Rep. Dan Wolgamott

Maddy summaryHF 274 appropriates $25,000 from the all-terrain vehicle account to update the C.J. Ramstad/North Shore State Trail Master Plan, specifically allowing ATV use on portions of the trail within Cook and Lake Counties. The bill requires the commissioner of natural resources to complete this plan update by February 1, 2026, and submit a report to relevant legislative committees. This funding change directly affects the management of the trail in those counties by modifying its designated uses. The provision is a procedural update to the trail's master plan, not a new regulatory standard.

Maddy summaryHF 278 increases fees for all-terrain vehicle (ATV) registrations and nonresident trail passes in Minnesota. It adds a $45 surcharge to all ATV registration fees (raising public-use fees from $6 to $20 annually) and increases the nonresident trail pass fee from $30 to $45 per year. The surcharge and higher pass fees fund grant-in-aid programs under Minnesota Statutes 84.927, specifically for constructing and maintaining ATV trails and use areas in counties and municipalities. This directly affects ATV owners (residents and nonresidents) who must pay these updated fees to operate on state or grant-in-aid trails.

Maddy summaryHF 2330 appropriates $5 million from the general fund to fund 70 workforce housing units in St. Cloud's Iskufilan Village through the Center for African Immigrants and Refugees Organization (CAIRO). It requires 10% of units (7 units) to be affordable housing for households earning ≤60% of the area median income (AMI), with the remaining units designated for middle-income households (60-120% AMI). The project must include energy-efficient, family-friendly designs with two- to four-bedroom units, and CAIRO must oversee construction and housing allocation while reporting on occupancy compliance. This directly affects low- and middle-income frontline workers in St. Cloud seeking affordable housing.

Maddy summaryHF 1579 establishes a new supplementary payment rate for specific housing providers serving vulnerable populations. It requires agencies to negotiate an additional $975 per month (capped at this amount, including inflation adjustments) for facilities providing 24/7 supervised housing to unsheltered individuals with complex health needs (including substance use, mental illness, or physical conditions). These facilities must offer private dwellings in the Twin Cities metro area (100 beds, operating since 2020) or central Minnesota (48 beds, opening after 2025), with all beds dedicated to this population. The rate applies starting July 1, 2025, and is supplemental to existing payment rates.

Maddy summaryHF 2350 appropriates $97,026,000 in bond proceeds to fund a new Minnesota State Patrol headquarters in the metropolitan area. The bill authorizes the state to issue bonds to cover the costs of acquiring property, constructing the building, and equipping it with office space, training facilities, evidence storage, and fleet operations. This funding directly affects the State Patrol by replacing its current headquarters with a new facility. The money will come from state bonds sold under Minnesota law, not from general tax revenue. The bill requires the commissioner of management and budget to handle the bond sale process.

Maddy summaryHF 279 appropriates $752,000 from the natural resources fund for specific all-terrain vehicle (ATV) trail projects in St. Louis County and $200,000 for a route study in Duluth. The St. Louis County funds will support four local club projects - including engineering, construction, and right-of-way acquisition for trails managed by the Alborn Dirt Devils, Ranger Snowmobile/ATV, Twig Area Trail Riders, and Quad Cities ATV clubs. The Duluth study aims to establish connectivity for ATV routes in the western part of the city. All funds are one-time appropriations available until June 30, 2028.

Maddy summaryHF 2086 modifies Minnesota's senior citizens' property tax deferral program by raising the annual household income limit from $96,000 to $110,000 for eligibility. It affects seniors aged 65+ (or 62+ for spouses) who own and occupy their homes as primary residences. The bill updates income verification rules, requiring homeowners who exceed the new limit to notify the state by July 1, and clarifies that eligibility resumes if income later drops to $110,000 or below. These changes apply to applications for property taxes payable in 2026 and later.

Maddy summaryHF 281 appropriates $380,000 for the Voyageur Country ATV Trail system and $175,000 for the Prospectors Loop Trail system in St. Louis County. The funds, from the natural resources fund, are for one-time use on trail design, right-of-way acquisition, permitting, and construction through June 2028. This bill directly affects St. Louis County by providing targeted funding for specific ATV trail projects.

Maddy summaryHF 2151 establishes a pilot program to fund training in plant-based food production. It appropriates $500,000 for fiscal year 2026 to provide grants to secondary career programs and colleges, prioritizing those partnering with local plant-based food producers. Grants cover equipment, facility renovations, and faculty training for plant-based food production instruction. The program is limited to a one-time funding cycle ending June 30, 2027. It directly affects educational institutions offering workforce training in this growing sector.

Maddy summaryHF 2229 appropriates $1.5 million for fiscal year 2026 and $1.5 million for fiscal year 2027 from the state general fund to support residency programs at CentraCare's Rice Memorial Hospital and St. Cloud Hospital. The funds cover costs like administration, curriculum development, resident recruitment, training, and stipends for both new and existing medical residency programs. This bill directly affects medical training programs at these two specific hospitals, helping them establish and maintain physician residency tracks. The funding is targeted solely for operational and program development expenses at these facilities.