Rep. Dan Wolgamott

Maddy summaryThis bill allocates $163,000 from the state's general fund for fiscal year 2027 to hire an additional full-time employee. The new position will be managed by the commissioner of labor and industry to support the Safe Workplaces for Meat and Poultry Processing Workers Act. This funding directly affects the state's labor department and the workers covered by the existing safe workplace legislation. The money is intended to provide dedicated staff resources to carry out the requirements of the act.

Maddy summaryHF 3230 creates two dedicated funding streams: a new 50-cent monthly fee on telecom customers (excluding prepaid wireless) to support public safety radio equipment and crime victim services. Funds collected will be deposited into two separate accounts: one for upgrading statewide emergency radio systems and another for grants to crime victim service providers. The bill requires annual reports on how these funds are used and specifies that fees must be collected by telecom providers and submitted monthly. This directly affects telecom companies (who collect the fee), public safety agencies (receiving radio system funding), and local crime victim service organizations (receiving grants).

Maddy summaryHF 1266 appropriates $25.7 million from state bonds to fund the design, construction, and equipment of a new nonsecure juvenile detention facility in Moorhead, Clay County. The bill authorizes the state to issue bonds up to this amount to cover the costs, with funds directed to Clay County through the commissioner of public safety. This bill directly affects Clay County and the operation of its juvenile detention system by providing funding for a specific facility project.

Maddy summaryThis bill repeals previous tax exemptions that allowed certain preferred seats and amenities at athletic events to be sold without sales tax. It also provides funding for safe harbor shelter and housing grants to support individuals experiencing homelessness. By removing the exemptions, the legislation ensures that these specific stadium seats and related amenities are now subject to standard sales tax like other retail items. The funding provision aims to allocate state money directly to organizations assisting with shelter and housing needs.

Maddy summaryHF 3408 bans retailers from setting personalized prices for goods based on consumer surveillance data like facial recognition, biometric scans, or location tracking. It directly affects stores selling physical items (including retail food stores) by prohibiting the use of electronic surveillance technology to create customized pricing for individual shoppers. The bill defines prohibited data broadly to include biometric information, browsing history, and other personal details collected through surveillance methods. Retailers must now use standard pricing approaches instead of surveillance-based price setting.

Maddy summarySF 2691 establishes clear standards for rent, utility charges, and fees in Minnesota manufactured home parks. It requires uniform rent rates (except for lot size/location or special services), prohibits fees based on household size, guests, home size, or occupancy, and mandates itemized billing for utilities. The bill also requires park owners to address safety hazards like dangerous trees within 14 days of resident notice and gives residents 60 days' written notice before rent increases. These changes directly affect manufactured home park residents and owners by increasing transparency and limiting arbitrary charges.

Maddy summaryHF 962 prevents state, county, or municipal law enforcement agencies from disciplining or threatening to discipline peace officers solely because they are listed on a "Brady-Giglio list" (a prosecutor's designation for officers who failed to disclose exculpatory evidence in a case). The bill creates a task force composed of law enforcement representatives, prosecutors, judges, and court officials to examine how these lists are used and recommend improvements. The task force must report its findings and recommendations to the legislature by December 1, 2025. This bill directly affects Minnesota peace officers and aims to clarify due process protections around these disciplinary lists.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates a new 100% tax on money obtained through fraud by individuals or organizations, regardless of whether they have already paid fines or restitution. It applies to those convicted by a court, those identified by the state revenue commissioner as having committed fraud, and anyone paid to help facilitate such fraudulent activities. The revenue collected from this tax must be used exclusively to provide relief for state income or property taxes. The law takes effect retroactively for fraud cases determined after December 31, 2019.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires Minnesota state agencies to pay certain interns at least $15 per hour. It applies specifically to interns who qualify for federal Pell Grants based on financial need and are enrolled full-time (nine semester credits or equivalent) in school. The law excludes interns already eligible for unpaid positions under federal labor rules. It defines "state intern" broadly to include those working in executive, legislative, or judicial branch roles. The policy directly affects student interns in state government positions meeting these financial and enrollment criteria.

Maddy summaryThis bill exempts sales and use taxes on construction materials, supplies, and equipment used to build, remodel, expand, or improve county courthouse facilities in Minnesota. To implement this exemption, the law requires tax collectors to charge the standard sales tax first and then refund the amount, ensuring the process remains consistent with other existing tax exemptions. The changes apply to projects involving new construction as well as upgrades to existing courthouse buildings and become effective for purchases made after June 30, 2026.