds a new provision warning drivers that amber lights indicate red lights will soon activate, requiring them to prepare to stop. These changes aim to improve safety for children near school bus stops. The bill is currently pending passage after committee approval.

Maddy summaryThis bill modifies Minnesota's agricultural property tax classification system to include farm wineries under Class 2 agricultural land. The change allows wineries that meet specific agricultural land requirements to qualify for the same reduced tax rates as traditional farms, affecting property owners who operate both farming and wine production on the same land. The bill amends existing statutes to clarify that agricultural purposes include the production and processing of wine from grapes grown on the property, provided the land meets minimum acreage and usage standards. Property owners must continue to meet standard agricultural classification criteria, such as maintaining at least ten acres of contiguous land used for agricultural purposes, to benefit from the tax classification. The legislation does not change tax rates themselves but expands which types of agricultural operations are eligible for the current Class 2 tax treatment.

Maddy summaryThis bill reduces the maximum number of election day registration oaths a single person can sign from eight to two, applying to voters who vouch for others' residency at polling places. It directly affects individuals who help register new voters on election day by verifying their residence, limiting how many people one person can vouch for during a single election. The law requires election judges to track these oaths on a standardized form and does not change the existing methods for proving residence through identification documents or vouching by registered voters and facility employees.

Maddy summaryThis bill allocates $50 million from Minnesota's forward fund to support the construction and operation of a nanoparticle iron nitride permanent magnet manufacturing facility. The funding is intended to match existing federal money available under the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2026 and is managed by the commissioner of employment and economic development. The money must be spent by June 30, 2030, with up to two percent reserved for administrative costs, and any unused funds will be returned to the general fund. This one-time appropriation is exempt from certain state spending requirements and directly affects the state's economic development efforts in advanced manufacturing.

Maddy summaryThis bill allows Minnesota's Department of Human Services to temporarily stop medical assistance payments to providers while investigating allegations of kickback fraud, without requiring prior notice or a hearing. It expands the state's definition of fraud to explicitly include illegal kickbacks and requires the department to update its rules to reflect this change. The legislation also mandates that providers receive written notice within five days of any payment suspension, explaining the general reasons while protecting ongoing investigation details, and outlines procedures for appealing the decision. Additionally, the bill authorizes the department to impose fines for incomplete documentation and requires forfeited payments to go to the state or managed care organizations when fraud is proven.

Maddy summaryThis bill authorizes the state to provide $2,250,000 in funding to the city of St. Joseph for infrastructure improvements. The money will be used to design, build, and equip upgrades to the city's wastewater collection system and related facilities to support industrial development. To finance the grant, the state will issue bonds up to the $2,250,000 amount through the Public Facilities Authority. The legislation takes effect the day after it is passed by the legislature.

Maddy summaryHF 3436 requires drivers approaching a stopped school bus displaying flashing red lights to stop at least 20 feet away. The bill amends Minnesota Statutes section 169.444 to mandate this stop until the bus retracts its stop arm and turns off the red lights. It also adds a new provision requiring drivers to prepare to stop within 20 feet when a bus shows prewarning amber lights, signaling red lights are about to activate. This law directly affects all drivers operating vehicles near school buses in Minnesota, aiming to improve safety for children boarding or exiting buses. The bill takes effect the day after final enactment.

Maddy summaryHF 2372 creates a voluntary "Minnesota Civic Seal" designation for high school students who complete specific civics requirements. To earn the seal, students must complete approved civics coursework, complete a project-based civic assessment, participate in at least one civic activity outside class (like voting in student elections or community service), and demonstrate civic dispositions. School districts may choose to participate but cannot charge students fees, must provide information about the program to all students, and must affix the seal to diplomas and transcripts for qualifying graduates. The program begins for students graduating in 2027 or later, with the Department of Education developing the insignia and guidelines to ensure equitable access for all students.

Maddy summaryHF 2062 modifies Minnesota's sales tax payment rules for retailers. It requires large retailers (with $250,000+ annual tax liability) to pay 84.5% of estimated June tax by June 30 and the remainder by August 20, while smaller retailers pay monthly. The bill also creates a "vendor allowance," allowing retailers to retain a portion of collected sales tax (at least $10 or 1% of eligible taxes) to offset collection costs, provided taxes are reported and paid on time. This directly affects most Minnesota retailers, particularly construction material sellers (defined in the bill), and takes effect for sales after June 30, 2025.