Rep. Dan Wolgamott

Maddy summaryHF 2312 updates Minnesota's campus sexual misconduct grievance procedures for colleges and universities. It requires institutions to provide impartial investigations, offer academic/residential supportive measures to both parties (like assignment extensions or housing changes), and ensure equal opportunity to present evidence during hearings. The bill mandates that advisors - not the parties themselves - conduct cross-examination, sets the "preponderance of evidence" standard for student cases, and prohibits questioning about a reporting party's sexual history unless directly relevant to consent or identifying the perpetrator. These changes apply to all Minnesota public and private colleges receiving state funding.

Maddy summaryHF 3222 amends Minnesota law to exclude for-profit colleges from receiving state financial aid grants. It changes the definition of "eligible institution" in higher education funding rules to require private institutions to operate as not-for-profits. This means for-profit colleges in Minnesota would no longer qualify for state grant programs starting fall 2026. The bill directly affects for-profit higher education institutions seeking state financial support.

Maddy summaryHF 2926 modifies Minnesota's gambling tax code by removing pull-tabs and electronic pull-tabs from the general gambling tax base and establishing separate tax rates for these games. Organizations operating pull-tabs (physical tickets) or electronic pull-tabs will now pay a dedicated tax on their net receipts from these specific games, using the same tax brackets currently applied to overall gambling revenue. This change affects charitable organizations and nonprofits that conduct pull-tab or electronic pull-tab games as part of their fundraising activities. The bill amends Minnesota Statutes sections 297E.01 and 297E.02 to implement these tax adjustments, effective July 1, 2025.

Maddy summaryHF 2840 appropriates $8,155,000 for fiscal year 2026 and $8,208,000 for fiscal year 2027 from the state general fund to support Minnesota's Minitex library resource sharing program. The funding directly enables academic and state government libraries across Minnesota to expand their access to physical and digital information resources locally, statewide, and internationally. Minitex uses these funds to maintain and enhance its network, connecting libraries to shared collections and services. This is a straightforward funding measure with no policy changes beyond the specified budget allocations.

Maddy summaryHF 2764 requires Minnesota public schools (including charter schools participating in the National School Lunch Program) to offer at least one plant-based meal option daily starting with the 2026-2027 school year. A "plant-based meal" is defined as one without any animal products (meat, dairy, eggs, fish), and schools must provide this option within four weeks of a student's written request. Schools must also make the request process clear to students and parents, comply with federal nutrition standards, and report annually on implementation to the Department of Education. The bill applies to all public schools serving lunches through the National School Lunch Program.

Maddy summaryThis bill lowers the age threshold for early retirement reductions in Minnesota's Teachers Retirement Association from 62 to 60. It directly affects teachers who retire before normal retirement age but want to avoid reduced benefits. Specifically, members retiring before age 60 will now face the early retirement reduction, whereas previously the reduction applied only for retirement before age 62. The bill also clarifies procedures for delaying postretirement adjustments, though the exact mechanism isn't detailed in the provided text.

Maddy summaryHF 3154 appropriates $200,000 for fiscal year 2026 and $200,000 for fiscal year 2027 from the general fund to provide grants to the Rural Policy and Development Center. The funds are allocated through the commissioner of agriculture under Minnesota Statutes section 116J.421. This bill directly affects the Rural Policy and Development Center by providing dedicated funding for its operations and grant programs in Minnesota.

Maddy summaryHF 2018 requires Minnesota municipalities to permit multifamily residential developments (buildings with 13+ units or mixed-use buildings with ≥50% residential space) in zoning districts that allow commercial uses, effective until December 31, 2029. It limits local governments' ability to block such projects through comprehensive plan amendments or zoning changes, mandating approval under defined conditions. Municipalities must still enforce standards for public health, safety, infrastructure, and existing environmental protections (e.g., floodplains). The bill directly affects local zoning decisions, developers seeking to build apartment complexes, and residents in communities with commercial zoning. It does not override state/federal prohibitions or require affordable housing in all projects.

Maddy summaryHF 2140 requires certain Minnesota municipalities to create "mixed-use housing zones" by June 30, 2027. Covered cities include those in Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott, or Washington counties, plus any municipality with 10,000+ residents. These zones must permit residential developments with at least three units (within 0.5 miles of certain streets) or four units (within 0.25 miles), including duplexes, triplexes, and fourplexes. The bill defines "mixed-use development" as buildings where at least 50% of usable space is for residential units, and it exempts these zoning changes from requiring comprehensive plan amendments before 2029.

Maddy summaryHF 3074 creates legal rights for transportation network company (TNC) drivers in Minnesota to form and join labor organizations for collective bargaining. It directly affects "active drivers" who completed at least the median number of rides in the most recent two quarters, as defined by the bill. The law establishes a certification process where drivers can designate an exclusive representative (like a union) through the Bureau of Mediation Services, while prohibiting TNCs from controlling or dominating driver representation groups ("company unions"). Drivers gain the right to negotiate terms and conditions of work, including grievance procedures, with TNCs, and the bill defines "lockout" to prevent TNCs from restricting driver access to the platform during disputes.