Rep. Dave Baker

Maddy summaryThis bill amends Minnesota's budget laws to adjust funding levels for the Business and Community Development portfolio, specifically reducing the total appropriation for the PROMISE grant program. The legislation directly affects various state agencies and grant recipients by establishing new spending caps and reallocating funds across multiple economic development initiatives, including small business centers, contaminated site cleanup, and child care provider grants. Key provisions detail specific dollar amounts for each program, set expiration dates for certain funds, and outline reporting requirements for grant recipients to track outcomes like job creation and new business start-ups. By modifying the statutory text for these appropriations, the bill ensures that future fiscal years adhere to the revised financial limits and administrative rules.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends Minnesota law to clarify which healthcare professionals can serve as medical consultants for community health boards. It specifies that advanced practice nurses must be certified as clinical nurse specialists or nurse practitioners by a national organization acceptable to the Minnesota Board of Nursing. The change directly affects community health boards and the healthcare providers working with them, ensuring medical consultants meet defined credentialing standards. The bill modifies existing statute (145A.02, subd. 15) to add this clarity without expanding the list of eligible professions.

Maddy summaryThis bill modifies Minnesota's regulations to change how many pharmacy technicians a single pharmacist can supervise, moving from a fixed limit of three to a requirement that the Board of Pharmacy must not set ratios higher than three to one. It removes the previous option for individual pharmacies to petition the board for exceptions to this limit, instead making the three-to-one ratio a strict standard for all pharmacies in the state. The legislation also clarifies that a pharmacist is responsible for all work performed by technicians under their direct supervision, while allowing one extra technician if they hold a valid national certification. These changes directly affect pharmacy owners, pharmacists, and pharmacy technicians by standardizing staffing rules across the state.

Maddy summaryThis bill modifies Minnesota's film production tax credit program to encourage more local hiring and production outside the state's seven-county metro area. It directly affects film and television production companies operating in Minnesota by changing eligibility requirements and credit amounts. The key changes include increasing the base tax credit from 25% to 40%, with an additional 5% credit available for projects that hire Minnesota residents in key creative roles, film outside the metro area, or employ a majority of local crew members. The bill also lowers the minimum project spending threshold from $1 million to $400,000 for general film projects and $150,000 for television commercials, while maintaining a total annual credit cap of approximately $25 million.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes rules for distributed energy resource aggregators in Minnesota, which are companies that group together smaller energy sources like solar panels or batteries to sell power in wholesale markets. It gives the state energy commission the authority to oversee these aggregators to ensure grid safety and prevent customers from paying twice for the same energy service. The law requires utilities to create specific agreements with these aggregators regarding data sharing and billing, while also allowing the commission to charge fees to cover the costs of administering these new regulations.

Maddy summaryThis bill modifies how Minnesota calculates registration taxes for passenger cars and hearses by lowering the tax rate based on the vehicle's manufacturer's suggested retail price. It changes the tax calculation for new vehicles registered on or after November 16, 2020, and reduces the percentage of the vehicle's value taxed for each subsequent year of ownership. The legislation also establishes a process to transfer money from the state's general fund to the highway user tax distribution fund to cover any revenue shortfall caused by these tax reductions.

Maddy summaryThis bill allocates $1,000,000 from the state's general fund to hire eight additional school safety specialists at the Minnesota School Safety Center for fiscal years 2026 and 2027. The funding is designated as a one-time appropriation that can be used until fully spent, with no restrictions on how the money is distributed among the new positions. This legislation directly affects the Minnesota School Safety Center and the public safety system by increasing the number of available safety personnel. The bill takes effect immediately upon final passage by the legislature.

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits drug manufacturers from restricting how 340B prescription drugs are delivered to participating hospitals and clinics. It directly affects healthcare facilities enrolled in the federal 340B program, which provides discounted drugs to safety-net providers. The key provision bans delivery restrictions and classifies violations as "unfair or deceptive trade practices," allowing the attorney general to enforce the law. The bill also removes an expiration date (previously set for July 2027) that would have ended the restrictions.

Maddy summaryHF 2393 amends Minnesota Statutes section 145A.02, subdivision 15, to clarify which licensed health professionals can serve as medical consultants for community health boards. Currently, the definition includes licensed physicians, osteopathic physicians, physician assistants, and certified advanced practice nurses. The bill modifies this list to specify exactly which professions qualify under the statute. This change directly affects community health boards seeking medical advisors and the eligible health professionals who may provide such services. The amendment aims to ensure clarity in who can legally advise these boards on medical matters.

Maddy summaryThis bill modifies funding rules for Minnesota's Rural Cancer Institute pilot program to ensure priority is given to state clinicians and students. It requires that any out-of-state medical professionals or students receive approval from a practicing Minnesota oncologist and that all care remains within Minnesota. The legislation also extends the deadline for using fiscal years 2026 and 2027 appropriations to June 30, 2028. These changes directly affect the Rural Cancer Institute's ability to allocate resources and select participants for its workforce development initiatives.