Rep. Dave Baker

Maddy summaryHF 2025 modifies Minnesota's earned sick and safe time law, affecting employers with 15+ employees and their workers. It updates accrual rules to require 1 hour per 30 hours worked (max 48 hours annually), clarifies that unused time can carry over up to 80 hours, and gives employers two options: pay out unused time at regular wage or reset to 48 hours for the new year. The bill also specifies that employees must provide advance notice (up to 7 days) for foreseeable absences and may need documentation for more than three consecutive days of use. These changes apply to most private employers, government entities, and school districts under Minnesota law.

Maddy summaryHF 2024 modifies Minnesota's paid leave program by clarifying eligibility definitions and employer requirements. It defines a "small employer" as having 15 or fewer employees (new subdivision 39a), excludes these employers from certain program requirements, and revises the definition of "seasonal employee" in hospitality to require employer certification of eligibility and notice to employees. The bill also updates rules for private leave plans, ensuring they meet minimum benefit standards (e.g., weekly benefit amounts, duration) and cannot impose stricter conditions than the state program. These changes primarily affect small businesses, seasonal hospitality workers, and employers offering private paid leave plans.

Maddy summaryHF 11 delays the implementation of Minnesota's Paid Leave Law from 2026 to 2027, affecting employers, employees, and state agencies responsible for administering the program. The bill amends multiple statute sections to adjust key dates, including the start of employer premium payments (now January 1, 2027) and administrative requirements like public outreach and annual reporting. This one-year delay provides additional time for businesses to prepare for the new paid leave program without changing the law's core requirements. The law's substance - such as premium rates and fund management - remains unchanged, only the rollout timeline is extended.

Maddy summaryHF 1057 modifies Minnesota's definition of "employee" for earned sick and safe time benefits. It explicitly excludes certain workers, including independent contractors, specific emergency service personnel (like volunteer firefighters and ambulance attendants), elected officials, and farm workers under limited conditions. Farm workers are excluded if employed by a small farm (5 or fewer employees) or if their work totals 28 days or less per year. This change directly affects these excluded groups by determining who qualifies for the state's sick and safe time protections.

Maddy summaryHF 3 requires Minnesota's legislative auditor to annually report to the legislature by February 1 on whether state agencies have implemented audit recommendations from the prior five years. The bill mandates that agencies' commissioners must also submit detailed reports by September 1 each year, specifically itemizing unaddressed recommendations and explaining why they weren't implemented. This directly affects all state agencies subject to legislative auditor reviews and their commissioners, who must now document progress on audit findings. The law creates a structured process for tracking accountability without altering agency funding or creating new programs.

Maddy summaryHF 2005 requires the Minnesota State Building Code commissioner to adopt specific rules for straw bale construction and hempcrete construction. This procedural bill mandates rulemaking to establish standards for these alternative building methods but does not set the rules themselves. The bill directly affects builders, developers, and inspectors who may use these materials in construction projects. It focuses on creating a regulatory framework for these sustainable building techniques within Minnesota's building code.

Maddy summaryHF 22, titled "Parent's Bill of Rights," establishes specific rights for parents of minor children (under 18) in Minnesota. It requires schools and healthcare institutions to respect parental authority over education, access to school/medical records, moral/religious training, and consent for medical procedures or recordings of minors. The bill prohibits employees from coercing children to withhold information from parents or discriminating against parents who exercise these rights. It explicitly states these rights do not override child abuse laws or court orders, and does not limit other existing parental rights. This bill directly affects parents, schools, and healthcare providers serving minors.

Maddy summaryHF 1994 establishes standardized daily payment rates for various levels of substance use disorder (SUD) treatment services funded through Minnesota’s behavioral health fund. It directly affects treatment providers (such as clinics, residential facilities, and hospitals) that bill this fund for services like outpatient care, residential treatment, and medication-assisted therapy. The bill sets specific rates - for example, $79.84 per day for low-intensity outpatient services and $224.06 per day for high-intensity residential care - while recodifying which providers qualify for payments. It also creates enhanced rates for programs serving parents with children (requiring on-site or documented off-site childcare) and culturally specific SUD services.

Maddy summaryHF 484 prohibits local governments (like cities or counties) from banning new natural gas hookups in residential construction after July 1, 2025. It directly affects local regulations and residential builders by preventing municipalities from requiring all-electric new homes. The bill requires that new residential units must allow natural gas connections, removing local authority to restrict this energy source. It applies only to new construction, not existing homes or other building types. The law takes effect the day after it is enacted.

Maddy summaryHF 1938 appropriates $1 million for fiscal year 2026 and $1 million for fiscal year 2027 from Minnesota's workforce development fund to Twin Cities R!SE. The funding provides one-time performance grants to support training programs for individuals facing barriers to employment. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2028, and directly supports Twin Cities R!SE's workforce development activities under Minnesota Statutes, section 116J.8747. The bill makes no changes to existing law but allocates specific state funds for this purpose.