Rep. Dan Wolgamott

Maddy summaryThis bill requires Minnesota postsecondary institutions to report enrollment fraud cases to the Office of Higher Education within 30 days of detection. The law applies to state colleges and universities, private institutions participating in federal financial aid programs, and requests compliance from the University of Minnesota system. Reports must include the amount of state financial aid the fraudulent student qualified for and any aid already disbursed. The Office of Higher Education will then publish an annual report starting in 2027 detailing the number of fraud cases and financial aid amounts involved, broken down by institution and program type.

Maddy summaryHF 3643 establishes Melissa and Mark Hortman Memorial State Park in Ramsey County, specifically within St. Paul, as a new public park. The bill designates precise boundaries for the park using 18 directional points in St. Paul and requires that no park permit or entry fee be charged. It directs the commissioner of natural resources to manage the park under standard state park rules, while specifying that the commissioner of administration and Minnesota Historical Society retain authority over existing buildings and monuments within the park. The legislation also appropriates funds for the park’s establishment, directly affecting public access to this newly designated green space in the city.

Maddy summaryThis bill allows public colleges and universities in Minnesota to create policies restricting firearms carried by visitors on campus property. Under the new rules, institutions can require visitors to leave if they violate firearm policies, and those who refuse to comply face a petty misdemeanor charge with a fine of up to $25. The law also clarifies that firearms violating these campus policies will not be subject to forfeiture, and it maintains that employers and schools cannot ban firearms in parking facilities. This change directly affects public postsecondary institutions and their ability to manage visitor access to campus grounds.

Maddy summaryThis bill allocates $131 million from Minnesota's general fund to the Office of Higher Education for the state grant program in fiscal year 2027. The funding is designated as a one-time appropriation intended to support financial aid grants for students attending higher education institutions. The legislation directly affects the state's higher education funding system by providing additional resources for the grant program without creating ongoing annual funding. This measure does not change eligibility requirements or grant amounts, but rather increases the available budget for the program.

Maddy summaryThis bill allocates $500,000 from the workforce development fund to the Boys and Girls Clubs of Central Minnesota for a one-time grant in fiscal year 2027. The funding supports the CareerSTART Life and Workforce Development Program, which targets disadvantaged youth between ages 13 and 21 by providing mentorship, job experience, financial education, and training in soft skills. The money is designated for use until June 30, 2028, and is intended to help participants connect with education and employment opportunities through partnerships with employers and community organizations.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes a propane school bus deployment program in Minnesota to help school districts and transportation providers purchase propane-fueled school buses. It creates a grant system where eligible applicants, including school districts and transportation service providers, can apply for funding to buy propane school buses, with priority given to districts serving high-poverty or rural communities. The program requires applicants to demonstrate financial need, readiness to operate the buses for at least five years, and a plan to prioritize deployment in areas with many students eligible for free or reduced-price meals. The state will provide technical assistance to help districts develop and execute their projects, and the commissioner must issue grant requests at least twice annually.

Maddy summaryHF 3801 adds a voluntary tax donation checkoff option for Minnesota taxpayers to support crime victims. The bill requires tax preparers to notify individual and corporate clients filing income tax returns or property tax refund claims about designating $1 or more to be added to their tax payment or deducted from their refund. This donation would fund the Minnesota Victims of Crime Account, with notifications included alongside tax preparation documents. The provision becomes effective for taxable years beginning after December 31, 2027. It directly affects taxpayers who file Minnesota income or property tax returns.

Maddy summaryHF 3415 restricts federal immigration agents (like those from ICE, CBP, or USCIS) from entering Minnesota child care centers without specific authorization. Licensed or certified child care centers must require federal agents to present valid ID, a written purpose statement, a judicial warrant, and obtain approval from the center owner before entry. Even with these requirements, centers must limit agent access to areas where children are not present. This bill directly affects all licensed and certified license-exempt child care centers in Minnesota by establishing clear protocols for federal agent access.

Maddy summaryThis bill authorizes Sherburne County to collect a new 0.25% local sales and use tax if approved by voters in a special election. The tax revenue would be used to fund up to $75 million for building a law enforcement center that includes a jail, covering both construction costs and associated bond expenses. The tax would last for up to 20 years or until the project is fully funded, with any remaining funds going to the county's general fund. The legislation also allows the county to issue bonds without being subject to certain debt limits and without requiring a separate voter approval for the bonds themselves.

Maddy summaryHF 3455 renames Minnesota's State Office Building at 100 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. in St. Paul as the "Melissa Hortman State Office Building." The bill requires the revisor of statutes to update all official references to the building in Minnesota Statutes and Rules. This is a ceremonial renaming with no policy changes or direct impact on residents or government operations.