Rep. Chris Swedzinski

Maddy summaryHF 623 eliminates Minnesota's designated "shotgun use area" for deer hunting. The bill changes state law to allow all legal firearms (including rifles) statewide during the regular deer hunting season, replacing the previous rule that restricted certain areas to shotguns only. This affects all deer hunters in Minnesota who participate during the regular firearms season, removing geographic restrictions on firearm types. The key change is a statewide allowance for all legal firearms, simplifying hunting regulations across the state.

Maddy summaryThis bill reduces the state general levy for commercial-industrial property in Minnesota from $716,990,000 to $684,990,000 for taxes payable in 2026 and later. It directly affects businesses owning commercial or industrial property by lowering the state tax amount they pay. The change amends Minnesota Statutes to adjust this specific tax levy amount, effective starting with 2026 property tax payments. The bill does not alter local taxes or the tax base calculation process.

Maddy summaryHF 2360 establishes a new markets tax credit program in Minnesota to incentivize investments in low-income communities. It allocates $100 million for investments in qualified businesses operating in "Greater Minnesota" counties and $100 million for "Metropolitan" counties, targeting businesses meeting specific low-income criteria. The credit provides tax benefits to investors who make equity investments in qualifying community development entities, with the credit amount calculated based on the investment and specific "credit allowance dates." The bill requires the commissioner to report on the program's implementation and appropriates funds for administration. This directly affects investors, community development entities, and businesses in designated low-income areas across Minnesota.

Maddy summaryHF 2793 would end Minnesota's community solar garden program by setting a specific expiration date of July 31, 2028. This bill directly affects current and future participants in the program, including homeowners, businesses, and utilities that rely on shared solar energy installations. The key provision adds a "sunset" clause to Minnesota Statutes § 216B.1641, automatically terminating the program on the specified date without requiring further legislative action. The bill does not change existing program rules but ensures the program will not continue indefinitely beyond 2028.

Maddy summaryThis bill allows Minnesota vehicle owners to pay a prorated registration tax for vehicles not operated on public roads after registration expires. It directly affects owners of unused vehicles who let their registration lapse but don't drive the vehicle for part of the year. The tax is calculated as the full annual fee multiplied by the number of unused months divided by 12. Owners must certify in writing that the vehicle wasn't operated during the unused period when re-registering. This creates a new provision in Minnesota law to adjust registration costs based on actual usage time.

Maddy summaryHF 2539 increases the shareholder limit for certain agricultural entities to qualify for favorable property tax treatment. The bill amends Minnesota law to raise the cap on family members (related by blood or marriage) who can own shares in family farm corporations, LLCs, partnerships, or joint farm ventures that own agricultural property. This change affects owners of farmland structured as these entities, allowing more family members to qualify for reduced tax classifications (class 1b or 2a) on homesteads and agricultural land. The adjustment applies to properties where qualifying shareholders reside on and actively farm the land, with the new limit effective for 2025 tax assessments. The bill does not alter the tax rates themselves, only the eligibility threshold for the lower tax classification.

Maddy summaryThis bill recognizes Minnesota's historic state flag (described as a blue flag with a central emblem featuring 19 stars, the word "MINNESOTA," and scenes from the Great Seal) and grants all Minnesotans the right to display it. It requires the lieutenant governor to set standards for its display on state property, mandating it be shown during specified holidays and on Capitol grounds during legislative sessions. The bill also allows the historic flag to be displayed on other public property for ceremonial purposes, while requiring it to be placed beneath the official state flag when both are displayed together. It directly affects all Minnesotans who display the flag and government entities managing public property.

Maddy summaryHF 772 requires publicly funded state and local institutions (such as correctional facilities, county jails, and mental health institutions) to notify U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) when housing undocumented noncitizens. Specifically, it mandates that facility officers immediately inquire about a person's nationality upon commitment and, if undocumented, provide ICE with details including the person's country of citizenship, entry date/port, conviction details, and commitment length. The bill applies to both felony inmates and individuals committed for mental illness under public funding. It amends Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 631.50, and requires all relevant institutions to implement this notice process by September 1, 2025. The policy change focuses solely on the notification requirement, not on ICE enforcement actions.

Maddy summaryHF 4 proposes a constitutional amendment requiring Minnesota to return budget surplus funds to taxpayers. If approved, it would create a "Minnesota tax relief account" funded by revenue exceeding 105% of projected spending, using those funds to refund or reduce property and income taxes. Taxpayers would receive direct refunds or tax reductions, but only up to the amount they owe in taxes, with the account funded annually from the state's general fund surplus. The amendment must be voted on by voters in the 2026 general election.

Maddy summaryHF 28 amends Minnesota energy law to add a specific exemption for data centers. It defines "emergency backup generator" and creates a new exemption (section 216B.243, subdivision 8(12)) allowing data centers to install combinations of backup generators totaling 50,000 kilowatts or more without undergoing certain regulatory reviews. This directly affects large data center operators by streamlining approval for their critical backup power systems. The bill modifies existing exemption rules to explicitly cover these high-capacity generator setups, reducing regulatory hurdles for data center infrastructure projects.